Updating USPS rates on the DM100i-DM225
To get the latest USPS rates, perform a rate update on the meter to ensure that you print accurate postage. Use these steps to update and then confirm your USPS rates on the DM100i (P700, P705), DM125 (PR00, PR05), DM200L (P7L1, P7L5), DM225 (PRL1, PRL5).
Products affected: DM100i® (P700, P705), DM125™ (PR00, PR05), DM200L™ (P7L1, P7L5), DM225™ (PRL1, PRL5)
Alert: The USPS has discontinued all IBI meter technology, and many devices must be returned and withdrawn from service by the end of 2024.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 to ensure that you print accurate postage. Follow these steps to update and then confirm your USPS rates.
- Watch the video to learn how to update your USPS rates
- Update your USPS rates
- Confirm that your rates updated successfully
Step 1: Watch the video to learn how to update your USPS rates
Step 2: Update your USPS rates
- Press Options on your Home screen.
- Press Page Down twice.
- Select Connect-Data Center.
- Select Uploads & Downloads.
- If your screen displays Update Available or Update Required, select Get Update Now.
- Select Continue when the screen displays New Rates Downloaded Install Successful.
- If Print Report (Yes/No) displays, select No.
- Press Page Down or Enter when the screen displays New Rates Active, then select Don't show again.
- Select Continue to return to the Home screen.
IMPORTANT
- Use your smartphone to follow these steps in front of your meter. Visit Updating Your Product , select Meters, and then select your meter from the images shown.
- This update can take up to 10 minutes to complete. During peak periods, heavy network traffic may require several connection attempts.
- Do not unplug your power cord or remove the network cords from the meter while it is updating. This may cause damage to your meter. However, if your meter has been unresponsive for more than 15 minutes, disconnect the power cord; wait one minute; plug it back in; and restart the update process.
Step 3: Confirm that your rates updated successfully
- Wait for two hours after updating your USPS rates.
- Click the blue Confirm Meter Update button to confirm that your update installed successfully:
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- USPS rate update tips and troubleshooting
- Confirm Your Rate Update
- For help connecting your system, see Installing the DM100i-DM225
UPDATED: September 25, 2024