Pitney Bowes DA500/DA550 Operator Guide
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Setting Up the DA500/DA550 Printer • 2
7. Install the Ink Jet Cartridges (Color & Black).
The printer uses Ink Jet Cartridges for printing. You must
install a black only cartridge (DA500), or a black and a
color cartridge (DA550), before you can print. To begin:
1. With the printer on, press the On Line key until the
display reads OFF LINE.
2. Open the Transport Door of the printer.
3. Press the Ca key on the control panel to
move the carriage to the middle of the printer.
4. Remove the color (DA550 only) or black cartridge
(both models) from its shipping container by
peeling the top cover off. Be careful not to touch
the copper ribbon.
Installing and
Removing the
Ink Jet
Cartridges
WARNING!
The ink in the cartridge may be
harmful if swallowed. Keep new and used
cartridges out of reach of children. Discard
empty cartridges immediately.
5. Gently remove the tape covering the ink nozzles on
the print cartridge. Be careful not to touch the
copper nozzles.
6. Gently insert the cartridge (color to the right, black
to the left) into the carriage at approximately a 20
degree angle with copper strip to the bottom and
in first.
