Pitney Bowes DM1000 - Manual (Page 39)

4-6 SV60951 Rev. A
4 Running Mail
• Be sure you have checked 2-Meet the DM1000 in this guide for details
on the types of mail the system accepts, the types that can be run
along the mailpath, and the types that require a tape.
• Sort mail by account and by envelope size, placing the largest,
heaviest pieces on the bottom.
• Adjust the light mail/postcard selection knob (located under the cover).
Preparing
Your Mail
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If you intend to run pieces of mail, read About Running Mail below. If you
are going to print postage tapes, read About Printing Postage Tapes on
page 4-8.
Then, proceed to section .
Turn to the left for postcards and light
mail or to the right for all other mail.
• Adjust the thickness adjustment knob
for envelope thickness. The label on the
knob shows the settings.
Setting 1 is best for thin mail or thick
mail.
Setting 3 is best for most business
envelopes.
If mail is not processing correctly in
Settings 1 or 3, adjust the thickness
knob to the next settings - 2 or 4.
To pick a setting, turn the knob to the
arrow located on the feed cover.
• If you are doing a large mail run, verify
that you have sufficient funds in your
postage meter. If you do not have
enough funds, see Chapter 6, Adding
Postage in this guide.
• If you enter an amount that is higher
than the set high value limit, a warning
appears. See High Value Warning in 5 -
Mailing System Setup.
• Place mail on feed deck (maximum
height is 7 inches and maximum weight
is 5 lbs) with the address side up and
with the upper edge of the envelope
against the rear feed wall. The mail stack
can consist of mail of different sizes and
flap orientation, however, smaller mail
should be placed on top of the stack
and larger pieces at the bottom.
About
Running Mail
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