Pitney-bowes W680 User Manual

1-4 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide1 • W660/W680 Printer - Overview• Product name: W660/W680.• Serial number: See back of unit.• Nature of pro

Appendix A • Control Panel MenusA-18 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator GuideUse this option to clear the piece (batch) counter.1. Press the + or – bu

Appendix A • Control Panel MenusPitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide A-19To use this option to direct the printer to Load or Save the JobSetting a

Appendix A • Control Panel MenusA-20 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator GuideTo access the Setup Menu, the printer must be OFF LINE. (TheLCD display

Appendix A • Control Panel MenusPitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide A-21Setup Menu Menu OptionsA. SYMBOL SETB. INCH/MILLIMETERC. MENU LANGUAGE

Appendix A • Control Panel MenusA-22 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide2. Test Print HeadThe only time you need to turn this mode on is when yo

Appendix A • Control Panel MenusPitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide A-233. Purge Print HeadThe purging process clears any clogged ink on the pri

Appendix A • Control Panel MenusA-24 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide4. Lines PerAddress(continued)5. CommunicationsTransmitting data from the

Appendix A • Control Panel MenusPitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide A-25A. Baud RateThe Baud Rate choices are (1200), (2400), (4800), (9600) and

Appendix A • Control Panel MenusA-26 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator GuideThe information provided here is for those of our customerswho are techni

Appendix A • Control Panel MenusPitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide A-27This chart can be easily understood by memorizing five HEXcodes: Capital

Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide 1-5W660/W680 Printer - Overview • 1(800) 243-7824You can order supplies for your W660/W680 printer directlythrou

Appendix A • Control Panel MenusA-28 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator GuideThe W660/W680 has several language sets installed. Theoptions on the lan

Appendix A • Control Panel MenusPitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide A-29B. Inch / MillimeterThis option selects the printer Measurement system—I

Appendix A • Control Panel MenusA-30 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator GuideUse this option to feed very glossy material or if extra ink dryingtime i

Appendix A • Control Panel MenusPitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide A-31This option is extremely useful whenever it is necessary toverify the Fir

Appendix A • Control Panel MenusA-32 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide

W660/W680SpecificationsThis Appendix contains detailedhardware and material specifi-cations for the W660/W680printer.AppendixB

4 • Operating the PrinterAppendix B • SpecificationsB-2 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator GuidePhysical Dimensions14.7" (37.3 cm) high; 16.2&quo

Operating the Printer • 4Appendix B • SpecificationsPitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide B-3Downloadable FontsSupports bitmapped, downloadable fon

4 • Operating the PrinterAppendix B • SpecificationsB-4 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator GuideTrailing Edge (Top)Leading Edge (Bottom)LeftRightFeed

Operating the Printer • 4Appendix B • SpecificationsPitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide B-5Storage Conditions Temperature (Printer): 42 to 100°F(

1-6 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide1 • W660/W680 Printer - Overview

4 • Operating the PrinterAppendix B • SpecificationsB-6 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator GuideMaterial NotesEnvelopes have a flap along the long edg

Operating the Printer • 4Appendix B • SpecificationsPitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide B-7Envelope SizesName Style Dimensions (Inch) Dimensions

Index

i-2 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator GuideIndexIndexSymbols5-Digit On / Off A-14AAddress High 6-6Address LayoutSetting with Menu A-7Address Recovery

Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide i-3IndexEnvironmental Limits B-4Executive Print Quality A-10Exit Rollers 3-6, 3-14Cleaning 5-3FFeed Angle 3

i-4 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator GuideIndexMaterial Notes B-6Material Size and Thickness B-6Material Thickness 3-3Media Size 3-3Media Thickness

Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide i-5IndexRRecommended Usage B-5Recycled MaterialPrint Quality 3-13Resident Font Enhancements B-2Resident Fonts

i-6 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator GuideIndexResident Font Enhancements B-2Resident Fonts B-2Stacker Capacity B-3Throughput B-3User-Definable Par

Setting Up theW660/W680PrinterThis chapter explains how tounpack, assemble and connectyour new printer.In this chapter:Unpacking the Printer ...

