PitneyBowes Model E500/01/02/03 Mailing Machine Machine á Affranchir Frankiermaschinen Máquina Franqueadora Operating Guide Guide d'Utilisation Bedienungsanleitung Guía de Operaciones Includes Supplement #1
IMIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION In some countries the E500 is supplied with a molded mains lead and plug. In other countries, or if the supplied lead is not used, the following information applies: 1. An approved mains lead for the country concerned must be used. 2.
Contents Table des Matières E N G L I S H F R A N C A I S D E U T S C H E S P A N O L Inhalt Indice Contents Page INTRODUCTION 1. Mailing System Components .............................. 2 2. Mailing Machine Identification ............................. 4 OPERATION 3. Machine Set Up ................................................... 9 4. Feeding an Envelope ........................................ 11 5. Feeding a Tape Strip ......................................... 18 REFERENCE 6.
Introduction Introduction Einführung Introducción The Postage Meter is installed onto the E500 Mailing Machine and provides the postage value selection, printing and postage accounting. 1. MAILING SYSTEM COMPONENTS E N G L I S H F R A N C A I S Your mailing system is made up of two separate units: a Pitney Bowes E500 Mailing Machine and Postage Meter. Every country has its own regulations regarding the use of Postage Meters.
Introduction Introduction E N G L I S H Einführung Introducción Most countries operate the CREDIT LOCKING system whereby postage credit is entered into the Postage Meter either at the Post Office or remotely over a telephone line (Postage by Phone ® meter resetting system). These “Credit Locking” meters will cease to operate when the value in the Postage Unused (Descending) Register falls below a preset value, dependent on the meter being used. contact your local Pitney Bowes Office.
Introduction Introduction Einführung Introducción 1 2 3 4 5 6 E N G L I S H 2. MAILING MACHINE IDENTIFICATION 1. Instruction Cards - For reference on operating the machine 2. Surefeed™ Tape Dispenser - For feeding of tape strips 3. Upper Feed Deck - Used when sealing is not required 4. Rear Wall - Used to align top edge of envelope 5. Lower Feed Deck - Used when sealing 6. Water Reservoir - Water for sealing envelopes 2. DESCRIPTION DES ÉLÉMENTS CONSTITUTIFS F DE LA MACHINE À ADRESSER RE 1.
Introduction Introduction Einführung Introducción E500/01/02/03 13 10 11 12 8 7 9 Check Mailpiece Meter Vérifier article Compleur E N G L I S H F R A N C A I S Print No Print Impression Sans Impression Power En marche 7. Control Panel 8. Power Light - Lit when machine is on, blinks when an error exists 9. Print Button - Used to select the Print Mode 10. Print Light - Lit for print mode 11. No Print Button - Used to select the Seal Only Mode 12. No Print Light - Lit for Seal Only 13.
Introduction Introduction Einführung Introducción E500/01/02/03 Check Mailpiece Meter Vérifier article Compleur 13.2 13.1 Print No Print Impression Sans Impression Power En marche 13.1 Check Meter - Lights to notify you that the meter is not ready to process mail. E 13.2 Check Mailpiece - Lights to notify you that N mailpiece or tape did not feed correctly. G L I S H D E U T S C H 13.
Introduction Introduction Einführung Introducción 15 14 16 E N G L I S H F R A N C A I S 2. MAILING MACHINE IDENTIFICATION 14. Postage Meter - Provides the printing and postage accounting 15. Ink Cartridge - Replace when impressions become faint 16. Envelope Stacker - Catches the envelope D E U T S C H 2. DESCRIPTION DES ÉLÉMENTS CONSTITUTIFS DE LA MACHINE À ADRESSER 14. Compteur d’affranchissement - Fournit les fonctions sélection de la valeur, impression et comptabilité d’affranchissement 15.
