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.
• The USPS requires a postal inspection of your machine every 120 days. 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. See Performing Meter Inspections for more information.
• The postage tape you use must meet USPS specifications.