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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 verti-
cally 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
tha
n
is currently in your Postage Meter (Postal Security Device - PSD).
IntelliLink® Control
Center
See Con
trol Center.
Jam Release Lever Relieves the tension along the feeder path.
Lock Code A code that locks the mailing system with a four digit password preventing
unauthorized
use of your meter.
Low Funds Warning You may set your machine to warn you when your fu
nds go below a speci-
fied amount.
Menu Key Press to view the main settings and options available.
Meter See Postal Security Device.
Meter Imprint (or
Meter S
t
amp)
Postage stamp printed directly on a piece of mail or tape using a meter
device in place of traditional glue or adhesive affixed stamps. This type of
postage requires a special form of indicia called an “information based indi-
cia” (IBI). The US Postal Service’s IBI Program (IBIP) is the program that
makes printing of post
age by a meter device possible.
Mixed Mail Mail consisting of varying lengths and widths.
Mode Key Press to choose from a variety of mail processing modes.
Modem That part of the mailing system that dials the Pitney Bowes Postage By
Phone® Me
ter Payment System center and transfers information over the
phone.
Numeric Keys The part of the IntelliLink® Control Center that you use to enter amounts
and numbers.
Password See Su
pervisor Password.
Permit A permit is a special postal mark used instead of the usual meter stamp
imprint. You op
en a permit account at the Post Office. These permits pro-
vide you with special processing or discount rates.
Postage by Phone®
System
The Pitney Bowes system that allows you
to purchase post
age over the
phone line.
Postage Meter See Postal Security Device.