Introduction Introduction Einführung Introducción 17 18 19 20 17. Customer Key - Used to lock the meter onto the E machine to prevent unauthorized use N 18. Operate / Remove Lever - Used when G installing the postage meter L 19. On / Off Switch - Used to turn the machine on and off I 20. Letter Ejector Rollers - Controls ejection of S envelopes into the stacker H F R A N C A I S 17.
Set-Up Mise en route Einstellung Puesta en marcha E N G L I S H 3.1 Installing the Meter - Turn the key to the VERTICAL (unlocked) position. - Move the Operate Lever to the FRONT (remove) position. - Holding the meter by the carrying handle, lower the meter onto the right hand side of the E500, letting the meter settle down over the locating pins. F R A N C A I S 3.1 Installation du compteur - Mettre la clé en position VERTICALE (non bloquée).
Set-Up Mise en route E N G L I S H F R A N C A I S Einstellung Puesta en marcha - Move the Operate Lever to the REAR (operate) position. 3.2 Adjusting the stacker. - Pull the stacker out for standard size envelopes. - For envelopes longer than 9 1/2 inches (240 mm) push the stacker in, then catch the mail pieces as they are ejected from the machine. Refer to your Postage Meter Operating Guide for details on meter operation.
Operation Fonctionnement Betrieb Funcionamiento E N G L I S H 3.3 Turning on the Power -Ensure the E500 socket outlet is connected as described on the inside of the front cover page. -Turn on Postage Meter (if electronic) - Operate the ON/OFF Switch. The green power light on the control panel should light. 4.
Operation Fonctionnement Betrieb Funcionamiento E N G L I S H 4.1 Printing Postage and Sealing - Select the postage required. - Check to make sure that the "Print Mode" light ( ) is lit and that there is water in the reservoir. - Place the envelope, face up, against the rear wall on the Lower Deck and push gently to the right.
Operation Fonctionnement Betrieb Funcionamiento 4.1 Printing and Sealing, cont. - The machine will sense that you have inserted an envelope and will turn on. Release the envelope as soon as the machine “takes it” out of your hand. - The machine will seal and print postage onto your envelope, then eject it into the stacker. Be careful not to touch the mail as it is exiting from the machine. - To complete sealing the envelope, apply pressure to the flap after removing the envelope from the stacker.
Operation Fonctionnement Betrieb Funcionamiento 4.2 Printing Postage Without Sealing - Select the postage required. - Check the E500 Control Panel to make sure the “Print Mode” light ( ) is lit. - Place the envelope, face up, against the rear wall on the Upper Deck and push gently to the right. - The machine will sense that you have inserted an envelope and will turn on. Release the envelope as soon as the machine “takes it” out of your hand.
Operation Fonctionnement Betrieb Funcionamiento E N G L I S H 4.3 Quick Feeding when Printing Postage without Sealing - Select the postage required. - Check to make sure the “Print Mode” light ( ) is lit. - Overlap each envelope then place them, face up, against the rear wall on the Upper Deck. - Gently feed envelopes, one at a time, into the machine to the right, starting with the envelope on top of the stack. - The machine will print postage onto your envelope and then eject it into the stacker.
Operation Fonctionnement Betrieb Funcionamiento E N G L I S H 4.4 Sealing Only without Printing Postage - Push the "NO PRINT" button ( ) on the control panel. - Check to make sure there is sufficient water in the reservoir. - Place the envelope against the rear wall on the Lower Deck and push gently to the right. Gently pulling on the envelope to make sure that the flap is under the blade will guarantee that all the envelopes are sealed, otherwise flaps must be checked for proper sealing before mailing.
Operation Fonctionnement Betrieb Funcionnamiento E N G L I S H 4.4 Sealing Only, cont. Some envelopes, such as square flapped envelopes will require the operator to place the flap under the blade to ensure proper moistening. - The machine will sense that you have inserted an envelope and will turn on. Release the envelope as soon as the machine “takes it” out of your hand. - The machine will seal the envelope then eject it into the stacker.
