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DM300c/DM400c
Digital Mailing Systems
DM300c
DM400c
Service Manual
US English Edition
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providing this information.
SV61801 Revision B
April, 2007
©2007 Pitney Bowes Inc.
Due to publication lead times and continuing product development, this manual may not reflect final product release configurations
and recommended service procedures. Equipment and material specifications as well as performance features are subject to
change without notice. Available product features may vary, depending on machine model, system software level and system setup.
Some product features may be country specific.
Postage By Phone and E-Z Seal are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pitney Bowes Inc. ENERGY STAR is a registered
trademark of the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Other company names, products or services mentioned herein
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FCC Part 15 Compliance
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference in a resi-
dential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
A shielded USB cable must used with this equipment to ensure compliance with the limits. Use of a unshielded cable is
prohibited.
FCC Part 68 Compliance of the 300c and 400c Modem

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the back of this
equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If
requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company.
This equipment is designed to be connected to a Facility Interface Code 02LS2 network with RJ11C network interface.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the
applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug
is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See
installation instructions for details.
The ringer equivalence number (REN) is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a tele-
phone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call.
In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that
may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company. The REN for this
product is part of the product identifier that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by ## are the
REN without a decimal point (for example 03 is a REN of 0.3).
If this equipment (DM300c and DM400c mailing machine) causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone
company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice
isn’t practical, the telephone company will notify you as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a
complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect
the operation of the equipment. If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to
make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.
If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect
the equipment until the problem is resolved. This equipment is not intended to be repaired by the customer (user).
Connection to party-line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service
commission, or corporation commission for information.
If the installation site has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of
this mailing machine does not disable the alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equip-
ment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the
applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is pro-
vided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installa-
tion instructions for details.
Industry Canada
This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is
an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The Ringer Equiva-
lence Number (REN) of this terminal equipment is 1.0. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination
of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all devices does not exceed five.
The abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration
of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not imply that Industry Canada
approved the equipment.
Contents
1.0 Introduction ........................................................................... 1-1

1.1 Purpose ............................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 Related DM300c/400c Domestic Publications .................................. 1-1
1.3 Organization ..................................................................................... 1-1
1.4 Warning Messages ........................................................................... 1-1
1.4.1 Personal Safety ........................................................1-1 to 1-3

1.4.2 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Procedures ........................ 1-3
2.0 Specifications........................................................................ 2-1

2.1 Product Description .......................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Product Features .......................................................................2-1, 2-2
2.3 Material Specifications ...................................................................... 2-3
2.3.1 Material Spectrum .............................................................. 2-3

2.3.2 Envelope Size .................................................................... 2-4
2.3.3 Envelope Thickness ........................................................... 2-4
2.3.4 Envelope Weight ................................................................ 2-4
2.3.5 Tape Strip Dimensions ....................................................... 2-4
2.3.6 Tape Strip Thickness .......................................................... 2-4
2.3.7 Tape Strip Capacity ............................................................ 2-4
2.3.8 Stack Height and Weight.................................................... 2-4
2.4 Ink Capacities, Consumption and Cartridge Life .............................. 2-5
2.4.1 Capacities and Print Consumption ..................................... 2-5

2.4.2 Maintenance Consumption ................................................ 2-5
2.5 Equipment Specifications ................................................................. 2-5
2.5.1 Size and Weight ................................................................. 2-5

2.5.2 Acoustic Noise Level .......................................................... 2-5
2.5.3 General Machine Specifications .................................2-6, 2-7
2.5.4 User Interface Controller .................................................... 2-7
2.5.5 Connectivity ....................................................................... 2-7
2.5.6 Postage Meter .................................................................... 2.8
2.5.7 Environmental Limits .......................................................... 2-8
2.6 Regulatory ........................................................................................ 2-8
2.6.1 Electromagnetic ................................................................. 2-8

2.6.2 Safety ................................................................................. 2-9
2.6.3 Compliance ........................................................................ 2-9
2.7 Weighing Options ............................................................................. 2-9

2.8 External Printer Option ..................................................................... 2-9
2.9 Accounting Options........................................................................... 2-9
2.10 Special Services Options ................................................................ 2-10
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2.11 Graphics (Slogans, Permits and Inscriptions)................................. 2-10

2.12 Internal Ad and Inscription Storage................................................. 2-10
2.13 Compatible Pitney Bowes Software................................................ 2-10
2.14 Consumables (US) ......................................................................... 2-11
2.15 User-Replaceable Parts.................................................................. 2-11
2.16 Meter Reports ................................................................................. 2-12
3.0 Theory of Operation .............................................................. 3-1

3.1 Introduction ....................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Product Features .............................................................................. 3-1
3.3 User Interface ................................................................................... 3-2
3.3.1 LED States ......................................................................... 3-2
3.3.2 Modes of Operation ....................................................3-3, 3-4
3.4 Envelope Tape Transport .................................................................. 3-4
3.4.1 Autofeeder (DM400c Only) ......................................3-4 to 3-7

3.4.2 Tape Feeder ....................................................................... 3-8
3.4.3 Upper Transport ..........................................................3-8, 3-9
3.4.4 Lower Transport ........................................................3-9, 3-10
3.4.5 Sequence of Operation ........................................3-10 to 3-23
3.5 Ink System ...................................................................................... 3-24

3.5.1 Ink Cartridge ...........................................................3-24, 3-25
3.5.2 Print Head and Carriage Board ...............................3-25, 3-26
3.5.3 Carriage Assembly ........................................................... 3-26
3.5.4 Purge Unit ........................................................................ 3-27
Motor ........................................................................ 3-27

Pump ........................................................................ 3-27
Capping Station........................................................ 3-27
Wiper ........................................................................ 3-28
Print Head Lock........................................................ 3-28
Carriage Home Sensor ............................................ 3-28
Purging ..................................................................... 3-28
3.5.5 Waste Tank ...................................................................... 3-30

3.5.6 User Maintenance ............................................................ 3-30
3.6 Electronics ...................................................................................... 3-31
3.6.1 PCBs ....................................................................3-33 to 3-38

Control Panel Unit .................................................... 3-33
Power Supply PCB .................................................. 3-33
Controller (Main Logic) Board .................................. 3-34
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Modem Board........................................................... 3-35

Carriage Board ......................................................... 3-36
Print Head ................................................................ 3-36
Tank NVM................................................................. 3-36
Purge Unit ................................................................ 3-37
Feeder PCB (DM400c)............................................. 3-38
3.6.2 Sensor Summary ............................................................. 3-39

PS1 .......................................................................... 3-39
PS2 .......................................................................... 3-39
PS3 .......................................................................... 3-39
Transport Open Sensor ............................................ 3-39
Ink Cartridge Cover Sensor...................................... 3-39
Carriage Return Sensor ........................................... 3-40
Pump Sensor ........................................................... 3-40
Cap Sensor .............................................................. 3-40
Cover Sensor (DM400c) .......................................... 3-40
Feeder Input Sensor FS1 ......................................... 3-40
Feeder Output Sensor FS2 ) .................................... 3-40
3.6.3 Motor Summary ............................................................... 3-41

Tape Motor ............................................................... 3-42
Transport/Line Feed Motor ....................................... 3-41
Feeder Motor (DM400c) ........................................... 3-41
Transport/Line Feed Disc Encoder........................... 3-41
Feeder Encoder (DM400c)....................................... 3-41
Carriage Drive Motor ................................................ 3-41
Purge Motor ............................................................. 3-41
3.7 Scale Controller .............................................................................. 3-42

3.8 USB ................................................................................................ 3-42
3.9 LEDs ............................................................................................... 3-42
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4.0 Troubleshooting .................................................................... 4-1

4.1 Introduction ....................................................................................... 4-1
4.4.1 General Troubleshooting .................................................... 4-1
4.1.2 Service Diagnostics ........................................................... 4-1
4.1.3 Error Messages .................................................................. 4-1
4.2 Troubleshooting Tables ..................................................................... 4-1
Power ON and Initialization Faults.................................................... 4-2

Keyboard and Display Faults ............................................................ 4-3
Automatic Feeder Faults (DM400c Only) ......................................... 4-4
Mailing Machine Transport Faults ..............................................4-5, 4-6
Tape Feeder Faults ........................................................................... 4-7
Printing Faults .......................................................................4-8 to 4-10
Print Carriage Faults ....................................................................... 4-11
Moistener Faults ............................................................................. 4-12
Miscellaneous Faults ...................................................................... 4-12
Modem/Connection Faults .....................................................4-13, 4-14
Integrated Scale Faults ................................................................... 4-15
4.3 Service Mode Menu Options .......................................................... 4-16
1. Top Level Service Menu Options ................................................ 4-16

2. Diagnostics Menu Options .................................................4-17, 4-18
3. Platform Options ......................................................................... 4-18
4. Time Functions ........................................................................... 4-18
5. System Information ..................................................................... 4-19
6. Meter Functions .......................................................................... 4-20
7. Mail Simulation ........................................................................... 4-20
8. Enable Features ......................................................................... 4-20
4.3.1 Diagnostics ..........................................................4-21 to 4-27

4.3.2 Printer Maintenance ......................................................... 4-28
4.3.3 Feeder Diagnostics .......................................................... 4-29
4.3.4 Platform Options (Scale Calibration) .......................4-30, 4-31
4.3.5 Time Functions................................................................. 4-32
4.3.6 System Information .............................................4--32 to 4-35
4.3.6 Meter Functions ............................................................... 4-36
4.3.7 Mail Simulation ................................................................. 4-36
4.3.8 Enable Features ............................................................... 4-36
4.4 Error Codes ........................................................................4-37 to 4-50
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4.5 Service Procedures ...............................................................4-51, 4-52

4.5.1 Meter Withdrawal (Withdrawing Postage Funds) ............. 4-53
4.5.2 Withdrawal Process ........................................................................4-54
5.0 Removal and Replacement .................................................. 5-1

5.1 Introduction ....................................................................................... 5-1
5.2 Back Cover ....................................................................................... 5-1
5.3 Control Panel .................................................................................... 5-1
5.4 Front Sub-Cover ............................................................................... 5-2
5.5 Control Panel Ribbon Cables ........................................................... 5-2
5.6 Bottom Cover (Base Pan) and Side Deck Guide .............................. 5-3
5.7 Main Transport Feed Belt ................................................................. 5-4
5.8 Purge Unit ......................................................................................... 5-5
5.8.1 Purge Unit Sensor Board ................................................... 5-5
5.8.2 Purge Unit Motor and Gears .............................................. 5-6
5.9 Transport Drive Motor ................................................................5-6, 5-7
5.10 Carriage Drive Motor ........................................................................ 5-8
5.11 Rear Drive Belts................................................................................ 5-9
5.11.1 Main Drive Shaft Belt ......................................................... 5-9

5.11.2 Intermediate Drive Belt ...................................................... 5-9
5.12 Carriage Drive Belt ......................................................................... 5-10

5.13 Print Head Carriage Assembly............................................ 5-11 to 5-13
5.14 Drive Shaft ...................................................................................... 5-14
5.15 Tape Feed Unit ............................................................................... 5-15
5.15.1 Tape Motor ....................................................................... 5-15
5.15.2 Tape Feed Roller Assembly ............................................. 5-15
5.16 Postal Security Device (PSD) ......................................................... 5-16

5.17 Main Logic Board ............................................................................ 5-17
5.18 Modem Board ................................................................................. 5-18
5.19 Power Supply.................................................................................. 5-19
5.20 Encoder Sensor, Encoder Disc and Sensor Board ......................... 5-20
5.21 Segmented Roller ........................................................................... 5-21
5.22 Lower Transport Assembly ............................................................. 5-22
5.23 Lower Transport Cover ................................................................... 5-23
5.24 Waste Pad Replacement ................................................................ 5-24
5.25 Auto Feeder Disassembly............................................................... 5-24
5.25.1 Feeder Upper Cover ........................................................ 5-25
5.25.2 Side Guide ....................................................................... 5-26
5.25.3 Feed Deck ........................................................................ 5-26
5.25.4 Feeder Unit ..........................................................5-27 to 5-29
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5.25.5 Feeder PCB ..................................................................... 5-29

5.25.6 Retard Roller ...........................................................5-30, 5-31
5.25.7 Feed Roller Assembly .............................................5-32, 5-33
5.25.8 Feed Belt Assembly .............................................5-34 to 5-36
5.25.9 Feed Motor ..............................................................5-36, 5-37
5.25.10 Feed Encoder .................................................................. 5-37
5.25.11 Feeder Sensor PCB ......................................................... 5-38
5.25.12 Seal/No Seal Lever .......................................................... 5-38
5.25.13 Sealer Finger ................................................................... 5-39
Appendix A — Glossary of Terms .....................................................A-1

Index ..................................................................................................... I-1
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List of Illustrations
Figure Title Page
2-1 DM300c, DM400c Digital Mailing Systems ....................................... 2-2
3-1 DM300c ............................................................................................ 3-1

3-2 DM400c AutoFeed ............................................................................ 3-1
3-3 User Interface ................................................................................... 3-2
3-3A Auto Feeder Drive Motor .................................................................. 3-5
3-3B Drive System, Rear........................................................................... 3-5
3-3C Feed Hopper Components ............................................................... 3-5
3-3D Feed Deck, Underside, Showing Drive Components ....................... 3-5
3-3E Separation and Feed Parts ............................................................... 3-6
3-3F Retard Roller Assembly .................................................................... 3-6
3-3G Feed Belt Assembly .......................................................................... 3-6
3-3H Moistener Assembly.......................................................................... 3-7
3-3I Moistener Tank and Wick .................................................................. 3-7
3-3J Sensor FS2 ....................................................................................... 3-7
3-4 Tape Feed Unit ................................................................................. 3-8
3-5 Transport Drive Train (from Rear) ..................................................... 3-8
3-6 Upper Transport Feed Belt ............................................................... 3-9
3-7 Top View of Lower Transport Removed from Machine ..................... 3-9
3-8 Lower Transport Locking Mechanism ............................................... 3-9
3-9 Lower Transport Jam Lever, Cover and Transport ......................... 3-10
3-10 DM400c/DM300c Transport Layout ................................................ 3-11
3-11 Autofeeder Transport Sensors ........................................................ 3-12
3-12 Mailing Machine Transport Sensors ............................................... 3-12
3-13 AF Distance Encoder ...................................................................... 3-13
3-14 Mailing Machine Distance Encoder and Sensor Board .................. 3-13
3-15 Transport Timing Diagram .............................................................. 3-14
3-16 DM400c Envelope Print Sequence ........................................3-15, 3-16
3-17 Debit and Print Timing .................................................................... 3-17
3-18 Transport Timing Diagram — DM300c ........................................... 3-18
3-19 DM300c Envelope Print Sequence ........................................3-19, 3-20
3-20 Tape Print Sequence ..........................................................3-21 to 3-23
3-21 Ink Tank (Cartridge) ........................................................................ 3-24
3-22 Print Head — Bottom View ............................................................. 3-25
3-23 Print Head — Contact View ............................................................ 3-25
3-24 Carriage Assembly in Home Position ............................................. 3-26
3-25 Carriage, Removed from Machine, Bottom View ............................ 3-26
3-26 Purge Unit, Right Side .................................................................... 3-27
3-27 Purge Unit, Rear View .................................................................... 3-27
3-28 Purge Unit PCB .............................................................................. 3-27
3-29 Waste Tank Drawer......................................................................... 3-30
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3-30 Test Patterns ................................................................................... 3-30

3-31 System Architecture Block Diagram ............................................... 3-31
3-32 Block Diagram ................................................................................ 3-32
3-33 User Interface PCB ......................................................................... 3-33
3-34 Power Supply PCB and Shield ....................................................... 3-33
3-35 Main Logic Board ............................................................................ 3-34
3-36 Modem Board ................................................................................. 3-35
3-37 Carriage Board, Print Head and Ink Cartridge Block Diagram ....... 3-36
3-38 Location of Print Head Controller (Carriage) Board ........................ 3-37
3-39 Print Head Contacts........................................................................ 3-37
3-40 Purge Unit Junction Board .............................................................. 3-37
3-41 Feeder PCB .................................................................................... 3-38
3-42 Sensor Board .................................................................................. 3-39
4-1 Transport Drive ................................................................................. 4-5

4-2 Tape Drive......................................................................................... 4-7
4-3 Print Test Patterns ............................................................................ 4-8
4-4 Contact Pins ..................................................................................... 4-9
4-5 Transport Sensors .......................................................................... 4-24
4-6 Print Test Patterns .......................................................................... 4-28
4-7 Removing PSD ............................................................................... 4-52
4-8 PSD Secured for Shipping .............................................................. 4-52
5-1 Back Cover ....................................................................................... 5-1

5-2 Back Cover Mounting Screws........................................................... 5-1
5-3 Removing Back Cover ...................................................................... 5-1
5-4A Pry Off Control Panel Overlay .......................................................... 5-1
5-4B Control Panel Mounting Screws ....................................................... 5-1
5-5 Removing Control Panel ................................................................... 5-2
5-6 Control Panel Harness...................................................................... 5-2
5-7 Control Panel Assembly.................................................................... 5-2
5-8 Control Panel and Display Assembly (for Reference)....................... 5-2
5-9 Sub-Cover Mounting Screws ............................................................ 5-2
5-10 Control Panel Harness Connections at Main Logic Board................ 5-2
5-11 Base Pan Mounting Screw Locations ............................................... 5-3
5-12 Side Deck Mounting Screw Location ................................................ 5-3
5-13A Chassis Mounting Tabs ..................................................................... 5-3
5-13B Side Deck Mounting Screws ............................................................. 5-3
5-14 Removing Transport Drive Belt ......................................................... 5-4
5-15 Transport Belt Removed ................................................................... 5-4
5-16 Purge Unit Removal.......................................................................... 5-5
5-17A Purge Unit ......................................................................................... 5-5
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5-17B Sensor Board Cover Removed ......................................................... 5-5

5-17C Removing Purge Unit Sensor Board................................................. 5-6
5-18 Disconnect Motor Harness at Main Logic Board .............................. 5-7
5-19 Open Wire Clamps ........................................................................... 5-7
5-20 Loosen Belt Tensioner Slightly .......................................................... 5-7
5-21 Remove Belt from Drive Pulley ......................................................... 5-7
5-22 Remove Two Motor Mounting Screws .............................................. 5-7
5-23 Transport Drive Motor ....................................................................... 5-7
5-24 Disconnect Harnesses and Unscrew Wire Loom ............................. 5-8
5-25 Let Wire Loom Hang; Unscrew Two Motor Mounting Screws .......... 5-8
5-26 Remove Motor and Bracket Assembly; Remove Carriage
Drive Belt .......................................................................................... 5-8
5-27 Remove Motor from Bracket Assembly ............................................ 5-8
5-28 Loosen Belt Tensioner Slightly; Press Down and Tighten ................ 5-9
5-29 Remove Main Drive Belt ................................................................... 5-9
5-30 Remove Intermediate Drive Belt ....................................................... 5-9
5-31 Scribe Tensioner Locatiion .............................................................. 5-10
5-32 Carriage Belt Loop .......................................................................... 5-10
5-33 Press Ink Cartridge Lock ................................................................ 5-11
5-34 Lift Cartridge out of Well ................................................................. 5-11
5-35 Remove Printhead .......................................................................... 5-11
5-36 Carriage Home Position.................................................................. 5-11
5-37 Turn Gear Clockwise until Print Head Lock and Wiper are
Fully Down ...................................................................................... 5-11
5-38 Removing Print Head Cable at Main Logic Board .......................... 5-12
5-30 Removing Cable Keeper................................................................. 5-12
5-40 Installing Cable Keeper................................................................... 5-12
5-41 Removing Intermediate Gear.......................................................... 5-12
5-42 Removing Inner Rail Mounting Screw ............................................ 5-13
5-43 Pushing Rail Forward ..................................................................... 5-13
5-44 Removing Inner Rail Mounting Screw ............................................ 5-13
5-45 Removing Carriage Assembly ........................................................ 5-13
5-46 Chassis with Carriage Assembly Removed .................................... 5-13
5-47 Carriage Assembly.......................................................................... 5-13
5-48 Removing Drive Shaft Gear ............................................................ 5-14
5-49 Removing Drive Shaft Rear Bearing............................................... 5-14
5-50 Disengaging Roller from Drive Shaft Groove.................................. 5-14
5-51 Drive Shaft Components................................................................. 5-14
5-52 Tape Feeder Mounting Screws ....................................................... 5-15
5-53 Tape Feeder Harness ..................................................................... 5-15
5-54 Tape Feed Motor............................................................................. 5-15
5-55 Tape Feed Roller Assembly ............................................................ 5-15
5-56 Removing PSD ............................................................................... 5-16
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5-57 PSD Holder and Contact ................................................................ 5-16

5-58 Main Logic Board Fasteners ........................................................... 5-17
5-59 Lower Rear Mounting Screw .......................................................... 5-17
5-60 Modem Board ................................................................................. 5-18
5-61 Removing Modem Board ................................................................ 5-18
5-62 Modem Board, Component Side .................................................... 5-18
5-63 Removing Power Supply and Shield .............................................. 5-19
5-64 Removing Power Supply PCB ........................................................ 5-19
5-65 Disc Encoder Components and Sensor Board ............................... 5-20
5-66 Removing Encoder Disc Cover....................................................... 5-20
5-67 Removing Encoder Disc ................................................................. 5-20
5-68 Encoder Sensor, Encoder Disc and Cover ..................................... 5-20
5-69 Sensor Board (Front) ...................................................................... 5-20
5-70 Removing Input Feed Deck and Front Apron ................................. 5-21
5-71 Removing Segmented Roller Assembly ......................................... 5-21
5-72 Segmented Roller Assembly........................................................... 5-21
5-73 Removing Right Pivot Stud and Bracket......................................... 5-22
5-74 Removing Left Pivot Stud Bracket .................................................. 5-22
5-75 Pivot Stud Bracket and Lower Transport Assembly ........................ 5-22
5-76 Side and Top Views of Lower Transport Assembly ......................... 5-22
5-77 Lower Transport Cover Removal .................................................... 5-23
5-78 Waste Pad Drawer .......................................................................... 5-24
5-79 Removing Waste Pad ..................................................................... 5-24
5-80 Feed Access Door and Water Bottle ............................................... 5-25
5-81 Mounting Screws ............................................................................ 5-25
5-82 Mounting Screws ............................................................................ 5-25
5-83 Removing Stepped Screw .............................................................. 5-26
5-84 Removing Side Guide ..................................................................... 5-26
5-85 Removing Entrance Guide.............................................................. 5-26
5-86 Removing Feed Deck ..................................................................... 5-26
5-87 Moving the Stack Present sensor to Provide Clearance ................ 5-27
5-88 Feed Deck Mounting Tab ................................................................ 5-27
5-89 DM300c Removed from Base Pan ................................................. 5-27
5-90 Removing Moistener ....................................................................... 5-28
5-91 Removing Moistener Tank .............................................................. 5-28
5-92 Removing Feed Unit Mounting Screws .......................................... 5-28
5-93 Feeder Unit Removal ...................................................................... 5-29
5-94 Removing Feeder PCB ................................................................... 5-29
5-95 Removing Entrance Guide.............................................................. 5-30
5-96 Removing Springs .......................................................................... 5-30
5-97 Removing Shaft Components ......................................................... 5-31
5-98 Retard Roller................................................................................... 5-31
5-99 Removing Screw and Cap .............................................................. 5-31
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5-100 Spring Locations ............................................................................. 5-32

5-101 Release Holder ............................................................................... 5-32
5-102 Release Lever................................................................................. 5-32
5-103 Retard Gap Plate ............................................................................ 5-32
5-104 Feed Roller Assemble (1) ............................................................... 5-33
5-105 Feed Roller Assembly (2) ............................................................... 5-33
5-106 Proper Setting for Gap Cam Lockscrew ......................................... 5-33
5-107 Gap Cam Shown with Release Lever in Place ............................... 5-33
5-108 Release Lever................................................................................. 5-34
5-109 Timing Belt/Gear Removal .............................................................. 5-34
5-110 Bushing Removal............................................................................ 5-34
5-111 Screw Removal, Left....................................................................... 5-35
5-112 Screw Removal, RIght .................................................................... 5-35
5-113 Roller Plate Removal ...................................................................... 5-35
5-114 Feed Belt Assembly Removal ......................................................... 5-36
5-115 Feed Belt Assembly Removed from Roller Plate`........................... 5-36
5-116 Disconnecting Harness ................................................................... 5-36
5-117 Removing Feed Motor (1) ............................................................... 5-37
5-118 Removing Feed Motor (2) ............................................................... 5-37
5-119 Removing Encoder ......................................................................... 5-37
5-120 Feeder Sensor PCB........................................................................ 5-38
5-121 Seal/No Seal Lever ......................................................................... 5-38
5-122 Sealer Finger .................................................................................. 5-39
5-123 Sealer Finger Assembly in Position ................................................ 5-39
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Contents
List of Tables
Table Title Page
2-1 DM Typical Usage Patterns .............................................................. 2-1
3-1 Product Comparison Matrix .............................................................. 3-1

3-2 Purge Cycles .................................................................................. 3-29
4-1 Power ON and initialization Faults .................................................... 4-2

4-2 Keyboard and Display Faults ............................................................ 4-3
4-3 Automatic Feeder Faults................................................................... 4-4
4-4 Mailing Machine Transport Faults ..............................................4-5, 4-6
4-5 Tape Feeder Faults ........................................................................... 4-7
4-6 Printing Faults .......................................................................4-8 to 4-10
4-7 Printing Carriage Faults .................................................................. 4-11
4-8 Moistener Faults ............................................................................. 4-12
4-9 Miscellaneous Faults ...................................................................... 4-12
4-10 Modem/Connection Faults .....................................................4-13, 4-15
4-11 Integrated Scale Faults ................................................................... 4-15
4-12 Common Error Messages ...................................................4-38 to 4-40
4-13 MidJet Motion Control (MCP) Related Error Codes
(16xx Codes) ......................................................................4-41 to 4-43
4-14 DM100 Image Generator Errors (22xx) ..............................4-44 to 4-46
4-15 DM100 Print Head Security Errors ................................................. 4-46
4-16 DM100 and DM300c/400c Print Manager Errors (24xx)................. 4-47
4-17 DM100 BOB Task Errors (25xx) ............................................4-48, 4-49
DM300c/400c MCP and Feeder Errors (37xx) ............................... 4-50
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Introduction • 1
1.1 Purpose This book contains instructions for troubleshooting and site repair of
DM300c, DM400c Digital Mailing Systems.
1.2 Related Operator Guide SV61800 Service Manual SV61801

DM300c/400c
DM300c Quick Reference AW19541 DM400c Quick Reference TBD
Domestic
Guide Guide
Publications
Parts List SV61924 Customer Install Instruc- AW19646
tions—DM400c
Customer Install Instruc- AW19645
tions—DM300c
1.3 Organization • Chapter 1: Introduction — Presents vital safety information and a brief
glossary of terms.
• Chapter 2: Specifications — Provides a brief product description and
lists the differences between the DM300c and DM400c machines. This
chapter also includes a listing of equipment and material specifications
and product code numbers (PCNs) for domestic and international prod-
uct variants.
• Chapter 3: Theory of Operation — Explains how the machine works.
• Chapter 4: Troubleshooting — Provides troubleshooting and diagnos-
tic procedures.
• Chapter 5: Removal and Replacement — Describes procedures for
part removal, replacement and adjustment.
• Appendix A: Glossary of Terms — Defines some terms used in this
manual with which you may not be familiar.
1.4 Warning Warning messages appear throughout this manual to alert you to potentially
Messages hazardous conditions. Two designations indicate their relative seriousness:
WARNING: Calls attention to improper practices that

could result in a potentially serious, even lethal injury
to you or the customer.
CAUTION: Calls
attention to practices that could cause
minor injury to you or a customer or that could dam-
age equipment or material.
1.4.1 Personal Familiarize yourself with proper procedures and methods before you install,
Safety operate or repair the equipment to avoid personal injury or damage to the
equipment. If you train service people or equipment operators, it is important
to explain safety precautions to your students and encourage safety aware-
ness.
Follow these precautions for your own safety:
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1 • Introduction
1.4.1 Personal • Treat every circuit like a gun that may be loaded. It may not be “live,” but
Safety be sure. Check with a neon tester or voltmeter, or simply unplug the ma-
chine.
• Know how to turn off the power in the work area and get help in an
emergency.
• Don’t work on equipment under power unless it’s absolutely necessary.
If you must, use extreme caution. Don’t grasp two sides of a live circuit
at the same time—use one hand when reaching into a circuit, touching
a grounded case or chassis with that wrist or elbow if possible. This pre-
vents current from passing through vital organs. Observe this rule when
connecting or disconnecting plugs or leads, or making any adjustments
on a live circuit.
• Do not underestimate the danger of shock: 1 mA (1/1000 amp) is un-
comfortable; 5 mA is dangerous —you may jump back and be injured;
12 mA causes hand muscles to contract, so you cannot free yourself; 24
mA has proven fatal; and 100 mA (1/10 amp) is likely to be fatal.
• Use the right tools for the job. A tool which slips can cause a short—or a
shock. Don’t reach into a circuit with metal tools, or while wearing rings
or a watch. Even in low voltage circuits, a metal object can short circuit
two terminals. When working on live circuits, use tools with insulated
handles and try to keep your tool hand grounded.
• Don’t bypass safety devices, particularly fuses. Three-wire outlets (120
Vac) are designed to ground equipment to make it safe. If a hot wire
shorts to a grounded frame, the only result is an open fuse. If a hot wire
shorts to an ungrounded frame, the frame itself becomes hot and po-
tentially dangerous. A fuse is a weak link in a circuit, designed to break
down before anything else does. The maximum safe current in a circuit
is determined by the designers. Too large a fuse can pass excessive
current, damaging expensive equipment.
• For electrical fires, use Type C, BC or ABC extinguishers only. DO NOT
use soda-acid or other liquid stream extinguishers. They will damage
electrical equipment and present a shock hazard to the user.
• Be extremely careful when lifting heavy equipment. Follow the guide-
lines below:
a. Squat to lift and lower. DO NOT bend at the waist.
b. Keep your low back bowed in while bending over.
c. Keep the weight as close to you as possible.
d. Bow your back in and raise up with your head first.
e. If you must turn, turn with your feet, not your body.
f. Never jerk or twist!
g. Put the weight down by keeping your low back bowed in.
h. Keep your feet apart, staggered if possible.
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Introduction • 1
1.4.1 Personal i. Wear shoes with non-slip soles.

