PostBase Pro Digital Mailing System
Safety tips
PostBase is a digital mailing system with ink-jet print technology for franking mail. PostBase complies with the pertinent safety regulations for office information equipment.
Please observe the following tips for your own safety:
Prevention of electrical hazards
- Operate the PostBase only on a grounded single-phase power socket. Make sure your office power supply conforms to the power requirements indicated on the serial number plates.
- Make sure the sockets for connecting the mailing system are close by and easily accessible at all times.
- Unplug the plugs in case of an emergency. Call the Customer Support.
- Take special care that no foreign objects penetrate the system’s interior.
- Be extremely careful when handling liquids.
- When filling with sealing liquid, make sure not to wetten any parts connected to the mains.
- Unplug the plugs prior to cleaning the PostBase mailing system.
Accessories and consumables
- We recommend to use only approved FP equipment and FP original parts. The manufacturer FP has established reliability, safety and applicability. The manufac-turer cannot assess the reliability, safety and applicability for products not approved by FP, and therefore not vouch for such products.
- Use the supplied power and connection cables or cables that have been approved by Francotyp-Postalia. Make sure that cables are not damaged.
- Ingestion of the ink can be hazardous. Avoid contact with the eyes. Keep the ink cartridges away from children. Further instructions for use are enclosed with the ink cartridges.
- We recommend to use only the batteries provided by Francotyp-Postalia.
The manufacturer FP has established reliability, safety and applicability. Observe the instructions enclosed with the battery for correct use and disposal.
General safety tips
- Install the PostBase mailing system according to the instructions.
- Do not use attached parts like the weighing platform, label compartment, display, drawer, … as ‘handles’ during transport. The best way to handle the components is to hold them at the lower part of the housing at the clearances on both sides.
- When you move the PostBase from a cold environment (i.e. below 10 °C / 50°F): Unpack the PostBase and wait at least 2 hours before connecting the PostBase. The PostBase requires this period to adapt to the ambient conditions. Any conden-sation evaporates.
- Use the ‘Feeder PostBase’ only with the PostBase franking machine. It is not pos-sible to operate the feeder without the PostBase franking machine.
- Have maintenance and repair work done only by qualified personnel authorized by Francotyp-Postalia. Otherwise, your warranty may become void.
- Do not be startled while positioning letters. Letter transport will start after a short delay.
A short description of the PostBase
About this Manual
Please read this manual before installing and using the Post-
Base mailing system. Please keep this manual near the system
for quick reference.
Further documents The Installation instructions (flyer) and the First steps
manual which were supplied with your mailing system contain
all relevant information on installing, commissioning and
handling the PostBase mailing system.
Information on available product variants and country-specific
particularities can be found in the Addendum to the Operator
Manual (if available in your country).
This manual covers all configurations and equipment options of
the PostBase mailing system. Functions that are only available
for particular system configurations are marked by an additional
note, e.g. (optional).
Functions or information that are not available in all countries
are identified as not available in all countries.
As currency, Euros are used exemplarily.
In this manual, the product name appears in its plain form
‘PostBase’.
The following keywords and signs identify the safety tips in this
manual:
Warning! indicates a potential hazard that may result in injury.
Caution! indicates a potential hazard that may result in damage
to the mailing system or impair the franking process.
Caution! indicates an automatic machine operation that may
result in the user being startled.
The following symbols and text features are used in this
manual:
• Bullets precede instructions.
– Dashes precede list items.
Menu names and options from the operating menu are written
in small capitals, e.g. MENU.
A tip offers advice or additional suggestions for improving the
operation.
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10.1 System information
You can view a list of all major system parameters (e.g. software version, rate table).
• Open the MENU.
• Choose SYSTEM INFORMATION.
PostBase displays the system information.
Display brightness
You can adapt the display brightness to fine-tune the gray scales and increase the
legibility of the displayed texts.
• Open the MENU.
• Choose DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS.
PostBase opens the adjustment menu for
display brightness.
• Use the BRIGHTER / DARKER buttons to
achieve the desired setting. You can press
the buttons multiple times to increase /
decrease display brightness further.
