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Glossary
amount. This feature prevents you from accidentally printing
more postage than you need.
Indicia See Meter Imprint.
Ink Cartridge Cartridge containing the ink used to produce the meter stamp.
Inscription An optional message, such as “First Class” or “Non-Profit,” that
prints vertically to the immediate left of the postage imprint.
Inspection A meter check required by the USPS.
Insufficient Funds A warning message that alerts you when you attempt to use
more postage than is currently in your Postal Security Device.
Jam Release Lever Relieves the tension along the feeder path.
Lock Code A code that locks the mailing machine with a four-digit password
preventing unauthorized use of your meter.
Low Funds Warning A warning you set to alert you when your funds go below an
amount you specify.
Menu Key Press to view the main settings and options available.
Meter See Postal Security Device.
Meter Imprint (or Meter Stamp) Postage stamp printed directly on a piece of mail or tape in place
of traditional glue or adhesive affixed stamps. For this type of
postage the USPS requires a special form of indicia called an
“information based indicia” (IBI).
Meter Stamp Correction Correction of postage that has been printed on mail.
Mixed Mail Mail consisting of varying lengths and widths.
Mode Key Press to choose from a variety of mail processing modes as well
as to make corrections to the meter stamp.
Modem That part of the mailing system that dials the Pitney Bowes
Postage By Phone Center and transfers information over the
phone.
Numeric Keys The part of the control panel that you use to enter amounts and
numbers.
Password See Supervisor Password.
Permit A permit is a special postal mark used instead of the usual meter
stamp imprint. You open a permit account at the Post Office.
These permits provide you with special processing or discount
rates.
Postage by Phone
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The Pitney Bowes system that allows you to purchase postage
over the phone line.
Postage Meter See Postal Security Device.