Pitney Bowes DM125 Postal Equipment User Manual


 
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Appendix A • PC Meter Connect
About PC Meter Connect
PC Meter Connect is a high-speed connectivity option that eliminates
the need for an analog line. Similar to Constant Connection (LAN
Connection), PC Meter Connect
enables your meter to connect to
the Internet but it does so via a Windows PC having an Internet con-
nection.
You simply load the PC Meter Connect™ software from the CD
included in your starter kit into a PC with an internet connection
(broadband, DSL, network, etc.) and connect a USB cable between
your meter and the PC.
There are two versions of PC Meter Connect
documented in this
guide, Basic for DM100i/DM200L, and Enhanced for DM125/DM225.
DM100i/DM200L Basic Version
This version allows your meter to communicate to the Data Center
for postage downloads and rate/meter updates via a PC with internet
access. All functions are performed at the meter.
DM125/DM225 Enhanced Version
Besides the Basic features, the Enhanced version lets you, fromyourPC:
walk through the entire installation process of your meter (if that is
the method you choose when first installing)
see status messages (such as "low funds") from the meter
see or print your postage refill history
set machine settings, such as date and time, printing options,
presets, etc.
run accounting reports
The Enhanced version also includes links from your PC to:
demos to walk you through common procedures
a PDF version of this Operator Guide
online support for your system
the Pitney Bowes Online Store, which provides an easy and con-
venient way to order ink cartridges, E-Z Seal
®
, envelopes, and
other supplies for your system.
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NOTE: Topic headings in this manual that refer to a PC Meter
Connect™ Enhanced feature will be listed in green text.