Or
• Choose DEFAULT to reset display
brightness to the factory setting.
You can monitor the changes immediately in
the display. Alter the settings until you can
easily read the display.
• SAVE the setting shown.
Works Cited:
FP. “Operating Manual.” PostBase Pro (DS) Support, Feb. 2014, download.fp-usa.com/
product_docs/PostBase/PostBase-Econ/Documents-Manuals/postbase_manual_w_us_addendum.pdf.
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10.3 Tone signals
PostBase confirms certain actions with a beep. A series of tone signals indicates an
error. You can restrict the scope of audible signals to warnings or turn off the audible
signals altogether.
• Open the MENU.
• Choose SOUND SIGNALS.
PostBase opens the adjustment menu for
tone signals. The current setting is shown on
a dark background.
• Select the desired setting.
• SAVE the setting shown.
Sound signals – possible settings and their meaning:
ON Tone signals in case of errors.
Confirmation beep of the scale when
weighing is finished.
OFF No tone signals.
ONLY ERRORS Tone signals in case of errors.
Works Cited:
FP. “Operating Manual.” PostBase Pro (DS) Support, Feb. 2014, download.fp-usa.com/
product_docs/PostBase/PostBase-Econ/Documents-Manuals/postbase_manual_w_us_addendum.pdf.
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10.4 Account administration
If user management is enabled via PC software, the account administration features
are only available to the administrator.
10.4.1 Switch account administration on / off
Switching on
• Open the MENU.
• Choose MANAGE ACCOUNTS.
• Confirm the prompt with CONTINUE.
The account function is enabled.
Switching off
• Open the MENU.
• Choose MANAGE ACCOUNTS.
• Select DEACTIVATE.
Caution! Any data stored in the accounts will
be lost.
If the account function has been used, i.e.
data is stored in any account:
• Confirm the security prompt with YES.
The account function is disabled.
While the account administration is disabled,
the settings stored in the user profiles lie idle.
Works Cited:
FP. “Operating Manual.” PostBase Pro (DS) Support, Feb. 2014, download.fp-usa.com/
product_docs/PostBase/PostBase-Econ/Documents-Manuals/postbase_manual_w_us_addendum.pdf.
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10.4.2 Display account information
• Open the MENU.
• Choose MANAGE ACCOUNTS.
• Select SHOW LIST.
PostBase displays a list of all accounts
containing the respective number and value
of franked letters.
10.4.3 Set one account to zero
• Open the MENU.
• Choose MANAGE ACCOUNTS.
• Select CLEAR ONE ACCOUNT.
• Select the account you want to set to zero
and CONTINUE.
• Confirm the security prompt with YES.
All account information (postage and number
of franking imprints) of the selected account
is deleted.
10.4.4 Set all accounts to zero
• Open the MENU.
• Choose MANAGE ACCOUNTS.
• Select CLEAR ALL ACCOUNTS.
• Confirm the security prompt with YES.
All account information (postage and number
of franking imprints) is deleted.
Works Cited:
FP. “Operating Manual.” PostBase Pro (DS) Support, Feb. 2014, download.fp-usa.com/
product_docs/PostBase/PostBase-Econ/Documents-Manuals/postbase_manual_w_us_addendum.pdf.
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10.5 Standby time
The PostBase franking machine will go to standby automatically if it is not used for
some time. The standby time is the time between your last operation and the time
PostBase automatically goes to standby.
• Open the MENU.
• Choose STANDBY TIME.
PostBase opens the standby adjustment
menu.
• Type the desired time.
• SAVE the specified standby time.
10.6 Auto Off
The PostBase franking machine switches off automatically if it is not used for some
time. The Auto Off time is the time between your last operation and the time PostBase
automatically switches off.
• Open the MENU.
• Choose AUTO OFF.
PostBase opens the adjustment menu.
• Type the desired time.
• SAVE the specified Auto Off time.
Works Cited:
FP. “Operating Manual.” PostBase Pro (DS) Support, Feb. 2014, download.fp-usa.com/
product_docs/PostBase/PostBase-Econ/Documents-Manuals/postbase_manual_w_us_addendum.pdf.