Safety j. Get help if you need it.
(Continued)
1.4.2 Electrostatic Digital equipment can be easily damaged or destroyed by static charg-
Discharge es. Microprocessors and other integrated circuits contain tiny transistors
(ESD) not much more than a millionth of an inch across, which operate at 5 to 12
Procedures volts. You don’t have to see a spark to ruin an integrated circuit—50 volts is
enough. Follow these guidelines to protect sensitive equipment from static
damage:
• Always use a wrist grounding strap and anti-static mat when working
on equipment sensitive to electrostatic discharge. These items are fur-
nished in the ESD Field Service Kit, L-8351.
• Ground yourself before reaching into the equipment, or touching any cir-
cuit board or other electrical component. Just touching a doorknob or
metal workbench may be enough, but the best guarantee is to turn the
machine off but leave it plugged in, and ground yourself on the chassis,
which is grounded through the three-wire power cord.
• Be careful of rugs—even a few steps can recharge you. Re-ground
yourself whenever you’ve walked away and returned to the machine.
Rugs are a major source of static buildup in the body.
• Take greater precautions as the objects you handle get smaller. A board
in the machine is better protected than one that is not plugged in; a chip
on a board is better protected than one in your hand.
• Stay away from metal conductors. The plastic and resin that chips and
boards are made of are much better insulators than metal. It’s most im-
portant to keep your hands away from any metal which contacts the
data. In particular, this means the long connector along the bottom of
each board, and the pins coming out of the chips. These signal and
data lines are directly connected to the fragile inner circuits of the chips.
When handling a board, try not to touch the connector; when handling a
chip, try not to touch the pins.

1 • Introduction

Specifications • 2
2.1 Product The DM300c (customer installable) and DM400c (service installable) are
Description desktop mailing systems designed for the global marketplace. They are ful-
ly compliant with all current postal standards for digital meters worldwide.
These systems replace the following Pitney Bowes models: E510, E520,
DP200, DP390, DM300, DM400, DM300i, DM400i, DM230L, DM300L,
DM330L, DM350L, DM400L and Mega DM400.
The products are designed for the small office and home markets. They are
targeted at new customers with low- to mid-mailing volume applications,
and at existing customers who wish to upgrade from an entry level machine.
See Table 2-1 below for typical usage patterns.
They will also be placed with customers who need to replace their exist-
ing postage meters with a model that complies with new digital postal stan-
dards, as posts worldwide mandate migration to new standards.
Table 2-1 Typical Usage Patterns
Feed Type Average Daily Usage Maximum Usage

DM300c Manual 33 Letters 96 Letters
DM400c Automatic 88 Letters 295 Letters
2.2 Product Both the DM300c (manual) and DM400c (automatic feeder) versions have
Features the same feature set. This includes:
• Ease of use — no training necessary for basic user operation.
• Minimal training necessary to install and set up;
• Customer accessible tape track for jam clearance.
• Compact footprint;
• User-friendly, fully integrated QWERTY keyboard with graphic 88 x
44mm, eight-line LCD display;
• Simple, intuitive user interface, which requires minimal training;
• Ink jet printing (300 horizontal x 600 vertical dpi print resolution);
• Easily replaceable waste ink tank;
• Customer-replaceable ink cartridge and print head;
• Common print engine;
• Provision for an optional, fully integrated scale (2, 5 and 10 pound ver-
sions) and interfaced 30 and 70 pound scales;
• Weights and measures compatible (30 and 70 pound scales);
• Optional differential weighing (DM400c only—may not be available at
launch);
• PB232 communication port for integrated scale platform;
• USB (slave and host functionality) communication ports for printer,
scale and PC connectivity;
• RJ-11 jack for telecommunications;
• Standard customer-removable moistening unit;

2 • Specifications
2.2 Product
Features
(Continued)
Figure 2-1 DM300c Digital Mailing System
• Auto tape strip feeder with a customer-accessible tape track for easy
jam clearance;
• Internal socket modem;
• Easily accessible, drop-down envelope transport ;
• Optional postal funds accounting (up to 100 for the DM300c; up to 300
for the DM400c);
• Remote meter inspection;
• Manual (DM300c) or automatic (DM400c) envelope feeding, moistening,
and automatic eject;
• Error handling and service diagnostics;
• Multiple language support;
• USPS Services options;
• Data capture;
• Indicia-based Information (IBI) Compliant;
• IntelliLink™ support;
• Features, graphics and rates downloading capability;
• Internal rating feature;
• Custom messaging (based on subscription level);
• Barcode scanning.
NOTE: Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Some features may
not be available in certain markets or immediately at the time of product launch.

2.3 Material This section lists material specifications for the mailing machines.
Specifications
2.3.1 Material The table below shows a range of materials suitable for use in DM300c and
Spectrum DM400c mailing machines. This is a partial listing.
Material Spectrum
Type Source
Regular white wove, 24 lb., low ink absorbing Dependable, 24 # White Wove, No.10
Regular white wove, 24 lb., high ink absorbing Printmaster, envelopes by Old Colony No. 10 Regular ; Sub. 24 ; White
Wove; Diagonal Seam
Bond, 24 lb., smooth finish Strathmore envelopes by Old Colony No. 10, Sub. 24 , Strathmore
Bond, White Wove
Bond 24 lb., classic laid finish Neenah Paper, Envelopes by Old Colony No. 10, Sub. 24, Classic Laid
Writing, Baronial Ivory
Kraft paper envelopes Cameo, Quality Park Products, No. 11, Sub. 28, Cameo 4-1/2 x 10-3/8
Clay-filled paper stock Mohawk Paper Mills, Inc., Converted by Williamhouse, No. 10, Sub. 80,
Innovation Text, Premium White
Calendared paper stock Neenah Paper, Converted by Williamhouse, No. 10, Sub. 24, Classic
Crest Text, Avon Brilliant White
Air mail envelopes, calendared material, No.
10
Recycled paper stock P604-10, Recycled envelopes, 25% cotton fiber, Southworth Company,
West Springfield, MA
Tyvek envelope stock, No. 10
Common envelope used in European Market DL Autofil, Item No. 1927, A.S. 90 White Wove, 114 x 229 mm, Wiggins
Teape
Xerographic grade paper sheet PB Supply order number 451-1
Dark envelope Eaton Fox River
Recycled Westvaco
Pitney Bowes Meter Tape Strips PB Supply order number 625-0
NOTE: Mention of a manufacturer should not be construed as an endorsement by Pitney Bowes.

2.3.2 Envelope Size

Envelope
Dimensions Minimum 89 x 127 mm (3.5 x 5 inches)
Typical 104.8 x 241.3 mm (4 x 9.5 inches)
Maximum 330 x 381 mm (13 x 15 inches)
Flap Depth 25 mm (7/8 inch) minimum; 72.2 mm (3 inches) maximum
2.3.3 Envelope Thickness

Thickness
Minimum 0.20 mm (0.02 inch)
Maximum (DM300c) 9.5 mm (3/8 inch)
Maximum (DM400c) 8 mm (5/16 inch)
2.3.4 Envelope Weight

Weight
Minimum 1 gram (0.035 oz.)
Maximum 450 grams (16 oz.)
2.3.5 Tape Strip Dimensions

Dimensions
Minimum 44.2 x 100 mm (1.75 x 4 inches)
Maximum 44.7 x 200 mm (1.76 x 8 inches)
2.3.6 Tape Strip Thickness

Thickness
Minimum 0.17 mm (0.007 inch)
Maximum 0.20 mm (0.008 inch)
2.3.7 Tape Strip Capacity

Capacity and
Throughput Capacity: 55 Tape Strips (PB branded)
Throughput: 65 tapes/minute. At least 50 consecutive tapes without interruption.
2.3.8 Stack Height and Weight

Height and
Weight Stack Height 19 mm (0.75 inch) flat mail, 76.2 mm (3 inches) letter mail
Stack Weight 907.8 grams (2 lbs.)

2.4 Ink Capacities, Consumption and Cartridge Life
2.4.1 Capacities and Print Consumption

Capacities, Ink Cartridge Capacity 45ml (43 grams). See note below.
Ink Cartridge
Consumption, DM300c 5,800 imprints at 33 envelopes per day, average
Life
Consumption, DM400c 8,800 imprints at 88 envelopes per day, average
Waste Tank 200 grams maximum
NOTE: Ink cartridge capacity is calculated using a US indicium with barcode and is subject to change. The system displays
a low ink warning when the remaining ink is less than needed for printing 500 indicia plus nominal slogan.
2.4.2 Maintenance Consumption

Consumption Purge A: Power ON 0.2 to 0.3 grams
During
Purge B: Ink Cartridge Replacement 0.75 to 0.9 grams
Maintenance
Operations Purge C: Print Head Replacement 0.75 to 0.9 grams
Purge D: Jam and Shutdown Purge Spits
Purge E: Pre, Post and During Printing Spits
2.5 Equipment Specifications

2.5.1 Size and Weight
DM300c Dimensions 19.7 inches (500mm) W x 17.5 inches (443mm) D x 12.3 inches (313mm) H
DM400c Dimensions 33.1 inches (841mm) W x 17.5 inches (443mm) D x 12.3 inches (313mm) H
DM300c Weight 18.7 lbs. (8.5kg) approximate
DM400c Weight 28.7 lbs. ((13kg) approximate
NOTE: Dimensions include moistener and integrated weighing platform.
2.5.2 Acoustic Noise Level

Operating <=6.5 BEL (A) re 1 pW
Idle 5.5 BEL (A) re 1 pW

2.5.3 General Machine Specifications

Power Voltage (Primary) 87-264 VAC
Frequency 50/60 Hz
Consumption 30 watts maximum in standby (sleep) mode
Socket IEC-320
Printhead Description Bubble jet, 616 nozzles (600 used)
Life 500,000 print cycles or 5 calender years
Print resolution 300h x 600v dpi
Barcode 2D variable
Longest Duty 5,000 cycles
Cycle
Throughput DM300c 65 letters per minute (hand-fed, pre-sealed #10 envelopes, printing indicium
and IBI barcode only
DM400c 90 or 120 letters per minute (#10 closed flap envelopes, placed into the
feeder, singulated, stripped (automatic envelope flap opening), moistened,
sealed, printed (indicium and IBI Bar-Code), and exited into the envelope
stacker tray).
Average Usage 33 pieces (DM300c), 88 pieces (DM400c), 260 days per year
per Day
Average Usage 8580 cycles (Manual), 22,880 cycles (Automatic Feed), 260 days per year
per Year
Motors Transport Motor (Servo)
Carriage Motor (Stepper)
Purge Motor (Stepper)
Tape Motor
Feeder Motor (Servo, DM400c only)
Sensors Paper Sensor PS1, Lead and Trail Edge
Paper Sensor PS2, Lead and Trail Edge plus Skew
Paper Sensor PS3, Skew (with PS2) and Debit Meter
Cap Home Sensor
Pump Home Sensor
Carriage Home Sensor
Cover Sensor
Jam Lever Sensor
Feeder Sensor FS1, Stack Sensor (DM400c only)
Feeder Sensor FS2, Lead and Trail Edge (DM400c only); envelope length, gap, misfeed
Encoders Transport Encoder
Feeder Encoder (DM400c only)
Postal Security Performs meter vault functions. It is a secure device complying with FIPS Pub 140-1, requirements
Device (PSD) for security of cryptographic modules. The PSD contains the postal funds and security keys, and it
generates the digital signature for indicia-variable components.

2.5.3 General Machine Specifications (Continued)
Pump Part of Unit Purge System

PCBs Main Logic Board with socket Modem
Power Supply Board (DM330c and 400c use different boards
Sensor Board (PS1, PS2, PS3 and Lower Transport Interlock)
Feeder Control (DM400c only)
Control Supports auto-feeder
Interface
2.5.4 User Interface Controller

Keyboard Full QWERTY plus numeric keypad and function keys
LCD Dot Matrix, Graphic, 88 x 44mm
8 lines x 26 characters
Contrast Ratio: 4:1
User-Adjustable Contrast
Resolution: 160 x 80 Pixels
Background Color: Gray
2.5.5 Connectivity
Weighing 2-, 5- and 10-pound integrated; 15-, 30-, and 70 pound USB Interfaced. See note below.
Platforms
Integrated Serial, TTL level. EIA-RS232, 9 Pin, D type, female connector
Weighing
Platform
Interface
Printers 1E05, IE08: Full-page USB laser printer for DM Series Mail Finishing Systems
Computer PC connected to available Type B (slave) USB port for Pitney Bowes Data Exchange software
Ports Two USB type A (master); one USB type B (slave); one PB232 for integrated scale. NOTE: USB
ports have 500mA maximum power output. Any peripheral device that may be interfaced shall have
its own power source if it requires more than 500mA.
Phone One RJ-11 port
Modem Internal socket modem
NOTE: The mailing system can support only one weighing platform at a time. It will not support both an integrated weighing
platform and an external weighing platform simultaneously. The rating engine works only with integrated (on-board)
weighing platforms.

2.5.6 Postage Meter

Maximum Refill Amount $99,999.00
Minimum Refill Amount $1.00
Maximum Stamp $99.999
Low Funds Lockout Runs to 0.

Amount
Reset Type Postage By Phone®
Modem refill Required at install and at inspection due
Power cord Supplied
2.5.7 Environmental The printing system is designed to function within the following temperature
Limits and humidity limits:
State Parameter Maximum Wet Bulb

Temperature
Normal Temperature 55°F (13°C) minimum, 95°F (35°C) maximum
Printing
Humidity 8% minimum, 95% maximum RH 80°F (27°C)
Storage Temperature 15°F (-9°C) minimum, 120°F (49°C) maximum
Humidity 5% minimum, 95% maximum RH 85°F (29°C)
NOTE: The operating environment is specified as a room ambient condition. The internal temperature should not exceed
this temperature by more than 5°C.
2.6 Regulatory
2.6.1 Electromagnetic
US FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class B
Canada ICES-003 Interference Causing Equipment Standard,

class B conducted and radiated emissions limits
European Union EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
EN55022, Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio
Disturbance Characteristics of Information Technology
Equipment, Class B conducted and radiated emissions limits
EN61000-3, Disturbances in Supply Systems Caused by
Household Appliances and Similar Electrical Equipment
Part 2: Specification of harmonics
Part 3: Specification of voltage fluctuations
Australia/ New Zealand AS/NZS 3548 (Equivalent to European EN55022)

2.6.2 Safety
US Class A digital equipment
UL 60950, 3rd Edition, Safety of Information Technology
Equipment, Including Electrical Business Equipment.
Canada CSA Standard C22.2, No. 60950-00, Safety of Information Technology
Equipment, Including Electrical Business Equipment.
Europe EN 60950:200, Safety of Information Technology Equipment,
Including Electrical Business Equipment
2.6.3 Compliance
United States UL Recognized Component (R/C), rated 120Vac, 60Hz.
Japan UL R/C, rated 100Vac, 50/60Hz. (T mark for external P/S)
Canada CSA Certified or CUL R/C, rated 120Vac, 60Hz.
Europe VDE-GS, TUV Rheinland-GS Registered or UL-DE-GS, rated 220-240Vac, 50 Hz. CB
Scheme Certificate and Test Report with U.K., Germany and Nordic deviations met as
a minimum.
2.7 Weighing Options

Weighing MP9G Integrated Weighing Platform, 2-, 5- and 10 pound
Platform
Software 2 Pound Weighing Option
Features for
5 Pound Weighing Option
Weighing
Capacity 10 Pound Weighing Option
1 Kilogram Weighing Option
2.5 Kilogram Weighing Option
5 Kilogram Weighing Option
Optional MP30 15/30 Pound Weighing Platform
Interfaced MP49 70 Pound Weighing Platform (149 Pound not Supported)
Platforms JB7W 30/70 Pound Weighing Platform, Weights and Measures Approved
NOTE: Also see paragraph 2.5.5 for limits on weighing platform connectivity. Two weighing platforms cannot be used
simultaneously.
2.8 External Printer Option

Laser Printer 1E05/1E08 USB Laser Printer for DM Mail Finishing Systems
2.9 Accounting Options

50 Accounts (Software Feature PCN—Mega Level W Accounting) Standard
100 Accounts (Software Feature PCN—Mega Level B Accounting) Optional
300 Accounts (Software Feature PCN—Mega Level C Accounting) Optional
NOTE: Available on DM400c only

2.10 Special Services Options

Postal Special Services
DM Series Time and Date Stamping for Incoming Mail
Data Capture
2.11 Graphics (Slogans, Permits and Inscriptions)

Standard Ad Slogan
Custom Ad Slogan
Standard Inscription
Custom Inscription
Standard Permit
Custom Permit
Four Ad Bundle
Four Inscription Bundle
Town Circle
2.12 Internal Ad and Inscription Storage

Ads Up to 20 (10 installed at time of manufacture)
Inscriptions Up to 20 (10 installed at time of manufacture)
2.13 Compatible Pitney Bowes Software

Budget Manager (DM400c only): not available at launch
Business Manager (DM300c and DM400c); not available at launch
Data Exchange™ for DM Series Mail Finishing Machines
Ascent™

2.14 Consumables (US)

Sealing Solution
601-9 EZ-Seal, 4-ounce Flip-Top Bottles, quantity: 4
601-7 EZ-Seal, 4-ounce Dabber Bottle
601-0 EZ-Seal, 16-ounce Bottles, quantity: 4
Moistener Parts
946-0 Moistener Assembly—DM300c
946-1 Moistener Brush, Wick and Grate—DM300c
Ink Cartridges/Print Head
765-9 Ink Cartridge—Red, Fluorescent.
Special Note: The ink cartridge for the DM100i (as well as the print head) will fit in the
DM300c/400c print carriage, however the system will display the “Ink Tank Fault Error”
and will not print. Make sure the customer has been shipped the right ink cartridge.
Tape Strips
625-0 Tape Strips, quantity: 300
612-0 Double Tape Sheets, quantity: 150
Labels
639-6 Delivery Confirmation Labels, quantity: 50
639-9 Signature Confirmation Labels, quantity: 50
2.15 User-Replaceable Parts

• Print Head
• Ink Cartridge
• DM 300c Moistener Assembly
• DM 400c Moistener Assembly
• Water Bottle Assembly (DM400c only)
• Integrated Weighing Platform
• Waste Tank

2.16 Meter Reports The mailing systems can generate and print the following reports.
Funds Credit Locking Report
Refill Receipt
Last 5 Refills
Single Account Report
Multi Account Summary
USPS/Confirmation Services Summary

2.16 Meter Reports
USPS/Confirmation Services Summary
Error Report
Permit Report
Configuration Report
Date Time Report
Software Versions Report


Theory of Operation • 3
3.1 Introduction This chapter explains how the DM300c and DM400c mailing systems work.
It includes descriptions and explanations of the user interface, tape and en-
velope transport mechanisms, motion control system, print engine and elec-
tronics.
3.2 Product The products are designed for the small office and home markets with
Features low- to mid-mailing volume applications. See Table 3-1 below for a feature
comparison. Refer to the Operating Guide (SV61800) for detailed user in-
structions.
Figure 3-1 DM300c Figure 3-2 DM400c Auto Feed
Table 3-1 Product Comparison Matrix
Feature DM300c DM400c

Customer Installable Yes No
Envelope Feed Semi-automatic Automatic
Speed 65 letters per minute 90 letters per minute
Duty Cycle (daily) 33 letters 88 letters
Ink Cartridge Life 5,800 imprints @ 33/day 8,800 imprints @ 88/day
Waste Tank Capacity 200 grams
Maximum Piece Thickness 3/8 inch 5/16 inch
Accounting 50 standard, 100 optional 50 standard, 100 and 300 optional
Weighing Integrated 2, 5, 10 lb.; external 15, 30 and 70 lb. Weights & measures: 30/70 lb.
Rates Downloadable IntelliLink™
Differential Weighing No May not be available at launch
Moistener Standard
IntelliView Not available at launch
Budget Manager Not available at launch
Business Manager Not available at launch
Barcode Scanning Yes
Display 88 x 44mm, 6 lines
Keyboard Integrated full QWERTY
Text Entry/Custom Optional
Messaging
PC and Printer Interface Yes
Labels Built-in strip tape feeder

3 • Theory of Operation
3.3 User Interface Both the DM300c and 400c are equipped with a fixed (non-user removable)
Intellilink™ control center. The user interface includes an 88 x 44 mm, eight-
line display, an integrated full QWERTY keyboard, a numeric keypad, dedi-
cated function keys and software-defined “soft” keys.
Unlike some previous DM models, the user interface PCB does not include
any controller functions: it is a keyboard and display only. All controller func-
tions, including the PSD, are resident on the system’s main logic board. See
paragraph 3.6.1, Controller (Main Logic) Board, for more information.
QWERTY Tape LED Meter Soft User Function Scroll Numeric

Keyboard Chute Lock Keys Display Keys Keys Keypad
Figure 3-3 User Interface
The user interface is menu driven and offers a full range of features based
on the common DM Series system architecture. It allows the user to per-
form meter refills, store information related to indicia printing under a spe-
cific key, set postage value, and perform all user entry requirements. See
paragraph 3.6.1, Control Panel Unit, for a description of the user interface
PCB.
3.3.1 LED States The LED on the user interface (figure above) has three states:
• Green: system is nominal (normal operating) mode.

• Orange: system is in sleep mode.
• Red: system fault.
The LED flashes green several times during initialization.

3.3.2 Modes of Self-Install Mode. In this mode, the user display prompts the user to per-
Operation form the necessary steps for first-time use of the meter.
1. The self-install mode starts after power up if the system detects that the
self-install was not completed.
2. The system automatically starts the following functions:
a. Install ink.
b. Change language or accept default prompt (if the PCN parameter is
set for multi languages).
c. Install town circle, if a PCN parameter indicates that a town circle is
required.
d. Funds refill (depends on PCN parameters).
3. If there is a power-down in the middle of the self-install process, the sys-

tem determines which setup function was not completed.
4. The system will not enter sleep mode during the self-install procedure.
Normal Mode. In this mode, postage is dispensed for each mail piece.
Rating can be enabled or disabled. In this mode, the system operates at the
rated throughput.
Meter Special Services Mode. This mode is defined by country-specific re-

quirements.
Setup Mode. In this mode, users view and customize system settings, as
explained in the DM300c/DM400c Operating Guide. These system settings
include:
1. Date / Ad / Inscriptions Menu

2. Options Menu
3. Reports Menu
4. Presets (Normal and Custom) Menu
5. Accounting Menu
6. Meter Graphics Menu
7. Setup Menu
8. Advanced Functions Menu
9. Funds Menu
10. Account Menu
Seal-Only Mode. In this mode, the mail piece is sealed with no printing per-
formed. The operator can select Seal-Only mode through the user interface.

3.3.2 Modes of Sleep Mode. In this mode, the system reduces system power following a
Operation predetermined period of inactivity. The system wakes when the user press-
(Continued) es any operator key or a message from an interfaced device changes the
software state.
NOTE: The sleep mode does not work during Meter Special Services pro-
cessing screens.
Service Mode. This is a password-protected mode not available to the nor-

mal user. It allows a customer service representative to perform mainte-
nance, test, and diagnostic functions and adjust certain parameters. See
Chapter 4 for an explanation of the options available under the service
menu.
3.4 Envelope/Tape The envelope/tape transport consists of five subsystems:

Transport • An autofeeder (DM400c only) that separates and feeds a stack of enve-
lopes onto the feed deck of the mailing machine;
• A tape transport unit that separates and feeds tape strips onto the feed
deck;
• An upper transport driven by the transport drive motor;
• A lower, hinged transport which has a series of idler rollers friction driven
by the upper transport;
• And a motion control system that monitors the position of the envelope
or tape strip as it traverses the transport.
3.4.1 DM400c As noted above, the automatic feeder is designed to separate and feed a
Autofeeder stack of envelopes into the DM300c which serves as an indicia printer. The
Transport feeder is fully integrated with the printer; it is not available as a separate
module and therefore cannot be field retrofitted.
The feeder has the following transport components:
• Drive Motor
• Drive System
• Feed Deck
• Separator
• Envelope Moistener
• Feeder Exit Roller and Sensor FS2

3.4.1 DM400c Feeder Motor. This is a DC mo-

Autofeeder tor driven with discrete devices
Transport resident on the feeder PCB. It
(Continued) is identical to the printer’s trans-
port/line feed motor and has the
same part number. The motor
is connected to the feeder PCB
through J306.
Drive System. The motor

drives the feeder’s disc encod-
er through a timing belt (Figure
3-13) and all other drive compo- Figure 3-3A Auto Feeder Drive Motor
nents through a system of belts
and pulleys as shown in Fig-
ure 3-3B. Drive is transferred to
front-mounted components via
through shafts.
Feed Deck. The feed deck is

equipped with eight feed roll-
ers that drive the bottom piece of
the stack into the separator unit.
All rollers have tires with a rela-
tively high coefficient of friction Figure 3-3B Drive System, Rear
(i.e., they’re sticky) to provide
positive drive of the mail piece.
In addition, the first roller set is
equipped with plastic cams that
jog the stack.
The stack is confined by the rear

wall, the entrance guide, which
acts as a feed fence, and an
operator adjustable side guide
which is normally set to with-
in 1/16 inch of the stack edge. Figure 3-3C Feed Hopper Components
These components together form
the feed hopper.
NOTE: Stack weight must not

exceed two pounds or three inch-
es in height (capacity of catch
tray), otherwise belt skipping and
misfeeds will occur.
When a stack is loaded, it rests Figure 3-3D Feed Deck, Underside, Showing
on the stack sensor arm, block- Drive Components

3.4.1 DM400c ing FS1, the Feeder Input (Stack

Autofeeder Present) sensor. As described
Transport later in this chapter, this sensor
(Continued) detects the presence of enve-
lopes in the hopper and is used
by the feeder CPU to start the
mail flow process. This sensor
is connected to the feeder PCB
through J302.
Separator. The separator mech-

anism is an integral part of the
upper auto feeder transport. This Figure 3-3E Separation and Feed Parts
consists of the retard roller as-
sembly (figure, right), which is
driven directly, and a series of
spring-loaded idler rollers friction
driven by the lower transport roll-
ers. As the first piece feeds into
the nip formed by the lower belt
drive, the second piece is de-
layed by the action of the retard
rollers and separator pads. At a
point determined by the motion
control system, the retard roller
assists feed of the next piece and
the process repeats. See Figures Figure 3-3F Retard Roller Assembly
3-15 and 3-16 A and B for timing
diagrams.
The separator gap is fixed at the

time of manufacture. There is
no operator gap adjustment and
field adjustment of the separa-
tor gap is not recommended. In
the event that disassembly of the
feed and separation components
is required, the gap adjustment
must be returned to its original
state as explained in Chapter 5
Figure 3-3G Feed Belt Assembly
of this manual.
The operator can raise the entire

upper transport to clear jams us-
ing the auto feeder’s jam release
lever.

