Summary of Postbase Mini
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Franking machine operator manual first steps.
Page 2: About This Manual
Postbase mini 2 about this manual please read this manual before installing and using the postbase mini franking machine. Please keep this manual near postbase mini for quick reference. This operator manual is directed at the users of the postbase mini. This manual describes installation and comissi...
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Contents 3 about this manual _____________________________________________2 1 safety tips ____________________________________________________4 2 a short description of the postbase mini __________________________6 3 installation and commissioning __________________________________9 step 1: unpackin...
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Postbase mini 4 1 safety tips postbase mini is a digital franking machine with ink-jet print technology for franking mail. Postbase mini complies with the pertinent safety regulations for office informa- tion equipment. Please observe the following tips for your own safety: prevention of electrical ...
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Safety tips 5 • use the supplied cables or cables that have been approved by francotyp-postalia. Make sure that cables are not damaged. • ingestion of the ink can be hazardous to health. Avoid contact with the eyes. Keep the ink cartridges away from children. Further instructions for use are enclose...
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Postbase mini 6 2 a short description of the postbase mini connections (view from the right) scale with weighing platform button on / off battery compartment (at the bottom) letter slot display / touch screen operating panel ink cartridge below it stylus for touch screen operation: pull out to the r...
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A short description of the postbase mini 7 things worth knowing about postbase mini postbase mini is a digital franking machine for small mail volumes featuring a touch screen. It stands out due to its compact design and intuitive handling. The reliable ink-jet technology delivers clean franking imp...
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Postbase mini 8 additional functions weighing – the space saving, integrated scale quickly and reliably determines the weight of letters and par- cels. The determined weight directly affects the product settings. Account function – postbase mini allows for registra- tion and billing of postage costs...
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Installation and commissioning 9 3 installation and commissioning step 1: unpacking and checking the contents of the package warning! Do not start operating postbase mini if parts are damaged or miss- ing. Please contact the customer support. Caution! Carry out the steps exactly in the given order. ...
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Postbase mini 10 • unpack the packages. • check that the contents of the packages are complete and free from any damage. Keep the packing and the transport fixture for the print system. Use it again when you need to transport postbase mini or send it in to service. Step 2: assembling postbase mini c...
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Installation and commissioning 11 step 3: removing the transport fixture a transport fixture (cardboard) is inserted in the ink cartridge holder as a transport protec- tion for the print system. Remove the transport fixture: • lift up the operating panel as far as it goes. It snaps in this position....
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Postbase mini 12 step 4: connecting postbase mini warning! Use only the power supply unit provided with the postbase mini or approved by francotyp-postalia. Make sure that the power supply unit is not damaged. Use the cables provided with the postbase mini or approved by francotyp- postalia. Make su...
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Installation and commissioning 13 step 5: turning the postbase mini on • press the button on the operating panel. The display lighting and button illumination switch on. Postbase mini performs a self test and then starts the installation procedure. Step 6: installing postbase mini postbase mini will...
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Postbase mini 14 postbase mini comes with pre-set connec- tion settings that should work in most cases. • press the button to use these settings. Postbase mini tests the connection to the fp infrastructure. If no connection can be established, the wiz- ard for entering connection parameters is opene...
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Installation and commissioning 15 postbase mini then asks you to insert the ink cartridge . • lift up the operating panel as far as it goes. You can feel it engage. • remove the ink cartridge from the packing. • remove the nozzle protection. For details, please refer to the instruction leaflet that ...
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Postbase mini 16 • lower the operating panel back into posi- tion. Postbase mini calibrates the cartridge … … and prompts you to perform a test print . • place an empty envelope at the right hand edge of the letter slot and push in as far as it goes. As soon as the sensor (in the back right hand cor...
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Installation and commissioning 17 adjust cartridge: horizontal line • type the number where the horizontal par- tial lines are as exactly next to each other as possible. In the example, this is number ‘4’. (if necessary: press ce to clear the dis- played number.) • confirm and continue with . Adjust...
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Postbase mini 18 • contact to the data centre / load postage. To be able to frank with your postbase mini, the postbase mini must have the corre- sponding postage credit available. For this, a connection to the data centre is necessary. The exact process, permissible loading amounts, as well as post...
Page 19: The Basics of Operation
The basics of operation 19 4 the basics of operation in this chapter, you will learn about the basic functions of the postbase mini and how to handle the touch screen. 4.1 turning the postbase mini on / off turning on • press the button on the operating panel. The display lighting and button illumin...
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Postbase mini 20 disconnecting from mains caution! Make sure to always turn the postbase mini off before disconnecting the postbase mini from mains. Never pull the mains plug or separate the power supply in any other way before the printing system has reached its sealed position. This is the only wa...
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The basics of operation 21 4.3 screen elements and operation philosophy this chapter covers the user interface of the postbase mini franking machine. You will learn how to operate the touch screen, the screen elements and the menus, win- dow types and symbols. 4.3.1 the touch screen the touch screen...