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10.7 Meter type (not in all countries)
The meter type setting defines whether PostBase displays and prints the postage in
the 00.00 or 00.000 format.
• Open the MENU.
• Select DECIMAL METER MODE.
The current setting is shown on a dark
background.
• Select the desired setting.
• SAVE the displayed setting.
Decimal Meter Mode – possible settings and their meaning:
0.00 Displays and prints the postage in integer
cents.
0.000 Displays and prints the postage in tenths of
cents.
Works Cited:
FP. “Operating Manual.” PostBase Pro (DS) Support, Feb. 2014, download.fp-usa.com/
product_docs/PostBase/PostBase-Econ/Documents-Manuals/postbase_manual_w_us_addendum.pdf.
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10.8 User interface language
The PostBase user interface supports multiple languages.
• Open the MENU.
• Choose LANGUAGE.
PostBase opens the language adjustment
menu. The current setting is shown on a dark
background.
• Choose the desired language.
The user interface language changes
immediately.
• SAVE the shown setting.
The new language will remain selected until
you change the language again.
Works Cited:
FP. “Operating Manual.” PostBase Pro (DS) Support, Feb. 2014, download.fp-usa.com/
product_docs/PostBase/PostBase-Econ/Documents-Manuals/postbase_manual_w_us_addendum.pdf.
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10.9 Setting up the connection with the data center
Set the respective connection parameters during commissioning. You should verify
and, if necessary, correct the settings if changes were made to your system
configuration.
In case of problems, please contact your network administrator.
• Open the MENU.
• Choose MANAGE CONNECTION.
PostBase shows the current connection
settings.
Changing the settings
• Press CHANGE.
• Simply follow the instructions on the
display. The PostBase successively
prompts you to specify all necessary
details.
When finished, PostBase displays the
current connection configuration.
• If everything is correct: SAVE.
Works Cited:
FP. “Operating Manual.” PostBase Pro (DS) Support, Feb. 2014, download.fp-usa.com/
product_docs/PostBase/PostBase-Econ/Documents-Manuals/postbase_manual_w_us_addendum.pdf.
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10.10 View / change contact information
Important contact information is stored in your franking machine at the factory. You
can view the contact information and edit the phone number that is used to contact
the data center.
View contact information
• Open the MENU.
• Choose CONTACT INFORMATION.
PostBase displays the stored phone
numbers and URLs.
Change the data center phone number
Caution! Change the phone number only
when instructed to do so by Francotyp-
Postalia. A wrong phone number can cause
troubles, e.g. during postage loading.
• Choose CHANGE.
PostBase opens the adjustment menu where
you can edit the phone number.
• Type the phone number.
• SAVE the setting shown.
You can insert blanks to arrange the display
of the number more clearly. These blanks do
not affect the dialling procedure.
Works Cited:
FP. “Operating Manual.” PostBase Pro (DS) Support, Feb. 2014, download.fp-usa.com/
product_docs/PostBase/PostBase-Econ/Documents-Manuals/postbase_manual_w_us_addendum.pdf.
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10.11 Access control / PIN
PostBase can be protected against unauthorized use via a PIN.
With the PC software, you can set up a user-specific access control for the PostBase.
Please refer to the manual of the PC software. In the PostBase menu, the PIN
function is then only accessible with the administrator PIN.
Enable access control
• Open the MENU.
• Choose MANAGE PIN.
• Confirm the prompt with CONTINUE.
PostBase opens the access control
adjustment menu.
• Enter a PIN and CONTINUE.
• Enter the PIN a second time to confirm.
• SAVE the PIN.
The PIN is set. Each time you start up
PostBase, you have to enter it to get access.
Disable access control
Caution! If you disable access control, all
users will be deleted without prior warning.
• Open the MENU.
• Choose MANAGE PIN.
• Confirm the prompt with CONTINUE.
Access control is disabled.