3.4.1 DM400c Envelope Moistener. The moist-

Autofeeder ener assembly is a variant of the
Transport design used in the Pitney Bowes
(Continued) MidJet mailing systems. It con-
sists of a water bottle, water tank
with sight glass, moistener wick
and grate and moistener brush.
The operator can enable or dis-

able the moistener using the
seal-no seal lever. When en-
abled, the envelope flap passes
over the moistener and is wetted. Figure 3-3H Moistener Assembly
The DM400c is not equipped

with a low water (sealant) sen-
sor. The operator must check the
sight glass from time to time to
make sure the sealant supply is
adequate.
All components of the sealer as-

sembly are user replaceable.
Feeder Exit. Sensor FS2

(DM400c). The system uses
Figure 3-3I Moistener Tank and Wick
this sensor to ensure that adja-
cent mail pieces are fed with the
specified pitch into the transport
section of the mailing machine.
This sensor also detects jams in
the paper path. It connects to the
feeder PCB through J307.
The motion control system con-

tinuously monitors the state of
sensors FS2 (auto feeder) and
PS1 (printer) to flag error condi-
tions and report them to the op-
erator. Figure 3-3J Sensor FS2

3.4.2 Tape Feeder The tape feed unit has a capacity of 55 tape strips and can feed up to 65
strips per minute.
Gear Train
The unit consists of a tape
feed motor and gear train that
drives a feed roller equipped
Tape Motor
with a rubber tire. When the
user presses the tape button
on the control panel, the tape
motor turns clockwise, driving
the tape feed roller counter-
Tape Drive Roller
clockwise, feeding the tape
strip under sensor PS1; this
starts the transport and the
tape is driven into the nip of
Figure 3-4 Tape Feed Unit
the segmented feed roller.
From this point on, the system feeds and prints the tape strip in the same
way that it does an envelope.
The deck below the tape feed roller is spring-loaded and has two ridges im-
mediately under the roller. The deck applies tension to the stack, while the
ridges retard the second tape strip to accomplish reliable separation.
The tape motor is connected to J117 on the main logic board.
3.4.3 Upper The transport drive motor is

Transport mounted on the rear plate of
the machine. It turns clock-
wise, driving a shaft that runs
the full length of the machine,
through a series of pulleys
and belts (figure, right.) A
pulley pinned to the front of
Main Drive
the shaft drives a segment- Shaft
ed feed belt which, in turn,
drives a segmented feed (first
feed) roller and intermedi-
ate feed roller. An exit roller Motor Pulley
is mounted on the front of the Figure 3-5 Transport Drive Train (from Rear)
drive shaft.

3.4.3 Upper To assure reliable belt track-

Transport ing, the feed belt has a cen- Belt Tensioner Exit Roller
(Continued) ter ridge that rides in the (not Visible)
center groove of each pul-
ley of the upper transport.
The idlers of the lower trans- Drive Shaft
port are friction-driven by the
feed components of the up-
per transport. See Figure 3- Drive Pulley
6, right. for Segmented
Feed Roller
Figure 3-6 Upper Transport Feed Belt
3.4.4 Lower The lower transport assem-

Transport bly is hinged to the right and
left side plates by means of
two pivot studs. The assem-
bly is equipped with a lock
lever that allows the user to
lower the transport for jam
clearance.
The lock (jam) lever works by Figure 3-7 Top View of Lower Transport Removed
driving a cam down against from Machine, Cover Off
the floor of the base pan. See
figure, right. This raises the
entire assembly up to the op-
erating position, forcing the
lower idler rollers up against
the opposing upper transport
components. Lock Lever Slide
The lower transport consists

of six idler rollers, a segment- Locking Cam
ed idler that opposes the up- Figure 3-8 Lower Transport Locking Mechanism
per transport’s segmented
feed roller, and a small spring-loaded guide finger. See Figure 3-7 above.
The lower transport is entirely passive; that is, it is driven by the upper
transport and contains no motors or sensors.
Interlock. A jam lever sensor is mounted on the sensor board below trans-
port sensors PS2 and PS3. See Figure 3-42. As the lower transport is
locked, the lever drives a cam up to block the sensor. See Figure 3-8. The

3.4.4 Lower mailing machine will not oper-

Transport ate when the transport is open
(Continued) (sensor unblocked). In this
case the machine displays the
Jam Lever Open error mes-
sage.
The figure at the right shows

how the jam lever, lower
transport cover and transport
mechanism go together.
The sensor board connects to

the main logic board at J119.
Figure 3-9 Lower Transport Jam Lever, Cover and

Transport
3.4.5 Sequence of The mailing machine is equipped with a sophisticated motion control system
Operation that continuously monitors envelope or tape strip position along the trans-
port and triggers all key operations at the appropriate time in the machine
cycle.
The motion control system is designed to:
• Detect the presence of a stack (DM400c) or an envelope or tape strip;
• Move the print carriage assembly from the home to the print position
and initiate a purge (type E—see Table 3-2), if necessary;
• Start the transport;
• Measure envelope length;
• Maintain a consistent gap between pieces;
• Detect feed failures, jams and skew conditions and set the appropriate
error flag;
• Trigger the meter debit process;
• Initiate printing;
• Repeat the process or return the print carriage to the home position.
Sensor Inputs. The transport is equipped with five sensors in the case of
the DM400c, and three in the case of the mailing machine. See Figure 3-10,
next page, for a diagram of the transport layout.
Autofeeder. FS1 (Feeder Sensor 1) is the stack present sensor. FS2

is a lead edge/trail edge sensor, the input of which helps the system de-
termine envelope length. It also serves as a fail-to-feed detector in the
event that a mailpiece fails to reach FS2 within a predetermined time.
See Figure 3-11 for the location of the autofeeder sensors.

SV61801 Rev. B DM300c/400c Service Manual
#10 Envelope
#10 (241.3[mm]=9.5[inch])
Feeder Printer
Tape
300[mm/sec]
500[mm/sec] 500[mm/sec] 609.6[mm/sec]

Head
FS1 FS2 PS1 PS2

Separate Roller
PS3 Output Roller
Input Roller
Figure 3-10 DM400c/DM300c Transport Layout

3-11
3.4.5 Sequence of Mailing Machine. Sen-

Operation sor PS1 (Printer Sensor
(Continued) 1) is the lead edge sen-
sor. It detects the lead
edge of the mailpiece and
initiates movement of the FS1
print carriage assembly
from the home to the print FS2: Mounted
position. (The carriage is on wall
behind roller
home when the carriage assembly
home sensor is blocked).
Sensors PS2 and PS3
are skew detection sen- Figure 3-11 AutoFeeder Transport Sensors
sors. (DM400c software
does not report skew; it
reports jams or no paper
conditions.) PS3 also trig-
gers the postage debit PS2
request; if that request is
completed successfully PS1 PS3
within 110/120msec, the
Jam Lever
printing process starts. Sensor
See Figure 3-12, right, for
the location of the mail-
ing machine sensors. The
sensor board to which the
sensors are mounted is Figure 3-12 Mailing Machine Transport Sensors
shown in Figure 3-42.
Timing Inputs. Timing reference is provided by two quadrature (two-chan-

nel) distance encoders each with a resolution of 1651 pulses per revolution
or 0.088mm per pulse. The encoder output is used to determine transport
linear speed and adjust it based on envelope or tape position as reported
by the transport sensors.
As shown in Figure 3-13, next page, the autofeeder (AF) encoder is driven
by the AF main drive motor through a timing belt. The mailing machine en-
coder is mounted on the shaft of the segmented feed roller.
Operating Sequence—DM400c. For the discussion that follows, refer to

the Transport Timing Digram, Figure 3-15, and the DM400c Envelope Print
Diagrams, Figures 3-16 A and B.
1. When the user presses the START button and a stack is detected by
FS1, the system commands the purge motor to drive clockwise. This
action drives the print head cap and print head lock down and the print
head wiper up. The carriage drive motor then moves the carriage from
the home position (unblocking the carriage home sensor). The print
head is wiped and a mild purge initiated if necessary.

3.4.5 Sequence of NOTE: If sensor PS1

Operation does not detect a lead
(Continued) edge within 15 seconds,
the print carriage returns
to the home position.
2. When the print carriage

is in the print position, the
transport motors start and
one piece is separated
from the stack.
The autofeeder trans-
port operates at a slightly
slower maximum speed Figure 3-13 Auto Feeder Distance Encoder
than the mailing machine
transport (23.5 ips as op-
posed to 24 ips) to pre-
vent collisions at the mail-
ing machine entrance.
If a mailpiece fails to
reach FS2 within a pre-
termined time, the system
logic declares a feed er-
ror.
3. Sensors PS2 and PS3
As noted earlier, DM400c
software does not report detect skew. If PS1 is
skew conditions; it re- blocked and PS2 does
ports jams or no paper not see the lead edge of
conditions. the piece within a prede-
termined time, a fault is
declared. Likewise, if PS1
and PS2 are blocked,
and PS3 does not sense
the lead edge of the
piece within a predeter-
mined period of time,
a skew condition is de-
clared and the system
logic prevents the meter Figure 3-14 Mailing Machine Distance Encoder
debit process. and Sensor Board
If no fault condition is detected and all three transport sensors (PS1,

PS2 and PS3) are blocked, PS3 triggers the meter debit process. When
PS3 triggers, the required postal funds are spent.
As shown in Figure 3-17, the system logic allows a time window of
110/120 msec or roughly three inches of paper travel for the debit pro-
cess to complete successfully. If it fails, the meter is not debited, printing
is inhibited and a fault declared.
3-14
Encoder 1651 (Pulse/Revolution) Encoder 1651 (Pulse/Revolution)
Encoder Resolution : 0.088 (mm/pulse) Encoder Resolution : 0.085 (mm/pulse) = 300dpi
Two-channel (quadrature) encoders

determine transport motor speed.
Encoder failure can cause motors to run
at wrong speed and affect gapping.
0.68 [IPS]
(17.2 [mm/sec])
Moistener 4 57.5 6.5 70
Stack Sensor
FS1
Figure 3-15 Transport Timing Diagram — DM400c

FS2 PS1 PS2
4.48 [IPS] 16 [IPS] 23 [IPS] 23.5 [IPS] PS3
(113.8 (406.4 (584.1 (596.6
18 2 24 [IPS] 51
[mm/sec]) [mm/sec]) [mm/sec]) [mm/sec]) (609.6
89 89 100 63.5 113 93 [mm/sec]) 105 51 25
Start 120 msec

End
Debit Runs at Debit,
Tape Feeder Constant Start
Velocity Printing
33
PS1 PS2
PS3
63 64 41 51

㽲 Press down start button -> Carriage print position change Purge if necessary
䇭䋨䋩
Head
FS1 FS2 PS1 PS2
Separate Roller
PS3 Output Roller
Input Roller
㽳 Carriage print position change completed -> Transport motor feeder motor start
䋯 Head

FS1 FS2 PS1 PS2
Separate Roller
PS3 Output Roller
Input Roller
㽴 Detect envelope edge with PS3 -> Envelope skew check

䇭䇭
Head
FS1 FS2 PS1 PS2

Separate Roller
PS3 Output Roller
Input Roller
㽵 Envelope arrives at print start position -> Print Start

䇭䇭
Head
FS1 FS2 PS1 PS2

Separate Roller
PS3 Output Roller
Input Roller
Figure 3-16 A DM400c Envelope Print Sequence

3-15
3-16
㽶 Detect front of envelope by FS2 -> Print Cycle (Envelope Gap)Check (Pause feeder if under 11 inches)
䇭䇭䋫
FS1 FS2 PS1 PS2 Head
Separate Roller
PS3 Output Roller
Input Roller
㽷 Envelope arrives at print finish position -> Printing done

䇭䇭
Head
FS1 FS2 PS1 PS2

Separate Roller
PS3 Output Roller
Input Roller
㽸 Detect front of envelope by PS3 -> Envelope skew check

䇭䇭
Head
FS1 FS2 PS1 PS2

Separate Roller
PS3 Output Roller
Input Roller
To 㽵 previous page
Figure 3-16 B DM400c Envelope Print Sequence

3.4.5 Sequence of
Operation
(Continued)
PS3
Debit Request 110/120 msec Debit Complete
(3 inches)
Print Head
Mailpiece Generate Data,
Initiate Printing
Figure 3-17 Debit and Print Timing
4. Once the system has confirmed the debit within the allotted time, it is-
sues the print start command and prints the indicium (meter stamp). FS1
senses the following mailpiece which is approaching FS2.
5. FS2 detects the lead edge of the next (following) mailpiece and the sys-
tem calculates whether the gap between pieces is correct.
The system logic is designed to maintain a consistent gap between piec-
es of 11 inches from lead edge to lead edge. The gap between pieces is
defined as envelope length N + gap X = 11”. In other words, if envelope
length is 5 inches, the gap between the trailing edge of piece one and
the lead edge of piece two is 6 inches, for a total of 11 inches. If a se-
ries of #10 envelopes were run, the trail edge to lead edge gap between
pieces would be 1.5 inches (9.5 inches + 1.5 inches = 11 inches).
The system logic monitors the state of FS2 and PS1, the mailing ma-
chine’s lead edge detector. If a piece does not arrive at PS1 within a
predetermined time, an error is declared.
6. The first envelope arrives at the print finish position and is driven into the
stacker by the output rollers. The following mailpiece blocks FS2 as it
approaches PS1.
7. As the leading piece exits, the following piece blocks sensors PS1, PS2
and PS3, at which point the system logic assumes there is no transport
fault (misfeed, jam or skew) and initiates the meter debit. The process
repeats (steps 4 through 7) as required.

Encoder 1651 (Pulse/Revolution)

Encoder Resolution : 0.085 (mm/pulse) = 300dpi
Tape Feeder
57.5 6.5 70
33
Optional PS1 PS2 and 3
Moistener 24 [IPS]
63
(609.6 51
29 [mm/sec])
105 51 25
Figure 3-18 Transport Timing Diagram — DM300c
3.4.5 Sequence of Operating Sequence—DM300c. For the discussion that follows, refer to
Operation the Transport Timing Digram, Figure 3-18 above, and the DM300c Envelope
(Continued) Print Diagrams, Figures 3-19 A and B, on the following two pages.
The operating sequence for the DM300c is essentially the same as that for
the DM400c, with the obvious difference that the autofeeder, and therefore
sensors FS1 and FS2 are not present.
1. When PS1 detects the lead edge of an envelope, the print carriage
moves to the print position as described in step 1 for the DM400c se-
quence.
2. When the print carriage is in the print position, the transport motor starts
and feeds the mailpiece or tape up to the PS2/PS3 skew detect sen-
sors. From this point on, the process is virtually identical to that de-
scribed earlier in steps 3 through 7 of the DM400c operating sequence.

㽲 Detect envelope by PS1 -> Shift carriage print position Purge if necessary
䇭䋨䋩
Head
PS1 PS2
PS3 Output Roller
Input Roller
㽳 Carriage print position shift complete -> Start transport motor

Head

PS1 PS2
PS3 Output Roller
Input Roller
㽴 Detect front of envelope by PS3 -> Stop transport motor -> Check envelope skew -> Start data generate
䇭䇭䇭䇭
Head
PS1 PS2
PS3 Output Roller
Input Roller
Data generate complete -> Start transport motor

Head
㽵䇭䇭
PS1 PS2
PS3 Output Roller
Input Roller
Figure 3-19 A DM300c Envelope Print Sequence

3-19
3-20
㽶 Envelope arrives at print start position -> Print Start
䇭䇭
Head
PS1 PS2
PS3 Output Roller
Input Roller
㽷 Envelope arrives at print finish position -> Print Finish

䇭䇭
Head
PS1 PS2
PS3 Output Roller
Input Roller
㽸 Detect front of envelope by PS3 -> Stop transport motor -> Envelope skew check -> Start data generate
䇭䇭䇭䇭
Head
PS1 PS2
PS3 Output Roller
Input Roller
To 㽵 previous page
Figure 3-19 B DM300c Envelope Print Sequence

㽲 Press down tape 䇭䋨

start button -> Move carriage print position Purge if necessary 䋩
Head
㽳䇭䋯
PS1 PS2
PS3
Carriage print position shift complete -> Tape motor Feeder motor start
Head
㽴䇭䇭
PS1 PS2
PS3
PS1+30[mm] -> Stop tape motor
Head
PS1 PS2
PS3
Figure 3-20 A Tape Print Sequence
3.4.5 Sequence of Operating Sequence—Tape. For the discussion that follows, refer to the
Operation Tape Print Sequence Diagrams on this and the following two pages. This
(Continued) discussion assumes that the user has properly loaded tape strips in the
chute, the postage amount is set and the system is nominal.
1. When the user presses the TAPE button, the print carriage moves into
the print position as described previously and a mild purge is performed
if necessary
2. When the print carriage is in the print position, both the tape and the
feed transport motors start. The tape feeds down, blocking sensor PS1
and enters the nip of the feed rollers.
3. When the tape strip has fed 30mm beyond PS1 as calculated by the
distance encoder, the system logic stops the tape motor.

㽵䇭䇭䇭
Detect front of envelope by PS3 -> Stop transport motor -> Check envelope
tape skew -> Start data generate
Head
㽶䇭䇭
PS1 PS2
PS3
Data generate complete -> Start transport motor
Head
PS2
㽷䇭䇭
PS1
PS3
Envelope arrives at print start position -> Printing start Head
PS1 PS2
Figure 3-20 B Tape Print Sequence PS3
3.4.5 Sequence of 4. The tape feeds to PS2/PS3 where skew detection is performed. If skew
Operation is detected, the system logic declares an error; otherwise the meter
(Continued) debit process is initiated by PS3. As noted earlier, all three transport
sensors must be blocked by the tape strip and the debit process must
occur successfully within the 110/120 msec window as illustrated in Fig-
ure 3-17.
5. When the debit (data generation) is complete, the transport drives the
tape strip to the print station.
6. When the tape strip arrives at the print start position, the print head
heats and fires, printing the indicium (meter stamp).

㽸 tape by PPS1
Detect end of envelope -> Start
by PS1 䇭䇭
-> Tape
Start motor
tape motor
Head
㽹䇭䇭
PS1 PS2
PS3
Tape arrives
Envelope at print
arrives finishfinish
at print position -> Printing
position complete
-> Printing complete
Head
PS2
㽺䇭䇭
PS1
PS3
PS1+30[mm] -> Stop tape motor Head
PS1 PS2
PS3
To continue sequence, go to 4 on previous page
Figure 3-20 C Tape Print Sequence
3.4.5 Sequence of 7. PS1 senses the trail edge of the first tape. If a second tape is called for,
Operation this detection starts the tape motor.
(Continued) 8. The first tape reaches the print finish position and is ejected by the out-
put (exit) rollers.
9. The second tape feeds down from the chute, blocks PS1 and feeds into
the nip of the first transport rollers. When the tape lead edge is 30 mm
beyond PS1, the system logic stops the tape motor and the process re-
peats from step 4 to 9.

3.5 Ink System The ink system is comprised

of the:
• Ink tank (cartridge)
• Print head
• Carriage Assembly
• Carriage Board
• Purge Unit
• Waste Tank
3.5.1 Ink Cartridge The DM300c and 400c use

the same, unique ink car-
tridge (figure, right). It is
mounted in the print carriage
assembly and is easily re-
placeable by the user. Figure 3-21 Ink Tank (Cartridge)
The cartridge has a capacity of 45ml. For the DM300c, the cartridge has a
typical life of 5,800 imprints at 33 envelopes per day. For the DM400c, car-
tridge life is typically 8,800 imprints at 88 envelopes per day. These esti-
mates are based on printing U.S. indicia with 2D barcodes and assumes the
DM400c is processing a higher volume of mail than the DM300c. A higher
print volume equates to fewer maintenance (purge) cycles, therefore, the
number of prints from the cartridge increases as the number of imprints in-
creases. (Most of the ink in a cartridge is used up by purge cycles, rather
than actual printing.)
The tank is equipped with a NVM that holds the following information: ink
tank type; date of manufacture; and ink drop count. The system uses the
drop count to compute ink consumption and display low ink and out-of-ink
messages.
To determine ink tank status, the system counts the number of ink drops
(dots) used. The system knows how many dots are used for each specific
function: indicia print, ad print, inscription print, and purges A through E (see
Table 3-2). The system uses this information to determine how much ink is
left in the ink tank. The system displays a low ink warning when approxi-
mately 500 prints are left. For the DM300c, a low ink condition is defined as
5,300 pieces, and for the DM400c, 8,300 pieces. The following error mes-
sages are associated with the ink tank:
Ink Tank Fault—Power cycle; install new ink tank if problem persists.
Out of Ink—Install new ink cartridge. The system calculates consump-
tion as explained above. Running out of ink is treated as an error condi-
tion with no adverse effects on the printer system. All non-printing func-
tions (e.g., accounting, postage refill, USPS services, seal-only mode,
data capture uploads, service menu, etc.) are available when the sys-
tem is in the out-of-ink condition.

3.5.1 Ink Cartridge Ink Tank Expiration Notice—Ink tank will expire in XX days. This is
(Continued) based on the date of manufacture and the number of days of use.
Low Ink. Remaining ink is less than needed to print 500 indicia plus
nominal slogan.
No Ink Tank Detected—System failed to detect ink tank. System will run
in seal-only mode.
Ink Tank Expired—Install new ink tank. This is based on the date of
manufacture.
Ink Tank Access Cover Open—Close cover or replace ink cartridge or
print head.
3.5.2 Print Head Print Head. The print head is a bubble jet device with 616 nozzles (600
and Carriage used) that prints postal indicia. The printed image is 25.4mm high (perpen-
Board dicular to transport motion)
with a maximum print length
of 180mm. Resolution is
300h x 600v dpi.
The secure print head and

driver electronics are inte-
grated in the print head as-
sembly. This is mounted on
the print head carriage and,
like the ink cartridge, is easily
replaceable by the user.
The print head, in conjunc-

tion with the secure carriage
board, ensures that the print-
Figure 3-22 Print Head —Bottom View
er in this closed-system post-
age meter is dedicated to
printing only postage or other
meter-related information.
The carriage board receives

encrypted print data from the
PSD. It decrypts the data and
sends it to the print head.
The carriage board is sealed
within the carriage assem-
bly to provide a high degree
of security. Security is further
enhanced by the following:
• The print head is unique

to the DM300/400c. It is
not an off-the-shelf item. Figure 3-23 Print Head — Contact View

3.5.2 Print Head • The print head does not use a standard connection mechanism.
(Continued) • The communication protocol to the print head is not standard.
• The print head functions only with Pitney Bowes-managed equipment.
• There is an enciphered link between the PSD (iButton) and the carriage
board.
The following error messages are associated with the print head:
• Print Head Fault—The system detected a print head fault. Power cycle
the machine. If the problem persists, install a new print head.
• No Print Head Detected—The system failed to detect the print head. In-
stall a print head. The system can still run in seal-only mode.
The carriage board is connected by a flexible ribbon cable to J127 on the
main logic board. The print head is held against the connector pins on the
carriage board.
3.5.3 Carriage The print car- Carriage Drive Motor Outer Rail Carriage Drive Belt
Assembly riage assem- Ink Tank
bly moves the
print head and
ink tank from Inner Rail
the home to
the print posi-
tion and back Carriage Print head
again. The
print carriage
also has a Figure 3-24 Carriage Assembly in Home Position
cleaning pad
mounted on its back side. As
the carriage passes over the
wiper blade, the cleaning pad
wipes off the wiper blade.
Wiper
The carrier holds the print Cleaner
head and ink tank. It rides on
two rails mounted between
the chassis’ front and rear
plates and is driven by the
carriage drive stepper mo-
Print head
tor through a timing belt. The
timing belt tensioner is not
self-setting (not spring-load-
ed). Belt tension is factory set
at 2.2 lbs.
As explained below, the Figure 3-25 Carriage, Removed from Machine,
Bottom View
home position is detected
by a sensor mounted on the
purge unit. The carriage drive motor connects to the main logic board at
J118.

3.5.4 Purge Unit The purge unit is designed to Carriage Home Sensor
maintain good print quality. It
is a totally self-contained unit Wiper
(no external pumps or other
components) that is cantile-
vered off the right side plate
and located midway beneath
the print carriage rails.
As shown in the figures, right,
the purge unit has a motor,
pump, capping station, wiper,
Motor Gear Cam Gears
print lock and carriage home
sensor. Figure 3-26 Purge Unit, Right Side
Motor. When the purge

motor turns counterclock- Print head Lock
wise, it drives the pump
Capping
cap, wiper and print lock Station
through cams; when it
turns clockwise, it drives Carriage
the purge pump, also Home
through cams. Sensor
Pump. The pump per-

forms the purge cycles
Purge
described in Table 3-2. Pump
Purge cycles are per-
formed when the carriage
assembly is in the home
position and also during
printing. Excess ink from
the purge cycles is de- Figure 3-27 Purge Unit, Rear View
posited in the waste tank
as described in paragraph
3.5.5. The system keeps
a log of the number of
purges and tracks the dot
count to determine the
status of the waste tank.
Capping Station. The

print head cap keeps the
print head nozzles from
drying out. The print head
is capped when the car-
riage assembly is in the
home position.
Figure 3-28 Purge Unit PCB

3.5.4 Purge Unit Wiper. The wiper removes excess ink and debris from the print head as
(Continued) the carriage assembly moves to the print position. A wiper cleaner at-
tached to the back of the print head carriage is designed to keep the
wiper free of excess ink and contaminants.
Print Head Lock. The print head lock is cam driven up to the locking
position as the print head carriage reaches the home. The lock keeps
the carriage in the home position, assuring the print head is capped and
preventing movement during shipping.
Carriage Home Sensor. The sensor is activated by a tab (sensor flag)

mounted on the bottom of the carriage assembly. It tells the system log-
ic when the carriage is (and is not) in the home position. The home po-
sition is defined as that point when the home position sensor is blocked,
the print head is capped and the print head lock is up, engaging the
print carriage and preventing its movement.
After printing is complete and no more envelopes are inserted, the system
logic tells the carriage motor to move the print head back to the capped po-
sition, to prevent the ink nozzles from drying out. This also occurs if PS1
has not detected a lead edge for a period of 15 seconds. As the carriage
moves to the home position, the purge motor turns counterclockwise and
drives the cap up against the print head. Almost simultaneously, the print
head lock rises to lock the carriage in the home position. These actions are
triggered by the carriage home sensor located on the purge unit.
When printing is called for, the purge motor turns counterclockwise and
drives both the print head cap and lock down and the wiper up and the car-
riage is driven to the print position. When purging is called for, the purge
motor turns clockwise and drives only the cam that powers the purge suc-
tion pump.
Purging. This process consists of one or more of the following actions:

pump suction (aspiration); wiping; and spits (firing of nozzles). Purges
are performed:
• At power up;
• When the ink cartridge is replaced;
• When the print head is replaced;
• Following a jam or shut down;
• Before, during and after printing.
The purge cycles are listed on the next page.