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Postbase mini 22 buttons you distinguish buttons from the screen background by a frame. They can have vari- ous states, depending on the function: button can be pressed / is active. Button is selected. Button is being pressed. Button cannot be pressed / is deactivated. Standard buttons the term ‘sta...
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The basics of operation 23 4.3.2 the home screen the home screen appears after the machine was turned on and the start routine has been successfully completed. It shows the current franking settings at a glance. Functions in the home screen – you have access to all franking imprint settings – you fr...
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Postbase mini 24 4.3.3 the product calculation menu in the product calculation menu, you set the product for franking. Calling up the product calculation menu you open the product calculation menu by pressing the button showing the postage value. The left area of the display shows the availa- ble ma...
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The basics of operation 25 selecting mailing data you select the mailing data for a product by pressing the button with the desired setting. Postbase mini applies your selection and shows the next available mailing data to the left in the display. Postbase mini guides you through the postage calcula...
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Postbase mini 26 4.3.4 the menu use the m enu button to open the menu. From this menu, you can access the basic settings, administration, and service functions. Use the arrow buttons to scroll to the next page and back in the menu. 4.3.5 lists lists (e.G. For adverts) offer all available set- tings....
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The basics of operation 27 4.3.6 adjustment menus a separate menu each opens for editing and selecting settings. There are different types of adjustment menus, for example lists where you select a setting or menus with a keypad for entering figures or letters. Lists the left area of the display show...
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Postbase mini 28 input using the counter principle (not in all countries) for some particular settings, postbase mini may require you to enter values via a counter principle. Mode of operation: use the arrow buttons to increase or decrease the figure in each digit until the desired amount is display...
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The basics of operation 29 4.3.8 procedures (wizards) for more complex settings, e.G. When setting up connection data, postbase mini guides you through all necessary actions step by step. Different window types are used, depending on requirements. Press the button to accept the current settings and ...
Page 30: Franking
Postbase mini 30 5 franking 5.1 setting the franking imprint detailed information on the franking imprint of your postal service can be found in the country-specific addendum. For information on how to use the optional pc control software from francotyp- postalia (e.G. Navigator, remoteone) to set t...
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Franking 31 5.2 positioning and franking a letter you can use the postbase mini to frank postcards and letters up to a thickness of 6 mm (0.23"). For thicker mail pieces, frank the empty envelope or use the special franking labels of at least 140 mm (5.5") length. You can order suitable labels for t...
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Page 33: Appendix
Appendix – connection settings (overview) 33 connection settings (overview) the chart on the following pages gives an overview of the possible connection set- tings and parameters. For further details, you may also refer to the connectivity guide for postbase on the fp homepage. Connection type e th...
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Postbase mini 34 in case your network only supports explicitly authorised devices, your network administrator will require the mac address of your postbase mini. You can find it in the connectivity settings menu. Proxy-server intermediary server that facilitates access to the internet. P roxy = d is...
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Appendix – connection settings (overview) 35 reference information for network administrators the postbase mini requires (preferably) an ethernet connection, with a minimum of 10 mbit/sec, in order to able to download postal funds from a francotyp-postalia server. Ethernet cables of class cat5e are ...
Page 36: Technical Data
Postbase mini 36 technical data subject to short-term modification. Dimensions – length 310 mm (12.2") – width / depth 205 mm (8.1") – height 230 mm (9.1") weight 3,0 kg (6.6 lbs) power supply 24 vdc / 0.7 a (using an external power supply unit) protection class iii power connection external power s...
Page 37: Ink Cartridge
Appendix – technical data 37 ink cartridge mail piece specifications subject to short-term modification. Ink cartridge fp ink cartridge for postbase mini (ink colour depending on country) operating and storage conditions +15 °c to +35 °c (59 °f to 95 °f) only use in closed rooms do not expose to dir...
Page 38: Declaration of Conformity
Postbase mini 38 declaration of conformity.
Page 39: License
Appendix – license 39 license this is a copy of the current license file inside the cvs repository. License issues ============== the openssl toolkit stays under a dual license, i.E. Both the conditions of the openssl license and the original ssleay license apply to the toolkit. See below for the ac...
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Postbase mini 40 * this product includes cryptographic software written by eric young * (eay@cryptsoft.Com). This product includes software written by tim * hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.Com). * */ original ssleay license ----------------------- /* copyright (c) 1995-1998 eric young (eay@cryptsoft.Com) * al...
Page 41: United States Patents
Appendix – security declaration for data usage 41 security declaration for data usage product description: postbase mini franking machine the postbase mini franking machine is connected to the user’s local network through an ethernet interface to share data with the francotyp-postalia data centre us...
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Page 43: Customer Support / Warranty
Customer support / warranty 43 customer support every postbase mini is thoroughly checked before leaving the factory. Should any faults occur with your postbase mini in spite of our extensive quality con- trol, please contact francotyp-postalia help line. Fp-francotyp.Com warranty for warranty infor...
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