Works Cited:
FP. “Operating Manual.” PostBase Pro (DS) Support, Feb. 2014, download.fp-usa.com/
product_docs/PostBase/PostBase-Econ/Documents-Manuals/postbase_manual_w_us_addendum.pdf.
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10.12 Auto Postage Download
The ‘Auto Postage Download’ feature facilitates keeping track of the remaining
postage. When enabled, PostBase will warn you once the remaining postage
reaches the preset threshold and will give you the opportunity to load postage.
Enable ‘Auto Postage Download’ function
• Open the MENU.
• Choose AUTO POSTAGE DOWNLOAD.
• Confirm the prompt with CONTINUE.
• Enter the desired threshold and SAVE.
Auto Postage Download is enabled.
Performing Auto Postage Download
When the remaining postage reaches the
threshold, PostBase opens an appropriate
screen with the following options:
• CHANGE the displayed load amount, then
load postage.
Or:
• LOAD the displayed amount directly.
Or:
• CANCEL the procedure to load postage
later.
Works Cited:
FP. “Operating Manual.” PostBase Pro (DS) Support, Feb. 2014, download.fp-usa.com/
product_docs/PostBase/PostBase-Econ/Documents-Manuals/postbase_manual_w_us_addendum.pdf.
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Change threshold
• Open the MENU.
• Choose AUTO POSTAGE DOWNLOAD.
• To CHANGE the threshold (option is already
selected), choose CONTINUE.
• Enter the new threshold.
• SAVE the setting.
Disable ‘Auto Postage’ function
• Open the MENU.
• Choose AUTO POSTAGE DOWNLOAD.
• Select TURN OFF and CONTINUE.
• Confirm the security prompt with YES.
Auto Postage Download is disabled.
Works Cited:
FP. “Operating Manual.” PostBase Pro (DS) Support, Feb. 2014, download.fp-usa.com/
product_docs/PostBase/PostBase-Econ/Documents-Manuals/postbase_manual_w_us_addendum.pdf.
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10.13 Remote Services
With the ‘Remote Services’ function, PostBase connects to the FP server and checks
for updates (e.g. a new rate table, new machine software). Diagnostic data is also
exchanged with the FP server.
• Open the MENU.
• Choose REMOTE SERVICES.
PostBase starts the update procedure. It
takes some time to establish the connection
and to exchange data. Please stand by.
10.14 Change ZIP / postal code (not in all countries)
You must inform Francotyp-Postalia of the new location of your PostBase if you wish
to operate the PostBase at another location (e.g. after a relocation).
• Open the MENU.
• Select CHANGE ZIP.
• Follow the instructions in the display.
Re-authorization starts. It takes some time to
establish the connection and to exchange
data. Please stand by.
Works Cited:
FP. “Operating Manual.” PostBase Pro (DS) Support, Feb. 2014, download.fp-usa.com/
product_docs/PostBase/PostBase-Econ/Documents-Manuals/postbase_manual_w_us_addendum.pdf.
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11 Maintenance and care
Have your PostBase mailing system cleaned and serviced regularly by an authorized
Service staff. This guarantees long-term, trouble-free operation. Ask about our lowcost
care and maintenance agreement.
You can do the following work yourself:
– Clean housing exterior
– Change / align ink cartridges
– Clean print system
– Replace the transport brush
– Filling with sealing liquid (feeder / sealer)
– Clean / replace moistening sponge (feeder)
– Clean / replace moistening brush (feeder)
– Clean / replace rocker with moistening felt (sealer)
– Replace absorption felt (sealer).
Only when prompted by Francotyp-Postalia: start the ‘Temp. Calibration’ service
function.
11.1 Cleaning the PostBase mailing system
Warning! Disconnect the power plug before cleaning the PostBase franking
machine.
Warning! Handle liquids with care. Make sure that no objects can reach the
interior of the franking machine. If this happens nevertheless: Have the
franking machine checked by the Customer Support before using it again.
Cleaning the mailing system
• Turn off the mailing system.
• Pull the power plugs of the franking
machine and of all peripherals such as the
feeder out of the wall socket.
• Clean dirt from the housing with a slightly
damp cloth. You can also use a
commercially available dishwashing
detergent.
