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User Guide
iX-9 Series
Franking Machine

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

quadient iX-9 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
WeightVaries by configuration; consult manufacturer specifications
DimensionsVaries by configuration; consult manufacturer specifications
ConnectivityEthernet, USB
TechnologyInkjet printing
Print ResolutionUp to 600 x 600 dpi
User InterfaceTouchscreen display
Security FeaturesPassword protection
Media TypesEnvelopes, postcards, flats
Operating System CompatibilityWindows
MemoryVaries by configuration; consult manufacturer specifications
Power RequirementsVaries by configuration; consult manufacturer specifications

Summary

Introduction

Symbols Used

Explains the various symbols used throughout the manual to highlight important information.

Safety Information

Compliance

Details compliance with regulations like Energy Star and CE marking, and environmental considerations.

General Safety

Provides essential safety precautions for operating the mailing system, including warnings about moving parts.

Power Connection

Instructs on proper grounding and connection of the mailing system to a power outlet.

Disconnecting Power and LAN

Details the procedure for safely powering down the system and disconnecting power and LAN cables.

How to Activate an Emergency Stop

Explains how to immediately stop the machine's operation in case of an emergency.

Meet Your Mailing System

System Layout

Illustrates and describes the main components of the mailing system, including optional accessories.

Additional Accessories

Lists and describes optional accessories like keyboards, printers, and barcode scanners.

System Connections

Explains how to connect various modules (Feeder, Weighing Module, Stacker) to the system base.

Power Management

Covers Energy Star compliance and procedures for turning the system ON/OFF or to sleep mode.

Network Connections

Details how to connect the mailing system to a network via LAN or Wireless LAN for online services.

Processing Mail

Quick Guide to Preparing Your Mail

Provides essential steps for preparing mail, sorting, and starting a work session on the system.

Processing Examples

Offers practical examples for various mail processing tasks, including imprint types and settings.

Recommended Steps for Processing Mail

Outlines the recommended sequence for processing mail based on different weighing types.

How to Process Incoming Received Mail

Explains how to process incoming mail to print the date received for internal tracking purposes.

How to Process Mail for Sealing or Counting without Printing

Describes processing mail for sealing only or for counting/testing without printing.

PPI Mail

Covers the use and selection of Pre-paid Imprint (PPI) mail, including how to set postage.

Advanced Operations

Details advanced functions like resetting item counters and counting mailpieces using the weighing platform.

Money-Related Operations

Overview

Introduces the Postal Security Device (Meter) and its role in managing postage credit.

How to Check Credit

Explains how to view total postage used and remaining credit in the PSD at any time.

How to Add Credit to the PSD

Details the process of purchasing and loading postage credit onto the mailing system via the credit server.

Low Credit Threshold

Covers setting warnings for low credit levels to ensure uninterrupted operation.

High Value Warnings

Explains how to set warnings for high postage amounts to prevent accidental overspending.

Crediting PIN code

Describes how to set a PIN code to restrict access to postage adding functions.

Credit Data Reports

Details how to generate reports on credit history and summary for tracking usage.

Advanced Operation

Covers advanced operations like unlocking the PSD and manual connection to postal servers.

Accounts and Access Control

Postage Tracking and Access Control

Explains how to track postage by account and control user access with PIN codes.

Access Control Function

Details the system's security features using PIN codes for user access and account control.

Account Modes

Describes different modes for accounting functions, enabling or disabling account tracking.

Creating Accounts

Guides on how to create new accounts for tracking postage expenses by department or company.

Managing Accounts

Covers displaying, changing, creating, viewing, activating, and deleting accounts.

Managing Groups

Explains how to manage groups and subgroups for organizing accounts.

ImportExport Accounts

Details how to import and export account lists using CSV files for backup or updates.

Managing Operator PIN Codes

Covers creating and managing operator PIN codes for controlled access to system functions.

AccountOperator Reports

Explains how to generate reports on account and operator activity.

Advanced Reporting Functions

Covers setting up budget and surcharge functions for enhanced reporting.

Changing the Current Account

Explains how to change the active account for postage chargeback.

S.M.A.R.T. Data Collector

S.M.A.R.T. Collector Overview

Provides an overview of the S.M.A.R.T. application and its features for managing accounts and statistics.

