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Pitney Bowes SendPro C User Manual

Pitney Bowes SendPro C
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Shipping & Mailing
Postage Meters
SendPro® C,
SendPro®+
PCN2H00
Operator Guide
US English Edition
SV63242 Rev.U
April 28, 2022

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Pitney Bowes SendPro C Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategoryPostal Equipment
ModelSendPro C
ManufacturerPitney Bowes
Weighing Capacity5 lb integrated scale
DisplayTouchscreen
ConnectivityWi-Fi, Ethernet
Power SourceAC Power
Shipping Carriers SupportedUSPS, UPS, FedEx
WarrantyStandard 1-year warranty
FunctionsMailing, Shipping
CompatibilityCompatible with SendPro Online

Summary

Quick Start Guide

Installing the SendPro C, SendPro+

Follow instructions to install a SendPro C, SendPro+ for the first time.

Finding Product Code Number (PCN) and Serial Number

Locate the Product Code Number (PCN) and 7-digit serial number on the device.

Navigating the Home Screen

Learn how to navigate the Home screen to access features like creating shipping labels.

Printing Shipping Labels or Postage on Envelopes

Instructions for creating shipping labels or printing postage on envelopes.

Printing a Shipping Label

Detailed steps on how to print a shipping label using the device.

Comparing Shipping Rates

Compare shipping rates from different carriers for mailpieces or packages.

Tracking a Shipment

View shipment history and track packages sent using shipping labels.

Using Cost Accounts for Shipping Labels

Assign costs for shipping labels to specific accounts for tracking.

Adding a Shipping Label Cost Account

Steps to add a cost account for recording shipping label usage by department.

Adding an Envelope Printing Account

Create an Envelope Printing account to track postage costs on envelopes.

Navigating the Envelope Printing App

Overview of the Envelope Printing app for postage on envelopes or tape.

Preventing Envelope Feeding Problems

Ensure correct envelope feeding to prevent jams and ensure proper postage application.

Sending a First-Class Mail Envelope

Economical way to send mailpieces through USPS including postcards and letters.

Sending a Large First-Class Envelope

Determine if a mailpiece qualifies as a large envelope for USPS mailing.

Sending Certified Mail

USPS service providing proof of mailing with a receipt upon arrival.

Sending an International Letter

Process for sending mail from the United States to a different country.

Using USPS Special Services

Select additional services like Certified Mail, Insured Mail, etc. for mail.

Updating Postal Rates or Software

Device updates postal rates and software automatically.

Refilling Postage for Envelopes

Steps to add postage to your device for printing on envelopes.

Filling the Moistener Tank

Instructions on how to refill the moistener tank with sealing solution.

Replacing the Ink Cartridge

Guide on how to replace the ink cartridge when a low ink warning appears.

Printing a Test Pattern

Print a test pattern to check printhead functionality and ink levels.

Supplies, Ink Cartridges, and Options

Information on available supplies, ink cartridges, and optional accessories.

Connectivity Information

Setting Up a Wired Network Connection

Connect your SendPro C, SendPro+ to the Pitney Bowes Data Center using a network cable.

Setting Up a Wireless (Wi-Fi) Network Connection

Connect your SendPro C, SendPro+ using a wireless network connection.

Connecting to a Hidden Wi-Fi Network

Add a network when your Wi-Fi network is not present in the Wi-Fi list.

Forgetting a Wi-Fi Network

Remove a Wi-Fi network to stop automatic connection or resolve issues.

Checking Your Network Connection

Use the Network Connection app to diagnose network issues.

Finding MAC Address for Networks

Locate the MAC address for wired and wireless connections on the device.

Setting Up a Proxy Server

Configure proxy server settings for network security and performance.

Managing Your Device

Creating or Disabling Security PIN

Set up a security PIN to prevent unauthorized use of your device.

Adjusting Time Zone and Scale Location Code

Modify location code and time zone when moving the device or installing a new scale.

Adjusting Display Brightness

Set the brightness of the display to suit your workspace.

Using USPS Informed Delivery

Preview mail and manage packages using the USPS Informed Delivery feature.

Installing the SendPro C, SendPro+

Step-by-step instructions for the initial installation of the SendPro C, SendPro+.

Installing a Scale

Install a scale if it was not installed during the initial device setup.

Uploading System Logs

Upload system logs to a Pitney Bowes support representative for assistance.

Printing Shipping Labels

Signing In and Out of Shipping Label App

Learn how to sign in to and out of your shipping labels account.

Printing a Shipping Label

Create and print shipping labels for USPS, UPS, or FedEx packages.

