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Using USPS

®

 Confirmation Services

SV61156 Rev. E

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4. Step-By-Step Instructions

12. When you’ve finished processing your mail, the 

system prompts you to upload the records. Select 

Yes

 to upload. Make sure your mailing system is set 

up to connect to the PB Data Center, the way you 
are normally connected when adding postage. The 
system dials into the Data Center (this may take a few 
moments). Various screens display, letting you know 
the status of the process.

13. 

If You Don’t Have the ERR Feature:

 

After uploading the records, the system prompts you 
to print receipts. Insert envelope(s) or tape sheet(s) 
to print the receipts. The system returns to the Home 
screen when finished.

 

If You Do Have the ERR Feature:

 

The system asks if you want to print a postal manifest.
•  If you have a printer, select 

Yes

 to print the mani-

fest; select 

No

 if you don’t want a manifest.

•  If you don’t have a printer, select 

No

. You can print 

receipts from the 

Reports

 menu. Select 

Confirma-

tion Records

Last Set Receipts

.

HINT:  

If possible, 

leave your mailing 
system connected to 
an analog phone line 
for easy uploads.

IMPORTANT NOTE 
FOR DM100i, DM200L, 
DM125, DM225, 
DP100i, and DP200L 
Users:  

Your mailing 

systems DO NOT sup-
port the ERR feature or 
external printers.

HINT:

  Many 

fi

 nd it 

handy to print a receipt 
to record the recipient 
with the tracking num-
ber. There are spaces 
at the end of this guide 
for you to paste the 
USPS receipt for future 
reference.

Using 
Confirmation 
Services 
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Summary of Contents for DM100i

Page 1: ...Reference Manual Using USPS Confirmation Services with Digital Mailing Systems Models DM100i DM125 DM225 DM200L DM300c DM400c DM450c DP100i DP200L DP300C DP400C DP450C...

Page 2: ...f our products Due to our continuing program of product improvement equipment and material specifications as well as performance features are subject to change without notice Your mailing system may n...

Page 3: ...ON SERVICES 1 INTRODUCTION 2 2 ABOUT USPS CONFIRMATION SERVICES 3 3 USING CONFIRMATION SERVICES AN OVERVIEW 7 4 STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS 10 5 ABOUT LABELS 21 6 TRACKING MAIL ON THE WEB 23 7 FREQUENTL...

Page 4: ...mailing systems DM100i DM125 DM200L DM225 DM300c DM400c and DM450c DP100i DP200L DP300C DP400C and DP450C Equipment Covered What You Should Know How to Use this Book 1 Introduction Please take a few m...

Page 5: ...tered Mail service There is no charge for Delivery Confirmation when you ship by Priority Mail and provide an electronic file to the Postal Service The USPS also offers a signature proof of delivery s...

Page 6: ...ures that you have legal proof of receipt of the communication The Postal Service sends the green return receipt postcard back to you the sender This is a very useful tool for collecting funds recover...

Page 7: ...u sent the mail piece to can receive and sign for it Certified Mail and Options The Postal Service charges additional fees for the following Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested at Time of Mailing...

Page 8: ...ust complete this form Form 5053 Bulk Proof of Delivery Application Customers use this form to register for the Certified Elec tronic Return Receipt service They will receive a unique 9 digit Mailer I...

Page 9: ...r mailing system sends confirmation records to the Data Center when you ve finished processing or when you ve processed the maximum number of pieces it can store Your mailing system also prints a rece...

Page 10: ...y you are normally connected when adding postage Note that confirmation services are not available for International Mail APO or FPO mail or for items addressed to U S territories possessions or freel...

Page 11: ...lect Class Select the service you want for example E Del Con A check mark appears Press Yes Select Service Enter Destination ZIP Code Enter Barcode Print Postage Apply Barcode Label Use correct label...

Page 12: ...service you want for example E Del Con Select the service using the corresponding selection key on the control panel NOTES As soon as you select the service a check mark ap pears in front of it Other...

Page 13: ...ou to enter the entire 22 digit barcode when using the service for the first time 4 Step By Step Instructions Key in the last digit of the barcode number If you ve used the confirmation service before...

Page 14: ...ll This ensures that the barcode label matches the barcode in the system 10 Select Continue Insert the tape sheet or place the piece of mail on the feeder to print postage The post age is printed on t...

Page 15: ...em returns to the Home screen when finished If You Do Have the ERR Feature The system asks if you want to print a postal manifest If you have a printer select Yes to print the mani fest select No if y...

Page 16: ...le below for a de scription of options 5 Press Home to return to the Home screen 4 Step By Step Instructions DM100i DM125 DM200L DM225 and DP100i DP200L Systems Only Manage Conf Records Screen Descrip...

Page 17: ...a tion service fee Delete Manifest Select to delete a group of uploaded re cords by date A list of records by barcode numbers display Select the one you want to delete The details of the record are di...

Page 18: ...delivery tracking system web sites and it may cause delays in processing your mail When the maximum number of records are reached 200 or 20 depending on your software version number the system prompts...

Page 19: ...e not been uploaded are one the Not Manifested report Records that have been upload ed are listed by date 1 Press Reports 2 Select Special Services 3 When prompted insert tape sheet or envelope into m...

Page 20: ...ON Done Enter 5 Select an option to toggle between ON and OFF Apply Labels This option provides you with a reminder to apply the confirmation service Label to your package Upload Records This option...

Page 21: ...ecords NOTE If this is the first time you re adding records on the system only the Add Record option will appear The Delete Record option will not appear until you have uploaded records Manage Confirm...

Page 22: ...the prompts to rate the mail again i e se lect the class and fee and enter the ZIP Code and barcode number There is no option to print the add ed fee The added record includes the base class plus the...

Page 23: ...code labels either above the delivery address and to the right of the return address or to the left of the delivery address DO NOT cover the label with tape or plastic wrap Bar code scanners cannot re...

Page 24: ...5 No Charge DM100i DM125 DM225 DM200L DM300c DM400c DM450c Mailing Systems There are several ways you can order labels for your DM100i DM200L DM300c DM400c or DM450c mailing system To order labels onl...

Page 25: ...ur packages You will use your Postage by Phone account number to dis play information about all the packages you send You may wish to provide one of your customers a tracking number for a mail piece s...

Page 26: ...t time you accessing this feature you will be prompted to enter your Postage by Phone account number Enter your number and press Return All recent transactions electronically uploaded by your mail ing...

Page 27: ...use the USPS confirmation service to confirm delivery date and time but it doesn t guaran tee delivery by a certain date and time Express Mail provides guaranteed delivery 3 Can I combine confirmation...

Page 28: ...confirmation services number to get delivery status information through the USPS web page or our web page Use the insurance number for claims 5 Can letter carriers accept confirmation services pieces...

Page 29: ...site in court as proof of mailing or delivery of a mail piece us ing Certified Mail Delivery Confirmation or Sig nature Confirmation Our mailing systems provide quick and convenient access to deliver...

Page 30: ...To gain proof of mailing you must present Cer tified Mail at the Post Office A Postal Service repre sentative will use a date stamp to certify that the mail was accepted for delivery by the Postal Se...

Page 31: ...rily mean the item wasn t delivered It s possible the piece was delivered but the scan wasn t captured The Postal Service reports that its current scan rate is approximately 95 nationally and continue...

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