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Pitney Bowes SendPro C series User Manual

Pitney Bowes SendPro C series
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Shipping & Mailing
Postage Meters
SendPrC-Series
Models C200, C300, and C400
Operator Guide
US English Edition
SV63242 Rev H PDF
June 2018

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Pitney Bowes SendPro C series Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategoryPostal Equipment
ModelSendPro C series
Envelope FeedingAutomatic
Integrated ScaleYes
Power SourceAC power
Shipping Carrier SupportUSPS, UPS, FedEx
DisplayTouchscreen
ConnectivityWi-Fi, Ethernet
DimensionsVaries by model
WeightVaries by model
TypeMailing System

Summary

1 - Safety

Important safety and compliance information for your meter

Details essential safety precautions and compliance information for the SendPro meter.

2 - Getting Started Home Screen

Home screen overview

Explains the main features and navigation of the SendPro C-Series Home screen.

Do I use Trackable Labels or Envelope Printing?

Guides users on choosing between Trackable Labels and Envelope Printing based on needs.

Use SendPro online for these tasks

Lists tasks that must be performed using the SendPro online interface.

Creating or disabling the security pin

Provides instructions on setting up and managing the device's security PIN.

Managing your Pitney Bowes USPS Postage Funds

Explains how to manage funds for Envelope Printing and Trackable Labels.

Using the Trackable Labels address book

Details how to manage recipient and sender addresses for trackable labels.

Using cost accounts for Trackable Labels

Explains how to use cost accounts for tracking postage expenses on trackable labels.

Viewing the Trackable Label history

Describes how to access and view past trackable label shipments.

Tracking a shipment

Guides users on how to track the status of a shipment using its tracking number.

Adjusting your display

Instructions for controlling the brightness and other display settings.

Installing a scale

Steps for installing and setting up compatible scales with the meter.

Adjusting time zone and location code

How to modify the meter's time zone and location code settings.

Signing in and out of Trackable Labels

Procedures for logging into and out of the Trackable Labels application.

Setting up a proxy server

Instructions for configuring the meter to use a proxy server for network access.

3 - Using Trackable Labels

Comparing carrier rates

How to compare shipping rates across different carriers like USPS, UPS, and FedEx.

Creating a trackable label

Step-by-step guide to creating and printing trackable shipping labels.

Creating a new trackable label sender address

Instructions for adding new sender addresses to the address book.

Editing the Trackable Label sender address

Steps to modify existing sender addresses in the address book.

Creating an international trackable label

Guide for creating international shipping labels, including customs information.

Printing a USPS return trackable label

Instructions for generating USPS return shipping labels.

Printing a USPS scan form

How to print USPS SCAN forms for efficient label scanning.

Reprinting a USPS, UPS or FedEx trackable label

Steps to reprint previously created shipping labels.

Canceling a UPS or FedEx trackable label

How to cancel UPS or FedEx trackable labels before postage is applied.

Getting a USPS refund for a trackable label

Procedure for requesting refunds for USPS trackable labels.

4 - Managing trackable labels

Changing the default refill amounts for Trackable Labels

How to set default refill amounts for trackable label postage.

Turning on address autofill

Enables automatic address filling to speed up label creation.

Searching addresses in the Trackable Label address book

How to search and filter addresses within the trackable labels address book.

Adding new addresses to Trackable Label address book

Instructions for adding single or multiple addresses to the address book.

Deleting addresses from the Trackable Label address book

Steps to remove addresses from the trackable labels address book.

Editing addresses in the Trackable Label address book

How to modify existing addresses in the trackable labels address book.

Managing your Trackable Label cost accounts

Overview of managing cost accounts for tracking postage expenses.

Turning Trackable Label cost accounts on

Enables and configures the cost accounts feature for trackable labels.

Adding a single Trackable Label cost account

Steps to create a new cost account for trackable labels.

Modifying a Trackable Label cost account

How to activate, deactivate, or set a default for cost accounts.

Refilling Trackable Label postage

Instructions for adding funds to the trackable label postage balance.