Comparing Shipping Rates

Compare shipping rates from different carriers for mailpieces or packages.

Creating a New Sender Address

Add additional sender addresses to the Address Book for shipping labels.

Editing a Sender Address

Change a sender address directly in the address book.

Printing an International Shipping Label

Print international shipping labels, including customs information.

Creating a USPS Return Shipping Label

Provide a label for someone to ship something back to you.

Printing a USPS Scan Form

Enable and print USPS SCAN Forms for efficient label processing.

Reprinting a Shipping Label

Print a shipping label again if it did not print correctly.

Canceling a UPS or FedEx Shipping Label

Stop postage from appearing on UPS or FedEx invoices by canceling a label.

Getting a USPS Refund for a Shipping Label

Request a refund for USPS shipping labels, especially for returned international packages.

Managing Shipping Labels

Using the Address Book

Add, edit, and delete addresses for shipping labels in the Address Book app.

About Cost Accounts for Shipping Labels

Use cost accounts to track postage spending on shipping labels.

Changing Default Refill Amounts

Set the default amount for refilling shipping labels on your device.

Using Cost Accounts to Charge Back Postage

Assign costs of shipping labels to accounts when creating labels.

Turning On Address Autofill

Enable address autofill to easily enter addresses when creating shipping labels.

Adding New Addresses to Address Book

Add single addresses or import multiple addresses into the address book.

Managing Shipping Labels Cost Accounts

Includes turning on cost accounts, adding, and editing existing cost accounts.

Adding a Shipping Label Cost Account

Record shipping label usage by department by adding cost accounts.

Editing a Cost Account

Change account name, code, description, status, or password for a cost account.

Refilling Postage for Shipping Labels

Steps to refill your shipping labels postage account.

Setting Alert for Postage Refill Pending

Arrange device alerts for pending shipping label postage refills.

Setting Up Your FedEx Account

Use SendPro Online or PitneyShip to set up your FedEx account for shipping labels.

Setting Up Your UPS Account

Use SendPro Online or PitneyShip to set up your UPS account for shipping labels.

Setting Up Default Printing Options

Define print options like label size and receipt printing for shipping labels.

Managing Email Notifications for Shipping Labels

Receive email notifications for tracking shipments and delivery confirmations.

Setting Default Address for USPS Return Labels

Set the recipient's address as a default for all USPS return labels.

Determining Postage Spending

View Shipment report to see how much postage is being spent.

Removing Funds

Contact Pitney Bowes support to remove funds from your accounts.

Printing on Envelopes

Navigating the Envelope Printing App

Overview of the Envelope Printing app for postage on envelopes or tape.

Checking Available Funds for Postage

View the amount of available funds in your device for printing postage.

Refilling Postage for Envelopes

Steps to add postage to your device for printing on envelopes.

What is Accounting

Understand how the accounting feature tracks postage usage and costs.

Sending a First-Class Mail Envelope

Economical way to send mailpieces through USPS including postcards and letters.

Sending a Large First-Class Envelope

Determine if a mailpiece qualifies as a large envelope for USPS mailing.

Sending Certified Mail

USPS service providing proof of mailing with a receipt upon arrival.

Sending an International Letter

Process for sending mail from the United States to a different country.

Advancing the Date

Advance the date to print postage up to thirty days before sending.

Printing Additional Postage

Add more postage directly on an envelope or print additional postage on tape.

Re-dating Your Mail

Reprint mail with a future date on the back of the envelope.

Using USPS Special Services

Select additional services like Certified Mail, Insured Mail, etc. for mail.

Entering Weight Manually

Enter mailpiece weight manually when not using the scale.

Using the Scale for Postage

Use the scale to weigh mail and calculate the correct postage.

Sealing Envelopes Without Printing Postage

Use Seal Only mode to seal envelopes without printing postage.

Sealing Envelopes When Printing Postage

Seal envelopes and print postage simultaneously.

Zeroing the Scale

Set the scale to zero weight, ensuring nothing is on the scale.

Adding Insurance to Your Mail

Purchase insurance to protect mail against loss or damage based on content value.

Sending Mail Using Electronic Return Receipt (ERR)

Utilize tracking services with Priority class and Electronic Certified service.

USPS Refund for Damaged or Incorrectly Printed Mail

Procedure for obtaining a USPS refund for mail with illegible printing.

Adding a Graphic to Envelope or Tape

Add standard graphic images like ads, slogans, or logos to envelopes or tapes.

Printing a Graphic Without Postage

Print graphics, such as Received graphic, on incoming mail without postage.

