Using a Barcode Scanner with your Connect+ ... - Pitney Bowes
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<strong>Using</strong> a <strong>Barcode</strong> <strong>Scanner</strong> <strong>with</strong> <strong>your</strong> <strong>Connect+</strong> ® Series<br />
System<br />
White Paper<br />
Purpose<br />
The barcode scanner is a USB device that is recognized by the <strong>Connect+</strong> Series system. The<br />
barcode scanner must be programmed if you want to scan a combined barcode label that contains<br />
the Destination ZIP Code and Customer Reference Number. These labels can be used as part of<br />
Electronic Return Receipt (ERR) jobs.<br />
This white paper also includes instructions for easy use of the combined Destination ZIP Code and<br />
Customer Reference Number barcode label.<br />
• Section 1: Programming the <strong>Barcode</strong> <strong>Scanner</strong> for Use <strong>with</strong> <strong>Connect+</strong>® Series Systems<br />
• Section 2: How to Use the Combined ZIP Code and Customer Reference Number <strong>Barcode</strong> Label<br />
<strong>with</strong> <strong>Connect+</strong>® Series Systems<br />
SV62764 Rev. A<br />
October 19, 2011<br />
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Programming LS2208 – to send .<br />
Section 1: Programming Scan the following <strong>Barcode</strong> codes <strong>Scanner</strong> in sequence: for Use <strong>with</strong> <strong>Connect+</strong> ®<br />
Series Systems<br />
1. SCAN OPTIONS<br />
Follow the steps below to reprogram 2. the barcode scanner. <br />
1. Scan the following codes in 3. the Enter order shown below to program the barcode scanner to send<br />
.<br />
2<br />
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1. Scan Prefix<br />
2. 1<br />
3. 0<br />
4. 0<br />
Programming the <strong>Barcode</strong><br />
5.<br />
<strong>Scanner</strong><br />
2<br />
for Use <strong>with</strong> <strong>Connect+</strong> ® Series Systems<br />
(continued)<br />
2. Scan the following codes in the order shown below to program the prefix/character sequence.<br />
3<br />
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1. Scan Suffix<br />
2. 1<br />
3. 0<br />
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4. 0<br />
(continued)<br />
5. 3<br />
3. Scan the following codes in the order shown below to program the suffix/character sequence.<br />
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Section 2: How to Use the Combined ZIP Code and Customer Reference<br />
Number <strong>Barcode</strong> Label <strong>with</strong> <strong>Connect+</strong> ® Series Systems<br />
The combined ZIP Code and Customer Reference Number barcode label can be used as part of an<br />
Electronic Return Receipt (ERR) job.<br />
• In order to use ERR, you should have a Bulk Proof of Delivery - Form 5053 on file <strong>with</strong> the USPS<br />
and been given a 9-digit USPS Mailer ID. You will need to enter this number when using ERR. If<br />
not, please contact <strong>your</strong> sales representative.<br />
• ERR is available when you use the Attached Scale or Manual Weight entry modes.<br />
Follow the steps below to create a job that will allow you to scan the combined barcode label.<br />
1. Place a piece of mail or package on the scale.<br />
2. Select Class from the Job Properties list on the left side of the screen.<br />
3. Select the class from the Class services list box, for example, Priority Mail Commercial.<br />
4. Select the mail piece type, for example, Envelope or package.<br />
5. You are prompted to enter the Destination ZIP or Zone code. Select This is a ZIP.<br />
6. Select the Electronic Certified special service from the Extra services list on the right. As soon<br />
as you select the service, a check mark appears in front of it and you are prompted to enter the<br />
tracking number.<br />
7. Scan the next tracking label to be used.<br />
◦◦<br />
If you have used all of the labels in a series of tracking number labels, make sure you start<br />
<strong>with</strong> the top label <strong>with</strong> the lowest last 4-digits and not the bottom label <strong>with</strong> the highest last<br />
4-digits.<br />
8. Select Next.<br />
9. Select Electronic Return Receipt from the Extra services list.<br />
10. Select Skip and then select OK.<br />
11. Scan the combined barcode label. The Destination ZIP Code and Customer Reference Number<br />
will appear in the Job Properties list box on the left side of the screen.<br />
12. Select the Tape button to print a tape. To print postage on the piece of mail, select the Start<br />
button.<br />
NOTE: If you have accounting on <strong>your</strong> system, make sure you have selected an account for this job or<br />
you will not be able to print postage.<br />
13. The system provides you <strong>with</strong> the option of automatically printing a receipt after every mail<br />
piece. Select the appropriate option to continue.<br />
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How to Use the Combined ZIP Code and Customer Reference Number<br />
<strong>Barcode</strong> Label <strong>with</strong> <strong>Connect+</strong> ® Series Systems (continued)<br />
14. The system will ask you if you want to track another package. If you have finished processing<br />
mail <strong>with</strong> the selected class and service, select No to complete the job.<br />
If you want to process additional mail pieces <strong>with</strong> the selected class and service:<br />
a. Select Yes, same class & service to continue.<br />
b. You are prompted to enter the ZIP Code. Select OK.<br />
c. Select Clear, and then scan the next tracking label to be used.<br />
d. Select Next.<br />
e. Scan the combined barcode label. The Destination ZIP Code and Customer Reference<br />
Number will appear in the Job Properties list box.<br />
f. Repeat steps 11 - 13.<br />
15. Once the job is complete, you are prompted to upload <strong>your</strong> records. Select Yes, upload now.<br />
SV62764 Rev. A October 19, 2011<br />
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