Using a Barcode Scanner with your Connect+ Series System White Paper Purpose The barcode scanner is a USB device that is recognized by the Connect+ Series system. The barcode scanner must be programmed if you want to scan a combined barcode label that contains the Destination ZIP Code and Customer Reference Number. These labels can be used as part of Electronic Return Receipt (ERR) jobs. This white paper also includes instructions for easy use of the combined Destination ZIP Code and Customer Reference Number barcode label. Section 1: Programming the Barcode Scanner for Use with Connect+ Series Systems Section 2: How to Use the Combined ZIP Code and Customer Reference Number Barcode Label with Connect+ Series Systems SV62764 Rev. A October 19, 2011 Pitney Bowes, the Corporate Logo, and other secondary marks are trademarks of Pitney Bowes Inc. All other trademarks are the intellectual property of their respective owners. 2011 Pitney Bowes Inc. All rights reserved. Pitney Bowes 1 Elmcroft Road Stamford, CT 06926-0700 Customer Support: 1.800.888.0286 Web: www.pb.com
Section 1: Programming the Barcode Scanner for Use with Connect+ Series Systems Follow the steps below to reprogram the barcode scanner. 1. Scan the following codes in the order shown below to program the barcode scanner to send <Prefix><Data><Suffix>. Using a Barcode Scanner with Your Connect+ Series System 2
Programming the Barcode Scanner for Use with Connect+ Series Systems (continued) 2. Scan the following codes in the order shown below to program the prefix/character sequence. Using a Barcode Scanner with Your Connect+ Series System 3
Programming the Barcode Scanner for Use with Connect+ Series Systems (continued) 3. Scan the following codes in the order shown below to program the suffix/character sequence. Using a Barcode Scanner with Your Connect+ Series System 4
Section 2: How to Use the Combined ZIP Code and Customer Reference Number Barcode Label with Connect+ Series Systems The combined ZIP Code and Customer Reference Number barcode label can be used as part of an Electronic Return Receipt (ERR) job. In order to use ERR, you should have a Bulk Proof of Delivery - Form 5053 on file with the USPS and been given a 9-digit USPS Mailer ID. You will need to enter this number when using ERR. If not, please contact your sales representative. ERR is available when you use the Attached Scale or Manual Weight entry modes. Follow the steps below to create a job that will allow you to scan the combined barcode label. 1. Place a piece of mail or package on the scale. 2. Select Class from the Job Properties list on the left side of the screen. 3. Select the class from the Class services list box, for example, Priority Mail Commercial. 4. Select the mail piece type, for example, Envelope or package. 5. You are prompted to enter the Destination ZIP or Zone code. Select This is a ZIP. 6. Select the Electronic Certified special service from the Extra services list on the right. As soon as you select the service, a check mark appears in front of it and you are prompted to enter the tracking number. 7. Scan the next tracking label to be used. If you have used all of the labels in a series of tracking number labels, make sure you start with the top label with the lowest last 4-digits and not the bottom label with the highest last 4-digits. 8. Select Next. 9. Select Electronic Return Receipt from the Extra services list. 10. Select Skip and then select OK. 11. Scan the combined barcode label. The Destination ZIP Code and Customer Reference Number will appear in the Job Properties list box on the left side of the screen. 12. Select the Tape button to print a tape. To print postage on the piece of mail, select the Start button. NOTE: If you have accounting on your system, make sure you have selected an account for this job or you will not be able to print postage. 13. The system provides you with the option of automatically printing a receipt after every mail piece. Select the appropriate option to continue. Using a Barcode Scanner with Your Connect+ Series System 5
How to Use the Combined ZIP Code and Customer Reference Number Barcode Label with Connect+ Series Systems (continued) 14. The system will ask you if you want to track another package. If you have finished processing mail with the selected class and service, select No to complete the job. If you want to process additional mail pieces with the selected class and service: a. Select Yes, same class & service to continue. b. You are prompted to enter the ZIP Code. Select OK. c. Select Clear, and then scan the next tracking label to be used. d. Select Next. e. Scan the combined barcode label. The Destination ZIP Code and Customer Reference Number will appear in the Job Properties list box. f. Repeat steps 11-13. 15. Once the job is complete, you are prompted to upload your records. Select Yes, upload now. SV62764 Rev. A October 19, 2011 Using a Barcode Scanner with Your Connect+ Series System 6