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1 • Read This First
Chapter 1 - Read this First contains important information about USPS
requirements and equipment and telephone safety precautions.
Chapter 2 - Meet the DM500™ and DM550™ Digital Mailing System
gives an overview of the mailing system and the location of each control
and machine feature. Please read this section carefully. It provides a foun-
dation for the instructions in later sections of this book.
Chapter 3 - Mail in a Minute explains the basics of running mail on your
system. By following these instructions, you will be able to run mail quickly.
Chapter 4 - Running Mail explains how to run mail in the different mail
modes as well as when to use the various options.
Chapter 5 - Mailing System Setup provides step-by-step instructions for
customizing your mailing system to suit your needs.
Chapter 6 - Adding Postage explains how to add postage funds to your
postage meter (Postal Security Device) using the Pitney Bowes Postage
By Phone
®
Meter Payment system.
Chapter 7 - Accounting Setup explains how to set up accounts to track
postage.
Chapter 8 - Reports explains the different types of reports available and
how to print them.
Chapter 9 - Maintaining and Updating explains how to check the quality
of the meter stamp and how to take care of the moistener and tape feeder.
It also tells you how to add features and update postal rates and carriers.
Chapter 10 - Troubleshooting contains a list of problems you may en-
counter while using your mailing system.
Chapter 11 - Supplies and Options lists the supplies available for your
system and how to order them.
Appendix A - Glossary defines mailing terms used throughout this opera-
tor guide.
Appendix B - Operator Training Checklist is a list of procedures the
Pitney Bowes representative will review with you during the installation of
your mailing system.
Appendix C - Specifications contains the specifications for the mailing
system and mailing materials.
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