Summary of optimail
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Optimail postage meter installation guide.
Page 2: Commissioning Overview
Optimail installation guide 2 commissioning overview the following overview lists the operating steps for using your optimail for the first time. You have to perform these steps in the given order before you can use the optimail. If certain steps are inapplicable for installation and commissioning o...
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Contents 3 contents commissioning overview __________________________________________ 2 safety tips ______________________________________________________ 4 installing and commissioning optimail _______________________________ 5 step 1: unpacking __________________________________________5 step 2: c...
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Optimail installation guide 4 safety tips please observe the following tips when installing and commissioning for your own safety: • install and commission the optimail according to the instructions in this guide. • check that the machine is complete and undamaged. Do not start operating the optimai...
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Installing and commissioning optimail 5 installing and commissioning optimail step 1: unpacking postage meter • open the top of the box. • remove the accessories box from the packing. • remove the upper packing shell. • remove the catch tray (optional) from the packing. • carefully lift the optimail...
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Optimail installation guide 6 step 2: checking the contents of the package warning! Do not start operating the optimail if parts are damaged or missing. Please contact the francotyp-postalia service. • check that the contents of the package are complete and free from any damage. Scope of delivery (s...
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Installing and commissioning optimail 7 step 3: installing the optimail caution! When you move the optimail from a cold environment (i.E. Below 50°f / 10°c): wait at least 24 hours before connecting the optimail. The optimail requires this period to adapt to the ambient conditions. • choose an insta...
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Optimail installation guide 8 • take the supplied ribbon cassette from the packing. A cardboard strip may be present in the rib- bon cassette as transport fixture (see the illustration). • if present: remove the cardboard strip. • tension the ribbon. Turn the white ribbon spool in the direction of t...
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Installing and commissioning optimail 9 • close the cover. You can feel the lock snap in. Step 5: mounting the scale platform (optional, otherwise continue with step 6) if you ordered an optimail with integrated scale, the scale comes mounted to the postage meter on delivery. You need only attach th...
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Optimail installation guide 10 step 6: installing the catch tray (optional, as ordered, otherwise continue with step 7) • attach the stop to the catch tray: slide the stop into the guides on the catch tray bottom. • place the catch tray to the right of the postage meter. • slightly lift the postage ...
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Installing and commissioning optimail 11 step 7: installing the sealer (optional, as ordered, otherwise continue with step 8) filling the sealer • swing up the rocker with the moistening felt. The filler hole for topping up the sealer is now accessible. • fill the sealer with tap water or sealing li...
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Optimail installation guide 12 connecting the sealer to the postage meter • place the sealer to the left of the postage meter. • slightly lift the postage meter on the left. The left side of the housing features two slots where the sealer is fastened. • push the sealer underneath the postage meter s...
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Installing and commissioning optimail 13 step 8: connecting the optimail warning! Use only the power and modem cables provided with the optimail or approved by francotyp-postalia. Make sure that cables are not damaged. Connect the optimail only to a grounded single-phase power socket. Make sure your...
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Optimail installation guide 14 if you are using the universal link box: (optional) • set up the universal link box (ulb) according to the enclosed manual. • use the adapter (d-sub, 9-pin male / 25- pin male) to plug the connection cable to the serial interface of optimail. • plug the ac adapter of t...
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Installing and commissioning optimail 15 step 9: turning on • push i (= on) on the power switch, the toggle switch on the left side of the postage meter. The display lights up and the authorization procedure starts..
Page 16: Step 10: Authorization
Optimail installation guide 16 step 10: authorization a security device protects the optimail against manipulation. This security device monitors the status of the postage meter. This is why you must first sign in (authorize) at the teleset data center and load postage (validate). The optimail guide...
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Installing and commissioning optimail 17 • press the continue multi function key. Setting the location (province) (only optimail with scale) you must set the postage meter location if you own an optimail with scale. The optimail needs this data to exactly display the weight. The optimail opens a lis...
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Optimail installation guide 18 connection configuration: internal modem you must edit the configuration to match the internal modem to your telephone connection so the optimail can establish a connection to the teleset data center. • select internal modem . The optimail prompts you for – the connect...
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Installing and commissioning optimail 19 modem parameters – possible settings and their meaning phone type direct line optimail is connected to a main line. Extension optimail is connected to an extension. Access method (extension only) exchange digit defines how the exchange is dialed from the exte...
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Optimail installation guide 20 connection configuration: gsm modem (optional) to operate the gsm modem you must type the pin of your modem’s sim card. • select gsm modem . • type the pin (4 digits minimum, 8 digits maximum). • press save to confirm your input. • continue with “authorization” on page...
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Installing and commissioning optimail 21 authorization optimail will call the data center when connection configuration has been completed successfully. It will take about 1 to 2 minutes to establish the connection and to authorize your opti- mail. Please stand by. The optimail displays a message wh...
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Optimail installation guide 22 step 11: loading postage / teleset you now load the first postage into your postage meter. The sum you enter is loaded into your optimail as a postage credit. The called amount is paid according to your contract with francotyp-postalia canada inc. • use change to open ...
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Installing and commissioning optimail 23 viewing and printing a report • use report to view the loading report. • use the arrow keys to scroll through the report. • fold a sheet (letter size) down the middle. • place the folded sheet on the letter receiving tray: – side to be printed face up – the f...
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Optimail installation guide 24 • select continue to end the teleset process. The optimail displays the home menu. Installation is complete. You received the adverts you ordered with your optimail on chip card. Refer to the operator manual for instructions on how to load data from a chip card to the ...
Page 25: Zero-Rated Postal Imprint
Zero-rated postal imprint 25 zero-rated postal imprint your optimail is ready for operation when commissioning has been completed successfully. We recommend that you make a trial run now. • press . • use the arrow key to scroll to the next page. • use the multi function keys to select: imprint manag...
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Optimail installation guide 26 tips for dealing with issues occurring during commissioning issue possible cause and remedy authorization aborted an error message with troubleshooting information appears in case of authorization issues. If necessary: • turn off the optimail. Wait one minute. • turn t...
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Tips for dealing with issues occurring during commissioning 27 optimail does not recognize the master or data cards card is inserted incorrectly. Remove the card. Insert the card in the card reader again (chip facing the rear!). The card contains no valid data. Insert a card with valid data. Card is...
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Page 31: Service
Service 31 service francotyp-postalia canada inc. 82 corstate ave. Concord ontario can - l4k 4x2 the francotyp-postalia quality management system for the scope design and manufac- turing of franking machines and inserters is certified according to din en iso 9001. Registration number: de-275570 qm.
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