Updating USPS rates on the mailstation or mailstation2 (K700, K705, K7M0)

To get the latest USPS rates, perform a rate update on the mailstation or mailstation2 to ensure that you print accurate postage.
Products affected: mailstation™ (K700, K705), mailstation2™ (K7M0)

Alert: The USPS has discontinued all IBI meter technology, and many devices must be returned and withdrawn from service by the end of 2024. If your device is affected, new business rules will disrupt your mailing operation. Check Your Account to see if your device is affected and contact your Account Representative to migrate to a compliant solution.

To get the latest USPS rates, perform a rate update on the mailstation or mailstation2 to ensure that you print accurate postage. Follow these steps to update and then confirm your USPS rates.
  1. Watch the video to learn how to update your USPS rates
  2. Update your USPS rates
  3. Confirm that your rates updated successfully

Step 1: Watch the video to learn how to update your USPS rates

 

Important: Screens may vary, depending on your meter's software version.

Step 2: Update your USPS rates

  1. Press Menu.
  2. Press Review (up arrow) until your meter displays Connect to Pitney Bowes? and then press Enter/Yes.
  3. When prompted to perform an update, press Enter/Yes.
Warning: Do not unplug the power cord or remove the network cords from the meter while updating. 
  1. Press Enter/Yes when your meter displays Download Complete.
  2. Press Enter/Yes.
  3. Select No when prompted to print the download report.
  4. Press Enter/Yes.
  5. Select No when prompted for the rates reminder.

Step 3: Confirm that your rates updated successfully

  1. Wait for two hours after updating your USPS rates.
  2. Click the blue Confirm Meter Update button for your meter model to confirm that your update installed successfully:
Confirmation button
   mailstation (K700, K705)
 
Confirmation button
   mailstation2 (K7M0)

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UPDATED: September 25, 2024