2-2 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide2 • Setting Up the W660/W680 PrinterUnpacking thePrinterAs you remove the W660/W680 contents from the box, ch

Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide 2-3Setting Up the W660/W680 Printer • 2Package Contents1. W660 or W80 Printer2. Output Stacker3. Wire Frame with

2-4 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide2 • Setting Up the W660/W680 PrinterThe assembled printer should look like the picture below. Theparts you ha

Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide 2-5Setting Up the W660/W680 Printer • 2Follow these guidelines and safety precautions when selecting alocation f

2-6 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide2 • Setting Up the W660/W680 PrinterOnce you've placed the printer in a suitable location, assemblethe p

Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide 2-7Setting Up the W660/W680 Printer • 21. Attach the Wire Frame to the Printer.1. Hook the bottom edge of the wi

NoticeThe use of this information by the recipient or others for purposes otherthan the repair, adjustment or operation of Pitney Bowes equipmentmay c

2-8 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide2 • Setting Up the W660/W680 PrinterAssembling theW660/W680(continued)2. Install the Sliding FenceThe W660/W

Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide 2-9Setting Up the W660/W680 Printer • 2Printed material is deposited in the output stacker tray. The traycan sta

2-10 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide2 • Setting Up the W660/W680 PrinterConnecting theW660/W680to YourComputer4. Connecting the Parallel Cable o

Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide 2-11Setting Up the W660/W680 Printer • 23. Align the end of the cable connector labelled “Computer”with the prin

2-12 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide2 • Setting Up the W660/W680 Printer1. Connect the female end of the power cord to the powerreceptacle in th

Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide 2-13Setting Up the W660/W680 Printer • 26. Install the Ink Jet Cartridges (Color & Black).The printer uses I

2-14 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide2 • Setting Up the W660/W680 Printer7. Push the cartridge forward (away from you) until itsnaps in place.Ins

Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide 2-15Setting Up the W660/W680 Printer • 2Removing the Ink Jet CartridgesTo remove or replace the ink jet cartridg

2-16 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide2 • Setting Up the W660/W680 Printer

W660/W680BasicsIn this chapter you'll learnabout key features of theW660/W680 printer and howto adjust it to meet the re-quirements of your print

Table of ContentsPitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide iChapter 1, W660/W680 OverviewWelcome to the W660/W680 ...

3-2 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide3 • W660/W680 BasicsThe W660/W680 has the following features:Speed (pieces per hour): 9000 # 10 envelopes, 3

Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide 3-3W660/W680 Basics • 3Printer Features(continued)Material ThicknessThickness refers to the size of the material

3-4 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide3 • W660/W680 BasicsSetting up a print job means adjusting the printer to accommo-date the width, height, thi

Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide 3-5W660/W680 Basics • 3Setting Up AJob (continued)8. Feed FenceHelps confine the stack. Adjust to the width of y

3-6 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide3 • W660/W680 BasicsSwitching from one material type to another requires setting thegap between the separator

Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide 3-7W660/W680 Basics • 3Setting the Separator GapSetting Up AJob (continued)Lock KnobH-Block SeparatorPlace asamp

3-8 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide3 • W660/W680 BasicsWhen you set the feed gap for a number 10 envelope, the widthof the envelope will fall co

Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide 3-9W660/W680 Basics • 32. Center the Wireform under the MaterialSetting Up AJob (continued)1. Place a sample pie

3-10 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide3 • W660/W680 Basics3. Set the Feed AngleSetting Up AJob (continued)The feed angle of the wireframe input st

Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide 3-11W660/W680 Basics • 34. Position the Sliding FenceSetting Up AJob (continued)Your printer comes with two slid

Table of Contents Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator GuideiiSetting Up a Job ...

