"Data Upload Due" or “Data Upload Required” message on the DM110i, DM160i and DM220i

Connect to Pitney Bowes, perform a balance enquiry or restart your franking machine to resolve the Data Capture Upload Due or Data Capture Upload Required message.
Products affected: DM110i™, DM160i™, DM220i™ (PR20)

Issue

The message Data Upload Due or Data Upload Required appears and you may be unable to print mail.

Cause

Your franking machine requires a connection to the Pitney Bowes Data Centre.

Resolution

Make sure you connect your franking machine to access the Pitney Bowes Data Centre using a SmartLink device, LAN connection or via PC Meter Connect.

Important: Perform a connection as soon as possible when Data Upload Due appears. This prevents any disruption. When Data Upload Required appears, you must make a connection before continuing to use your franking machine.

Solution 1: Perform a connection

Select Connect Now at the Data upload Due or Data Upload Required prompt to make a successful connection.

If you still need help, try Solution 2.

Solution 2: Perform a balance enquiry

  1. Press Add Postage.
  2. Select Check PBP Balance.
  3. The franking machine connects to the Pitney Bowes Data Centre. Select No when Add Postage (Yes/No) appears. You return to the Home screen.

If you still need help, try Solution 3.

Solution 3: Restart the franking machine

  1. Unplug the power cord from the rear of the franking machine.
  2. Wait one minute.
  3. Plug the power cord directly back into a wall outlet. Check that the wall outlet is functioning correctly.

If you are connecting via a SmartLink device or LAN connection you will also need to reboot the connection method to re-establish the connection.

UPDATED: 03 January 2023