Patent ID: 6499020
Filing Date: 2002-12-24
Classification: G07B

Abstract:
A method of processing an envelope in a postage metering system, comprising the step(s) of:receiving a lead edge of the envelope at an input nip of a transport device; feeding the envelope in a downstream path of travel in accordance with a multi-speed profile; detecting the lead edge of the envelope at a position downstream in the path of travel from the input nip and upstream in the path of travel from a print zone; processing mail related data corresponding to the envelope, the mail related data including an encrypted message necessary to generate a postal indicia; downloading print data corresponding to the postal indicia to a print head for printing the postal indicia on the envelope; and controlling the multi-speed profile so as to allow sufficient time, during which the envelope travels from the position to the print zone, for the processing of mail related data and the downloading of print data so that the postal indicia may be properly printed on the envelope.