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Pitney Bowes K700 User Manual

Pitney Bowes K700
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© 2005 Pitney Bowes Inc.
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Printed in the USA or Canada
Printed on recyclable paper
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5500 Explorer Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5C7
www.pitneybowes.ca
User Guide
Canada English Version
PB Form SV61503 Rev. A 6/05
*SV61503REVA*
K700 Digital Postage Meter

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Pitney Bowes K700 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPitney Bowes
ModelK700
CategoryOffice Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Section 1 Introduction

About the Pitney Bowes Small Office Series™

Overview of Pitney Bowes mailing solutions for small businesses and home offices.

About Your Digital Postage Meter

Details on the features and capabilities of the K700 digital postage meter.

About Downloads to Your Postage Meter

Information on downloading updates, rates, and ads via the IntelliLink system.

Postal Requirements

Essential rules and regulations for using the postage meter with Canada Post.

Specifications

Technical details of the postage meter, including dimensions, power, and resolution.

Important Safety Notes

Crucial safety precautions for operating office equipment and the postage meter.

Important Telephone Safety Instructions

Safety guidelines for connecting the postage meter to telephone lines.

Section 2 Getting to Know Your Postage Meter

Digital Postage Meter-Front

Identification and function of the front components of the postage meter.

Control Panel

Detailed explanation of the control panel buttons and their functions.

Digital Postage Meter-Rear

Identification and function of the rear ports and connectors of the postage meter.

Section 3 Running Mail

Checklist Before Running Mail

Pre-operation checks to ensure the postage meter is ready for use.

Determining the Amount of Postage to Use

Factors influencing postage calculation, including mail class and weight.

Applying Postage

Methods for applying postage to mail pieces using the meter.

Processing a Letter Using the Optional Scale

Step-by-step guide for weighing and rating letters with an optional scale.

Processing a Letter Without Optional Scale

How to enter weight manually for letters when not using a scale.

Adding More Postage to Correct a Mail Piece

How to print a correction stamp for incorrectly rated mail pieces.

Correcting the Date on a Mail Piece

Process for printing a date correction stamp for mail pieces.

Section 4 Printing Options

Printing Options

Overview of available printing configurations for outgoing and incoming mail.

Sections of the Meter Stamp

Breakdown of the components that make up the meter stamp imprint.

Manually Changing Printed Date for the Meter Stamp

Steps to manually set the printed date for future mailings.

Adding/Removing an Envelope Ad to the Meter Stamp

How to manage company logos or messages on the meter stamp.

Printing the Date and Time Only (no meter stamp)

Using the meter to timestamp documents or incoming mail.

Section 5 Adding Postage/Connecting to Data Centre

Postage and Your Postage Meter

How postage is stored and added to the meter via phone line.

Connecting Your Postage Meter to Analog Phone Line

Instructions for connecting the meter to a phone line for data transfer.

Adding Postage to Your Postage Meter

Step-by-step guide for refilling postage funds via the phone line.

Postal Inspection

The process and requirements for remote postal inspections.

Section 6 Machine Settings

Machine Settings

Overview of customizable settings and security features for the meter.

Setting System Time

How to adjust the meter's internal clock for accurate date/time stamping.

Setting Display Contrast

Adjusting the LCD screen's contrast for better readability.

Using the Preset Feature

Saving and recalling frequently used settings for faster operation.

Setting/Disabling the Lock Code

Configuring a password to prevent unauthorized access to the meter.

Setting the High Value Warning

Setting up alerts for manually keyed postage amounts exceeding a limit.

Section 7 Ink Maintenance

Low Ink Warnings

Understanding indicators for low or depleted ink levels and how to respond.

Replacing the Ink Cartridge

Step-by-step instructions for replacing the ink cartridge.

Cleaning Printer Nozzles

Procedure to clean printer nozzles to resolve printing issues.

Replacing the Print Head

Instructions for replacing the print head, requiring Pitney Bowes assistance.

Section 8 Reports

Funds Report

Printing a report on postage usage, refills, and balance.

Accounting Report

Generating reports of departmental accounting totals.

Software Version Report

Printing a report detailing the meter's software and rate information.

Section 9 Departmental Accounting (Optional)

Optional Departmental Accounting Feature

Setting up the feature to track postage costs by department or individual.

Creating an Account

Steps to set up new accounts for tracking postage expenses.

Printing an Accounting Report

Generating reports of account totals for fiscal year-end or auditing.

Clearing All or Some of the Accounts

Resetting postage totals for accounts to zero.

Section 10 Troubleshooting

Getting Help

General guidance on resolving problems and contacting support.

Error Messages

Understanding and resolving common error messages displayed by the meter.

Nothing Displays

Troubleshooting steps when the meter's display is blank.

Printing is Incomplete, Streaked, or Poor Quality

Diagnosing and fixing issues related to print quality.

Problems Dialing Out

Troubleshooting connectivity issues when dialing out to the data center.

Accidentally Printing the Wrong Postage

Preventing and rectifying instances of printing incorrect postage amounts.

Section 11 Supplies and Options

Supplies and Accessories

List of consumables and accessories available for the postage meter.

Options

Overview of optional features to enhance the meter's functionality.

Appendix A How to Enter Text

How is Text Entry Done?

General method for entering text using the keypad.

Special Characters

How to access and input special characters on the meter keypad.

Appendix B Glossary

Account

Definition of an account within the context of departmental accounting.

Digital Indicia

Definition of the printed postage imprint, including its components.

Inspection

Definition of the process for verifying postage usage for accounting.

Postage By Phone® Meter Payment System

Definition of the service for buying postage and checking account status.

Sleep Mode

Definition of the energy-saving feature that blanks the display.