The purge unit is connected to the main logic board at J120 (yellow) and
J116 (purple).

3.5.4 Purge Unit

(Continued) Table 3-2 Purge Cycles
NOTE: The machine does Purge A (Power ON Purge)

not perform purges when it • Suctioned ink: 0.2 - 0.3g
is in the sleep mode. The
machine does not perform • Suction time: 1.25 sec.
the 72-hour purge until a • Movement: suction, wiping and spits.
print is requested and 72
hours have passed since • When: 72 hours after the last purge A, B, or C, when printing is
the last type A, B or C initiated.
purge.
Purge B (Ink Cartridge Replacement Purge)
• Suctioned ink: 0.75 - 0.9g
• Suction time: 1.25 sec. * 3
• Movement: suction, wiping and spits.
• When: After user replaces ink cartridge.
Purge C (Print Head Replacement Purge)

• Suctioned ink :0.75 - 0.9g
• Suction time: 1.25 sec. * 3
• Movement: suction, wiping and spits.
• When: After user installs a new print head.
• Purpose: Prevent ink type mixing.
Purge D (Jam Purge and Shutdown Purge)

• Movement: wiping and spits.
• When: After a jam error or before machine shutdown; after spit-
ting 45,600,000 dots (total) since the last wiping (purge A, B, C,
or D).
• Purpose: To remove paper dust from the print head surface.
Purge E (Pre-, Post-, and during Printing Purge)

• Movement: spits
• Purpose: To prevent nozzles from drying out.
Purge E-1 (Pre-Printing Purge)
Spits: 300 dots per nozzle
Purge E-2 (Post-Printing Purge)

Purge E-3 (While Printing Purge)

Interval: every 30 seconds during the print
Spits area: print position
NOTE: This purge sequence does not interrupt printing.

3.5.5 Waste Tank Waste Tank. The waste tank

consists of an absorbent pad
that sits in a drawer located
on the right side of the ma-
chine. Its purpose is to pre-
vent spillage of ink and ink
contamination with the ma-
chine in any orientation and
under the shock and vibration
conditions that normally oc-
cur during shipping.
The tank, located directly be- Figure 3-29 Waste Tank Drawer
low the purge pump drain,
has a capacity of 200 grams. The system logic uses the purge information
to determine how much ink has been pumped into the waste tank. The sys-
tem calculates this using a formula that counts the dots purged (from print
manager data) and considers the amount of time the dots have been in the
waste tank to account for evaporation.
Under normal conditions, the waste pad should last the life of the machine
(500,000 cycles). As the tank fills, the system alerts the user with the follow-
ing messages: Waste Tank Near Full (180 grams or 90%) and Waste Tank
Full (200 grams or 100%). The system will stop when the tank is full and
prompt the user to replace the tank and reset waste tank status to 0% using
the control panel.
The waste tank is easily user replaceable. No machine disassembly is re-

quired.
3.5.6 User Should print quality deteriorate, the

Maintenance user or service representative can
print a test pattern using the Options
Menu (Options > Maintenance > Print
Test Pattern). The pattern should
have no voids as shown in the fig- GOOD BAD
ure (GOOD), right. The user display
prompts the user to clean (purge) the
print nozzles if the test pattern is not
satisfactory.
Note that printer maintenance options Figure 3-30 Test Patterns

are also available in the service diag-
nostics menu as explained in Chapter 4.

3.6 Electronics Figure 3-31 below is a block diagram of the system architecture for the
DM300c/DM400c.
Figure 3-32, next page, is a simplified block diagram that shows the printed
circuit boards (PCBs) used in the system and the devices that are connect-
ed to them. PCBs and system electronic components are described on the
following pages.
M Transport Motor (Servo)

M Carriage Motor (Stepper)
M Purge Motor (Stepper)
S Paper Sensor PS1
8MB Flash S Paper Sensor PS2
LCD Display
Canon S Paper Sensor PS3
Keyboard 16MB DRAM ASIC
S Transport Encoder
LEDs 128K NVM S Cap Home Sensor
S Pump Home Sensor
Serial 0
Socket Modem S Carriage Home Sensor
Sync
Renesas Comm
S Cover Sensor
LSFR
PSD I-Button Serial 1 SH7720
PSOC S Jam Lever Sensor
Interface Microprocessor
M Tape Motor
Serial Serial TTL Paper
Peripheral ASIC UART Sensor
USB Slave PS1 Out-
USB Host 1 put Carriage Board
USB Host 2 USB
HUB LSFR PSOC
MOC
Head EEROM
Tank EEROM
Feeder Control
(DM400c Only) Motion Control
Processor
H8S/2212 M Feeder Motor (Servo)
On-Chip Memory
12K RAM 128K Flash M Feeder Sensor FS1
M Feeder Sensor FS2
S Feeder Encoder
Figure 3-31 System Architecture Block Diagram

USB-H1 USB-H2 USB Function RJ11 PB232 Scale
MODEM PCB
PSD1
Tape Motor (iButton)
Transport/LF PSD2*
Motor
Transport/
LF CR Motor LED 1
Encoder
Purge Motor LED 2
Keyboard/
Display PCB
Main Logic (Controller) PCB

Power
Supply PCB
PS1 Detect Cover Sensor
PS2 Skew Jam Lever

Sensor
Carriage PCB PS3 Skew/Debit Purge PCB

Feeder PCB
(DM400c Only)
Print Head CR Sensor
Feeder Sensor 1
(Hopper) Tank NVM Pump Sensor
Feeder Sensor 2 Cap Sensor
Feeder NOTES:
Encoder 1. The system is designed to handle different types of PSDs.
2. The DM300c and DM400c use the same main logic board but each PCN
(G900, G903, G905) will have a unique part number for their replacement
Feeder Motor main logic boards installed by service. The reason is that the main board
must have the correct PCN-specific application code on it prior to instal-
lation.
3. The DM300c and 400c use different power supplies.
Figure 3-32 Block Diagram

3.6.1 PCBs Control Panel Unit. The con-

trol panel includes a 8 line by
26 character display, main
control keyboard and QWER-
TY keyboard for data entry.
Unlike some previous models
in the DM Series, the feature
memory, control and PSD do
not reside on this board; they
reside instead on the main log-
ic board.
Figure 3-33 User Interface PCB
The keyboard/display unit is connected to the main logic board at J124 and
J120.
Power Supply PCB. Sepa-

rate power supplies are used
for the DM300c and DM400c.
This is due to the greater
power requirements imposed
by the DM400c feeder motor/
drive.
Board Characteristics
Type: Switching
Input: Universal (100-240V)
Output:
27V (to feeder, trans- Figure 3-34 Power Supply PCB and Shield
port motor, and print
head)
5V (to control panel, main logic)
Wattage:
Peak 80W ( DM300c) 140W (DM400c)
Standby 8W 10 W
The power supply is connected to the main logic board through two connec-
tors. Connector J125 has all the voltage lines, whereas connector J126 has
all the control lines used for turning the motor and heater voltage on and
off. Connector J126 is also used for the detection of the power supply type
to ensure that DM400c units are fitted with the higher voltage power supply
units.

3.6.1 PCBs Controller (Main Logic) Board. This board contains all the components
(Continued) that provide the computing resources for the mailing machine, among them
the CPU, flash memory, DRAM, BBRAM and a host of other components
that provide drives to all motors and sensors, and support for the PSD/
iButton hardware. It also provides the interface to the autofeeder for the
DM400c system. In addition, it supports the keypad and display functions
J122 Encoder Sensor

J118 Carriage Motor
J119 Sensor Board
J121 Top Cov Intlk
J130B Keyboard
LEDs 1701, 1702

J117 Tape Motor
J120 Purge Unit
J127 Print Head

J107 Serial Port
J116 Purge Unit
J130 Keyboard
J126 PS
J103
PSD
J123
J125 PS
J115
Transport
Motor
J101
MODEM
NVRAM
Battery
under
Modem
Card
J128
Figure 3-35 Controller (Main Logic Board) NOTE: Boards may vary; some connectors are not used

3.6.1 PCBs through an interface to the control panel PCB. The board supports all USB
(Continued) communications, the serial interface to the integrated scale, the analog mo-
dem and the feeder communications channel. Also resident on this board
are the circuit elements of the LFSR/PSOC system that encrypt data com-
munication between the iButton/PSD and the Carriage PCB. Finally, the
board develops various local power sources (e.g., 3.3V, 1.5V) derived from
the 5V output of the power supply unit.
As shown in Figure 3-35, the PSD (meter) resides on the main logic board.
The PSD is the vault for postal funds, and debits these prior to issuing post-
age and credits upon user-selected refills from the Pitney Bowes Data Cen-
ter. The PSD includes a cryptographic engine that ensures security of the
funds transactions. Physical and environmental security measures reduce
the risk of tampering. PSD1 refers to the iButton meter; PSD2 is reserved
for future non-iButton PSDs.
The board has two status LEDs as shown in Figure 3-35. LED 1701 flash-
es fast and indicates the presence of 5V at the Carriage Board which is
sealed in the print carriage assembly. (See figure 3-38 for the location of
this board.) LED 1702 is the “heartbeat” lamp and flashes once per second
to indicate that 5V are present on the main logic board and that the micro-
processor is running.
The DM300c and DM400c use the same main logic board, but each me-
ter PCN (G900, G903, G905) will have a unique part number. This is due to
the fact that the main board must have the correct PCN-specific application
code on it prior to installation.
Modem Board. An analog modem circuit board is mounted to the main log-
ic board through connectors J114 and J109. This device is used to establish
communications with IntelliLink™ and the Pitney Bowes Data Center. See
Figures 3-35, previous page, and 3-36 below.
Figure 3-36 Modem Board

3.6.1 PCBs Modem Board (Continued). The board contains all modem-related compo-
(Continued) nents. An RJ11 jack is mounted on the main logic board at J108.
Carriage Board. This PCB contains the decryption elements used in data
communication to the print head as well as connections to the print head.
It is sealed in the print head carriage as shown in Figure 3-38. It connects
to the main logic board through a 50-pin FFC at J127. It also provides the
electrical connections to the NVM in the ink tank (cartridge). See Tank NVM
below.
Print Head. The print head contains all the electronics required to trans-
form the data received into appropriate heater elements through driver
devices. The head also provides the mechanical interface to the ink car-
tridge. Figure 3-37 below shows a block diagram of the print head elec-
tronics. Figure 3-38 shows the location of the print head board.
Tank NVM. This is mounted in a pocket in the ink cartridge and stores
a variety of data such as the tank type, date of manufacture, capacity,
consumed ink information (drop count) and other manufacturing infor-
mation. The NVM is connected through a set of fingers to a connector
which in turn is connected through a 7-pin FFC to the carriage board
PCB.
Ink
Tank
PSoC
LFSR
UART EEPROM
Carriage Board Print head
EEPROM
Figure 3-37 Carriage Board, Print Head and Ink Cartridge

Block Diagram

3.6.1 PCBs Purge Unit. This PCB provides connections from the carriage home sensor,
(Continued) pump sensor and cap sensor. It serves solely as a junction board and there-
fore has no active components on it. The purge PCB also routes the 5V re-
quired for the sensors from the main logic board. It connects to the main
logic board through J120.
NOTE: These
contacts
MUST be free
of ink
contamination
Figure 3-38 Location of Print Head Figure 3-39 Print Head Contacts
Controller (Carriage) Board
Figure 3-40 Purge Unit Junction Board

3.6.1 PCBs Feeder PCB (DM400c). The feeder PCB is the heart of the feeder subsys-
tem used on the DM400c. It has a single chip Hitachi micro controller that
provides all the computing and communication power to the feeder sub-
system. Also resident on the feeder PCB are the motor driver for the feeder
motor as well as the buffers for the feeder sensors.
The feeder board derives a 27V supply for the motor drive from the pow-
er supply unit described earlier. The 5V required for the board is derived
through the USB interface connected internally to the main logic PCB. An
LED (see figure below) indicates the 5 volt supply is present. The 3.3V pow-
er for the feeder controller is generated on board from the 5V supply.
The feeder PCB is connected to the main PCB through a wire harness
at J311 and J301. The feeder PCB is connected to the power supply unit
through connector J303. The feeder PCB monitors the state transitions of
transport sensor PS1 in the mailing machine transport.
LED
Figure 3-41 Feeder PCB

3.6.2 Sensor PS1. This is a lead edge sen- PS3

Summary sor that detects the presence PS1
of an envelope at the entry PS2
point of the transport. On the
DM300c, the carriage assem-
bly moves into the print posi-
tion and the transport starts
when PS1 sees a lead edge.
PS1 is mounted on the sen- Transport Open

sor PCB, figure right, below Lever Sensor
the disc encoder. The sen-
sor board is connected to the
main logic board through con-
nector J119.
Figure 3-42 Sensor Board
PS2. This sensor ensures that

the envelope or tape strip is squarely in the printing path and that the sys-
tem has control of the media. It serves as a fault detector along with PS3. If
PS1 is blocked, but PS2 does not see a lead edge within a predetermined
time, the system declares a fault. This could be a skew condition or a jam.
As the envelope or tape reaches this point, media movement is controlled

totally by the system. This sensor is mounted to the sensor PCB located be-
low the disc encoder. The sensor board is connected to the main logic board
through connector J119.
PS3. This sensor is used for skew and jam detection along with PS1 and
PS2. If no skew is detected as the envelope or tape strip reaches PS3, the
system initiates a debit process, i.e., triggers the postage meter. If the deb-
it process is successful, then the jetting of the ink onto the envelope starts
after a fixed interval following initiation of the debit command by PS3. This
sensor is mounted on the sensor PCB which is below the disc encoder. The
sensor board is connected to the main logic board at connector J119.
Transport Open Sensor. This sensor detects the position of the lower
transport jam releasing mechanism. It is an interlock device that prevents
machine operation when the lower transport is open. The sensor is mounted
to the sensor board which is located just below the disc encoder as shown
in Figure 3-14. The sensor board is connected to the main logic board at
connector J119.
Ink Cartridge Cover Sensor. This sensor serves as an interlock device that
detects whether the top cover is open or closed. It is connected to the main
logic board through J121. The system will not operate with the top cover
open.

3.6.2 Sensor Carriage Return Sensor. This sensor is physically mounted on the purge
Summary PCB that is housed in the purge unit located below the carriage. The sys-
(Continued) tem uses this sensor to detect the position of the print carriage in the Y
direction. In this way, the carriage motor drive algorithm has the input nec-
essary to drive the carriage to the printing position and back to the home
position at the appropriate times in the machine cycle.
Pump Sensor. The system uses the output from this sensor to determine
the number of cycles/strokes completed for a defined maintenance/purge
operation. It is connected to the purge PCB which, in turn, is connected to
the main logic board through J120.
Cap Sensor. This sensor detects whether the print head is in the capped or
open position. It is connected to the purge PCB which, in turn, is connected
to the main logic board through J120.
Cover Sensor (DM400c). This sensor detects the top cover of the feeder
as open or closed. It is connected to the feeder PCB through J304.
Feeder Input Sensor FS1 — Hopper (DM400c). This sensor detects the
presence of envelopes in the hopper and is used by the feeder CPU to start
the mail flow process. This sensor is connected to the feeder PCB through
J302.
Feeder Output Sensor FS2 (DM400c). The system uses this sensor to en-
sure that adjacent mail pieces are fed with the specified pitch into the trans-
port section of the mailing machine. This sensor also detects jams in the
paper path. It connects to the feeder PCB through J307.

3.6.3 Motor Tape Motor. The tape motor is an integral part of the tape feed unit. See
Summary Figure 3-4. It feeds tape strips from the feed chute into the tape path of the
mail transport. It is a stepper motor driven by discrete switches on the main
logic board to which it is connected through J117. A 1.0A non-replaceable
fuse protects the motor.
Transport/Line Feed Motor. This is a DC motor that drives the tape/enve-

lope transport as described earlier in this chapter. The transport moves the
media from the entry station (at PS1) to the print station, where it serves as
a line feeder, and, at the completion of printing, through the exit rollers out
to the stacker.
This motor is driven from the 27V rail through an integrated motor driv-
er mounted on the main logic board. It connects to the main logic board
through connector J115 and is protected by a 2.3A non-replaceable fuse.
Feeder Motor (DM400c). This is a DC motor driven with discrete devices

resident on the feeder PCB. It is identical to the Transport/Line Motor de-
scribed above and carries the same part number. There is a current limit
protection circuit and a PTC element associated with this motor drive. The
motor is connected to the feeder PCB through J306. The feeder motor en-
coder is attached to this motor. The motor drive is protected by a 3.2A non-
replaceable fuse on the feeder PCB.
Transport/Line Feed Disc Encoder. The encoder provides the quadrature

(two-channel) signals required for the motion control of the line feed motor.
The encoder has a resolution of 1651 lines (pulses). It connects to the main
logic board through J122.
Feeder Encoder (DM400c). The system uses this encoder to provide mo-
tion control for the envelope to ensure that mail pieces feed at the proper
velocity. The feeder encoder sensor output is connected to the feeder PCB
through connector J302.
Carriage Drive Motor. This motor moves the carriage that houses the ink
tank and print head back and forth between the print and the parked (home)
positions. During this process, the print head is wiped and cleaned as it
passes over the surface of the wiper blades mounted on the purge unit. The
carriage drive motor is a stepper type driven by an integrated motor driv-
er on the main logic board. The motor is connects to the main logic board
through J118 and is protected by a 1.8A non-replaceable fuse.
Purge Motor. This is an integral part of the purge unit and drives the cap,
wiper, print head lock and ink suction pump through a series of cams. See
paragraph 3.5.4 for more details. The purge motor is a stepper type driv-
en by discrete switches from the main logic board to which it is connected
through J116. The motor drive is protected by a 1.0A non-replaceable fuse.

3.7 Scale An optional, integrated platform scale connects to the main logic board
Controller through a serial interface using a DB9 connector. This link provides the
weight information broadcast from the scale to the logic board’s proces-
sor using a 19,200 bit serial stream. The DB9 is connected to the main log-
ic board through connector J107. The DB9 connector provides 5V power to
the scale device.
3.8 USB The main logic board has three USB ports:
• USB Slave — Type B plug: for PC Interface.

• USB Host 1 — Type A plug: for peripherals such as a printer or barcode
scanner.
• USB Host 2 — Type A plug: for peripherals such as a printer or barcode
scanner.
The service representative can check the status of USB devices using the
Service Diagnostics menu. See Chapter 4.
3.9 LEDs The main logic board has two status LEDS as shown in Figure 3-35.
• LED 1701: Flashes fast. Indicates 5V present at the PHC board which is
sealed in the print carriage assembly.
• LED 1702: “Heartbeat” lamp flashes once per second. Indicates 5V
present on the main logic board and that the microprocessor is running.
The feeder board has a single LED as shown in Figure 3-41. It indicates the
board is receiving 5 volts from the power supply.

Troubleshooting • 4
4.1 Introduction This chapter explains how to troubleshoot the DM300c and DM400c. It
includes troubleshooting charts, instructions for using the diagnostic tools
built into the product; and a list of error codes and their meanings. It also
includes instructions for withdrawing the mailing machine from service.
4.1.1 General Chapter 3, Theory of Operation, contains valuable information that can help
Trouble- you analyze a problem and isolate the cause. A good understanding of ma-
shooting chine timing is very helpful in this respect.
Before troubleshooting the equipment, check that the customer's material

falls within the specifications published in Chapter 2 of this manual. You can
often trace frequent feed failures to substandard or out-of-spec material or
to improper feeding techniques on the part of the operator.
If the problem involves poor print quality, run a test print (Menu > Scroll
Down > Maintenance > Printer Maintenance > Print Test Pattern) and eval-
uate the sample. If the test print is not acceptable, select No, Clean Nozzle
when prompted. This action automatically runs the manual maintenance
functions. Repeat the maintenance procedure if necessary.
4.1.2 Service The mailing system has a resident diagnostic program accessible through
Diagnostics the service menu. Service representatives can use the program to query the
system for certain information and also to test specific functions. See para-
graph 4-3.
4.1.3 Error The system can display a number of error messages that describe fault
Messages conditions. Table 4-13 is a general summary of these messages arranged
by their most significant digits. Tables 4-14 through 4-18 list many error
codes.
4.2 Trouble- Tables 4-1 through 4-11 present troubleshooting information for the follow-
shooting ing problems:
Tables • Power On and Initialization Faults
• Display Faults
• Automatic Feeder Faults (DM400c)
• Transport Faults (DM300c)
• Tape Feeder Faults
• Printing Faults
• Carriage Movement Faults
• Moistener Faults
• Postage By Phone Errors
• Modem Faults
• Integrated Scale Faults

4 • Troubleshooting
4.2 Troubleshooting Tables
Table 4-1 Power ON and Initialization Faults

Errors Checkpoints Possible Causes/Solutions
Mailing machine Does the cord show obvious signs of wear? Replace the power cord.
is connected Does another cord work?
to power, but
Is the power cord connected to a functioning Check wall outlet. Is it switch-controlled? If
control panel
wall outlet? machine is connected to a power strip, try
LED is off, no
connecting it to a known good wall outlet.
initialization, no
display, no printer Is main logic board getting power? Check • LED 1701: Flashes fast. Indicates 5V pres-
sounds. LEDs. ent at the PHC board which is sealed in
the print carriage assembly. (See figure 3-
35 for main logic board.)
• LED 1702: “Heartbeat” lamp flashes once
per second. Indicates 5V present on the
main logic board and that the microproces-
sor is running.
Defective power supply board. System dead. Check for 27V (to feeder, transport motor, and
print head) and 5V (to control panel, main log-
ic). Check wiring to an connection at Main Log-
ic Board, J125.
System starts to initialize, but hangs. Verify that all interlocks are closed. Power sup-
LED is green. No printer noise (no printer ply. Check wiring from PS board to Main Logic
initialization). Screen stuck on “Initializing... Board, J126.
Please Wait...”
Code 010E An error occurred during printer initialization • If this occurs during install, check that all
displays. process. This is a CM/PM initialization timeout. shipping tape has been removed from unit.
• Unplug power cord from unit and then wall
outlet. Wait three minutes. Plug cord into
unit and then into machine. If this problem
occurs every time machine is power
cycled, replace it.
• Check that ink cartridge cover is closed.
“Printer Fault” Does Error 2447 display? The system failed to detect the print carriage.
error displays. Check ribbon cable from print head to J127 on
Error 2447. Main Logic Board. Problem could be caused by
bad connection, ribbon cable, print head con-
troller board (sealed in carriage assembly) and
print head.
“System Fault” Does Error 2554 display? 2304? The system failed to detect the Postal Secu-
error displays. rity Device (PSD). Communications with PSD
Error 2554. failed. Is PSD present? Check that it is properly
seated and making full contact with board.
2304 is a communication timeout error.
1/2 “Jam Lever If these errors display when the jam lever is Check sensor board and wiring to Main Logic
Open” and 2/2 closed and the transport is clear, the sensor Board, J119.
“Clear Transport” board may be suspect.
errors display.

Table 4-2 Keyboard and Display Faults

Fault Checkpoints Possible Causes/Solutions
Keyboard Wiring from keyboard to J130A. Keyboard Poor connection at keyboard, wiring and
failure. Does not PCB. connection at Main Logic Board, J130A.
respond.
No display. Machine may be in sleep mode. Is front panel Press any key to wake unit.
LED orange?
Check display contrast. Adjust display contrast as required.
Machine not getting power. Power cord not plugged in. Power cord plugged
into a switched or defective outlet. Try another
wall outlet. If unit is plugged into a power strip,
move the power cord to a functioning wall
outlet.
No display, front panel LED off, but print head Check connector J130B (next to J130), and
initializes at start up. harness to J130B.
See Table 4-1 for power ON an initialization
faults.
Display does not Meter appears to be “stuck” on the same Power cycle the meter to reboot and start over.
change. display for an extended period of time.

Table 4-3 Automatic Feeder Faults (DM400c Only)

Fails to feed. Is material load properly? Check that operator is loading material
correctly.
Does material fall within published Check material specifications.
specifications?
Is hopper overloaded? Stack should not exceed 2.5 pounds or 3
inches in height.
Is side guide set to tight? Check for 1/16 inch clearance between side
guide and stack.
Problem with stack sensor FS1. Check sensor.
Jam or debris in upstream transport. Check for jammed material and/or debris in
entire paper path.
Poor separation. Upper feeder transport not completely closed. Check transport.
Operator error, Incorrect loading technique. Materials out of

specification. Hopper overloaded.
Transport obstructed. Check for paper fragments and other debris on
the transport.
Problems with retard roller assembly, feed belt Check for proper operation. Check belts and
assembly. tires for contamination, glazing, etc.
Inconsistent gap Sensor and/or timing issues. Check sensors using service diagnostics. Also
between pieces. check encoders.
DM300c fails Main Logic Board fails to detect automatic In this case the system defaults to a 300c. You
to recognize feeder. can check this by feeding a piece into the 300c.
automatic feeder. Also verify that the correct power supply is If it works, check the communication cables
installed. The DM400c uses a different power between the 300c and the automatic feeder.
supply.

Table 4-4 Mailing Machine Transport Faults

Operator Error. Operator may be feeding piece improperly. Instruct operator to position envelope top edge
against rear wall and slide it to right.
Interlocks. Are cartridge access cover and lower transport An error message should display if either
closed? interlock is open.
Fails to feed PS1. Dirty or defective sensor. Check sensor using
when operator service diagnostics. If PS1, PS2 and PS3 all
inserts envelope. fail service diagnostics tests, there may be a
problem with sensor junction board or harness
to J122.
Segmented (separator) roller. Check roller for wear or glazing.
Encoder sensor, encoder problem. The system Encoder disc, encoder sensor, wiring to J122
initializes normally, however an envelope feeds on Main Logic Board, poor connection at J122.
partially, no print, and system locks.
Transport fails to Transport drive motor and drive components. Test using service diagnostics. Also check
drive, PS1 okay. See picture below. harness and connection at J115.
Drive belts damaged or improperly tensioned. Check drive belts and tensioners.
Table continues on next page...
Segmented Transport Drive Transport Transport

Roller Belt Drive Motor Drive Belts and
Tensioners
Pulley
Bearing
Drive Shaft
Lower Transport
Idlers Pulley
Figure 4-1 Transport Drive

Table 4-4 Mailing Machine Transport Faults (Continued)

Transport fails to Drive shaft fails to turn. Drive shaft is binding. Check pulleys. Make sure they are securely
drive, PS1 okay mounted on shaft.
(continued).
Transport drive belt. Check belt for proper tracking. Check for wear,
glazing, cracks, etc.
Lower transport problems. Make sure lower transport locks in operating
position and that idlers contact transport drive
belt. Check that all idlers are correctly posi-
tioned and turn freely.
Inconsistent gap Speed variations in transport. Check distance encoder function.
between pieces.
Frequent jams. Debris in transport; envelope thickness out of Check transport, clean as required. Maximum
spec. envelope thickness is 3/8 inch.
Frequent skews. Operator error. Instruct operator to make sure top edge of mail
piece is against registration wall. Cusomer
should not hold on to mail as he or she feeds it
onto deck. If oversized mail piece, use a tape
strip.
No printing Envelope blank, no errors. Check ink cartridge. Perform purge. Clean
occurs. electrical connections; check electrical
connections.