Operation Fonctionnement Betrieb Funcionnamiento E N G L I S H 5. FEEDING A TAPE STRIP Tape strips must be used on envelopes that are thicker than 1/4 inch (6mm) and on packages. Follow the steps below to print a tape strip. - Select the amount of postage. - Insert a tape strip into the Surefeed™ Tape Dispenser, printing side up, and push gently to the right until the machine turns on and takes the tape strip from you.
Reference Renseignements Généraux Referenz Referencia E N G L I S H 6. REFILLING THE WATER RESERVOIR To remove the reservoir for refilling, press down on the reservoir and pull out to the left. Fill the reservoir with Pitney Bowes EZ Seal ® solution or water. To replace, reverse the procedure. 7. REPLACING THE INK CARTRIDGE When printed impressions are faint, the ink cartridge requires replacement: - Remove the meter from the E500. - Remove the old ink cartridge by pulling to the right and up.
Reference Renseignements Généraux Referenz Referencia E N G L I S H 8. ADJUSTING THE LETTER EJECTOR ROLLERS If envelopes of standard thickness are not being ejected into the stacker tray, the Letter Ejector Rollers may require adjustment. - Loosen the knobs on the right side of the postage meter. - Move the knobs downwards until the steel rollers beneath the postage meter just touch the rubber rollers of the E500. - Retighten the knobs on the postage meter. F R A N C A I S 8.
Reference Renseignements Généraux Referenz Referencia 9. CONNECTING THE POWER Connect the power cord into the socket at the rear of the E500. Connect the other end of the cord to a suitable power outlet. 10. USING THE KEY AND OPERATE LEVER The key is used to lock or unlock the operate lever in any one of three positions: the Remove Postion, the Secured Position and the Operate Position. F R A N C A I S 9.
Reference Renseignements Généraux Referenz Referencia Putting the key in the horizontal position (sideways) will lock the operate lever in its current position. 1. Remove Position - Operate lever is moved to the front position. Putting the key in the vertical position (up and down) will unlock the Operate Lever and allow you to move it into another position. The key cannot be removed when in the unlock position. Used when removing or installing the postage meter on the E500.
Reference Renseignements Généraux Referenz Referencia E N G L I S H 10. USING THE OPERATE LEVER, cont. 2. Secured Position - Operate Lever is placed in the middle postition. The meter can not be removed from the E500 and the E500 will not operate. This will prevent unauthorized use of the machine. 3. Operate Position - Operate Lever is moved to the rear position. F R A N C A I S 10. UTILISATION DE LA CLÉ ET DU LEVIER DE FONCTIONNEMENT, suite. 2.
Reference Renseignements Généraux E N G L I S H Referenz Referencia 11. TROUBLESHOOTING Machine Does Not Accept Mail - Check whether power cord is plugged into wall outlet and into machine (See Section 9, page 21). - Be sure power switch on both mailing machine and meter are turned on (See Section 3.3, page 11). Power Light Blinking, Check Mailpiece light is lit - Press the Print button then refeed the envelope, making sure that it is against the rear wall. (See Section 4.2, page 14).
Reference Renseignements Généraux E N G L I S H D E U T S C H Referenz Referencia The envelope feeds but the postage does not print - Press the Print button on the control panel. - Make sure the Print light is lit ( ) then refeed the envelope, making sure that it is against the rear wall. See Section 4.1, page12 - Make sure postage is available or meter is set properly, refer to meter operating guide. - Turn the E500 off then on again.
Reference Renseignements Généraux E N G L I S H Referenz Referencia The envelope jams in the machine -Turn the E500 and meter off then on again. The mail piece will be fed through the mail path by the machine. If the print light is not lit, press the print button on the control panel then refeed the envelope or tape. See section 3.3, page 11; page 4.1 page 12 -Turn the E500 and meter off. See section 3.1, page 9 - Remove the meter to clear any torn mail jammed in the machine. See Section 3.
