DM50 / DM55 - Franking a letter

How to frank a basic letter

Insert your envelope or tape sheet/label into the slot at the base of the machine lining up the right hand edge with the right hand edge of the registration wall as per the below image. Please note you may wish to set your postage amount to zero if this is a test frank.

Selecting Postage

There are several ways you can select postage using your mailing system:

• Key in the postage directly from the keyboard when you already know the amount.
• Place the mail piece on the optional scale and have the system calculate the weight and then postage amount using the system's internal rating feature.
• Enter the weight of the mail piece manually and have the system calculate the postage amount using the system's internal rating feature (if you have the optional rating feature).

Each method is described in is own section that follows.

Keying In the Postage Directly

1. From the home screen, enter the postage using the numeric keys. There is no need to enter the decimal point.

2. Press Enter/yes to confirm the amount.

Using the Scale with the Internal Rating Module

Use this procedure when you use the scale to automatically weigh and calculate the correct postage value.

1. Place the mail piece onto the scale. The weight of the mail piece will appear on the display.
2. Check the class displayed and, if necessary change to the class you require: Press the Class key. Select the desired class and then follow the prompts for the options and/or services available for this postal class.
3. The display shows the final postage amount and class chosen.

Weight Hold Mode

Use this mode when the size of the mail piece covers the display screen. The DM50 Series holds the weight in memory until you select a class and finish the rating process. When using this mode:

• "WH" displays when the weight is in memory.
• The weight remains for 10 seconds after the piece is removed.
• To extend the time, press Enter/yes.
• To clear the weight before the 10 seconds finish, press Clear/Back.

Entering Weight Manually with the Internal Rating Module

This feature may be an added cost option on your model or may not be available.

Use this procedure when you already know the weight of a mail piece and you are not using an integrated scale.

1. Press Options
2. Use the review ▲ ▼ keys to scroll to "Type in weight?", then press Enter/yes to confirm.
3. Key in the weight in grammes then press Enter/yes.
4. If no class has been selected, the DM50 series will automatically request that you choose a class now. Select the desired class and then follow the prompts for the options and/or services available for this postal class. If a class was already selected, the DM50 series will retain the class selection.
5. The display shows the final postage amount and class chosen.