PostBase button
Works Cited:
FP. “Operating Manual.” PostBase Pro (DS) Support, Feb. 2014, download.fp-usa.com/
product_docs/PostBase/PostBase-Econ/Documents-Manuals/postbase_manual_w_us_addendum.pdf.
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11.2 Changing the ink cartridges
The PostBase franking machine monitors the filling level in the ink cartridges and
issues a message when they must be replaced.
We recommend that you always have a new FP cartridge kit in stock.
We recommend also cleaning the contacts in the cartridge holder each time you
replace the cartridge. For this purpose, use the special ‘clean & renew’ cleaning kit
for ink-jet print systems from Francotyp-Postalia.
Warning! Ingestion of the ink can be damaging to your health. Avoid contact
with the eyes. Keep the ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Further
instructions for use are enclosed with the ink cartridges.
Caution! Heed the following hints to avoid damage to the print system:
• Do not yank the cartridge flap open. Run the CHANGE CARTRIDGES function
from the PRINT SYSTEM menu. The flap then opens by itself.
• We recommend to use only approved FP equipment and FP original parts.
The manufacturer FP has established reliability, safety and applicability.
The manufacturer cannot assess the reliability, safety and applicability for
products not approved by FP, and therefore not vouch for such products.
• Make sure to always replace both ink cartridges. Always use brand new
ink cartridges.
Caution! There are ink residues on the old cartridges.
• Make sure not to soil yourself, your clothes or any objects.
• Use a mat to deposit the ink cartridges.
Changing the ink cartridges
The PostBase will prompt you to replace the
cartridges when they are depleted.
• Confirm the message.
• Open the MENU.
• Choose PRINT SYSTEM.
• Choose CHANGE CARTRIDGES.
Works Cited:
FP. “Operating Manual.” PostBase Pro (DS) Support, Feb. 2014, download.fp-usa.com/
product_docs/PostBase/PostBase-Econ/Documents-Manuals/postbase_manual_w_us_addendum.pdf.
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The exchange procedure starts. The
PostBase moves the ink cartridges to the
exchange position and opens the flap.
Caution! Do not lean on the flap or PostBase
might lock the flap and move the ink
cartridges into idle position again.
• Follow the instructions on the display.
The required steps are described in detail
below.
Removing the ink cartridges
After the PostBase has unlocked the flap:
• Unlock the ink cartridges:
At the knurled handles, push the ink
cartridges down and slightly forward.
• Take both ink cartridges upward and out of
the socket.
Works Cited:
FP. “Operating Manual.” PostBase Pro (DS) Support, Feb. 2014, download.fp-usa.com/
product_docs/PostBase/PostBase-Econ/Documents-Manuals/postbase_manual_w_us_addendum.pdf.
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Inserting new ink cartridges
Caution! Insert ink cartridges only when they
have adapted to the ambient temperature of
the franking machine (e.g. after storage in the
basement or transport in a cold car).
Otherwise, correct calibration will be
impossible.
• Take the new ink cartridges out of the
packing.
• Remove the nozzle protection from the ink
cartridges.
For details, please refer to the instruction
leaflet that comes with the ink cartridges.
• Hold the ink cartridges so the contacts are
facing to the rear of the franking machine.
• Insert the ink cartridge into the socket.
• Push the ink cartridge all the way down.
You can feel the ink cartridge engage.
• Insert the second ink cartridge in the same
way.
Works Cited:
FP. “Operating Manual.” PostBase Pro (DS) Support, Feb. 2014, download.fp-usa.com/
product_docs/PostBase/PostBase-Econ/Documents-Manuals/postbase_manual_w_us_addendum.pdf.
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• Close the flap of the print system by
pushing it down on the lower right corner.
Calibration After cartridge exchange, the ink cartridges
are calibrated. You can monitor the progress
in the display. Please be patient until
calibration is complete.
Cleaning After calibration, the ink cartridges will
be cleaned. Cleaning is performed
automatically.
Aligning ink cartridges
The PostBase continues by aligning the ink
cartridges and prompts you to place a letter.
