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PostBase Fusion

Postage meter – rear view

USB port

(External scale

connection)

Power connection

PC connection

(not used)

Ethernet / LAN port

Cover flap, at rear

for PSD

Slider for unlocking

cover flap for PSD

Type plate

(on the bottom side)

CAN BUS

(Feeder connection)

Emergency release

for ink cartridge

Power connection

(on the bottom side)

Main Page

About this Reference Guide2
Table of Contents3
For Your Safety8
Postbase Fusion Mailing System - Short Profile10
Things Worth Knowing about the Postbase Fusion10
Postbase Fusion Postage Meter13
Postbase Fusion Feeder (Optional)15
Postbase Fusion Feeder Plus (Optional)17
Installation and Commissioning19
Step 1: Unpacking and Checking the Contents of the Package19
Step 2: Assembling the Postbase Fusion22
Step 3: Assembling the Hand-Feed Sealer (Optional)24
Step 4: Connecting the Postbase Fusion25
Step 5: Turning on the Postbase Fusion27
Step 6: Installing the Postbase Fusion27
Connectivity Settings28
Step 7: Installing the Postbase Fusion Feeder (Optional)33
The Basics of Operation39
Turning the Postbase Fusion on / off39
Standby (Sleep Mode)40
Screen Elements and Operation Philosophy41
The Touch Screen41
The Home Screen44
The Menu Bar45
The Menu45
Selection Lists46
Setting Menus46
On-Screen Keyboard47
Pop-Up Windows48
Procedures / Wizards49
Adjusting the Display Angle49
Adjusting the Display Brightness50
Adjusting the Volume50
Inserting Labels51
Setting up the Catch Tray52
Using the High Capacity Drop Stacker (Optional)52
Installation52
Setting the Meter Imprint53
Postage / USPS Rates54
Selecting a Rate Using a Shortcut54
Setting Mailing Data55
Setting the Weight56
5.1.3.1 Weighing a Mail Piece56
Differential Weighing (Optional)58
5.1.3.3 Entering the Weight Manually60
Special Features with Regard to Rate Selection61
5.1.4.1 Rate Chaining61
5.1.4.2 Changing the Destination ZIP Code61
Date62
Advertising Imprints63
Imprint Offset64
Test Print - Testing the Meter Imprint Settings65
Metering67
Logging on / Switching Users67
Setting up / Changing Cost Accounts68
Feeding Letters and Metering70
Hand Feed Tray70
Sealer (Optional)71
Feeder (Optional)74
6.3.3.1 Preparing Letter Stacks and Setting up Feeder74
6.3.3.2 Switch the Sealing Function on / off75
6.3.3.3 Setting the Letter Thickness76
6.3.3.4 Feeding Letters in Stack and Metering77
6.3.3.5 Working with the Batch Counter79
Metering Labels81
Correcting Incorrect Meter Imprints83
Postage Correction83
Redate84
Displaying and Resetting the Item Counter85
Displaying and Printing Registers86
Download Postage87
Special Functions88
Print Only Advert / Text88
Print Numbers89
Printing Numbers90
Feed Only / Count Mail Pieces91
Seal Only (Postbase Fusion with Feeder)92
Stamping Incoming Mail93
Manage Shortcuts95
Creating and Saving Rate Shortcuts95
Renaming a Shortcut96
Changing the Weight97
Deleting a Shortcut98
Resetting Shortcuts to Default98
Managing Printed Text and QR Codes99
Entering a New Text99
Generating a New QR Code100
Changing a Text / QR Code101
Deleting a Text / QR Code102
Local Cost Account Administration103
Display Cost Account Report103
Display Usage Data for a Defined Cost Account104
Deleting Usage Data105
Matching Cost Accounts to Advertising Imprints106
Synchronizing108
Advanced Settings & System Information110
System Information110
Contact Information110
Access Control / Administrator PIN111
Low Postage Warning112
Sound Signals / Sound Profiles113
Color of the Menu Bar114
User Interface Language114
Standby Time115
Product after Standby115
Auto off116
Automatic Date Advance116
Switching Weighing Mode (Optional)119
Network Connection (Connectivity Settings)120
14.13.1 Displaying Connectivity Settings120
14.13.2 Setting up a New Network Connection / Changing Settings120
Proxy-Authentication123
14.13.3 Deleting the Wi-Fi Connection124
Change ZIP / Re-Authorization124
Maintenance and Care125
Cleaning the Housing125
Cleaning the Sensors126
Cleaning the Print System129
Starting Automatic Print System Cleaning129
Intensive Cleaning129
Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Manually130
Test Imprint - Check Print Quality132
Print System: Show Ink Level133
Changing the Ink Cartridges134
Replacing the Transport Brush138
Calibrating the Touch Screen141
Postbase Fusion Feeder (Optional)141
Filling with Sealing Fluid142
Adjust Moistening Level145
Cleaning / Changing the Moistening Sponge146
Cleaning / Changing the Moistening Brush150
Sealer (Optional)152
15.10.1 Cleaning152
15.10.2 Checking the Fluid Level and Filling with SEALIT153
15.10.3 Replacing Felts154
Tips for Troubleshooting157
Error Messages157
Possible Causes and Remedy157
Remedying a Letter Jam168
Inserting the Letter Guide at the Ramp (Postbase Fusion Feeder)171
Correcting the Moistening Felt Position on the Rocker (Sealer)173
Removing / Inserting the PSD (Security Device)174
Manually Moving the Ink Cartridge to the Exchange Position176
Decommissioning and Disposing of the Mailing System180
Appendix182
Graphical Symbols, Safety Signs and Product Safety Labels on the Postbase Fusion Mailing System182
Glossary184
Technical Data186
Power Consumption187
Ink Cartridges188
Product Variants and Equipment191
Supplies193
The Security Device (PSD)193
License195
Security Declaration for Data Usage197
United States Patents197
FCC Compliance Statement198
Index199
Service 205205

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