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SV63136 Rev. A 7-11
Add-On Modules • 7
MMI
The Mail Machine Interface (MMI) enables communication between the
inserter and the mailing systems via a USB connection.
The inserter sends start and stop signals to the mailing system, and the
mailing system can send error messages back to the inserter to stop
feeding.
• When the inserter starts the mailing system, it will toggle the sealer to
“Off” and take control of the time-outs.
• The inserter monitors the number of pieces exiting the in order
to prevent the mailing system from being overloaded with mail.
• If the mailing system is overcome with mail, the inserter will pause until
the mailing system can process the mail and will then resume.
• When the mailing system is in maintenance mode, the inserter will
pause until the maintenance is complete.
• The mailing machine can be operated without the Inserter by stopping
the Inserter and operating the normally (without inserter
control). When the mailing machine is processing mail and the inserter
has a MMI job loaded, the UIM will display Postage Meter Not Available .
Once the returns to the Run Mail screen, and no job is being
run, the inserter then displays Ready To Run .
NOTE: Once you have completed processing mail in standalone mode, press
the Stop key. To resume using the MMI Interface, start the inserter.
Running the Mail Machine Interface
Follow the steps below to process mail using the MMI.
1. Power-up the inserting system.
2. Power-up the mailing system.
3. Ensure that the inserting system has been set up for the job:
• The job must be loaded.
NOTE: The job must have "Use Postage Meter" option set to "On"
for the MMI to function. Refer to Creating a Job in Chapter 3 f or more
information.
• The material must be loaded.
• A trial piece must be run successfully.
4. Ensure that the mailing system has been set up to process mail:
• The class must be set.
• The rate/weight must be set.
• The mode must be set (if appropriate).
• Select Account (if applicable).