USPS Requirements

Since your postage meter (Postal Security Device) is licensed by the United States Postal Service (USPS), you must follow a few basic requirements.

• Mail must have the correct date and postage amount in the postage indicium.
• Metered mail must bear the ZIP Code location of the post office where the postage meter (Postal Security Device) is registered.
• If you move to another ZIP Code location, you must update the ZIP Code. You can do this by calling Postage by Phone® at 1.800.243.7800.
• Each time you refill your postage meter (Postal Security Device) through the LAN, the Postage By Phone® Meter Payment System computer automatically performs a postal inspection. If the postage meter in your mailing machine has not detected a refill transaction at certain intervals, the message “Inspection Required” appears on the Run Mail screen and then prompts you to connect to Pitney Bowes and perform an inspection.
• The postage tape you use must meet USPS specifications.