Setting up your FedEx account

Guide to setting up FedEx carrier accounts via SendPro online.

Setting up your UPS account

Guide to setting up UPS carrier accounts via SendPro online.

Setting up default printing options

Configuring default settings for label printing, such as cost display and format.

Managing email notifications

How to set up automated email notifications for shipments and refunds.

Setting the default address for USPS return labels

Specifies a default recipient address for USPS return labels.

Determining how you spend your postage

How to view reports on postage spending by carrier and cost account.

5 - Using Envelope Printing

The Envelope Printing screen overview

Introduces the main features and functions available on the Envelope Printing screen.

Checking your available Envelope Printing postage

How to check the current postage balance for Envelope Printing.

Refilling postage for your Envelope Printing balance

Step-by-step guide to adding funds to the Envelope Printing postage account.

Using accounts for Envelope Printing

How to use accounts to track postage spend by department or client.

Sending a First-Class Mail® envelope

Detailed instructions for sending mail using First-Class Mail service.

Sending Certified Mail

Guide on how to send mail using the Certified Mail extra service.

Printing a future date

How to print postage with a future date, useful for missed mail pickups.

Omitting the date from Envelope Printing

Instructions to print postage without including the date on the envelope.

Printing additional postage

How to add extra postage to an envelope or tape if the initial amount is insufficient.

Re-dating your mail

Steps to reprint mail with a corrected or future date.

Previewing or changing postage classes or adding special services

Guide to selecting mail classes and adding special services for mail.

Entering weight manually for Envelope Printing

Instructions for manually entering the weight of mailpieces.

Using the weighing platform for Envelope Printing

How to use the integrated scale to weigh mailpieces for postage calculation.

Sealing the envelope only - (bypass all printing)

Option to seal envelopes without printing any postage.

Zeroing the scale

How to reset the scale to zero before weighing mail.

Adding insurance to your mail in Envelope Printing

Steps to add postal insurance to mailpieces.

Tracking your mail using ERR in Envelope Printing

Guide on using Electronic Return Receipt (ERR) for tracking mail.

Getting a USPS refund for damaged or incorrectly printed mail in Envelope Printing

Procedure for obtaining refunds for mail with damaged or incorrect postage.

Adding a graphic to your envelope in Envelope Printing

How to add custom graphics or ads to envelopes.

Printing a graphic on your envelope with no postage

Steps to print only a graphic on an envelope without postage.

Adding an inscription to your envelope in Envelope Printing

How inscriptions are automatically added based on mail class selection.

Printing only the date and time in Envelope Printing

Option to print only the date and time stamp on envelopes.

6 - Managing envelope printing

Changing the default refill amounts in Envelope Printing

How to set default postage refill amounts for Envelope Printing.

Uploading Envelope Printing transactions

Explains automatic and manual upload of transaction data.

Clearing or resetting the number of mailpieces you've sent in Envelope Printing

How to reset the mailpiece count for Envelope Printing.

Performing USPS postal inspections for Envelope Printing

Information on automatic postal inspection notifications and requirements.

Performing postal rate updates or software updates for Envelope Printing

How to perform manual postal rate and software updates for the meter.

Viewing the Envelope Printing postage refill history

How to view past postage refills and their details.

Setting the Envelope Printing low funds warning

Configures alerts for low postage funds to prompt refills.

Setting up a mailer ID

Instructions for setting up the required 9-digit Mailer ID for Electronic Return Receipt.

Updating the zip code

Procedure for updating the meter's ZIP code, performed by a representative.

Managing accounts for Envelope Printing

Overview of managing accounts, including passwords, creation, editing, and deletion.

Multi-level Envelope Printing accounts

Explains the structure and levels (account, sub, sub-sub) for account hierarchy.

Turning Envelope Printing account passwords on and off

How to enable or disable passwords for account protection.

Creating an Envelope Printing account

Step-by-step guide to creating new accounts and sub-accounts.

Editing an Envelope Printing account

How to view or modify existing account details like name, description, and status.

Deleting an Envelope Printing account

Procedure for permanently removing accounts, sub-accounts, and sub-sub-accounts.