Table 4-5 Tape Feeder Faults

Failure to Feed Operator may be loading tapes improperly. Check that operator is loading tapes properly
Tape Strips. and in the correct orientation. See Operator
Guide. Also check that operator is not
exceeding hopper capacity (50 to 55 tapes).
Operator may be using substandard material. Check that tape strips meet PB published
specifications. Tape strips from other sources
are not recommended.
Debris in tape path. Check tape path for debris and paper
fragments. Clean as required.
Possible tape motor failure. Tape fails to feed, Run a zero stamp. Does tape motor turn when
but carriage moves to print position. No error tape switch is pressed? If not, check motor
message appears. using service diagnostics. If test fails, check
tape motor harness and connection at J117.
Tape drive roller worn or glazed. Check roller. Clean or replace as necessary.
Tape pressure plate. This small plate is spring-loaded and is

designed to apply tension to the tape stack and
assist in separation. Check spring. Make sure
pressure plate is not binding.
Broken drive gears. Inspect gear train between tape motor and tape
drive roller.
Encoder sensor. Suspect the encoder sensor if no tape feeds
and the system locks up. Check connection at
Main Logic Board, J122.
Last few tapes Tape pressure plate may be hung up on bezel. Make sure pressure plate is not binding.
fail to feed.
Gear Train
Tape Motor
Tape Drive Roller
Figure 4-2 Tape Drive

4.2 Troubleshooting Charts
Table 4-6 Printing Faults

Errors Checkpoints Possible Cause/Solution
No print out of In some cases, the print head may dry out or 1. Complete install.
box. be cold from shipment. This could result in a no
2. After install is complete, remove ink car-
print condition. Allow the system to warm up to
tridge and print head.
room temperature. Follow steps at right.
3. Make sure tape has been removed from
bottom of print head and tab has been re-
moved from ink cartridge,
4. Check that ribbon cable from carriage as-
sembly to J127 is intact and properly con-
nected.
5. Clean the gold connectors on the side of
the print head with a pencil eraser.
6. Install the print head and ink cartridge.
7. Check the capping station. Clean if neces-
sary.
8. Test print quality. Test and purge proce-
dure is available through either the user
(OPTIONS) or service menu. From the
user menu, press OPTIONS > Scroll down
once > Maintenance > Printer mainte-
nance > Print Test Pattern. See illustra-
tion below.
9. If print quality is poor, perform up to three
“C” purges. Then perform a “D” purge.
Poor print quality: Purge may be required. Test and purge
gaps and voids. procedure is available through either the user
(OPTIONS) or service menu. From the user
menu, press OPTIONS > Scroll down once >
Maintenance > Printer maintenance > Print Test
Pattern.
NOTE: For a poor print issue that will not GOOD BAD
clear with a basic purging, perform the
printhead replacement procedure. With the
system running, open the print head/ink
access cover. Select “Replace Print Head.”
Physically remove the printhead and
reinstall it following the prompts.
Figure 4-3 Print Test Patterns
If the test pattern shows gaps or voids, purge
the printer nozzles and retest. If little or no
improvement is noted, you may repeat the
purge up to five times total.
“Ink Tank Fault” Wrong ink cartridge installed. Defective The DM100i cartridge will fit into the DM300c/
error message. cartridge. 400c print carriage but will not work. Check
the cartridge. It sometimes happens that
customers are sent the wrong cartridge.

Table 4-6 Printing Faults (Continued)

Poor print Follow steps at right. Remove the printhead and check for bent pins.
from used ink Pins are normally angled downward.
cartridge.
Make sure printhead is correctly installed.
Check printhead harness and connection at
J127.
If purges fail to correct the problem, and the ink
cartridge is not empty, replace the printhead.
If this fails to correct the problem, there may be
a problem with the print head carriage board.
This requires replacement of the print head
carriage assembly.
Print is not Wiper blade. Also check the “wiper wiper.” It is Check the wiper blade for excess ink
clean and crisp; easily replaceable. accumulation. Clean as required. Replace
smearing or wiper wiper if necessary.
spotting evident.
Does a purge correct the problem? If needed, purge and run a test print.
Ink supply is
okay. Is the carriage moving normally so that wiping Check carriage movement and correct any
occurs? problems. See table 4-7.
Is the printhead harness properly connected at Make sure it is locked in position.
J127?
No print, red or Possible print head controller (PHC) failure.
partial print.
Partial, streaked Wiper and/or capping station may be Clean wiper and capping station. Perform a “C”
or Incomplete contaminated with excess ink. Purge may be purge, then a “D” purge.
print. required.
Customer Ink yield is based on usage. Higher usage Is machine in seal-only mode? This mode
complains that prolongs cartridge life because more ink is disables printing.
ink usage is high. used during maintenance than printing. See ink Is the customer performing manual purges?
consumption specifications in Chapter 2. 5500 This increases ink consumpton.
prints per ink cartridge is based on 33 pieces
per day “exactly”. Any variation will change
that. Most ink is used for maintenance. Empty
cartridge = 40 grams (technically there is still
some left to insure it does not run dry and allow
air into system). 35 grams is really empty.
Check for bent pins
How often does the customer use the meter?
When was the ink cartridge installed?
Is the customer printing ads? This increases ink
usage.
Is the customer printing reports? This increases
ink usage.
Make sure tape is off print cartridge bottom.
Check for bent pins. These are behind print
head (see figure) and are angled downward. Figure 4-4 Contact Pins

Table 4-6 Printing Faults (Continued)

Poor print with Ink Cartridge 1. Remove cartridge and tap it upside down
new ink cartridge. How to weigh a print cartridge using an on a desk two times.
integrated platform scale: 2. Remove print head.
1. Open cover and select REPLACE INK 3. Replace printhead and make sure it is
TANK. properly seated. When it snaps into place,
2. Remove ink cartridge, close latch and then push it up against connectors.
cover.
4. Install ink cartridge and run test print.
3. Select SEAL ONLY mode.
4. Press WEIGH/RATE. 5. If print is still poor, weigh the ink cartridge.
If 1.5 oz. or less, the cartridge is empty.
5. Place ink cartridge on scale.
If between 1.6 to 1.9 oz., perform two “B”
6. Select RATE MAIL ON SCALE. purges and run a print test. If 1.9 oz. or
7. Note weight of cartridge. more, perform two “B” purges and run a
8. Remove ink cartridge from scale platform test print. If necessary, perform up to five
and press CLEAR [BACK]. “C” purges, making test prints between
9. Select EXIT SEAL ONLY MODE to return each one. If this fails to correct problem,
to INSTALL INK TANK. printhead is suspect.
NOTE: A full cartridge weighs 2.4 ounces;

an empty one weighs 1.4 ounces.
Poor print with Purge. Perform a “B” purge and run a test print.
new ink cartridge. Normally two such purges will result in a
clear, crisp print. If not, you can try up to three
more purges. If these fail, the print head, print
head ribbon cable and connection at J127 are
suspect. See instructions for Poor print from
used ink cartridge.
Wrong ZIP Code The ZIP Code is downloaded when the mailing 1. Contact PbP to see if the correct ZIP Code
prints. system connects to the PB Data Center during can be flagged.
the installation process. It downloads the 2. If PbP is unable to flag the ZIP Code,
ZIP Code that shows on the customer’s PbP transfer the customer to Change of Post
account. Follow steps at right. Office.
3. The CPO agent will make the correction
and flag the ZIP Code for change at PbP.
4. Instruct customer to perform a PbP bal-
ance inquiry. The correct ZIP Code will be
downloaded once the mailing system has
made a successful connection to view bal-
ances.
Print head/ink 1. Reinstall print head and ink cartridge.
tank not detected. Check for bent pins when you do this.
Make sure cap was taken off printhead
and tape removed from cartridge. Check
that print head is snapped into position.
2. Reboot.
3. Check PH ribbon cable and connection at
J127.
4. Print head may be suspect.

Table 4-7 Print Carriage Faults

PS1 fails to sense envelope or tape lead edge. Check for debris in transport path. Check PS1
Print carriage using service diagnostics.
fails to move from Carriage home sensor. Sensor is blocked when carriage is in the
home to print home position. Use service diagnostics to
position. check sensor status. Also check harnesses
from Purge Unit to J116 and J120 on Main
Logic (Controller) Board. Any error messages?
NOTE: It is
normal for the Carriage drive stepper motor. Check motor using service diagnostics. Also
print head to check harness between motor and J118 on
move back to the Main Logic (Controller) Board.
home position
Carriage drive belt. Inspect belt and pulleys. Check that belt is
if an envelope
centered on pulleys and fully engages loop on
or tape is not
carriage.
sensed by PS1
for 15 seconds. Carriage drive rails. Check that carriage assembly is not binding
on rails. Assembly should move freely.
Purge motor. If the purge motor fails to turn clockwise with

the carriage assembly in the home position,
the printhead lock and cap will remain up,
preventing movement of the carriage. Test
the purge motor using the service diagnostic
routine. Also check the harnesses from the
purge motor to connectors J116 and J120 on
the Main Logic Board.
Error 2443. And grinding noise. Indicates carriage motor failure or wiring
problem. System locks when error message
is cleared. See Carriage drive stepper motor
above.
Error 2442. Printer Fault. Possible problem with cap motor or sensor
located in purge unit. System may lock when
error is cleared. Use service diagnostics to
check. Also check wiring to Main Logic Board,
J116. In addition, check purge motor and
wiring to Main Logic Board, J120.

Table 4-8 Moistener Faults

Problem Possible Cause Solution
Envelopes don’t Incorrect feeding. Check that operator is sliding envelope flap under blue
seal. edge of feed deck. If this is not done, moistener can’t wet
flap.
Low sealant level. Check sight glass on left side of moistener tank. If level is
low, add E-Z Seal® until it reaches bottom of fill hole.
Dry moistener brush. Try wetting moistener brush. If brush drys out quickly,
replace moistener wick.
Dirty moistener brush. Remove brush, clean in plain water and rinse thoroughly.
Worn moistener brush. Replace moistener brush.
Table 4-9 Miscellaneous Faults

Problems Checkpoints Possible Cause/Solutions
AM or PM is Drift. If close to noon or midnight, go to Correct Drift
wrong. and attempt to cross over to Am or PM.
Lock Code Go to Enter Lock code screen. Type in 6946-
Customer forgot Refill. This will take you to the service mode.
meter lock code. Press Clear. This takes you to the main menu.
Lock Code will override Supervisor Code.
“Ink Tank Access Access cover. Close access cover. If this doesn’t correct
Cover Open”. problem, check sensor flag. Sensor must be
blocked when cover is closed. If flag is okay,
check wiring and connection at Main Logic
Board, J121.
System is noisy. Lubrication may be required. Use teflon/silicone grease on feeder gear
shafts if there is noise. Also use on white
tension idler rollers if they make a high
squealing noise.
Meter Hangs. Laser printer has lost its enumeration.

Table 4-10 Modem/Connection Faults

Machine fails System not connected to working 1. Make sure the phone cord is firmly connected to a
to connect to analog phone line. single line analog phone jack. The term analog phone
Postage By line refers to a RJ11C or RJ11W compatible (single
Phone Data line) telephone wall plug typically used for a residential
Center: No dial phone, analog dial-up computer modem or facsimile
tone. (fax) machine.
2. Insure the dialing prefix is set properly if needed.
3. Verify whether a delay (pause) is required in the dialing
sequence. For example, a pause may be required after
the prefix.
4. Verify the correct PB Phone # is entered. The toll free
number is 1-866-297-8025. You can also try using a lo-
cal number. Most of the time a local number will get a
better connection. See Finding a Local Access Number
below.
5. There may be a problem with the meter serial num-
ber not being recognized by PBP. Are there any error
codes displayed? Check the Error Log before and after
attempting the connection.
6. There may be telephone line noise or attenuation
causing the line to drop. Trying a different phone num-
ber may help. See Finding a Local Access Number
below.
7. Connect an analog telephone to the line and verify that
you can dial out and hear clearly on the line.
8. If a T-Jack (line splitter) is used, try removing it and
connect directly to the wall jack.
9. If the customer is using DSL, try connecting through
the DSL Analog/Digital Filter while no one is on the in-
ternet.
10. Could not connect because of V.42 connect time out.
This can happen with satellite transmissions. Slow-
ing down the modem often resolves this. Please see
Changing the Modem Speed, next page.
Finding a local access number: Go to : http://help.attbusiness.net
On the left side of the screen select the “Access Numbers”

link.
Type the area code in the “Area Code” field and then select
“X2/V.90” under the pull down menu for the “Line Type”.
Click on “Get Numbers”. Choose a local number and pro-
gram it into the unit.

Table 4-10 Modem/Connection Faults (Continued)

Machine fails Changing the modem speed: Currently all Meters are built with a default Modem Initial-
to connect tp ization String setting, as follows:
Postage By
ATE0&K0M1X4W2S9=50S7=90^M
Phone Data
Center: No dial Using the following Key sequence will take you to the
tone. screen which allows you to edit this string:
Menu > Data Center Options > Phone Settings > Modem
String
Select Modem String
Select Continue
Select Edit Options
Then, using the Move Cursor Left and Move Cursor Right
soft Keys, edit the string so it looks like:
ATE0&K0M1X4W2S9=50S7=90+MS=V34^M
Add the ‘+MS=V34’ to the string; it MUST be placed before

the ‘^M’
NOTE: Special characters like + = ^ can be found on the

QWERTY Keyboard. For + use G, for = use A, for ^ use B.
Once the string looks correct then:
Select OK
Select Accept
Select Done
Modem setup incorrect. Check that modem setup is correct. Go to OPTIONS and
scroll to CONNECT-DATA CENTER. Is tone/pulse setting
correct? Is a dial prefix required to get an outside line? Is
PbP number correct? Other modem parameters OK?
Faulty modem. Check that modem is properly seated on main logic board
and that connection between J2 on modem board and J109
on main logic board is sound.

Table 4-11 Integrated Scale Faults

Scale problems at The scale line is not showing or Put in for a download.
time of install. an error code (e.g., 1103, 11F6)
displays
Try steps at right. 1. Try uploads and downloads.
2. Push down hard on the scale, then reboot.
3. Remove the rubber feet on the scale, push down on
scale and reboot.
4. Check that RS232 connector and pins are okay.
5. Check harness from DB-9 connector to J107 on Main
Logic (Controller).
6. If this fails, place in the Print Head Queue.
7. Check DLA. If the scale feature dowloaded, replace
the scale.
8. If no scale feature downloaded, place in the print head
queue.
Scale problems If the scale has been working and 1. Push down hard on the scale, then reboot.
after install. the scale line shows but nothing 2. Remove the rubber feet on the scale, push down on
else, or the scale line shows with scale and reboot.
LB and OZ, but no zeroes, try 3. Check that RS232 connector and pins are okay.
steps at right.
4. Check harness from DB-9 connector to J107 on Main
Logic (Controller).
5. If this fails, replace the scale but DO NOT put into Print
Head queue.
Weight over User attempted to weight an See error 1103 if this is not the case. If these steps don’t
capacity. item that exceeds the maximum work, follow the local process to have the DLA reset.
capacity of the platform they Advise the customer to perform a download in 24 hours.
ordered.
Rate manager not Check the order to verify the weight Follow the local process to have the DLA reset. Advise the
initialized. capacity was ordered. customer to perform a download in 24 hours.
Scale does not Is scale seated properly? Reseat scale. Is serial port set to “Attached Scale?” Check
function; unable serial port wiring to Main Logic Board, J107. Is rating
to rate mail on feature enabled?
scale.
Auto scale Auto scale may be turned off. Scale Enter menu and make sure auto scale function is ON.
function does not not set up properly.
work.

1 SERVICE MODE
4.3 Service Mode The diagrams on this and the following pages show the structure of the ser-
Menu Options vice menus. The service screens are also shown, starting on page 4-21.
Note that some menu options have not been implemented; others may be
specific to the DM400c.
2
Home Screen
Diagnostics
Enter 6946 3
+ Platform Options
Refill Postage
4
Time Functions
(Not Implemented)
Service Mode
5
System Information
(Some Functions not
Implemented)
This diagram shows the top-level ser- 6

vice menu options available to field ser- Meter Functions
vice personnel. (Not Implemented)
7
Mail Simulation
(Not Implemented)
8
Enable Features

2 DIAGNOSTICS
Select among these options to test mo-
PM Motor tors and sensors and view information
Diagnostics Diagnostics about the print maintenance controller.
Sensor
Diagnostics
PMC
Information
PMC
Status
Select among these options to perform

PM Print Test printer maintenance. The same options
Maintenance Pattern are available to the user (Menu > Scroll
Down > Maintenance > Printer Mainte-
nance).
Clean Printer
Nozzle
(Purge)
Replace Ink
Tank
(Cartridge)
Replace Print
Head
Continues on next page...

Select among these options to test

Feeder Run Feeder the automatic feeder. You can run the
Diagnostics Motor (1/4 to feeder motor at one-quarter, one-half,
full speed) three-quarters and full speed.
You can check the current count of the
Read Feeder feeder encoder as well as the state of
Encoder feeder sensors FS1 (stack present)
and FS2 (feeder exit). As you exercise
the sensors, the display should change
from “-----” to “X”, where “X” means the
Read Feeder sensor is blocked.
Sensors
NOTE: The remaining options are for
engineering use only.
Reload
Profiles
Print Loss
Save Loss
to File
3 Platform Options
Select this option to calibrate the integrated platform scale.
Platform
Calibration
4 Time Functions
Not implemented.
View Current
Settings
Not implemented.
Change Time
Zone Offset
Not implemented.
Change DST
Offset

5 System Information
Not implemented.
Internal
Information
Lists connected USB devices.

USB
Devices
Not implemented.
Trace Buffer
Not implemented.
System Error
Log
Lists files installed in system.

Flash File
Information

6 Meter Functions
Not implemented.
7 Mail Simulation
Not implemented. Use the Seal-Only Mode to test mail feed.
(Menu > Printing Options > No Printing (Seal Only).
8 Enable Features
Select this option to enable features. See page 4-35 for menu
Enable screen. Since all features are normally downloaded through DLA,
Features use this function only if directed to do so by engineering.

4.3 Service Mode

Menu Options Service Mode
(Continued)
◄Diagnostics
◄Platform Options
◄Time Functions
◄System Information
◄Meter Functions
◄Mail Simulation
◄Enable Features
This is the top level service diagnostics menu. Use the scroll buttons as re-
quired to see all available options. Press the appropriate soft key to select a
menu option. Press the BACK (CLEAR) key to go to the previous screen.
4.3.1 Diagnostics
Diagnostics
◄PM Diagnostics
◄PM Maintenance
◄Feeder Diagnostics
This is the top level diagnostics menu.
PM Diagnostics. Select this to test the transport and tape motor, check
the status of and test sensors, run a mail simulation and cap and uncap the
printhead.
PM Maintenance. Choose this option to perform printer maintenance tasks.

These include printing a test pattern, cleaning (purging) printer nozzles, and
replacing the ink tank and print head.
Feeder Diagnostics. Choose this option to test the automatic feeder drive
motor, encoder and sensors FS1 (stack present) and FS2 (feeder exit). Oth-
er available options are for engineering use only.
The submenus are shown and explained on the following pages.

4.3.1 Diagnostics
(Continued) PM Diagnostics
◄Motor Diagnostics
◄Sensor Diagnostic
◄PMC Information
◄PMC Status
Motor Diagnostics
◄Run Transport Motor
◄Run Tape Motor
◄Mail Simulation
◄Cap/Uncap Print Head
Motor Diagnostics
Run Transport Motor. Select this option to test the transport motor. You
can start and stop the motor using the soft keys. You can also run the dis-
tance encoder for one revolution (short burst).
Run Tape Motor. Select this option to run the tape motor for one feed cy-
cle.
Mail Simulation. Not implemented. Use the Seal-Only Mode to test mail
feed.
Cap/Uncap Print Head. Choose this option to test the print head capping
function. Use the appropriate soft keys to open and close the print head
cap. You should be able to hear the cap changing position. The display
shows the status of the cap.
NOTE: The system will not allow you to leave the print head cap in the open
position. If you press BACK without first closing the print head cap, the sys-
tem closes the cap automatically.

4.3.1 Diagnostics
(Continued) Sensor Diagnostics
S1 Transport : Clear
Jam Lever : Close
Done [Enter]
Scroll
Sensor Diagnostics
Top Cover Open : Close
Cap Home Pos. : Cap Spit
Pump Home Pos. : Home Pos.
Carriage Pos. : Cap Pos.
Done [Enter]
Scroll
Sensor Diagnostics
Print Head Vol : ON
Done [Enter]
Sensor Diagnostics
The sensor diagnostics option shows you the state of the machine sensors
shown in the displays illustrated above. You can test a sensor by manually
changing it’s state and confirming the change on the display screen.

4.3.1 Diagnostics (P)S1, (P)S2 and (P)S3.

(Continued) These are the mailing ma-
chine’s transport sensors as
shown in the accompanying PS2
figure. When you block the
sensors with an envelope or PS1 PS3
piece of paper, the display
should change from Clear Jam Lever
Sensor
to Blocked. If all three sen-
sors work properly, it is likely
that the sensors, sensor junc-
tion board and cable to J119
on the Main Logic Board are
Figure 4-5 Transport Sensors
okay. If all sensors fail, there
may be a problem with the
sensor junction board, the cable to J119 or the main logic board. If the dis-
play shows a blocked sensor that should be clear, try cleaning the sensor.
Jam Lever and Top Cover Open. These are the machine safety interlocks.
The system will not operate if the top cover is open or the jam clearance le-
ver is unlocked. To exercise the sensors, open and close the top cover and
unlock the jam clearance lever. If a sensor fails to change state, the problem
could be a mechanical problem affecting the sensor flag, a misalignment, or
a wiring problem. For the top cover interlock, check the wiring to J121. For
the jam clearance lever, check the wiring from the sensor junction board at
J119.
Cap Home Position. Cap should be in cap spit position.
Pump Home Position. Pump should be in home position.
Carriage Position. Indicates location of print carriage. In the capped posi-

tion, the carriage is home and the carriage position sensor is blocked.
Print Head Volume. Should be ON.

4.3.1 Diagnostics
(Continued) PMC Information
◄PMC Counters
NOTE: These ◄PCN Info
functions are not
implemented. ◄Waste Tank Info
PMC Counters
Total Pieces: :<Value>
Env. Cycles :<Value>
Tape Cycles :<Value>
Seal Only :<Value>
Done [Enter]
Scroll
PMC Counters
Jam Count: :<Value>
Skew Count :<Value>
Done [Enter]
PCN Info
Current Model: DM300c
S/N: :<Value>
PCN :<Value>
SMR :<Value>
◄Change Model
4.3.1 Diagnostics
(Continued) Select Model
Current Model: 300c
NOTE: These ◄<Model Name>
functions are not
implemented. ◄<Model Name>
◄<Model Name>
◄<Model Name>
Waste Tank Info

Capacity: :<Value>
Amt in Tank :<Value>
Percent Full :<Value>
◄ Reset to Zero Percent
Done [Enter]
Waste Tank Capacity
Reset Complete
◄ OK
PMC Information
These screens show information about the print head maintenance control-
ler and allow you to reset the waste tank capacity.

4.3.1 Diagnostics
(Continued) PMC Status
◄Print Head Present

NOTE: These
functions are not ◄Print Head Installed
implemented.
◄Motor Duty No Erors
◄Waste Tank Cap OK
Scroll
PMC Status
◄Maintenance Done
◄Ink Level Normal
◄Invalid EEPROM Clear
◄<More Status>
Scroll
PMC Status
◄<More Status>

4.3.2 Printer
Maintenance Printer Maintenance
◄Print Test Pattern
◄Clean Printer Nozzle
◄Replace Ink Tank
◄Replace Print Head
Example A: Good
Example B: Bad
Figure 4-6 Print Test Patterns
Print Test Pattern. This option prints a test pattern like those shown in Fig-
ure 4-5 above. Gaps in the pattern (example B) indicate a purge (cleaning)
is required.
Clean Printer Nozzle. This option allows you to select from four purges: A,
B, C or D. These are described in Table 3-2. The User Guide advises op-
erators to perform purge A. Purges B and C are stronger because the suc-
tion time is three times longer than it is for purge A. (Purge B is a cartridge
replacement purge; purge C is a print head replacement purge.) Purge D,
which consists of wiping and spits only (no suction), is a weak purge.
When the purge is complete, the display offers the options of printing an-
other test pattern, selecting another purge or returning to the Printer Mainte-
nance Menu.
Replace Ink Tank, Replace Print Head. These submenus are identical
and self-prompting. When you select this option, the display prompts you to
open the top cover, at which point the print carriage automatically moves to
the tank/print head replacement position. The display then prompts you to
install the replacement and close the cover when done. Closing the cover
initiates a purge that’s appropriate for the replacement part. When the purge
is complete, the display offers the option of printing a test pattern.

4.3.3 Feeder
Diagnostics Feeder Diagnostics
◄Run Feeder Motor 25%
Stopped
Scroll
Feeder Diagnostics
◄Read Feeder Encoder
◄Read Feeder Sensors
◄Reload Profiles*
◄Print Loss*
Stopped
Scroll
Feeder Diagnostics
◄Save Loss to File*
Stopped
* For engineering use only.

4.3.4 Platform
Options Platform Option
◄Platform Calibration
Platform Calibration
Step 1
◄Empty Platform.
◄Continue
Step 2
◄Place 4 lb. 0.0 oz.
weight on platform.
◄Continue
Step 3
◄Remove weight from
platform.
◄Continue

4.3.4 Platform
Option Platform Calibration
(Continued)
Complete!
◄Platform has been
successfully calibrated.
◄Done
The platform options submenus provide a step-by-step, self-prompting pro-
cedure for scale calibration as illustrated by the screens above.
Press DONE to return to the Platform Option screen; press BACK to go to
the main Service Mode screen.

4.3.5 Time Not Implemented.

Functions
4.3.6 System
Information System Information
◄Internal Information
◄USB Devices
◄Trace Buffer
◄System Error Log
System Information
◄Flash File Info
Select among these options to view system information. USB Devices and
Flash File Info are implemented. Other options are not.

4.3.6 System
Information Internal Information
(Continued)
UIC PCN :<Value>
NOTE: These UIC SW Ver :<Value>
functions are not
implemented. Use: UIC S/N :<Value>
Menu >
PM SW Ver :<Value>
Maintenance > Done [Enter]
View System Data
or print reports as
follows:
Menu > Reports

PM Profile :<Value>
• Configuration PHC SW Ver :<Value>
• Software PSD PCN :<Value>
Version
PSD S/N :<Value>
PSD File Ver :<Value>

Rates Ver :<Value>
Flash Ver :<Value>
Indicia S/N :<Value>
Meter S/N :<Value>

Base S/N :<Value>

4.3.6 System
Information USB Devices
(Continued)
Hub Device
This screen shows that a USB device is connected and that USB commu-
nications are working. It does not imply that the USB device itself is fully
functional.
Trace Buffer. Not implemented.

System Error Log. Not Implemented. Use Menu > Reports > Error.

