Shipstream

A new version of Shipstream Manager, v10.2.01, was released on March 4, 2010 and is now available to all current ShipStream customers. The list below details the top new features and changes. Please follow this link to upgrade to the new Shipstream Manager.

  1. Disabled Parcel Select for new installations.
  2. Forced the PMOD address to insert the first line of an address to the To_Address column in the T_PICNUMBER table.
  3. Made the new large integrated customs form that supports 30 customs form line items available to general public.
  4. Print Record and Reprint functionalities are now available to transactions with more than 6 customs items.
  5. Fixed an issue that when the Email field is longer than 100 characters, international labels cannot print.
  6. Added the Express Mail Commitment Information button to the Print dialog box for Express Mail labels.
  7. Added the capability to handle Bill Me Later and Bill Me Later Business account types.
  8. Fixed an issue that when doing Print Record using Large Priority Mail International layout, the To Address is on top of From Address.
  9. Added AMS DVD Setup program for Dial-A-Zip.

Downloading the installation file.
  1. In your Web browser, navigate to either the full installation setup or the upgrade installation setup file:
  2. Click the Run button. The file downloads to your computer and then automatically runs. If you downloaded Shipstream Manager from our Web site, the installation should start automatically. If the setup program does not start, locate the file you downloaded with Explorer, such as PBshipSetup-81.EXE or PBshipUpdate-81.EXE, and double-click it.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Installing Shipstream Manager

Shipstream Manager requires a computer with a hard disk running Windows NT, 2000, or XP, a VGA or SVGA Monitor, 4 MB of hard disk space. To use Dial-A-ZIP and the postage features you will need a connection to the internet (direct or dial-up).

  • If you downloaded Shipstream Manager from our web-site, the install should start automatically. If the setup program does not start, locate the file you downloaded with Explorer (usually SetupV4.exe) and double-click on it.
  • If you have a CD, put the Shipstream Manager CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Setup program will automatically start. If the setup program does not start, click the Start button, then select Run. Enter E:\SETUP.EXE (using your CD-ROM drive letter).
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.


If you are upgrading or reinstalling Shipstream Manager, the installation procedure will upgrade the program ONLY. Your layouts, preferences and other data will NOT be changed.

Troubleshooting

  • Dial-A-ZIP does not work:

    There is a new expanded troubleshooting section in the online Help to work with Dial-A-ZIP problems. Please follow those steps to solve your problem.

  • The Envelope or Label does not print properly:

    First, all printers are NOT created equal: Some prit envelopes and labels better than others, regardless of the software used. Generally, laser printers perform best, followed by ink jet and then dot matrix.

    With all printers, make sure that you select the proper paper feed options in the File > Printer Setup. Select the correct tray, orientation, and also the location for envelopes. You can use the two offset values to accurately adjust the printing location on the mail piece. For the fastest results, use the simplest envelope design. The more fonts, text messages, and graphics that you use, the slower the print speed will be. The Shipstream Manager online Help has extensive instructions for envelope and label feeding for many common printers.

  • Importing address from other applications:

    Use the clipboard (copy and pasting) or the direct interfaces to many popular Personal Information Managers, such as Act! and Outlook. Please view the online Help for details on these features.
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