Setting the Envelope Printing account report period

How to define the fiscal year start date and reporting period type.

Setting the Envelope Printing account report preferences

How to set preferences for account identification (Name/Code) and reporting level.

Printing Envelope Printing funds report

Details how to print reports containing postage usage, available funds, and batch info.

7 - View Print Reports

Printing a receipt when refilling postage for Envelope Printing

How to print a receipt after adding funds to the Envelope Printing account.

Viewing the total Envelope Printing postage spent

How to view the total amount of postage used over the meter's lifetime.

Viewing the Envelope Printing postage refill history

Accessing and reviewing the history of past postage refills.

Printing a report for the number of mailpieces sent in Envelope Printing

How to generate a report showing the total number of mailpieces processed.

Printing Envelope Printing funds report

Details how to print reports containing postage usage, available funds, and batch info.

Running Envelope Printing account reports

Guide on how to run and save various account reports.

Setting the Envelope Printing account report period

How to define the fiscal year start date and reporting period type.

Setting the Envelope Printing account report preferences

Setting account identification and reporting levels for reports.

Viewing the Trackable Label history

How to view past trackable label shipments and their details.

8 - Mail Machine Maintenance

Printing a test pattern

How to print a test pattern to check printhead function and ink levels.

Cleaning the print nozzle

Steps to clean the print nozzles to resolve print quality issues.

Changing the ink cartridge

Instructions for replacing the ink cartridge in the meter.

Replacing the printhead

Guide on how to replace the printhead if print quality issues persist.

Cleaning the moistener brush and wick assembly

Instructions for cleaning the moistener components for proper envelope sealing.

Filling the moistener tank

How to add sealing solution to the moistener tank.

Avoiding envelope sealing issues

Tips and checks to prevent problems with envelope sealing.

Moving your SendPro C-Series meter

Precautions and steps for safely moving the postage meter.

9 - Supplies

Supplies, ink cartridges, and options

Lists available supplies, ink cartridges, and optional accessories for the SendPro C-Series.

10 - Machine Information

USPS requirements

Outlines basic requirements set by the USPS for using the postage meter.

Sections of the meter impression

Explains the different parts and information present on a meter imprint.

Postal Security Device

Information about the Postal Security Device (PSD) and its function.

Parts of the machine

Identifies and describes the main physical components of the SendPro C-Series meter.

Connections on the back of the machine

Details the available ports and their uses on the rear of the device.

Setting up a wired network (LAN) connection

Instructions for connecting the meter to a network via Ethernet cable.

Setting up a WiFi (wireless) network connection

Instructions for connecting the meter to a network using Wi-Fi.

Specifications

Technical specifications for the SendPro C200, C300, and C400 models.

11 - Technical Support

Contacting Pitney Bowes

Information on how to contact Pitney Bowes for technical and account support.

12 - Errors

"CSD Senior Device has stopped" message

Troubleshoots the "CSD Senior Device has stopped" error and how to resolve it.

"Shared Services has stopped working" message

Addresses the "Shared Services has stopped working" error and its solution.

Flashing power light

Explains the cause of a flashing power light and how to fix it.

"Oops! Something went wrong" message in Trackable Labels Address Book

Resolves the "Oops! Something went wrong" error in the address book.

Error: Print services has stopped

Information on resolving the "Print services has stopped" error.

Error: US Mailing has stopped

Guides on resolving the "US Mailing has stopped" error.

Error 1814, 1815 or 1825

Troubleshoots errors 1814, 1815, or 1825 related to data center connection timeouts.

Error 0802

Addresses error 0802, typically caused by an incorrectly inserted printhead.

"Clear Paper Jam" message

Steps to resolve a paper jam indicated by the "Clear Paper Jam" message.

"Not Ready to Print" message

How to resolve the "Not Ready to Print" status, checking printer components.

"Transaction log upload required" or "Transaction Upload Due" messages

Instructions for uploading transaction logs to resolve related messages.

Error: No PSD on the SendPro C200, C300 and C400

Troubleshoots the "No PSD" error, indicating a potential component malfunction.