• Place an empty envelope for the test print.
Works Cited:
FP. “Operating Manual.” PostBase Pro (DS) Support, Feb. 2014, download.fp-usa.com/
product_docs/PostBase/PostBase-Econ/Documents-Manuals/postbase_manual_w_us_addendum.pdf.
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Test print (example) The PostBase prints a test print with each a
horizontal and vertical line pattern (similar to
the example on the left).
• Compare the horizontal line on the test
print with the line patterns in the display.
• Press the button that shows the line pattern
best matching that of the test print. In the
example, this is button number “2”.
• Compare the vertical line on the test print
with the line patterns in the display.
• Press the button that shows the line pattern
best matching that of the test print. In the
example, this is button number “7”.
The PostBase analyses your entries.
New test print required When an offset of the horizontal and/or
vertical line was found the PostBase adjusts
the ink cartridges accordingly and prompts
you to perform another test print.
• Place an empty envelope for another test
print.
• Repeat the adjustment procedure as
described above.
You may have to repeat the adjustment
procedure several times.
Works Cited:
FP. “Operating Manual.” PostBase Pro (DS) Support, Feb. 2014, download.fp-usa.com/
product_docs/PostBase/PostBase-Econ/Documents-Manuals/postbase_manual_w_us_addendum.pdf.
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Adjustment OK When no offset of the horizontal and vertical
line was found a message appears.
• Quit the procedure with OK.
11.3 Aligning ink cartridges
You must align the ink cartridges when there are shifts in the franking imprints.
Alignment will ensure your imprints are free of shifts.
Starting the alignment procedure
• Open the MENU.
• Choose PRINT SYSTEM.
• Choose ALIGNMENT in the submenu.
The PostBase starts the alignment
procedure. Follow the instructions on the
display.
For a detailed description of the procedure,
please refer to pages 93 / 95.
Works Cited:
FP. “Operating Manual.” PostBase Pro (DS) Support, Feb. 2014, download.fp-usa.com/
product_docs/PostBase/PostBase-Econ/Documents-Manuals/postbase_manual_w_us_addendum.pdf.
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11.4 Cleaning the print system
11.4.1 Starting automatic print system cleaning
You should start automatic print system cleaning only if the quality of the imprint is
not good enough (e.g. blank spots in the imprint after longer periods out of use).
Cleaning
• Open the MENU.
• Choose PRINT SYSTEM.
• Choose CLEANING in the submenu.
A message informs you about the cleaning
process in progress.
• Check the quality of the imprint with a test
print (see page 41).
Intensive cleaning
You should start intensive cleaning if normal
cleaning fails to improve the print quality to
your satisfaction.
• Open the MENU.
• Choose PRINT SYSTEM.
• Choose INTENSIVE CLEANING in the
submenu.
A message informs you about the cleaning
process in progress.
• Check the quality of the imprint with a test
print (see page 41).
In case of stubborn soiling, even intensive
cleaning may be unable to improve the print
quality as desired. In such cases, you can
manually clean the cartridges (see page 97).
Works Cited:
FP. “Operating Manual.” PostBase Pro (DS) Support, Feb. 2014, download.fp-usa.com/
product_docs/PostBase/PostBase-Econ/Documents-Manuals/postbase_manual_w_us_addendum.pdf.
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11.4.2 Cleaning ink cartridges by hand
Caution! Inexpert cleaning can damage the ink cartridges and render them
useless. Heed the following hints to avoid damage to the print system:
• In case of print quality issues, always run the cleaning functions of the
franking machine accessible from the MENU first. Read chapter 11.4.1 on
page 96.
• You should manually clean the ink cartridges in exceptional cases only
where intensive cleaning fails to restore the normal print quality.
• For cleaning, make sure to use a soft, lint free cloth moistened with
demineralized water. Small fibers could clog the nozzles. Too hard or dry
cloths could scratch the nozzle plate. Such scratches make the ink
cartridge useless because they prevent the ink-jet from being correctly
positioned during printing.
• Never use any chemical cleansers either.
Move the ink cartridges into the change
position.