Printing an Inscription

Inscriptions appear automatically for specific mail classes for time savings.

Printing Date and Time

Print the date and time to record when incoming mail is received.

Managing Printing on Envelopes

Confirming Your Meter Update

Check if you have the latest postal rates for Envelope Printing.

Changing Default Refill Amount for Postage

Set or change the default refill amount for printing postage on your device.

Uploading Postage Transactions

Automatic and manual procedures for uploading postage transactions.

Clearing or Resetting Mailpiece Count

Reset the piece counter to delete piece count information.

Performing USPS Postal Inspections

Complete balance inquiry or postage refill when an inspection is required.

Updating Postal Rates or Software

Device updates postal rates and software automatically.

Confirming Effective Date for Postal Rates

Check downloaded postal rates for each postal class on your device.

Setting Low Funds Warning for Postage

Set a warning for when available funds reach a certain amount.

Setting Up a Mailer ID

Enter your 9-digit USPS Mailer ID for Electronic Return Receipt (ERR).

Updating the ZIP Code

Ensure the correct ZIP code is printed by the device.

Managing Accounts for Printing Postage

Includes creating, editing, deleting accounts, and managing passwords.

Turning Envelope Printing Account Passwords On or Off

Protect accounts from unauthorized access by turning account passwords on.

Adding an Envelope Printing Account

Create an Envelope Printing account to track postage costs on envelopes.

Editing an Account

Modify account name, description, status, or password.

Making an Account Inactive

Prevent postage charges against an account by setting its status to inactive.

Deleting an Account

Remove an account and its data; accounts with applied postage cannot be deleted.

View and Print Reports

Viewing Refill Receipts for Envelope Printing

View receipts for all postage refills made for your Envelope Printing account.

Viewing Total Spent on Printing Postage

View total postage spent and the number of pieces printed.

Viewing Postage Refill History

View a report showing all past postage refills.

Printing a Funds Report

Print a report showing the total number of mailpieces sent.

Running Account Reports

Generate reports on postage spending for specific or all accounts over time.

Emailing an Account Report

Email account reports to track departmental or client spending over time.

Setting Report Period for an Account

Set the reporting period for an account report by specifying start and end dates.

Setting Account Report Preferences

Select account level and identification method for reports.

Creating a Shipping Report

View and print reports of shipping labels created using the Shipping History app.

Creating a USPS Shipping Label Refund Report

View and print all USPS shipping label refunds requested on your device.

Maintenance

Printing a Test Pattern

Print a test pattern to check printhead functionality and ink levels.

Replacing the Ink Cartridge

Guide on how to replace the ink cartridge when a low ink warning appears.

Cleaning the Printhead

Clean the printhead if print nozzle cleaning does not resolve bad test print patterns.

Cleaning Moistener Brush and Wick Assembly

Clean components if envelopes are not sealing properly.

Filling the Moistener Tank

Instructions on how to refill the moistener tank with sealing solution.

Avoiding Envelope Sealing Issues

Prevent sealing problems by ensuring adequate sealant and proper placement.

Preventing Envelope Feeding Problems

Ensure correct envelope feeding to prevent jams and ensure proper postage application.

Moving Your Device

Safe procedures for moving the device to a new location.

Supplies

Supplies, Ink Cartridges, and Options

Information on available supplies, ink cartridges, and optional accessories.

Device Information

USPS Requirements

Follow basic requirements for postage devices licensed by the USPS.

Key in Postage

USPS requires postage calculation using a scale; not available on SendPro C.

Sections of the Meter Impression

Elements within the meter impression that identify the mailer and mail type.

Finding SendPro Application Software Version

Check the current software version running on your device.

Postal Security Device (PSD)

Secures postage funds using technology approved by USPS.

Parts of the SendPro C, SendPro+

Familiarize yourself with the different parts of your SendPro C, SendPro+.

Connections on the Back

Identify the ports on the back of the device for connectivity.

Specifications

Review throughput, ink cartridge yield, and other component details.

Material Specifications

Details on minimum/maximum envelope sizes, stack height, and tape size.

Contacting Pitney Bowes

Contacting Pitney Bowes Technical Support

Information and steps for contacting Pitney Bowes Technical Support.

Safety

Lithium Ion Battery

Information regarding the proper recycling or disposal of the lithium ion battery.

Agency Compliance Information

Agency Compliance Information is available in the product's user guide.

Important Safety Notes

Follow normal safety precautions for all office equipment.

Note for California Customers Only

Notice regarding perchlorate material in batteries for California customers.

Third-Party Software

Third-Party Software Information

Details on third-party software incorporated into the product and their licenses.

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