4.3.6 System
Information FFS Files
(Continued)
DCG900.DCZ
G900100.APP
MCP.XLB
G900GFX.GAR
Done [Enter]
Scroll
FFS Files
RMG900.RMZ
P7US1001B.04
UicCmosDataMaps
MANIFEST.XML
Done [Enter]
Scroll
FFS Files
◄<More Info>
These screens show information about installed files.

4.3.7 Meter Not implemented.

Functions
4.3.8 Mail Not implemented.

Simulation
4.3.9 Enable
Features Enable Features
Enter Code:
◄Accept
Message
This menu allows you to enable or disable features. Enter the code of the
feature you want to enable or disable: Then press Accept. The message
shows whether the feature is enabled or disabled or the code you entered is
invalid.
NOTE: Use this feature only when directed by engineering. All features are
normally downloaded from DLA.

4.4 Error About the Codes. DM300c/400c systems may display an error code when
Codes a fault occurs. These codes are distinct from operator error messages and
prompts that routinely display during normal operation. Error codes are
defined in the tables on the pages following. The codes are common to
all Mega/Comet class machines and some may not apply to DM300c/400c
systems. Table 4-13 lists and explains some of the more common error
messages.
Interpreting the Codes. You can often isolate a problem to a particular

area if you understand how error codes are classed. Table 4-14 shows the
classes of error codes, arranged by the most significant digits. An error
code with "1A" as the leading (most significant) characters indicates a
problem with the external scale; a code with "1C" as the leading characters
indicates a problem with the universal serial bus (USB).
Code Listing. Tables 4-15 through 4-52 list all codes, arranged by class.
They may help you to isolate a problem further and provide helpful data
should engineering analysis be required.

Table 4-12 Common Error Messages

Error Action
2003 and 2004 Startup error. Reboot system.
220C Time out error. Reboot system.
24A4 or 24A5 Reboot. Leave system off for a minimum of one minute. A replacement print head will not resolve
these errors.
2442 Reboot. Leave system off for a minimum of one minute.
DE06 or DE14 Attempt to connect to Postage By Phone was unsuccessful, Check PbP for any flags that may be
on the account or any budgets listed for the customer’s refill amount. Once the flag or budget is
found, proceed accordingly.
Low Sector Error Reboot.
010E Error occurred while trying to initialize printer. If this occurs during install, check that all shipping
tape has been removed from the system.
Remove the power cord from both the wall outlet and the machine. Wait three minutes and
reconnect power.
Make sure the ink cartridge cover is closed.
0112 Ink carriage motor timing area. Usially occurs along with 2443 error when the system is rebooted.
See instructions for error 2443.
0802 The print carriage is not moving correctly or is jammed. This may also happen during refills.
Reboot for thirty seconds. If this fails to clear the error, reboot for three minutes. If the problem
persists, see Table 4-7 for addtional troubleshooting information.
1103 Weight capacity was not downloaded. Check the order to verify that weight capacity was ordered.
Follow local process to have DLA reset. Advise customer to perform download after 24 hours.
11F6 The system is not processing rates correctly. Check the order to verify that appropriate rating
feature was ordered. Follow local process to have DLA reset. Advise customer to perform
download after 24 hours.
200C Real time clock error — out of range. If this occurs during out-of-box setup, reboot the system.
Press continue to bypass the current clock time and complete the install process. Change clock
time after installation is complete.
If this occurs after setup, confirm the current system time by printing a report. Attempt to update
the system time from the options menu and then reboot the system.
200D Bad status message received from PbP. Confirm the system is installed on PbP and try to
reconnect. Also confirm with PbP that funds are available for the customer.
220C Invalid meter graphics were detected. Try rebooting.
24A3 Print head not at correct temperature. Is the system located near a heater, hot air vent or unusually
warm area? Move to cooler area. Try rebooting to clear message. If unable to clear message,
print head is suspect.
2443 Ink carriage motor or sensor error. Grinding noise may also be heard. Check the capping station
area to see if the capping station is broken or loose. If loose, try snapping it back into position. If
this fails, replace purge unit.
2494 Ink tank communication error. This error usually occurs when a new ink cartridge is installed.
Remove the ink cartridge and reinstall it. If this clears the error, install a new ink cartridge. If not,
reboot.
2544 Communication with the vault failed. Withdraw the system from service. You will not be able to
remove funds.
2544/220C Communication with the vault failed. Reboot the system for 30 seconds. If this fails, reboot the
system for three minutes. This shoule clear the error.

Table 4-12 Common Error Messages (Continued)

Error Action
DE00 When trying to connect with the Data Center, either PbP is not set up to communicate with the
meter or there is some other type of network problem.
1. Confirm the meter is installed at PbP, that the cusomer has not reached his or her credit limit,
and that there are funds available to download.
2. If PbP is okay, there may be a network communication problem.
3. Make sure the meter is installed on the customer’s account.
4. Make sure the customer is not attempting to use a credit card.
5. Reboot the system for 30 seconds. If tis fails, reboot the system for three minutes.
6. If the meter was installed at PbP, have the customer change to the local AT&T number and at-
tempt to connect again.
7. You must reboot after every DE00 error.
Location Code Location code not installed during setup.
Required
EMD The meter can’t confirm that its memory is working. Withdraw the system from service. If funds are
in the meter, flag as QAR (Question of Accurate Registration).
Invalid User ID/ Usually Occurs during install.
Password 1. Press CLEAR.
2. Reboot for 30 seconds.
3. If the display returns to ENTER AMOUNT TO ADD TO METER, press CLEAR.
4. Select RETURN TO START to begin the install over again.
Link Negotiation Check that system is connected to an analog line. Try using 1-800-590-4857, 1-866-297-8025 or a
Failed local access number.
1. Reboot system.
2. Press CLEAR when display prompts: DO YOU NEED TO ENTER A NUMBER TO REACH AN
OUTSIDE LINE?
3. Select QUIT INSTALL and YES/ENTER to confirm. Display prompts: NOT AUTHORIZED.
4. Press OPTIONS.
5. Press PAGE DOWN (SCROLL) two times.
6. Select Connect — Data Center.
7. Select Phone Parameters.
8. Select Change PB Phone Number.
9. Press YES.
10. Enter the alternate phone number an select OK.
11. Reboot system. Display prompts: DO YOU NEED TO ENTER A NUMBER TO REACH AN
OUTSIDE LINE?
12. Retry the connection again.
Low Sector Error Reboot.
010E Error occurred while trying to initialize printer. If this occurs during install, check that all shipping
tape has been removed from the system.
Remove the power cord from both the wall outlet and the machine. Wait three minutes and
reconnect power.
Make sure the ink cartridge cover is closed.
Meter not Same as Link Negotiation Failed error. See table entry above.
Authorized
Message

Table 4-12 Common Error Messages (Continued)

Error Action
No Dial Tone See Table 4-10.
Print Head/Ink See Table 4-6.
Tank not Detected
Rate Manager Not See Table 4-11.
Initialized
Weight Over See Table 4-11.
Capacity
37B6 Error on DM400c. Happens when transport is opened? Clear envelopes from paper path
and reboot.
2544, 2443 Errors during bootup - The PSOC is communicating with the PSD and it is taking too
long. Solution - Leave error up for two minutes, then reboot.
2546 Reboot to clear if softkey does not work.
372A Feeder error with C4 envelope.
2482 or 248B No Paper. Cause: Operator inserted a mail piece then pulled it back out and then put it in
again during a batch.
DE1D Reboot to resolve.
2412 Tape ran out and last tape did not print.
25xx iButton.
23xx PSOC.
248B Mail jam caused by stream feed.

Table 4-13 MidJet Motion Control Processor (MCP) Related Error Codes (16xx Codes)
Error Description
1600 No Error
1601-1627 Reserved
1628 Failed to Feed
1629 Printer Not Ready
162A TAR2 Exit Jam
162B Printer Error
162C Transport Jam
162D TAR1 Exit Jam
162E Tape Jam
162F Printer Over run
1630 Trip Jam
1631 Mail piece too thick (jam)
1632 Print Head Fire Timeout
1633 Printer Not Ready during Tape
1634 Printer Error during Tape Printing
1635 A ‘Run “ail” operation was attempted with mail in the transport area.
1636 The Power Stacker is Full
1637 Skewed mail piece (reported by DM400 only)
1638 Mailpiece Hold Error (Differential Weighing)
1639 CSpark Tape Stream Error
163A Jam at hand-off to the WOW Module
163B Mail Piece too long - happens if the WOW sensor signifying that the piece is in position to weigh is
blocked and the WOW entry sensor is still blocked
163C WOW Done message not received by MMC in specified time (WOW Weighing timeout) - a 5 second
timeout on the handshake with the weighing module.
163D WOW Re-Zero Error
163E WOW Weight Error
163F-1658 Reserved
1659 Non-volatile Memory Failure
165A Invalid Parameter Checksum in NVM
165B Invalid Cycle Count Checksum in NVM
165C Invalid Jam Count Checksum in NVM
165D MCP Reset due to Watchdog Timeout
165E Bad Profile Command

Table 4-13 MidJet Motion Control Processor (MCP) Related Error Codes (16xx Codes) Continued
165F Invalid Motor State
1660 Invalid Position Move
1661 Error erasing flash memory for download
1662 Error saving flash memory after download
1663 Servo Position Error
1664 I2C Bus Error
1665 DM360 Feeder reported a Power On Self Test error
1666 DM360 Feeder Communications Timeout
1667-167F Reserved
1680 Flash File System (FFS): MCP profiles are not Loaded (don’t exist in FFS)
1681 Flash File System (FFS): Requested Profile Group Doesn’t Exist in MCP Profile
1682 Flash File System (FFS): Invalid binary Profile
1683 Invalid “default” Switch Condition
1684 The MCP Reset due to a Watchdog Timeout
1685 The MCP reset due to an error condition (e.g., ESD)
1686 The mail run was terminated by specified condition
1687 The internal state “stack” overflowed (too many pushes)
1688 The internal state “stack” underflowed (too many pops)
1689 Clear of Debit Operation Occurred before Mailrun
168A The WOW isn’t Present but Should Be
168B The MMC is not Responding
168C-168D Reserved
168E The WOW Unable to Weigh – Weight Unstable
168F-1696 Reserved
1697 A Sealant Out Condition Exists
1698 A Tape Out Condition Exists
1699-16A1 Reserved
16A2 Interlock Cover Open Event
16A3 Interlock Cover Closed Event
Error Description
16A4-16AA Reserved
16AB Power Stacker Full
16AC WOW Error
16AD The Weight Break Table Entries were Sent out of Sequence
16AE Negative Weight Calculated
16AF Weight not Valid for Mail Type
16B0 Weighing Error (unstable - maximum number of samples exceeded)
16B1 Weighing Error (no tare achieved - maximum number of samples exceeded)
16B2 WOW asked to weigh without calibration (calibration required)
16B3 Compute Rezero is Outside +/- 20 grams
16B4 Compute Rezero is Outside +/- 2 grams
16B5 Requested Operation Cannot be Performed in the Current State.

Table 4-13 MidJet Motion Control Processor (MCP) Related Error Codes (16xx Codes) Continued
16B6 Feeder Hardware Not Detected
16B7 The Requested Operation is invalid
16B8 The Feeder has not enumerated in a timely fashion
16B9 The firmware update has failed.
16BA No firmware has been installed in the UIC.
16BB-16FD Reserved
16FE Branch-to Profile or Segment doesn’t exist
16FF Requested Profile not available to be run

I-Button Specific PSD Error Codes Group 2 (21xx):

This class of errors is reported by the Janus UIC when there are image generator errors.
Table 4-14 DM100 Image Generator Errors (22xx)

Error Description
2201 Font, graphic, barcode, or text ad component had wrong schema version
2202 Too many “indicia” components in the region map OR too many “town circle” components in the region
map(s).
2203 Wrong state to do the requested operation
2204 Someone requested a change in the date duck state when there is no date field
2205 Someone requested a change in the EB duck state when there is no Entgelt Bezahlt
2206 Someone requested a change in the PIN duck state when there is no PIN field
2207 Someone requested a change in the TL/TC duck state when there is no town line field and no town
circle
2208 The region maps weren’t numbered consecutively OR the id of the first region map wasn’t 0 (zero) OR
the region map didn’t contain an indicia component or a permit component or a tax graphic component
or a date/time component OR the region map had both a normal/low indicia component and a leading/
lagging indicia component OR the region map had both a normal indicia component and a low value
indicia component OR the region map had a combinations of indicia and/or permit and/or tax graphic
and/or date/time components
2209 Someone tried to set the indicia type to “low” when there is no low value indicia graphic component
220A IG_Reload was called. Now IG_LoadIndicia, IG_LoadPermit, IG_LoadTaxGraphic, IG_LoadAdInscr or
IG_LoadDateTime must be called before calling one of the “duck” functions or IG_LoadStaticVCRs or
IG_LoadVariableVCRs. Similarly IG_LoadReport must be called before IG_LoadNextReportPage.
220B Region map contained an invalid component type
220C Someone called IG_LoadIndicia or IG_LoadAdInscr when there is no indicia region map
220D Someone called IG_LoadPermit when there is no permit region map
220E Someone called IG_LoadTaxGraphic when there is no tax graphic region map
220F Someone called IG_LoadIndicia when there is no indicia type selected
2210 Someone called IG_LoadPermit when there is no permit selected
2211 The blob was missing data for a set of VCRs OR the name strings was missing from the TC graphic and
it’s needed
2212 The data for a graphic component was missing from the component structure given to IG_Powerup or
IG_Reload or IG_SetIndiciaType
2213 Font used by a text ad is missing OR font used by one or more VCRs is missing OR 1D barcode font is
missing
2214 A region’s or VCR’s starting point (column or row) and/or ending point (column or row) isn’t within the
print area
2215 The width and/or height of a graphic or font is zero OR the max width and/or max height of a region is
zero OR the width/height of a graphic is greater than the max width/height of the region that the graphic
goes in
2216 The address of the graphic or font character is zero OR the size of the graphic or font character is zero
2217 The compressed data had a command byte with a byte count of zero
2218 When the image data is decompressed, the graphic is bigger than the given height and width
2219 The number of VCRs defined in the register groups doesn’t match the number of VCR location records
OR too many VCRs have been defined
221A A register group or text ad line or 1D barcode field has an unknown justification value.

Table 4-14 DM100 Image Generator Errors (22xx) Continued

221B A register group has a field size that is too big OR the number of VCR definitions for a graphic doesn’t
match the sum of all the register field lengths for the graphic OR the total number of VCRs for a region
map is more than the max allowed.
221C The text ad works out to be wider than the ad region
221D The text ad works out to be taller than the ad region
221E The ad area doesn’t have any space except for the required border around the text ad
221F One of the text ad lines has a font ID that isn’t allowed to be used for text ads
2220 Something failed previously in the image generator. It won’t work properly until IG_Powerup is called
again
2221 Trying to print just an ad and/or an inscription, BUT no ad and no inscription have been selected –
OR- there is no ad area and no inscription area in the indicia region map –OR- combination of the two
previous conditions (e.g., only an ad selected, but no ad area in the region map)
2222 Someone requested a change in the printed batch count duck state when there is no printed batch count
field
2223 Someone requested a change in the text entry duck state when there is no text entry region
2224 Someone called IG_LoadDateTime when there is no date/time region map
2225 Someone requested a change in the time duck state when there is no time field
2226 While loading all the desired graphics into the print area, it was found that the total number of columns
required was greater than the maximum number of columns allowed
2227 – 223F Codes reserved for future image generator errors
Error codes for the Barcode Generator
2240 Can’t match the number of ECC words to a polynomial array. This means there is a mismatch between
the barcode information table and the list of polynomial arrays in the DmBcPrivate.c file
2241 An ECC mode other than “Data Matrix” was specified in the barcode definition in flash even though only
data matrix barcodes are supported
2242 Based on the number of symbol rows & columns specified in the barcode definition in flash, can’t find its
corresponding data in the barcode information table in the DmBcPrivate.c file
2243 Number of barcode symbols is > the number currently supported by the software
2244 Barcode memory space needs to be increased in the DmBcPrivate.c file
2245 Barcode definition in flash indicates more data bytes in the debit certificate than will fit in the barcode
data code words
2246 Somehow the barcode characteristics were never transferred from the barcode definition in flash to the
local global structure in the barcode generator
2250 Somehow the length of the data for the 1D barcode is zero after all the spaces are removed from the
data
2251 The width of the generated 1D barcode is greater than the allocated width (if a horizontal barcode) or the
allocated height (if a vertical barcode)
2252 The amount of data for the 1D barcode is more bytes than will fit in the work buffer

Table 4-15 DM100 Print Head Security Errors (23xx)

Error Description
2300 Version mismatch error
2301 Programming failure
2302 Communication error
2303 Fatal communication error
2304 Communication timeout error
2305 Seed mismatch error
2306 Fatal programming error

Table 4-16 DM100 and DM300c/400c Print Manager Errors (24xx)

Error Description
2400 General printer fatal error
2401 Could not send intertask message
2441 Purge pump motor or sensor failure
2442 Cap motor or sensor failure
2443 Carriage motor or sensor failure
2444 Inside temperature out of range
2445 Transport motor or encoder failure
2446 ASIC motor drive time limit exceeded
2447 Print carriage not detected.
2481 E_PAPER_SKEW (Mail skewed)
2482 E_NO_PAPER
2483 E_PIECE_TOO_SHORT
2484 E_PIECE_TOO_FAST (Operator inserted mailpiece too fast)
2485 E_NO_PRINT (Paper error)
248B E_JAM (Mail jammed)
248C E_JAM_LEVER_OPEN (Jam lever open)
2491 E_NO_INK
2492 E_NO_INKTANK
2493 E_INKTANK_ID
2494 E_INKTANK_CHECKSUM
2495 E_TANK_LID_OPEN
24A1 No Printhead
24A2 Incorrect printhead type
24A3 Printhead NVM checksum failure
24A4 Printhead temperature out of range
24A5 Printhead heater failure
24B1 E_MSG_SRC
24B2 E_MSG_DEST
24B3 E_MSG_ID
24B4 E_MSG_TYPE
24B5 E_MSG_PARAMETER
24B6 E_MSG_NA (Not appropriate message, like “Perform Printer Maintenance” in Seal Only Mode)

Table 4-17 DM100 BOB Task Errors (25xx)
Error Description
2501 Unknown intertask message or script request

2502 PSD failed to reply to a message
2503 PHC failed to reply to a message
2504 External card failed to reply to a message
2505 General communication failure
2506 PSD USB driver failure
2507 PHC 232 driver failure
2508 External card t=0 driver failure
2509 Internal Error encountered by SCM task
250A General device driver failure
250B Unknown intertask message
250C Access code procedural errorError
250D The requested operation is not installed
250E Required font not installed
250F Font download errorError
2510 Error retrieving report hash
2511 Error determining PHC power parameters
2512 Error determining current printing mode
2513 Error while deriving meter status
2514 Error while updating the batch registers
2515 Error while gathering report data
2516 Error gathering ad information
2517 Error gathering inscription information
2518 Error while preparing download to PHC
2519 Error while preparing to download a leading barcode image
251A Error while preparing to download a lagging barcode image
251B Error preparing to pre debit
251C Error preparing the PHC configuration record
251D Error while preparing the vendor key
251E Snippet signature is unacceptable to PSD (no longer used but left in for Error spec compatibility)
251F Indicia not found in flash
2520 Indicia font not found in flash
2521 Report not found in flash
2522 Report font not found in flash
2523 Town circle not found in flash
2524 Town circle font not found in flash
2525 Error reading UIC date or time
2526 Error building a device message
2527 Erroneous message script ID
2528 Device message reply length is unexpected

Table 4-17 DM100 BOB Task Errors (25xx) Continued

2529 Unknown component ID in the print zone packed byte parameter
252A Unknown function ID in the print zone packed byte parameter
252B Message resent maximum number of times without response
252C Trouble retrieving a test print from FLASH
252D Current account has expired during a mail run
252E Error while preparing the trusted SW key
252F Unknown device ID found in a tealeaves table
2530 Department account does not have enough funds
2531 Department account has reached allowed mailpieces
2532 Unknown department account Error
2533 Error while getting info from an installed type “Misc” graphic
2534 Error while getting info from an installed Swiss star
2535 Error accessing a required Entgelt Bezahlt in flash
2536 Error while trying to get bar code parameters from FLASH
2537 Error while trying to get NPCG.BIN from external flash
2538 Error while trying to get xxxPCG.BIN from external flash
2539 Error while trying to get PRINTEST.BIN from external flash
253A Gate keeper model is unknown
253B Snippet handler was unable to retrieve a snippet from FLASH
253C iButton® PSD communications driver, success but no expected event
253D iButton® PSD communications driver, failure miscellaneous
253E Error while accessing a miscellaneous graphic in the flash
253F Error creating dynamic blob for image generator
2540 Error creating static blob for image generator
2541 Error creating report blob for image generator
2542 Error logging postage value download message to shadow log
2543 Error logging debit certificate to shadow log
2544 iButton® PSD communications driver, success but timeout error
2545 iButton® PSD communications driver, failure OS no event match error
2546 iButton® PSD communications driver, failure OS timeout error
2547 SCM_CURRENCY_MISMATCH, Currency code mismatch between indicia graphic and psd
2548 SCM_CMOS_GMTOFFSET_OUT_OF_RANGE, CMOS gmtGMToffset out of range, reset to defaults
2549 SCM_PERMIT_NOT_FOUND, Error accessing a permit graphic
254A SCM_DATETIME_NOT_FOUND, Error accessing a date time graphic
254B SCM_PERMIT_BATCH_COUNT_SET_ERROR, Error setting permit batch count index
254C Error finding an auto inscription in flash
254D Auto inscription ID is not in range
254E Piece count end of life error
254F Failure to correct shadow log
2550 Error logging postage value refund message to shadow log
2551 Error in fnValidData, probably a missing table entry
2552 Error in fnWriteData, probably a missing table entry

DM300c/400c Motion Control Processor (MCP) and Feeder Errors (37xx) — Same as 16xx
Codes
This class of errors is reported by the DM300c/DM400c MCP and Feeder, and is denoted by a ‘37’
as the most significant digits of the error code. These errors are also the same as defined in the Mid-
Jet Motion Control Processor (MCP) Error Group Class (ERROR_CLASS_MCP,16xx).
NOTE: 37xx Codes are the same as MidJet Motion Control Processor (MCP)-Related Error Codes
(16xx).

4.5 Service For a meter withdrawal, the customer or the service representative must
Procedures transfer the remaining balance of postage from the machine into the custom-
er’s Postage By Phone® Account. Normally this is done if the customer is no
longer going to use the machine or if the machine fails to operate properly
and cannot be repaired in the field.
There are two possible scenarios that determine how to return equipment:
1. Customer does not own the mail machine. Entire system needs to
be returned.
There will be at least three SMS Activity’s, one for the Meter (G900/
G905), one for the mail machine base (3C00/ 4C00) and one for the
Subscription (G9SS). There may also be activities for any peripherals
such as the scale (example MP9G).
If this is a one-for-one replacement, return the replaced machine using
the box the new machine came in.
If this is not a one-for-one replacement, order the appropriate Box-It Kit:
• DM300c - 3C00104
• DM400c - 4C00104
2. Customer owns the mail machine but has cancelled their PbP Ac-
count. Only the meter needs to be returned.
There will be at least two SMS Activity’s, one for the Meter (G900/
G905) and one for the Subscription (G9SS). There may also be ac-
tivities for any peripherals such as the scale (example MP9G). There
should be no SMS activity for the mail machine base (3C00/ 4C00).
Order the G900 Meter Return Kit# 3C00105. Perform the following pro-
cedure.
IMPORTANT: This kit is to be used only for the small number of cus-
tomers that own the 3C00/4C00 Base, have cancelled their Postage By
Phone® account, and will be keeping their base. The G900/G905 iButton
PSD is a rented item and must be returned to Pitney Bowes Meter Re-
turns as per USPS Postage Meter requirements.
Follow the instructions on the next page.

4.5 Service 1. Transfer funds to Postage By

Procedures Phone® account: Push
(Continued) a. Press Menu and page down Holder
to select Advanced Fea- Away from
Board and
tures. Lift Up to
b. Select Meter Withdrawal. Remove
c. Select Continue.
d. When the transfer is com-
plete select Print Receipt
and follow the prompts.
e. Confirm the funds “Avail-
able in Meter” is equal to
$000.000. Figure 4-7 Removing PSD
2. Remove the iButton PSD from
the Main Logic board:
a. Disconnect the power cord
from the mail machine base.
b. Remove the rear cover.
c. Ground yourself by placing
a hand on the mailing ma-
chine’s metal frame.
d. Grasp the iButton PSD han-
dle and carefully push the
holder away from the Main
Logic Board.
e. Carefully pull the holder up
at an angle to release it. Figure 4-8 PSD Secured for Shipping
(See Figure 4-7.)
3. Attach the iButton/PSD to the iButton PSD Security Cover:
a. Remove the iButton PSD Security Cover from the mail machine’s
Rear Cover.
b. Attach the handle of the iButton PSD to the cover using the provided
screw. (See Figure 4-8.)
NOTE: Instructions are not sent with the Return kit because we do not
want the customer to find them and try to remove the iButton!

4.5.1 Meter
NOTES: Contact Pitney Bowes first before withdrawing funds. The machine
Withdrawal
must be connected to an analog phone line.
(Withdrawing
Postage
Funds) 1. Press Options.
2. Press Page Down to the third screen.
3. Select "Advanced Features".
Page
OPTIONS Up
◄Advanced Features
Page
Down
4. Press Page Down to the second screen.

5. Select "Meter Withdrawal".
Page
ADVANCED FEATURES Up
◄Meter Withdrawal
Page
Down
6. Select "Transfer all funds from meter to PBP account".

Page
REMOVE FUNDS Up
◄Transfer all funds
from meter to PBP
Page
account
Down
7. The system dials into the Pitney Bowes Data Center (this may take a
few moments). Various screens displays, letting you know the status of
the process.
8. The Transfer Successful screen displays. Select "Continue".
Page
TRANSFER SUCCESSFUL
Up
Funds moved to PBP
account $xxx.xx
◄Continue Page
Down
9. At the prompt to print a receipt, press Yes/Enter and insert envelope/

tape sheet through machine (see sample, next page) OR simply press
Home to return to Home Screen.

4.5.2 Withdrawal 0000011969

Used: $000 . 000 Batch Count: 0 DEC 08 03
Process
Report
Funds
5 : 31P
Available: $000 . 000 Batch Value: $000 . 000
Total Pieces: 0 PBP Serial No.: 0011969
Control Sum: $000 . 000
The DM300c/DM400c iButton PSD cannot be replaced separately from the

machine. If the iButton fails, the complete machine must be replaced. The
iButton PSD must never be separated from its machine. The only ex-
ception is if a lease customer wants to return their meter and cancel their
Postage by Phone® Account, but they want to keep their machine base.
Since some withdrawals will be done by customers, the BOX IT Process

(used by DM100i/DM200L) will be used for DM300c/DM400c. The customer
will be shipped a box (Sales Kit 3C00104) with instructions explaining how
to transfer their funds back to their Postage By Phone® Account and pack
and ship the machine via a SmartLabel. A withdrawal for both the iButton
PCN (G90x) and the Base Machine PCN (3C0x or 4C0x) will be logged in
SMS.
For the one situation when the iButton PSD will be removed from the ma-
chine, as noted above, a special box kit must be ordered. Attach the iButton
PSD to the iButton Security Cover as shown in Figure 4-7, page 4-52, and
ship it back in the box.
4.5.3 Packing the 1. Place foam section with one large cutout into bottom of shipping box.
System 2. Place mailing machine into foam section in box.
3. Place other foam section over mailing machine in box.
4. Place weighing platform in small cardboard box and place small box in
appropriate cutout in top section of foam.
5. Place power cord in cutout in foam. Do not return moistener, stacker or ink
cartridge.
4.5.4 Preparing 1. Close top of box and tape securely.

the Box for 2. Remove old shipping label from box (if sent a replacement unit box).
Shipping
3. Apply prepaid shipping label.

