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A-6 SV60951 Rev. A
Glossary
or mail. This service meets the needs of mailers who require a
signature for high-value shipments, legal requirements, or who
are specifically concerned with avoiding fraud. For security
purposes, digital signatures are not publicly displayed on the
web site.
Signature Confirmation may be combined with special services. It
is priced as an add-on service to Delivery Confirmation, costing
an additional $1.25 when the data is electronically uploaded
through the Pitney Bowes Mailing System (or $1.75 if processed
at the Post Office).
Sleep Timer The mode that the system automatically enters after a certain
period of inactivity.
Stacker The holder at the end of the feeder path where mail is deposited.
Two types of stackers are available tabletop drop-stacker and
power-stacker.
Supervisor Password A password which protected some modes from unauthorized
use.
Tape Exit Where the tape comes out of the side of the machine.
Tape Moistening Unit Lever A lever which pushes the tape moistening unit forward for easy
removal.
Tape Lever Adjusts the machine for wet or dry tapes when printing tapes.
Test Pattern The pattern printed during a test to show the clarity of the meter
imprint.
Thickness Adjustment Knob Adjusts the tension to accommodate the thickness of the pieces
of mail you are feeding.
Tyvek A plastic material used for envelopes.
Upper Drive Assembly The part of the mail transport system that moves the mail through
the stripper/moistening area.
USPS The Unites States Postal Service.
Weigh-On-the-Way (W-O-W) A mail-weighing mode that weighs mixed mail as it passes along
the feed deck and applies the appropriate postage.
Wiper Blade Part of the printing assembly that wipes excess ink off the
printhead.
ZIP Code A ZIP Code is a 5-digit code used by the USPS to identify
general and specific geographic areas in the United States.
ZIP+4 Code A 9-digit code incorporating the original 5-digit ZIP Code, a
hyphen, and 4 additional digits. The first 5 digits identify the
delivery office. The 4-digit add-on identifies specific delivery
segments.