3-12 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide3 • W660/W680 BasicsOnce your printer is set up, you can load material and make a testprint. Avoid misfeeds

Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide 3-13W660/W680 Basics • 3Setting Up AJob (continued)6. Adjust the Position of the Feed RampWith a stack of materi

3-14 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide3 • W660/W680 Basics7. Adjust the Media Thickness LeverThe media thickness lever sets the distance between t

Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide 3-15W660/W680 Basics • 3Adjust the upper exit rollers so the outside edge of the rollersoverlap the left and rig

3-16 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide3 • W660/W680 Basics1. Make sure material is loaded properly. (Or you can use asingle test piece if you&apo

Chapter4Using the W660/W680 With YourComputerThis chapter has instructionsfor installing the W660/W680printer driver and selecting theprinter from a c

4-2 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide4 • Using the W660/W680 with Your ComputerInstalling theW660/W680Printer DriverBefore using the W660/W680 pri

Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide 4-3Using the W660/W680 with Your Computer • 4An install update message displays briefly, followed by the Install

4-4 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide4 • Using the W660/W680 with Your ComputerAn install update message window displays briefly, followed bythe D

Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide 4-5Using the W660/W680 with Your Computer • 49. Click "OK" to enter the program for adding a printer t

Table of ContentsPitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide iiiBarcode Problems ... 6-6Other Pr

4-6 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide4 • Using the W660/W680 with Your ComputerThe window for designating the printer connection displays.11. Sele

Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide 4-7Using the W660/W680 with Your Computer • 4The window for selecting the port displays. The default port ishig

4-8 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide4 • Using the W660/W680 with Your ComputerThe Envelope Printer Accelerator Setup window displays.Installing t

Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide 4-9Using the W660/W680 with Your Computer • 4If you selected "Proceed with installation", the 3rd Part

4-10 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide4 • Using the W660/W680 with Your ComputerSelectingPrinterPropertiesThis section describes printer propertie

Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide 4-11Using the W660/W680 with Your Computer • 4NOTE: An explanation of items in the tab windows is alsoavailable

4-12 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide4 • Using the W660/W680 with Your ComputerUse the Comment area to make a statement about the printer.For exa

Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide 4-13Using the W660/W680 with Your Computer • 4To display the Details window, left click the Details tab in thePr

4-14 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide4 • Using the W660/W680 with Your ComputerUse the "Capture Printer Port" option to map a path to t

Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide 4-15Using the W660/W680 with Your Computer • 4To display the Color Management window, left click the ColorManage

4-16 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide4 • Using the W660/W680 with Your ComputerTo display the Paper window, left click the Paper tab in theProper

Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide 4-17Using the W660/W680 with Your Computer • 4Use the "Restore Defaults" button to return the printer

4-18 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide4 • Using the W660/W680 with Your ComputerTo display the Graphics window, left click the Graphics tab in the

Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide 4-19Using the W660/W680 with Your Computer • 4Use the Intensity scale to select the desired level of darkness fo

4-20 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide4 • Using the W660/W680 with Your ComputerTo display the Fonts window, left click the Font tab in thePropert

Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide 4-21Using the W660/W680 with Your Computer • 4To display the Device Options window, left click the DeviceOptions

4-22 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide4 • Using the W660/W680 with Your ComputerUse the "Restore Defaults" button to return the printer

Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide 4-23Using the W660/W680 with Your Computer • 4To display the Settings window, left click the Settings tab in the

4-24 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide4 • Using the W660/W680 with Your ComputerUse the Heavy Media option when the job consists of stuffed orthic

Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide 4-25Using the W660/W680 with Your Computer • 4The following steps explain how to select the W660/W680 printerfro

Chapter1The W660/W680Printer OverviewThe Pitney Bowes W660/W680is a versatile, easy-to-use desk-top printer designed for ad-dressing applications.This

4-26 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide4 • Using the W660/W680 with Your ComputerOnce you've made this selection, your print job will automati

PrinterMaintenanceThis chapter describes themaintenance procedures youshould perform on a regularbasis to keep your printer run-ning trouble-free.In t

5 • Printer Maintenance5-2 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator GuideThe Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Ink Jet Printer is designed fortrouble- free service with

Printer Maintenance • 5Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide 5-3If the right and left exit rollers are misaligned, that is, contactprinted surfaces,

TroubleshootingThis chapter lists some commonprinter problems and offers sug-gestions on how to fix them.In this chapter:Problems and Solutions ...

