Direct Connect Software Overview
Pitney Bowes inserters are controlled by Direct Connect™ (DC) software. This software provides
centralized control that allows the DC PC to control operational areas on the inserter. The software can
detect inserter issues while the machine is running. When material jams or inserter problems occur, the
software pinpoints them swiftly to minimize machine downtime.
The inserting process is assembling mailpieces by feeding documents, envelopes and inserts into an
inserter, and starting the machine so that it assembles the mailpiece. There are two main inserting
processes - including direct scanning and file based scanning.
Direct Scanning
Direct scanning is when DC uses a barcode to control the inserter and provide real-time decision-making
about mail processing. A document with a barcode (for example, a monthly statement) is fed into the
inserter. DC reads and decodes the barcode, and the information is used to control the inserting process
for the mailpieces.
File Based Scanning
Fle based scanning is when DC uses an Input file (also known as the MRDF or mail run data file) to
control the inserter and provide real-time decision-making about mail processing. A document with a
barcode (for example, a monthly statement) is fed into the inserter. DC reads and decodes the barcode,
and the information is used to grab the instructions from the Input file for putting the mailpiece together.
The Input file can store an unlimited number of instructions for assembling a mailpiece.
File based scanning with DC connects to a network and file server to communicate and store the Input
file for the inserting process. Because the Input file is stored on a central server, it can be accessed by all
of the inserters. This allows a mailing job to be run on any inserter or split among inserters.
Using Direct Connect
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