Reference Renseignements Généraux E N G L I S H Referenz Referencia Postage print is too light. - Replace ink cartridge. See Section 7.0, page 19. Envelopes and tapes are not being ejected from the machine. - Empty the stacker when full. - Adjust the letter ejector rollers. See Section 8.0, page 20. Thick envelopes are creased along top edge. - Before feeding mail, tap on a hard surface so contents are flush with the top edge of the envelope. - Adjust the letter ejector rollers. See Section 8.0, page 20.
Reference Renseignements Généraux E N G L I S H D E U T S C H Referenz Referencia 12. MACHINE SAFETY To comply with occupational safety and health standards, it is recommended that operators observe all local and normal safety precautions common to the operation of office equipment such as the following: - Avoid getting loose clothing near moving parts. - Avoid personal contact with machine mechanism or materials which are in motion in the machine.
Reference Renseignements Généraux E N G L I S H D E U T S C H Referenz Referencia 13. SERVICE Pitney Bowes provides service throughout the world. We realize that this guide can be helpful but that it may not cover all the answers to your questions. If help is required, call our customer service representative who serves your area. 13. SERVICE Pitney Bowes bietet Servive in aller Welt. Wir sind uns bewußt, daß diese Broschüre hilfreich ist, aber nicht alle Fragen beantworten kann.
Reference Renseignements Généraux E N G L I S H Referenz Referencia 14. SUPPLIES Supplies and Advertising Plates may be obtained in the United States by calling the Pitney Bowes Supply Line. The Supply Line Number is 1-800-243-7824. Reorder numbers are: Ink Cartridge 625-1 Tape Strip 300 per package 625-0 E Z Seal® one half gallon , (1.89l) 608-0 F R A N C A I S In other countries contact your local Pitney Bowes Branch or Dealer. D E U T S C H 14.
Reference Renseignements Généraux E N G L I S H Referenz Referencia 15. E500 SPECIFICATIONS (dimensions do not include the postage meter) Machine Dimensions Length 16.5 in, (420 mm) 23.5 in, (600 mm) stacker extended Depth 11.0 in, (280 mm) Height 7.5 in, (190 mm) Weight 15 lbs., 14 oz. (11.1kg.) F R A N C A I S Electrical E500/E502 120V, 60 Hz E501 220-240V, 50 Hz E503 100V, 50/60 Hz Électriques E500/E502 120V, 60 Hz, E501 220-240V, 50 Hz, E503 100V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Normal: 40w max., .
Reference Renseignements Généraux E N G L I S H Referenz Referencia Envelopes Maximum Unlimited width and length Minimum 4 1/8 in. Wide x 3 in Deep, (105 mm Wide x 76 mm Deep) Thickness .007 in, (0.2 mm) Min; 1/4 in., (6.) mm Max Flap Depth 1 in., (25 mm) Min; 3 in.
Reference Renseignements Généraux E N G L I S H D E U T S C H Referenz Referencia Compliance UL 1950 CSA No. 950-M89 DOC CRC C.1374 Class A BSI 7002 IEC 950 EN 55022, Class B EN 55014 FCC Rules, Part 15, Sub part B, Class B F R A N C A I S Compliance UL 1950 CSA Nr. 950-M89 DOC CRC C.1374 Klasse A BSI 7002 IEC 950 EN 55022, Klasse B EN 55014 FCC Regeln, Teil 15 Unterabschnitt B, Klasse B E S P A N O L 33 Conformité UL 1950 CSA No 950-M89 DOC CRC C.
Due to continued product improvement, machine specifications may differ from those in this publication. Les spécifications de cette machine peuvent être différentes de celles contenues dans cette publication vu le perfectionnement constant du produit. Aufgrund laufender Produktverbesserungen weichen die Gerätespezifikationen gegebenenfalls von denjenigen dieser Veröffentlichung ab.
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