Pitney Bowes DM550 Postal Equipment User Manual


 
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A • Glossary
Rate update Changing of the postal rates by the USPS.
Reports Key This key allows you to view a or select a report to print.
Return Receipts A return receipt for Certified Mail serves as a legal
document proving the date and time when the recipient took
possession of the piece of mail. You fill out a return receipt
post card and the Postal Service sends the green return
receipt postcard back to you, the sender.
Restricted Delivery Restricted Delivery for Certified Mail requires your USPS
carrier to deliver only to the person you specified. This
person must sign for the mail.
Screen Keys The five keys directly to the left of the display screen that
allow you to select options from the menus displayed on the
screen.
Seal Key Press if you want to seal your envelopes without applying
postage.
Shingle A way to arrange pieces of mail in stepped positions for
feeding, so that the mail is accepted one at a time.
Side Guide The moveable guide at the front of the feed deck used to
stabilize the envelope position when feeding it.
Signature Confirmation A signature proof of delivery service which provides mailers
with the signature and text name of the recipient, along with
the date, time, and ZIP Code that is provided with Delivery
Confirmation. Actual signatures can be easily obtained from
the USPS via fax 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. To get the latest fees, go to
www.usps.com and
search for "Signature Confirmation".
Sleep Timer The mode that the mailing 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 Code that restricts access to certain mailing system
operations.
Tape Exit Location where the tape comes out of the right side of the
mailing system.