• Open the MENU.
• Choose PRINT SYSTEM.
• Choose CHANGE CARTRIDGES in the
submenu.
Removing the cartridges
• Remove one cartridge as usual
(see page 91).
Works Cited:
FP. “Operating Manual.” PostBase Pro (DS) Support, Feb. 2014, download.fp-usa.com/
product_docs/PostBase/PostBase-Econ/Documents-Manuals/postbase_manual_w_us_addendum.pdf.
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Cleaning
• Moisten a lint free cloth with demineralized
water.
You can also use distilled water or normal tap
water if demineralized water is not at hand.
The minerals contained in tap water could,
however, leave residues in the print head.
For best cleaning results, use FP contact
cleaner and cleaning cloths contained in the
clean & renew cleaning kit offered by
Francotyp-Postalia.
• Hold the cartridge as shown in the picture.
The nozzles must point downwards!
• Slowly and carefully wipe the print head
with the cloth in the direction of the arrow.
Repeat this action several times.
The water will blend with ink residues and
clean the nozzles.
• Reinsert the cartridge.
• Remove the second cartridge and clean it
in the same manner.
• Reinsert the cartridge.
• Close the flap of the print system.
• Align the cartridges (see chapter 11.3,
page 95).
11.5 Print system: displaying filling level
• Open the MENU.
• Choose PRINT SYSTEM.
• Choose INFORMATION in the submenu.
The PostBase displays the filling level of the
ink cartridges.
Works Cited:
FP. “Operating Manual.” PostBase Pro (DS) Support, Feb. 2014, download.fp-usa.com/
product_docs/PostBase/PostBase-Econ/Documents-Manuals/postbase_manual_w_us_addendum.pdf.
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11.6 Replacing the transport brush
When imprints on thin letters or labels appear compressed, the transport brush needs
to be replaced.
Caution! Make sure not to soil yourself, your clothes or any objects. Use a
mat to deposit the drawer.
Caution! As long as the print system is in printing position, the drawer is
locked. Do not pull out the drawer by force. Wait until the print system moves
into idle position, then remove the drawer.
• Unlock the drawer by pushing the drawer
latch lever upward.
• Pull the drawer to the front and out of the
housing.
• Deposit the drawer on a mat.
Remove worn-out transport brush
The transport brush is held in the brush
carrier by two teeth on the right side.
• Grab the bristles, pull the worn-out
transport brush to the left and pull it
upwards out of the brush carrier.
Teeth
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FP. “Operating Manual.” PostBase Pro (DS) Support, Feb. 2014, download.fp-usa.com/
product_docs/PostBase/PostBase-Econ/Documents-Manuals/postbase_manual_w_us_addendum.pdf.
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Insert new transport brush
• Insert the new transport brush into the
brush carrier with the spline facing the
front.
• Push down the brush on the right side until
it locks into place beneath the two teeth.
• Push the drawer back in all the way. Make
sure it engages properly on both sides.
PostBase is ready for operation again.
Spline
Works Cited:
FP. “Operating Manual.” PostBase Pro (DS) Support, Feb. 2014, download.fp-usa.com/
product_docs/PostBase/PostBase-Econ/Documents-Manuals/postbase_manual_w_us_addendum.pdf.
Maintenance and care 101
11.7 Feeder (optional)
11.7.1 Filling with sealing liquid
We recommend using the ‘sealit’ sealing liquid. This special sealing liquid is available
from Francotyp-Postalia.
Warning! Switch off the PostBase mailing system and all components
connected to it prior to topping up sealing liquid.
Warning! Be extremely careful when handling liquids. If you fill the sealant
tank, make sure not to wetten any parts connected to the mains. If this should
happen, immediately pull the power plugs. Have the PostBase mailing
system checked by the Customer Support before using it again.
• Switch off the mailing system.
• Open the flap by pressing the release
button.
Documents / Resources
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PostBase PostBase Pro Digital Mailing System [pdf] Instructions 11, PostBase Pro Digital Mailing System, PostBase Pro, Digital Mailing System, Mailing System |