6-2 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide6 • TroubleshootingProblems andSolutionsBefore calling our National Diagnostic Center or your PitneyBowes

Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide 6-3Troubleshooting • 6Problem No PrintReason: Ink cartridge problem.Solution: Purge ink cartridge (pg A-23).Cle

6-4 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide6 • TroubleshootingProblem Unwanted BoldingReason: Escape sequence turning on bold or boldselection in prin

Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide 6-5Troubleshooting • 6PRINTER COMPUTER DB25 DB25CHS GNDTXDRXDCTSDSRSIG GNDDTRCHS GNDRXDTXDDTRSIG GNDCT

1-2 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide1 • W660/W680 Printer - OverviewUsing ThisGuideRefer to this guide for information about printer setup, opera

6-6 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide6 • TroubleshootingProblem Barcode (Lower Right) is not PrintingReason: Barcode not enabledSolution: Turn b

Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide 6-7Troubleshooting • 6Problem Address too HighReason: Address field is within 1/10" of the top edge ofthe

6-8 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide6 • Troubleshootinguse. If the card has been removed, insert the card,turn the printer off, then turn the p

Using the ControlPanel MenusThe printer menus are used tocontrol how your printed mate-rial looks. This chapter de-scribes each menu and itsoptions.In

Appendix A • Control Panel MenusA-2 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator GuideUse the buttons on the control panel to get to the printer menus,define th

Appendix A • Control Panel MenusPitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide A-3The W660/W680 has two menus, both displayed on the LCD:• Use the Main Menu

Appendix A • Control Panel MenusA-4 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator GuideTo select an option:1. Press the On Line button until the LCD messagedispl

Appendix A • Control Panel MenusPitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide A-5The Main Menu options are:1. Address Layout2. Print Quality3. Font4. Barco

Appendix A • Control Panel MenusA-6 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator GuideA. DISTANCE TO RIGHTB. DISTANCE TO BOTTOMC. LINE SPACINGD. ORIENTATION

Appendix A • Control Panel MenusPitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide A-71. Address LayoutUse the Address Layout option to set up the way an addres

Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide 1-3W660/W680 Printer - Overview • 1Appendix A, Control Panel MenusExplains the Main Menu and Setup Menu options

Appendix A • Control Panel MenusA-8 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator GuideB. Distance to Bottom (Bottom Margin)Use this option to set the distance

Appendix A • Control Panel MenusPitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide A-9To use the Address Layout option:1. Press the On Line button until the dis

Appendix A • Control Panel MenusA-10 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide2. Print QualityUse the print quality option to select the resolution of

Appendix A • Control Panel MenusPitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide A-115. Press the + or – buttons to scroll through the PrintQuality options, u

Appendix A • Control Panel MenusA-12 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator GuideA. NameThe printer has thirteen internal fonts as described above, andon

Appendix A • Control Panel MenusPitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide A-13To select the font options:1. Press the + or – buttons to scroll through

Appendix A • Control Panel MenusA-14 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator GuideUse this option to include a USPS-certified barcode on yourmailpieces. T

Appendix A • Control Panel MenusPitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide A-155. Press the Enter button at the 5-digit barcode promptand use + or – to

Appendix A • Control Panel MenusA-16 Pitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator GuideUse this option to direct the printer’s memory to go back acertain number

Appendix A • Control Panel MenusPitney Bowes W660/W680 Operator Guide A-174. Press the Enter button to select the desired option.5. After making yo