Resolve error message "General Authorization Failure"

How to fix "General Authorization Failure" due to insufficient funds.

13 - Troubleshooting

Poor print quality or not printing

Addresses issues with streaky, fuzzy, or missing print quality on mailpieces.

Wireless connection issues on the SendPro C200, C300 and C400

Guides on resolving problems with connecting to the data server via Wi-Fi.

Wired network connection issues on the SendPro C200, C300 and C400

How to troubleshoot issues with wired (Ethernet) network connections.

Sealing issues

Addresses envelopes not sealing properly due to sealant or component issues.

All classes missing

Resolves the issue where no mail classes are displayed when tapping 'Class'.

Postage Balance showing "reading" on the Envelope Printing screen

Fixes the "reading" status on the Postage Balance screen.

Cannot refill Envelope Printing during initial installation

Resolves issues preventing postage refills during the initial setup phase.

The screen is on but the power light is off

Troubleshoots a situation where the screen is on but the power light is off.

Scale weight changes to one ounce after removing mailpiece

Addresses incorrect weight readings after removing a mailpiece from the scale.

Solid red light on the 1E35 label printer

Explains the solid red light on the label printer and how to resolve it.

Stuck on Pitney Bowes blue loading screen when going to envelope printing

Resolves the issue of the system freezing on the loading screen.

Cartridge does not move on boot up

Troubleshoots the ink cartridge failing to move during machine startup.

Power light flashes red and blue

Addresses the power light flashing red and blue, possibly due to file corruption.

Power light is blue instead of white

Explains why the power light might be blue instead of white and how to fix it.

Power light turns on and off before the machine boots

Troubleshoots the power light cycling on and off before the meter boots.

Opening Manage Accounts in Envelope Printing displays a white screen

Resolves the issue where Manage Accounts shows a blank white screen.

Unable to print Trackable Labels

Guides on resolving issues when trackable labels fail to print.

1E35 label printer feeds incorrect label size when printing a trackable label

Addresses incorrect label size feeding issues with the 1E35 printer.

Screen is blank or black

How to fix a blank or black display screen on the meter.

Mail not weighing correctly or not at all

Troubleshoots issues with the scale not weighing mail accurately.

Low battery icon appearing on the display

Explains the low battery icon and how to resolve it by charging.

Date printed on mail is wrong

How to correct incorrect dates printed on mail.

Meter making a continuous bell or chiming sound

Addresses persistent chiming sounds, often related to weak Wi-Fi signals.

PB Commerce cloud error

Resolves PB Commerce cloud errors, possibly linked to software updates.

Label not printing and printer green light is flashing

Troubleshoots label printing issues when the printer's green light is flashing.

A - Browser operations

Importing Addresses - SendPro online, SendPro C200, C300, C400

Guide to importing addresses from external sources into SendPro online.

Exporting Addresses - SendPro online, SendPro C200, C300, C400

How to export addresses from SendPro online to a .csv file.

Importing Cost Accounts - SendPro online, SendPro C200, C300, C400

Steps for importing Cost Accounts data into SendPro online via a .csv file.

Exporting Cost Accounts - SendPro online, SendPro C200, C300, C400

How to export Cost Accounts data from SendPro online.

Exporting a History Report - SendPro online, SendPro C200, C300, C400

Guide to exporting various history reports from SendPro online to .csv files.

Setting up and Managing a UPS Account - SendPro online, SendPro C200, C300, C400

Instructions for setting up and managing UPS accounts within SendPro online.

Setting up and Managing a FedEx Account - SendPro online, SendPro C200, C300, C400

Guide to setting up and managing FedEx accounts via SendPro online.

Managing Users - SendPro online, SendPro C200, C300, C400

How to view user status, change roles, and define permissions in SendPro online.

Inviting Users - SendPro online, SendPro C200, C300, C400

Steps for inviting new users to SendPro online and assigning roles.

Creating an international trackable label

Detailed instructions for creating international shipping labels with customs info.

Printing a USPS scan form

How to enable and print USPS scan forms for efficient processing.

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