4.5.5 Completing 1. Do not enter any data into section A, Box 10 until you have completed
the 3601C the transaction and the outcome.
2. You must include an accurate explanation/description of the action you
have taken in Section A, Box 10.
3. If you cannot perform funds transfer via modem, note the explanation
description for withdrawing the ICC/PSC and complete the transaction
as a QAR.
4. Return form 3601C with the top copy, third and fourth copies intact for
every ICC/PSD being returned. Give the second copy to the customer
as a receipt.
5. Have the customer initial boxes D13, E13, F1 or F2 (depending on the
disposition of funds), F4 and F5 on Form 3601C.
6. You and the customer must sign the 3601C form confirming that the
transaction is completed.
7. If QAR, apply the pink label to ICC case and return ICC/PSD to New-
town2 via registered USPS priority mail along with all required copies of
Form 3601C.


Removal and Replacement • 5
5.1 Introduction This chapter contains instructions for removing and installing field-replace-
able parts. Adjustments are explained when required.
5.2 Back Cover 1. Remove scale if present.

2. Remove three screws as shown (Figure 5-2.)
3. Lift off cover (Figure 5-3).
Figure 5-1 Back Cover Figure 5-2 Back Cover Mounting Screws
Keyboard
Cover
Tabs Seen from Under-

side of Control Panel
Figure 5-3 Removing Back Cover
Figure 5-4A Pry Off Control Panel Overlay

5.3 Control Panel 1. Lift up keyboard cover.
2. Carefully release the tabs (Figure 5-4A) that secure the control panel
overlay to the keyboard. Lift the overlay off the keyboard assembly.
3. Remove four screws as shown in Figure 5-4B.
4. Carefully lift off control panel.
NOTE: Two ribbon cables con-
nect the control panel to the
main logic board. Carefully un-
plug the cables from the con-
trol panel PCB to free it from
the base. The control panel and
cover are replaceable as a sin-
gle unit (Figures 5-5, 5-6, 5-7). Figure 5-4B Control Panel Screws

5 • Removal and Replacement
5.3 Control Panel

(Continued)
Figure 5-6 Control Panel Harness
Figure 5-5 Removing Control Panel
5.4 Front 1. Remove the back cover and con-

Sub-Cover trol panel as described above.
2. Remove 4 screws securing front
sub-cover (Figure 5-9).
3. Lift cover off base.
Figure 5-7 Control Panel Assembly
Control panel
harnesses
Figure 5-8 Control Panel and Display

Assembly (for Reference)
Figure 5-9 Sub-Cover Mounting Screws

5.5 Control Panel 1. Remove the back cover, con-
Ribbon trol panel and sub-cover as de-
Cables scribed above. Ferrite Core
2. Disconnect the ribbon cables Clamp
from the control panel PCB.
3. Snake the ribbon cables through
Connectors
the hole in the machine frame. Ground Strap
4. Remove the blue ground strap,
the harness from the clamp and
the ferrite core (figure, right).
5. Remove the two harness con-
nectors from the board.
Figure 5-10 Control Panel Harness
6. Reassemble in reverse order. Connections at Main Logic Board

5.6 Bottom Cover 1. Remove all machine covers (paragraphs 5.2 through 5.4).
(Base Pan) 2. Remove five screws located inside base and one screw located on side
and Side Deck (Figures 5-11 through 5-13).
Guide
3. Lift machine out of base pan and place on work surface protected by
paper towels. Purge unit drain can leak ink.
Figure 5-11 Base Pan Mounting Screw Figure 5-12 Side Deck Mounting Screw
Locations. Chassis Removed for Purpose Location.
of Illustration.
Figure 5-13A Chassis Mounting Tabs
Side Deck Removal

1. Remove the base pan as de-
See Figure 5-12
scribed above.
2. Remove three screws that se-
cure deck to frame. See Figures
5-12 and 5-13B for screw loca-
tions.
3. Reassemble in reverse order.
Figure 5-13B Side Deck Mounting Screws

5.7 Main Transport 1. Unlock and lower the lower transport.

Feed Belt 2. Slightly loosen the tension idler, press down on it to relieve belt tension,
and tighten in position.
3. Remove old belt.
4. Install new belt so center ridge rides in grooves of pulleys.
5. Loosen belt tensioner slightly and allow spring to normalize belt tension.
DO NOT apply additional tension to belt.
6. Tighten belt tensioner.
7. Make sure belt tracks properly.
8. Close lower transport and test for proper operation.
Roller grooves
Figure 5-14 Removing Transport Drive Figure 5-15 Transport Belt Removed.
Belt Note Grooves in Rollers.

5.8 Purge Unit 1. Remove machine covers.

2. Disconnect two wire harnesses as shown (Figure 5-16).
3. Hold the purge unit from the bottom using a paper towel or rags to pro-
tect yourself from ink leakage from the drain.
4. While holding the purge unit, remove two mounting screws as shown
(Figure 5-16).
5. Remove the purge unit from the bottom of the machine.
Disconnect
Harnesses
Mounting Screws
Figure 5-16 Purge Unit Removal Figure 5-17A Purge Unit
5.8.1 Purge Unit 1. Remove purge unit as described Mounting Screws

Sensor above.
Board 2. Unsnap plastic cover to gain ac-
cess to sensor board. Cover is
held in place by three plastic
tabs as shown in figure, right.
3. Remove two board mounting
screws, figure, right.
4. Carefully disconnect harness
connector to free board. See Fig-
Figure 5-17B Sensor Board Cover
ure 5-17C, next page. Removed

Gear Tab
(Opposite Flat)
Figure 5-17C Removing Purge Unit Sensor Board Figure 5-17D Purge Unit Sensor Board
5.8.2 Purge Unit 1. Remove purge unit (para-

Motor and graph 5.8).
Gears 2. Unsnap plastic cover (see
Figure 5-17B).
3. Press down outer gear
tab opposite flat on shaft
(Figure 5-17C) and re-
move outer and inner
gears.
4. Carefully disconnect har-
ness connector.
5. Remove two screws that
secure motor mounting Figure 5-17E Purge Motor Removed
bracket to purge unit. See
figure 5-17E, right.
5.9 Transport Drive 1. Remove machine covers.

Motor 2. Remove purge unit to provide clearance for motor. See paragraph 5.8.
3. Disconnect motor harness at J115 on Main Logic Board (Figure 5-18).
4. Carefully snap open wire clamps as shown to free motor harness (Fig-
ure 5-19).
5. Slightly loosen belt tensioner. Press tensioner and tighten screw to re-
lieve tension on timing belt (Figure 5-20). Remove belt as shown (Figure
5-21).
6. Hold motor from underside of machine. While holding motor, remove
two screws as shown to free it (Figure 5-22).

5.9 Transport Drive

Motor
(Continued)
Figure 5-18 Disconnect Motor Harness at Figure 5-19 Open Wire Clamps
Main Logic Board
Figure 5-20 Loosen Belt Tensioner Figure 5-21 Remove Belt from Drive
Slightly; Tighten in UP position. Pulley
Figure 5-22 Remove Two Motor Mounting Figure 5-23 Transport Drive Motor
Screws

5.10 Carriage Drive 1. Remove machine covers.

Motor 2. Disconnect two harnesses from purge unit as shown (Figure 5-24). This
is necessary to provide clearance.
3. Unscrew plastic wire loom (one screw) and let hang as shown (Figures
5-24 and 5-25).
4. Disconnect motor harness.
5. Unscrew motor mounting bracket (two screws). See Figure 5-25.
6. Remove motor and bracket (Figure 5-26).
7. Remove motor from bracket (four screws). See Figure 5-27.
Disconnect
Harnesses
Figure 5-24 Disconnect Harnesses and Figure 5-25 Let Wire Loom Hang;
Unscrew Wire Loom Unscrew Two Motor Mounting Screws
Figure 5-26 Remove Motor and Bracket

Assembly; Remove Carriage Drive Belt
Figure 5-27 Remove Motor from Bracket

Assembly

5.11 Rear Drive

Belts
5.11.1 Main Drive 1. Remove machine covers.

Shaft Belt
2. Loosen belt tensioner slightly. Press on tensioner to relieve tension on
belt and tighten tensioner. See Figure 5-28.
3. Walk belt off pulleys. See Figure 5-29.
4. Replace belt.
5. Loosen belt tensioner. Allow spring to normalize tension on belt. DO
NOT apply additional tension.
6. Tighten belt tensioner.
7. Reassemble machine.
Main Drive
Shaft
Figure 5-28 Loosen Belt Tensioner Figure 5-29 Remove Main Drive Belt
Slightly; Press Down and Tighten
5.11.2 Intermediate 1. Follow steps 1 through 3 above.

Drive Belt 2. Loosen belt tensioner slightly.
Press on tensioner to relieve
tension on intermediate belt and
tighten tensioner.
3. Walk belt off pulleys.
4. Replace belt.
5. Loosen belt tensioner. Allow
spring to normalize tension on
belt. DO NOT apply additional
tension.
Figure 5-30 Remove Intermediate Drive
6. Tighten belt tensioner. Belt
7. Reassemble machine.

5.12 Carriage Drive 1. Remove rear cover, control panel and sub-cover.
Belt 2. Scribe location of belt tensioner assembly as shown in Figure 5-31.
3. Loosen belt tensioner.
4. Walk belt off pulleys and carefully remove belt from printhead loop.
5. Insert replacement belt in printhead loop as shown in Figure 5-32.
6. Position belt on pulleys.
7. Move tensioner to scribed position and tighten. This is an initial adjust-
ment. DO NOT over-tension belt. See adjustment procedure below.
Connect Spring Gauge Here
Figure 5-31 Scribe Tensioner Location
Carriage Drive Belt Tension

Adjustment
Adjust tension of the carriage drive belt after
replacing it:
1. Loosen the adjustment screw shown in Figure 5-32 Carriage Belt Loop
Figure 5-31.
2. Connect a spring gauge to the adjustment bracket and set the belt ten-
sion for 1 kg (2.2 lbs.) +/- 10%.
3. Tighten adjustment screw.

5.13 Print Head 1. Remove all machine covers.

Carriage 2. Remove ink cartridge (Figures 5-33 and 5-34).
Assembly
3. Remove the print head (Figure 5-35).
4. Make sure carriage is home. In this position the carriage is located
above the purge unit and you should be able to see the printhead cap
as shown in Figure 5-36.
Figure 5-33 Press Ink Cartridge Lock Figure 5-34 Lift Cartridge out of Well
Wiper
Printhead
Cap
Figure 5-35 Remove Printhead Figure 5-36 Carriage Home Position
5. Turn purge unit gear clockwise

as shown in Figure 5-37, right,
until printhead lock and wiper are
fully DOWN. See Figure 5-36,
above right.
6. Push carriage toward rear. Turn
Clockwise
7. Unlock and remove printhead rib-
bon cable at Main Logic Board.
See Figure 5-38, next page.
8. Remove plastic printhead cable
Figure 5-37 Turn Gear Clockwise until
keeper. Pull out slightly on bot- Printhead Lock and Wiper are Fully DOWN
tom tab. To free keeper, pull it
carefully towards front of machine. See Figure 5-39, next page.

5.13 Printhead
Carriage
Assembly
(Continued)
Figure 5-38 Removing Print Head Cable at Main Logic Board
Figure 5-39 Removing Cable Keeper Figure 5-40 Installing Cable Keeper
NOTE: To reinstall keeper, position rear tabs in cutout first as shown in

Figure 5-40 above, then align the front tab with the corresponding cut-
out. Pull out the lower rear locking tab slightly and snap the front of the
keeper into position.
9. Remove main drive belt (para-

graph 5.11.1).
10. Remove intermediate drive belt
(paragraph 5.11.2).
11. Remove intermediate drive belt Rail
Mounting
gear to provide access to screw Screw
securing inner carriage rail. See below Gear
figure, right. Stud
12. Remove rail mounting screw and
slide shaft toward front of ma-
chine (Figure 5-42 and 5-43). Figure 5-41 Removing Intermediate Gear
13. As the shaft is released from
both ends, push it toward the center of the machine to free it from the
print carriage. (The shaft will snap out of position.)

5.13 Printhead
Carriage
Assembly
(Continued)
Figure 5-42 Removing Inner Rail Mount- Figure 5-43 Pushing Rail Forward
ing Screw
14. Remove the mounting screw from

the outer rail as shown in Figure
5-44, right.
15. Lift the shaft up slightly and pull it
toward the front of the machine to
remove the carriage assembly.
Figure 5-44 Removing Inner Rail Mount-

ing Screw
Figure 5-45 Removing Carriage Assembly
Power Supply Shield

Logic Board
Inner Rail Bushing

Drive Shaft
Snaps in Position
Purge Unit Drive Motor

Figure 5-46 Chassis with Carriage As- Figure 5-47 Carriage Assembly
sembly Removed

5.14 Drive Shaft 1. Remove all machine covers.

2. Remove main drive and intermediate drive belts (paragraphs 5.11.1 and
5.11.2).
3. Remove drive shaft gear as shown in Figure 5-48 and pull bearing off as
4. Unsnap roller from groove in shaft. See Figure 5-51.
CAUTION: Tabs on roller flange break easily.
5. Remove pin from shaft and slide out shaft from front.
Figure 5-48 Removing Drive Shaft Gear Figure 5-49 Removing Drive Shaft Rear
Bearing
Bearing Tabs
Pin Groove
Figure 5-50 Disengaging Roller from Figure 5-51 Drive Shaft Components
Drive Shaft Groove

5.15 Tape Feed Unit 1. Remove appropriate machine covers.

2. Remove two screws as shown in Figure 5-52.
3. Carefully lift the tape feeder unit up. Note that a wiring harness is con-
nected to it. See Figure 5-53 below.
4. Disconnect harness as shown.
5. Remove the tape feed assembly.
Figure 5-52 Tape Feeder Mounting Figure 5-53 Tape Feeder Harness
Screws
5.15.1 Tape Motor 1. Remove tape feed unit as described above.

2. Remove two screws securing motor. See Figure 5-54 below.
Figure 5-54 Tape Feed Motor Figure 5-55 Tape Feed Roller
Assembly
5.15.2 Tape Feed 1. Remove tape feeder unit as described above.

Roller 2. Remove E-Clip and bearing from roller shaft. See Figure 5-55, above
Assembly right.
3. Free roller assembly from tape feed housing.

5.16 Postal You must remove the Postal Securi-

Security ty Device (PSD) when you swap out Push
Device (PSD) Main Logic (Controller) Boards. Re- Holder
install PSD on the new Main Logic Away from
Board and
Board. Lift Up to
Remove
NOTE: There is a special procedure
for handling removal and disposition
of a PSD in the event a customer
closes their Postage By Phone® ac-
count and wishes to retain the mail-
ing machine. Follow the instructions
in Chapter 4, paragraph 4.5.2.
Figure 5-56 Removing PSD
Removal
1. Remove back cover. See
paragraph 5.2. This pro-
vides access to PSD hold-
er.
2. Remove PSD and holder
as shown in Figure, 5-56,
above right.
a. Carefully push holder away
from Main Logic Board.
b. Carefully pull holder up at an
angle to release it.
Figure 5-57 PSD Holder and Contact.
Replacement The plastic shield has been removed to
Carefully install PSD, reversing in- provide a better view. The inset shows
stallation process above. Make sure the PSD and holder removed from the
machine.
it is properly seated and the PSD
makes good contact with the board
as shown in Figure 5-57.
NOTE: If the system displays error

2544 at initialization, communication
with PSD failed. Remove power, try
reseating the PSD, then reboot.

5.17 Main Logic 1. Remove platform scale if pres-

Board ent
2. Remove back cover. See para-
graph 5.2.
3. Remove PSD as described
above in paragraph 5-16.
4. Remove three mounting screws
as shown in figure, right.
5. Remove lower mounting screw
at rear of machine as shown in
Figure 5-58 Main Logic Board Fasteners
Figure 5-59, right.
6. Lift board up slightly and care-
fully disconnect all wiring. Open
wire clamps as required. Note
position of connectors.
7. Remove board from machine.
Reinstall the PSD removed in
step 2.
NOTE: Make sure wiring is not

subject to crimping or extreme Figure 5-59 Lower Rear Mounting Screw
bends.
9. Test machine for proper opera-

tion.

5.18 Modem Board 1. Remove main logic board as de-

scribed in paragraph 5.17.
2. Remove mounting screws (one
plastic) as shown in figure, right.
3. Carefully lift up modem board to
unplug it from logic board.
NOTE: There is a connector at-

tached to modem board. See
Figures 5-61 and 5-62. Figure 5-60 Modem Board
4. Disconnect wiring harness from

board to free it.
Make sure wiring is not subject
to crimping or extreme bends.
Figure 5-61 Removing Modem Board
Figure 5-62 Modem Board, Component

Side

5.19 Power
Supply
Figure 5-63 Removing Power Supply and Figure 5-64 Removing Power
Shield Supply PCB
1. Remove all covers. See paragraphs 5.2 through 5.5 and 5.7.
2. Remove the DM300c from its base pan. See paragraph 5.6, steps 1
through 3.
3. Unlock cable clamps for harnesses as required.
4. Disconnect cable at back cover interlock switch.
5. Disconnect power supply harnesses at Main Logic Board (J125 and
J126).
6. Remove two screws securing power supply shield.
7. Remove board and shield from machine.
8. To remove board from shield, remove two screws as shown in Figure 5-
64 above.

5.20 Encoder 1. Remove all covers. See para-

Encoder Sensor Assembly
Sensor, graphs 5.2 through 5.5 and 5.7.
Encoder Disc
2. Remove main logic and power
and Sensor
supply PCBs (paragraphs 5.17
Board
and 5.19).
3. Remove sensor assembly (one Disc Cover
screw). See figure, right. Mounting
Screw
4. Remove encoder disc cover
(one screw, figure, right).
5. Remove encoder disc. It is se-
cured to shaft by one screw that
passes through disk flange.
NOTE: When replacing disc, in- Encoder Disc Cover

stall so arrow faces up at 12
o’clock position.
Sensor Board
6. Remove sensor board (two
screws). Use a stubby driver. Figure 5-65 Disc Encoder Components
and Sensor Board
Figure 5-66 Removing Encoder Disc Figure 5-67 Removing Encoder Disc
Cover
Figure 5-68 Encoder Sensor, Encoder Figure 5-69 Sensor Board (Front)
Disc and Cover

5.21 Segmented 1. Remove all covers. See paragraphs 5.2 through 5.5 and 5.7.
Roller 2. Remove main logic and power supply PCBs (paragraphs 5.17 and
5.19).
3. Remove encoder sensor, encoder disc and cover (paragraph 5-20).
4. Remove input feed deck (three screws). See Figure 5-70.
5. Carefully remove the black plastic apron (four screws). See Figure 5-70.
6. Free segmented roller from frame and belt as shown in Figure 5-71.
Input Feed Deck
Front Apron
Figure 5-70 Removing Input Feed Deck Figure 5-71 Removing Segmented Roller
and Front Apron Assembly
Figure 5-72 Segmented Roller Assembly

5.22 Lower The lower transport assembly is mounted on two studs that serve as hing-
Transport es.
Assembly 1. Remove the machine from the base pan.
2. Remove the right and left stud brackets. Each is held in place by one
screw. See Figures 5-73 and 5-74 below.
3. Maneuver the lower transport out of the machine base. The lower trans-
port is entirely passive. It contains no sensors or drive components.
Figure 5-73 Removing Right Pivot Stud Figure 5-74 Removing Left Pivot Stud
Bracket Bracket
Figure 5-75 Pivot Stud Bracket and Lower

Transport Assembly
Figure 5-76 Side and Top Views of Lower

Transport Assembly

5.23 Lower 1. Remove lower transport assem-

Transport bly from machine.
Cover 2. Pull off transport lock lever.
3. Remove two screws that secure
cover to transport assembly. See
figure, right.
4. Separate cover from lower trans-
port assembly.
Figure 5-77 Lower Transport Cover

Removal

5.24 Waste Pad Re- 1. Squeeze tray handles and slide out waste pad tray.
placement 2. Carefully lift out waste pad using a paper towel.
3. Replace waste pad and insert tray in side of machine.
Figure 5-78 Waste Pad Drawer
Figure 5-79 Removing Waste Pad

5.25 Auto Feeder Disassembly instructions for the DM400c Auto Feeder are presented below
Disassembly and on the pages following.
5.25.1 Feeder 1. Open feed access door and

Upper Cover remove water bottle.
Feed Access Door
Water Bottle
Figure 5-80 Feed Access Door and Water

Bottle
2. Remove two mounting
screws as shown and close
feed access door.
Figure 5-81 Mounting Screws
3. Remove four mounting

screws and detach feeder up- Feeder Upper Cover
per cover.
Figure 5-82 Mounting Screws

5.25.2 Side Guide 1. Remove feeder upper cover.

(See previous page.)
2. Remove stepped screw that
serves as stop for side guide
slide. See figure, right.
Screw
Figure 5-83 Removing Stepped Screw

3. Slide side guide to front and Side Guide
remove it as shown in figure,
right.
Side Guide Slide
Figure 5-84 Removing Side Guide

5.25.3 Feed Deck 1. Remove side guide. (See
Entrance Guide
previous paragraph).
2. Remove screw shown in fig-
ure, right, and detach en-
trance guide.
Screw
3. Remove six screws (located
by arrows in Figure 5-86).
4. Before you remove deck as-
sembly, hold stacker sensor
flag out of the way as shown
in Figure 5-87.
Figure 5-85 Removing Entrance Guide
CAUTION: Stacker sensor
flag can break easily. Feed Deck
5. Carefully remove deck. Ma-

neuver the deck tabs out of
their corresponding holes in
the feed unit frame as shown
in Figure 5-88, next page.
Lift up front edge of deck and
pull carefully toward front to
free it.
Figure 5-86 Removing Feed Deck

5.25.3 Feed Deck Operating Note:

(Continued)
Maximum stack weight is 4.5
pounds. Weights greater than
this will cause the belts to skip
and consequently erratic or fail-
to-feed conditions.
Service Note:
You can eliminate or reduce
drive component noise by apply-
ing a small amount of silicone lu-
bricant to the offending parts. Figure 5-87 Moving the Stack Present Sen-
sor Flag to provide Clearance
Figure 5-88 Feed Deck Mounting Tab
5.25.4 Feeder Unit 1. Remove entire DM300c

assembly from its base
pan. See paragraph 5.6
and figure, right.
2. Disconnect three harness-
es from DM400c PCB:
• J309
• J307
• J301
3. Remove feed deck. (See
paragraph 5.25.3 above.)
Figure 5-89 DM300c Removed from Base Pan

5.25.4 Feeder Unit 4. Remove moistener as shown

(Continued) in figure, right.
Moistener Assembly
Figure 5-90 Removing Moistener
Moistener Tank and Wick

5. Remove moistener tank.
6. Remove two screws shown in

figures below. Figure 5-91 Removing Moistener Tank
Figure 5-92 A and B Removing Feed Unit Mounting Screws

5.25.4 Feeder Unit 7. Remove two screws shown

(Continued) at right and below, and de- Feeder Unit
tach feeder unit.
8. Reassemble in reverse or-
der.
Figure 5-93 A, B and C Feeder Unit Removal
5.25.5 Feeder 1. Remove feeder upper cov- Mounting Screws

PCB er. (See paragraph 5.25.1.)
2. Unplug five connectors (ar-
rows in figure, right) and
remove four screws to de-
tach feeder PCB.

der.
Mounting Screws
Figure 5-94 Removing Feeder PCB

5.25.6 Retard Roller 1. Remove feeder PCB assem-

bly as described in paragraph Entrance Guide
5.25.5 above.
2. Remove one screw (figure,
right), and detach the en-
trance guide. Screw
Figure 5-95 Removing Entrance Guide
3. Remove two springs (4S3-

2380) as shown in figure,
right.
IMPORTANT! The four re-

maining springs (4S3-2379)
used in this assembly have
a different spring rate. The
springs are not interchange-
able. Note the location of and
mark each spring set so you Springs
can return each to the correct
position when you reassem- Figure 5-96 Removing Springs
ble the unit.
CAUTION! Failure to do so
will change the tension ap-
plied to the pressure rollers
and compromise feeding.

5.25.6 Retard Roller 4. Remove E-Clip, washer and

(Continued) bushing. E-Clip, Washer and Bushing
Figure 5-97 Removing Shaft Components
5. Remove retard roller assem-

bly as shown in figure, right.
Retard Roller Assembly
Figure 5-98 Retard Roller

6. Remove screw and cap.
Cap
Screw
Figure 5-99 Removing Screw and Cap

5.25.7 Feed Roller 1. Remove DM300c from base B

Assembly pan (see paragraph 5.6).
2. Remove two springs (4S3-
2380) at location A in figure, B
right.
3. Remove four springs (4S3- A
2379) at location B in figure,
right.
See IMPORTANT note on

page 5-30.
Figure 5-100 Spring Locations
4. Remove release holder.

Push back on seal/no seal le- Release Holder
ver to provide clearance.
Figure 5-101 Release Holder
5. Remove release lever by

sliding it straight out.
Release Lever
Figure 5-102 Release Lever

6. Maneuver retard gap plate to
free it, and slide to right side
Retard Gap Plate
to remove it.
Figure 5-103 Retard Gap Plate

5.25.7 Feed Roller 7. Slide feed roller assembly

Assembly (right side) to front and re-
(Continued) move it. See figure, right.
Feed Roller Assembly
Figure 5-104 Feed Roller Assembly (1)
8. Remove screw shown in fig- Feed Roller Assembly

ure, right, and slide feed roller
unit (left side) to front and re-
move it. Gap Cam Lock Screw
IMPORTANT! When reinstall-

ing the feed roller assembly, it
is essential that you DO NOT
change the position of the
factory set separator adjust- Figure 5-105 Feed Roller Assembly (2)
ment.
When removing Indentation

the gap cam
lock screw dur-
ing disassem-
bly, note where
the screw
caused an in-
dentation in
the plastic. See Figure 5-106 Proper Setting for Gap Cam Lockscrew
Figure 5-106.
When reinstalling, insure that
the screw is tightened in the
same indentation.
CAUTION! Changing this set-
ting will cause separation er-
rors.
Gap Cam
Figure 5-107 Gap Cam Shown with Release

Holder in Place

5.25.8 Feed Belt 1. Remove feeder unit. (See

Assembly paragraph 5.25.4.) Release Lever
2. Release the release lever.
Figure 5-108 Release Lever
3. Remove spring and loosen E-Clips and Pulleys Gear

the belt tensioner screw as
shown in the figure, right.
4. Remove timing belt and
gear.
5. Remove two E-Clips, and Loosen Screw
pulleys as shown at the
right. Spring Timing Belt
Figure 5-109 Timing Belt/Gear Removal
6. Remove three bushings as

Figure 5-110 Bushing Removal

5.25.8 Feed Belt 7. Remove three screws as

Assembly shown in Figures 5-111 and
(Continued) 5-112, right, and detach roller
plate.
NOTE: Roller plate is aligned

to moistener deck by two
studs, one of which is shown
in Figure 5-112. Use care
when separating the roller
plate from moistener deck.
Figure 5-111 Screw Removal, Left
Stud
Figure 5-112 Screw Removal, Right
8. Push out the two bushings Roller Assemblies

that confine roller shafts; then
remove roller assemblies by
lifting out of cutouts.
E-Clips and
Bushings
Figure 5-113 Roller Plate Removal

5.25.8 Feed Belt 9. Remove spring (A).

Assembly H F D
10. Remove the E-Clip (B), and
(Continued) detach gear unit (C). E
11. Remove screw (D) and de-
tach gear (E) and bushing B
(F).
G
12. Remove screw (G) and feed
belt assembly (H). C
der. A
Figure 5-114 Feed Belt Assembly Removal
Figure 5-115 Feed Belt Assembly Removed

from Roller Plate
5.25.9 Feed Motor 1. Remove the feeder unit. (See

paragraph 5.25.4.) A B
2. Disconnect connector (A), C
from feeder PCB and dis-
mount the harness (B) from
the three harness guides (C).
C
Figure 5-116 Disconnecting Harness

5.25.9 Feed Motor 3. Remove spring (A) and loos-

Continued en belt tensioner screw (B),
Figure right. A
4. Walk belt (C) off motor pulley.
5. Remove two screws (D). B
6. Disconnect harness (E), Fig-
ure below, right.
D
7. Remove motor (F).
8. Reassemble in reverse order. C
Figure 5-117 Removing Feed Motor (1)
Figure 5-118 Removing Feed Motor (2)
5.25.10 Feed 1. Remove feeder unit. (See

Encoder paragraph 5.25.4.)
2. Unplug connector (A). A B
3. Remove screw (B), and de-
tach encoder sensor (C).
4. Remove E-Clip and washer
(D). C
5. Remove feed encoder disc D
(E). E
Figure 5-119 Removing Encoder
33/38
5.25.11 Feeder 1. Remove feeder upper cover.