Synchronise Data Collector

Details how to synchronize data with the S.M.A.R.T. system automatically or manually.

Collected Mode PIN Code

Explains how to set a PIN code to control access to S.M.A.R.T. account selection.

S.M.A.R.T Collector Report

Describes how to generate country-specific RCS Parameters reports.

Rates

Rates

Explains how to select postage rates to calculate mailing costs based on mailpiece weight.

Managing Postal Rates

Covers displaying installed rate tables and downloading new postal rates from the online server.

Reports

Generating Reports

Guides on how to generate, view, print, or export various system reports.

Available Reports

Lists and describes all available reports, including their output options and page numbers.

Online Services

Standard and Optional Mail Management Applications

Describes features like online reporting, ink alerts, and rate updates provided by online services.

OLS Call Types

Details automatic and manual calls to online services for data upload and feature utilization.

OLS Connection Tests

Explains how to test the connection to online services using ping and test server diagnostics.

System Online Services

Covers ink management, rate protection, and account number services through online systems.

Configuring your Mailing System

Settings Overview

Describes user and supervisor settings that configure the mailing system's operation.

Logging inout as Supervisor

Details how to log in and out of supervisor mode to access system configuration settings.

Job Memories

Explains how to create, edit, modify, and delete job memories for saving and recalling settings.

High Value, Low Credit Warnings and PIN Codes

Covers setting up warnings for high postage values or low credit, and managing crediting PIN codes.

Default Sealing Mode

Details how to set the default sealing mode for envelopes (nested/sealed or nested/closed flaps).

Weighing Settings

Covers settings related to weighing devices, including automatic selection, zeroing, and accuracy.

Postage Imprint Default Settings

Explains how to set default parameters for the postage imprint, such as rate, ERA, and slogan.

Display Setting

Covers changing display language, sounds, and brightness for user preference.

Time and Date Management

Explains how the system checks and displays the current time and date, and automatic date advance.

Timeout Settings

Details how to adjust system timeouts for start, stop, sleep, and soft off modes.

Connection Settings

Guides on setting up LAN (Ethernet/IPv6) and Wireless LAN connections for online services.

Inserter Mode

Explains how to connect and use an inserter with the mailing system, including electronic and mechanical connections.

Changing Motorised Conveyor Stacker Positions

Details how to install the motorised conveyor stacker in different positions (0°, +90°).

Options and Updates

Overview

Introduces how to update the mailing system with new postal rates, software, ERAs, and slogans.

Using the Mailbox

Explains how to read and delete messages received from the system or customer service.

Managing Options

Covers displaying and activating new options and applications for the mailing system.

Managing ERAs

Details how to load, rename, delete, and download ERAs (pictures added to imprint).

Managing Slogans

Explains how to display, rename, delete, and download slogans (graphics added to imprint).

Managing PPIs

Covers displaying, adding, and deleting Pre-paid Imprint (PPI) mail settings.

Managing Postal Rates

Explains how to check for rate updates and download new postal rates.

Maintaining

Maintaining the Ink System

Provides instructions on displaying ink tank data, changing the ink tank, and cleaning print heads.

Maintaining the Feeder

Details how to replace feeder finger rubber pads for proper mail feeding.

Maintaining the Sealer Water Network

Explains how to fill the sealer tank and clean the water filter for proper envelope sealing.

Cleaning the Mail Path

Guides on cleaning the moistening ramp, accessory belts, rollers, and mail path sensors.

Touchscreen Calibration

Describes how to calibrate the touchscreen for better precision using a pointing device.

Troubleshooting

Machine Issues

Provides steps to clear jammed mail in the print base, feeder, label dispenser, and dynamic weighing module.

Diagnostics

Explains how to access diagnostic features to find the root cause of issues or breakdowns.

System Data

Details how to display software data, hardware data, error lists, machine counters, and software licenses.

System Specifications

Mail Specifications

Lists envelope dimensions and weights that the mailing system can handle.

General Specifications

Provides general technical specifications for the Base, Feeder, and Dynamic Weighing Module.

System Specifications

Details system-specific parameters like module ranges, accounts, operators, and operating conditions.

Operating Conditions

Specifies environmental and operational conditions for optimal weighing accuracy and module performance.

Menu Reference

Lists user and supervisor menu options with corresponding page references for detailed procedures.

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