Sensor PCB (See paragraph 5.25.1.)
Connector
2. Unplug connector.
3. Remove screw and feeder PCB
sensor PCB.
Screw
Figure 5-120 Feeder Sensor PCB
5.25.12 Seal/No Seal 1. Push cap assembly (figure,

Lever right) in.
2. Turn cap assembly one-quar-
ter turn to remove cap and
spring.
3. Free lever.
Cap Assembly
Figure 5-121 Seal/No Seal Lever

5.25.13 Sealer 1. Remove feed roller assembly

Finger (see paragraph 5.25.8).
2. Release sealer finger pres- Tab
sure spring.
3. Free lever.
4. Squeeze tabs on back wall.
See figure, right, for location.
5. Remove sealer pressure fin- Pressure Tab
Spring
ger.
Figure 5-122 Sealer Finger
Pressure
Spring
Figure 5-123 Sealer Finger Assembly in

Position


Glossary • Appendix A
A.1 Glossary of Account. Accumulated information from a set of transactions that have the
Terms same account ID number.
Ad Slogan. An advertisement image printed to the left of the inscription po-

sition.
APIN. Alphanumeric Piece Identification Number.
Art Card. Smart Card device used to load custom graphics, such as Ad Slo-
gans, into the meter.
Ascending Register Amount. The cumulative amount of postage spent.
ASIC. Application-Specific Integrated Circuit.
Bank. A term used to define the number of settable digits in the postage
value. A digit includes the printable characters of 0 through 9.
Control Sum. The total of the Ascending (postage amount spent) and De-
scending (postage amount remaining) Registers.
Descending Register. The Descending Register value is the amount of un-

spent postage.
Endorsement. An inscription printed in the Ad slogan area because of the

amount of text. Used only in the US market.
Flap-Stripping Moistener. A type of moistener used to open and seal

closed-flap envelopes. The moistening device opens the flap so the glue
can be moistened. The flap is then closed as it exits the moistening unit.
ICC (IntelliLink™ Control Center). The user interface and main controller
in DM mailing systems. A postage meter. It performs a number of functions
as explained in Chapter 3 of this manual. See also UIC below.
Inscription. Classification information appearing next to the ad slogan

which fulfills postal regulations concerning class of delivery, service or some
other indication used to calculate postage.
IntelliLink Postage-By-Phone™. A special service offered to Pitney Bowes

customers whereby funds may be added to a software vault using a phone-
based, interactive system. IntelliLink transactions may be done manual-
ly by the user (i.e., by calling a special telephone number) or automatically
through the use of a modem (also referred to as "Auto-Postage-By Phone"
or "One-Button Refill"). IntelliLink also refers to a suite of services offered by
Pitney Bowes that allow the customer to download product enhancements
and participate in offerings designed to improve mailing efficiency.
IPIN. Incrementing Piece Identification Number.
ISO 7816 International Organization for Standardization. The ISO 7816

is a standard protocol for communicating with smart cards.
SV61801 Rev. B DM300c/400c Service Manual A-1

Appendix A • Glossary
A.1 Glossary of Meter Printer. A print head assembly driven by a PB print head controller
Terms which prevents the use of the mailing machine printer by other than a Pit-
(Continued) ney Bowes meter.
Multi-Slogan. An inscription printed next to the Ad Slogan.
NVM. Non-Volatile Memory
PC. Personal Computer
PCN. Product Code Number. Each system configuration localized for a

particular market and/or equipped with a defined feature set is assigned a
unique PCN for identification. PCN parameters reside in the mailing sys-
tem’s non-volatile memory. They define the mailing system’s behavior. PCN
parameters are configured during manufacturing.
PHC (Print Head Controller). A device that receives the information to be

sent to the printhead and imprinted on the envelope. Secure transfer of in-
formation is provided. This software communicates with the ICC (IntelliLink
Control Center). See also ICC.
Physical Security Device. A paper seal, wire seal, break-off screw or other
device designed to prevent undetected tampering.
PIN. Piece Identification Number.
Platform Scale. A stand-alone weighing device lacking a user interface or

rating capability.
PMC (Print Head Maintenance Controller). Software that handles enve-

lope transport and printhead motion control; it also communicates with the
ICC (IntelliLink Control Center). See also ICC.
Protective Device. Any mechanism or portion of the vault which must be

protected from undetectable tampering, e.g. Privileged Access Switch.
PSD (Postal Security Device). A device that performs the meter vault func-
tions. It is a secure device complying with FIPS Pub 140-1 requirements for
security of cryptographic modules. The PSD contains the postal funds and
security keys, and it generates the digital signature for indicia variable com-
ponents.
Rates (Rating). A means of determining mail or parcel piece charges based

on class, weight and method of delivery.
Refill. The process of adding postage funds to a credit locking software

vault.
Seal-Only Mode. This feature allows the mailing system to moisten un-
sealed envelopes without being printed on by the mailing system.
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Glossary • Appendix A
A.1 Glossary of Secure Print Head. An ink jet print head with integrated PUB ASIC to en-
Terms hance the security of the indicia data sent between the vault and the print
(Continued) head.
Service Mode. This refers to a mode of operation, available to the CSR, in

which certain non-user accessible parameters may be entered or modified.
This mode corresponds to the Service Mode of previous mailing machine
designs, although some operations which, in the past, required access to
Service Mode are now available in Setup Mode.
Slogan. See Ad Slogan.
Standardized Mail. Mail pieces composed of a #10 commercial envelope

with one insert which is a double folded 8.5 x 11 inch sheet (three-sheet
thickness). Thus, all mail pieces in the category of Standardized Mail are of
the same length, width and thickness. Standardized mail may have flaps ei-
ther open, closed or sealed.
Subsystem. A grouping of configuration items satisfying a logical group of

functions within a particular system. See also System.
System. A set of interrelated components working together to accomplish a

common purpose.
UIC (User Interface Controller). The user interface and software vault of
DM Mailing Systems. "ICC" (see entry above) refers to the user interface
and expanded feature set of DM Mailing Systems. The terms "UIC" and
"ICC" are nearly synonymous but not quite interchangeable. They both refer
to what, in a simpler time, was called a "postage meter."
In any event, the UIC (or ICC) software manages the user interface, depart-
mental accounting, logging, reporting, and external interfaces. The software
communicates with the PSD, the PMC, the PHC and external devices.
USB (Universal Serial Bus). A standard that defines the communications

protocol between a host and a device such as a printer, scanner, hard drive,
scale and so on. USB 2.0 supports data transfer rates of 1.5 MB/s (USB
1.0); 12 MB/s (USB 1.1); and 480 MB/s (USB 2.0). USB is faster than a se-
rial or parallel connection, supports up to 127 devices, and generally simpli-
fies the interconnection of devices.
User Mode. This refers to the “normal” mode of operation of the mailing
machine by a user. This is the mode in which postage may be dispensed.
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Appendix A • Glossary
A-4 SV61801 Rev. B DM300c/400c Service Manual

• Index
A Carriage Drive Motor

Removal—5-8
Account Caution Messages—1-1
Definition of—A-1 Chapter Organization—1-1
AccuTrac—2-10 Clock Error
Ad Slogan AM or PM is Wrong—4-12
Definition of—A-1 Common Error Messages—4-38
APIN Connectivity—2-7
Definition of—A-1 Consumable Supplies—2-11
Art Card List of—2-11
Definition of—A-1 Controller
Ascending Register Amount PCB (Main Logic)—3-34
Definition of—A-1 PCB, Illustration of
Ascent—2-10 with Connector Designations—3-34
ASIC Scale—3-42
Definition of—A-1 Control Panel
AutoFeeder PCB—3-33
Disassembly (DM400C)—5-25 Removal—5-1
Autofeeder Ribbon Cables
Mechanical Description—3-4 to 3-7 Removal—5-2
Automatic Feeder Control Sum
Faults—4-4 Definition of—A-1
Cover
B AutoFeeder (DM400C), Upper
Removal—5-25
Bank Back, Removal—5-1
Definition of—A-1 Base Pan
Belt Removal—5-3
Carriage Drive Lower Transport
Removal—5-10 Removal—5-23
Intermediate Drive Sensor (DM400c)—3-40
Removal—5-9 Top, Open—4-24
Main Drive Shaft
Removal—5-9
Main Feed (Drive) D
Removal—5-4
Data Exchange—2-10
Block Diagram
System Architecture—3-31 Debit/Skew Sensor
System Electronics—3-32 PS3—3-39
Deck
C AutoFeeder (DM400C
Removal—5-26, 5-27
Calibration Descending Register
Scale Platform—4-18,4-30 Definition of—A-1
Cap Description
Sensor—3-40 Product—2-1
Capacity, Ink—2-5 Diagnostics—4-21 to 4-27
Carriage Maintenance—4-21
Assembly—3-26 Motor—4-22
Removal—5-11 Platform Scale—4-30
Drive Belt—4-11 PM—4-21
Drive Motor—3-41 Diagnostics Menu Tree—4-17
Drive Rails—4-11 Maintenance Menu Tree—4-17,4-18
Drive Stepper Motor—4-11 Printer Maintenance—4-28,4-29
Home Sensor—3-28,4-11 System Informatiion—4-32,4-33,4-34,4-35,4-36
PCB—3-25,3-36 DM300c/400c Motion Control Processor (MCP) and
Return Sensor—3-40 Feeder Errors (37xx)—4-50
SV61801 Rev. B DM300c/400c Service Manual I-1

Index •
Drive Janus (DM100) Print Head Security Errors (23xx)—4-46

Shaft MidJet Motion Control Processor (MCP) Related Error
Removal—5-14 Codes (16xx Codes)—4-41
DST Offset—4-18 EZ-Seal—2-11
Duty Cycle—2-6
F
E
Feature
Electromagnetic Enabling—4-20
Specifications—2-8 Features
Electronics Product—2-1
Block Diagram—3-32 Feed
General Description—3-31 Roller Assembly (DM400C)
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Procedures—1-3 Removal—5-32
Enable Features—4-20, 4-36 Feeder
Encoder Auto
Autofeeder—3-41 Disassembly—5-25 to 5-36
Disc Encoder—3-41
Removal Removal—5-37
DM300C—5-20 Input Sensor FS1 (DM400c)—3-40
Motor—3-5, 3-41
DM400C—5-37
Output Sensor FS2 (DM400c)—3-40
Distance
PCB (DM400C)
DM300c, Illustration of—3-13
Removal—5-29
DM400c, Illustration of—3-13
PCB (DM400c)—3-38
Sensor
PCB (DM400c), Illustration of—3-38
Removal—5-20
Tape—3-8
Sensor Board
Unit (DM400C)
Removal—5-20
Removal—5-27 to 5-29
Transport/Line Feed—3-41
Upper Cover (DM400c)—5-25
Encoders
FFS Files—4-35
List of—2-6
Flap-Stripping Moistener
Endorsement
Definition of—A-1
Definition of—A-1
Flash File
Envelope
Information—4-19
Dimensions—2-4
Print Sequence
DM300c—3-19, 3-20
DM400c—3-15, 3-16
Size—2-4
G
Thickness—2-4 Graphics (Slogans, Permits and Inscriptions)
Transport Subsystems—3-4 Options—2-10
Weight—2-4
Envelopes
Do not Seal—4-12
Environmental Limits—2-8 to 2-10 I
Equipment Specifications—2-5
Error I-Button Specific PSD Error Codes Group 2 (21xx)—4-
Log, System—4-19,4-34 44
Messages, Common—4-38 ICC (IntelliLink™ Control Center)
Error Codes Definition of—A-1
About—4-37 Image Generator Errors (22xx)—4-44
DM300c/400c Motion Control Processor (MCP) and Ink
Feeder Errors (37xx)—4-50 Capacities, Consumption and Cartridge Life—2-5
Janus (DM100) BOB Task Errors (25xx)—4-48 Capacities and Consumption—2-5
Janus (DM100) Image Generator Errors (22xx)—4-44 Capacities and Print Consumption—2-5
I-2 SV61801 Rev. B DM300c/400c Service Manual

• Index
Cartridge Reports—2-12
Cover Sensor—3-39 Specifications—2-8
Description of—3-24 Meter Special Services Mode—3-3
NVM—3-36 MidJet Motion Control Processor (MCP) Related Er-
Maintenance Consumption—2-5 ror Codes (16xx Codes)—4-41
System, Description of—3-24 Modem—2-7
Tank Access Cover Open Error—4-12 Board
Inscription Removal—5-18
Definition of—A-1 Faults—4-13, 4-14
IntelliLink Postage-By-Phone™ PCB—3-35
Definition of—A-1 PCB, Illustration of—3-35
IPIN Modes of Operation—3-3
Definition of—A-1 Meter Special Services Mode—3-3
ISO 7816 International Organization for Standard- Normal Mode—3-3
ization Seal-Only Mode—3-3
Definition of—A-1 Self-Install Mode—3-3
Service Mode—3-4
Setup Mode—3-3
Sleep Mode—3-4
J Moistener
Faults—4-12
Jam Motor
Lever—4-24 AutoFeeder
Janus (DM100) BOB Task Errors (25xx)—4-48 Removal—5-36, 5-37
Autofeeder (DM400c)—3-5, 3-41
L Carriage Drive—3-41
Removal—5-8
Lead Edge Sensor Diagnostics—4-22
PS1—3-39 Purge—3-41,4-11
LED Tape—3-41
States, Described—3-2 Removal—5-15
Status—3-42 Transport/Line Feed—3-41
Lifting Heavy Equipment Transport Drive
Guidelines for—1-2 Removal—5-6
Lock Code Motors
Customer Forgot—4-12 Description of—3-41
Lower Transport—3-9 List of—2-6
Removal—5-22 Multi-Slogan
Definition of—A-2
M
N
Mail
Simulation—4-20 Noise Level
Main Logic Board Acoustic—2-5
Removal—5-17 Normal Mode—3-3
Maintenance NVM
User—3-30 Definition of—A-2
Material Print Cartridge—3-36
Specifications—2-3
Spectrum—2-3
Matrix
Product Comparison—3-1
Meter
Functions (Diagnostics)—4-20
Printer, Definition of—A-2

Index •
O Postage
Meter Specifications—2-8
Operating Sequence Postal Security Device (PSD)
DM300c—3-18 Description of—2-6
DM400c—3-12 Removal—5-16
Operation Power
Modes of, Described—3-3 ON (Initialization) Faults—4-2
Specifications—2-6
Power ON Errors—4-2
Power Supply
P PCB—3-33
PC Removal—5-19
Definition of—A-2 Print
PCB Head
AutoFeeder Description of—3-25
Removal—5-29 Lock—3-28
AutoFeeder Sensor PCB—3-36
Removal—5-38 Test Pattern—4-8 ,4-28
Controller (Main Logic)—3-34 Print Carriage
Control Panel—3-33 Faults—4-11
Encoder Sensor Board Printer
Removal—5-20 External Options—2-9
Feeder (DM400c)—3-38 Maintenance—4-28, 4-29
Ink Cartridge NVM—3-36 Nozzle, Clean—4-28
Main Logic Board Printers
Removal—5-17 Supported—2-7
Modem—3-36 Print Head
Modem Board Security Errors (23xx)—4-46
Removal—5-18 Printhead
Power Supply—3-33 Specification—2-6
Removal—5-19 Print Head Carriage Assembly
Print Head—3-36 Removal—5-11
Purge Unit—3-37
Printing
PCBs Faults—4-8,4-9,4-10
List of—2-7
Print Manager Errors (24xx)—4-47
PCN
Product Comparison Matrix—3-1
Definition of—A-2
Protective Device
PHC (Print Head Controller)
Definition of—A-2
Definition of—A-2
PSD
Physical Security Device
Definition of—A-2
Definition of—A-2
Removal—5-16
PIN
Publications
Definition of—A-2
Available for DM300c and 400c—1-1
Platform Scale
Pump
Definition of—A-2
Purge—3-27
PM
Purge
Diagnostics—4-21
Cycles, Table of—3-29
Maintenance—4-21
Motor—3-41, 4-11
PMC Pump
Counters (Menu)—4-25 Sensor—3-40
Information (Menu)—4-25,4-29 Unit
Status (Service Menu)—4-27 Carriage Home Sensor—3-28
PMC (Print Head Maintenance Controller) Description of—3-27
Definition of—A-2 PCB—3-37
Ports Print Head Lock—3-28
Available—2-7 Purge Unit

• Index
Motor and Gears Tape Motor—5-15

Removal—5-6 Transport Drive Motor—5-6, 5-7
Removal—5-5 Waste Pad—5-24
Sensor Board Reports
Removal—5-5 Meter, Examples of—2-12
Reset
Waste Tank Capacity—4-26
Roller
R Retard (DM400C)
Removal—5-30
Rates (Rating)
Segmented
Definition of—A-2
Removal—5-21
Refill
Definition of—A-2
Regulatory Compliance—2-8
Removal S
AutoFeeder
Deck (DM400C)—5-26, 5-27 S1
Encoder (DM400c)—5-37 Diagnostics—4-24
Upper Cover (DM400C)—5-25 S2
Back Cover—5-1 Diagnostics—4-24
Bottom Cover (Base Pan) and Side Deck Guide—5-3 S3
Carriage Drive Belt—5-10 Diagnostics—4-24
Carriage Drive Motor—5-8 Safety
Control Panel—5-1 Compliance—2-9
Control Panel Ribbon Cables—5-2 Personal—1-1
Drive Shaft—5-14 Specifications—2-9
Encoder Sensor, Encoder Disc and Sensor Board
Scale
DM300C—5-20
Controller—3-42
Feed
Faults—4-15
Motor (DM400C)—5-36, 5-37
Platform, Calibration—4-30
Roller Assembly (DM400C)—5-32
Feeder
Scales for Use with Mailing Systems—2-7
PCB (DM400C)—5-29 Seal-Only Mode
Sensor PCB (DM400c)—5-38, 5-39 Definition of—A-2
Unit (DM400C)—5-27 to 5-29 Seal/No Seal Lever
Front Sub-Cover—5-2 Removal of—5-38, 5-39
Intermediate Drive Belt—5-9 Sealer Finger
Lower Removal—5-39
Transport Assembly—5-22 Secure Print Head
Transport Cover—5-23 Definition of—A-3
Main Drive Shaft Belt—5-9 Segmented Roller
Main Logic Board—5-17 Removal—5-21
Main Transport Feed Belt—5-4 Self-Install Mode—3-3
Modem Board—5-18 Sensor
Postal Security Device (PSD)—5-16 AutoFeeder
Power Supply—5-19 PCB—5-38
Print Head Carriage Assembly—5-11 Board, Purge Unit
Purge Unit—5-5 Removal—5-5
Motor and Gears—5-6 Cap—3-40
Sensor Board—5-5 Carriage Return—3-40
Rear Drive Belts—5-9 Cover (DM400c)—3-40
Retard Roller (DM400C)—5-30 Encoder
Seal/No Seal Lever—5-38, 5-39 Removal—5-20
Sealer Finger—5-39 Feeder Input FS1, DM400c—3-6, 3-40
Segmented Roller—5-21 Feeder Output FS2, DM400c—3-7, 3-40
Side Guide—5-26 Ink Cartridge Cover—3-39
Tape Feed Roller Assembly—5-15 Inputs—3-10
Tape Feed Unit—5-15

Index •
PS1, Lead Edge—3-39 System

PS2, Skew—3-39 Definition of—A-3
PS3, Skew/Debit—3-39 Information—4-32 to 4-36
Purge Pump—3-40 System Architecture
Transport Open—3-39 Block Diagram—3-31
Sensors
Description of—3-39
List of—2-6
Sequence of Operation T
General Description of—3-10
Service Mode—3-4,4-16,4-21 Tape
Definition of—A-3 Feeder—3-8
Diagnostics—4-21 to 4-27 Feed Roller Assembly
Motor—4-22 Removal—5-15
Platform Scale—4-30 Feed Unit
Printer Maintenance—4-28, 4-29 Removal—5-15
System Information—4-32 to 4-36 Motor—3-41
Menu Options Removal—5-15
Menu Tree—4-16 Print
Sequence of Operation—3-21 to 3-23
Setup Mode—3-3
Sheets—2-11
Shaft Strip Capacity—2-4
Drive Strip Dimensions—2-4
Removal—5-14 Strip Thickness—2-4
Side Deck Guide Test Pattern
Removal—5-3 Print—4-8,4-28
Side Guide (DM400C) Throughput—2-6
Removal—5-26
Time
Simulation Change DST Offset—4-18
Mail—4-20 Change Zone Offset—4-18
Skew Sensor Functions—4-18, 4-32
PS2—3-39 View Current Settings—4-18
Sleep Mode—3-4 Timing
Software Diagram
Compatible with DM300/400—2-10 Debit and Print—3-17
Specifications DM300c—3-18
Consumables—2-11 DM400c—3-14
Envelope—2-4 Inputs—3-12
Environmental Limits—2-8 to 2-10 Trace Buffer
Equipment—2-5 Information about—4-19
General Machine—2-6 Transport
Ink Capacities and Consumption—2-5 Disc Encoder—3-41
Material—2-3 Drive System
Postage Meter—2-8 Illustration of—4-5
Regulatory—2-8 Faults—4-5, 4-6
Safety—2-9 Layout—3-11
User Interface Controller—2-7 Lower—3-9
Stack Motor—3-41
Height and Weight—2-4 Open Sensor—3-39
Standardized Mail Timing Diagram
Definition of—A-3 DM300c—3-18
Storage Capacity DM400c—3-14
Internal Ads and Inscriptions—2-10 Upper—3-8
Sub-Cover, Front Transport Drive Motor
Removal—5-2 Removal—5-6
Subsystem Troubleshooting
Definition of—A-3 Automatic Feeder—4-4

• Index
Envelope Feed Errors—4-9 to 4-11

Miscellaneous Faults—4-12
Modem Faults—4-13, 4-14
Moistener Faults—4-12
Power ON and Initialization Faults—4-2
Print Carriage Faults—4-11
Printing Faults—4-8
Scale (Integrated Platform) Faults—4-15
Tables, List of—4-1
Transport Faults—4-5
User Interface Controller (ICC) Problems—4-12 to 4-14
U
UIC
See User Interface Controller—3-2
UIC (User Interface Controller)
Definition of—A-3
Description and Illustration of—3-2
Upper Transport—3-8
Usage
Per Day—2-6
Per Year—2-6
USB
Devices, Information about—4-19
Ports—3-42
Definition of—A-3
User-Replaceable Parts
List of—2-11
User Interface Controller (UIC)—2-7
User Mode
Definition of—A-3
W
Warning Messages—1-1
Definition of—1-1
Waste Pad
See “Waste Tray”—5-24
Waste Tank
Description of—3-30
Information—4-26
Reset—4-26
Waste Tray
Removal—5-24
Weighing Options—2-9
Weighing Platforms
Supported—2-7

Index •

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DM300c/DM400c

Digital Mailing Systems

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

FCC Part 68 Compliance of the 300c and 400c Modem

1.0 Introduction ........................................................................... 1-1

1.4.1 Personal Safety ........................................................1-1 to 1-3

2.0 Specifications........................................................................ 2-1

2.3.1 Material Spectrum .............................................................. 2-3

2.4 Ink Capacities, Consumption and Cartridge Life .............................. 2-5

2.4.1 Capacities and Print Consumption ..................................... 2-5

2.5 Equipment Specifications ................................................................. 2-5

2.5.1 Size and Weight ................................................................. 2-5

2.6 Regulatory ........................................................................................ 2-8

2.6.1 Electromagnetic ................................................................. 2-8

2.7 Weighing Options ............................................................................. 2-9

SV61801 Rev. B DM300c/400c Service Manual i

2.11 Graphics (Slogans, Permits and Inscriptions)................................. 2-10

3.0 Theory of Operation .............................................................. 3-1

3.4.1 Autofeeder (DM400c Only) ......................................3-4 to 3-7

3.5 Ink System ...................................................................................... 3-24

Motor ........................................................................ 3-27

3.5.5 Waste Tank ...................................................................... 3-30

3.6 Electronics ...................................................................................... 3-31

3.6.1 PCBs ....................................................................3-33 to 3-38

ii SV61801 Rev. B DM300c/400c Service Manual

Modem Board........................................................... 3-35

3.6.2 Sensor Summary ............................................................. 3-39

3.6.3 Motor Summary ............................................................... 3-41

3.7 Scale Controller .............................................................................. 3-42

SV61801 Rev. B DM300c/400c Service Manual iii

4.0 Troubleshooting .................................................................... 4-1

4.2 Troubleshooting Tables ..................................................................... 4-1

Power ON and Initialization Faults.................................................... 4-2

4.3 Service Mode Menu Options .......................................................... 4-16

1. Top Level Service Menu Options ................................................ 4-16

4.3.1 Diagnostics ..........................................................4-21 to 4-27

4.4 Error Codes ........................................................................4-37 to 4-50

iv SV61801 Rev. B DM300c/400c Service Manual

4.5 Service Procedures ...............................................................4-51, 4-52

5.0 Removal and Replacement .................................................. 5-1

5.11.1 Main Drive Shaft Belt ......................................................... 5-9

5.12 Carriage Drive Belt ......................................................................... 5-10

5.16 Postal Security Device (PSD) ......................................................... 5-16

SV61801 Rev. B DM300c/400c Service Manual v

5.25.5 Feeder PCB ..................................................................... 5-29

Appendix A — Glossary of Terms .....................................................A-1

vi SV61801 Rev. B DM300c/400c Service Manual

2-1 DM300c, DM400c Digital Mailing Systems ....................................... 2-2

3-1 DM300c ............................................................................................ 3-1

SV61801 Rev. B DM300c/400c Service Manual vii

3-30 Test Patterns ................................................................................... 3-30

4-1 Transport Drive ................................................................................. 4-5

5-1 Back Cover ....................................................................................... 5-1

viii SV61801 Rev. B DM300c/400c Service Manual

5-17B Sensor Board Cover Removed ......................................................... 5-5

SV61801 Rev. B DM300c/400c Service Manual ix

5-57 PSD Holder and Contact ................................................................ 5-16

x SV61801 Rev. B DM300c/400c Service Manual

5-100 Spring Locations ............................................................................. 5-32