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Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	12 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information	Dec. 31, 2013
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'
Document Type	'8-K
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13
Amendment Flag	'false
Entity Registrant Name	'PITNEY BOWES INC /DE/
Entity Central Index Key	'0000078814

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Revenue:	'	'	'
Equipment sales	$867,593	$840,748	$909,984
Supplies	285,730	279,104	301,436
Software	398,664	412,762	426,606
Rentals	512,493	540,689	586,111
Financing	448,906	481,177	535,270
Support services	646,657	675,246	691,316
Business services	631,292	593,987	579,946
Total revenue	3,791,335	3,823,713	4,030,669
Cost and expenses:	'	'	'
Cost of equipment sales	422,580	378,136	390,650
Cost of supplies	89,365	85,766	95,350
Cost of software	110,653	115,388	118,701
Cost of rentals	100,335	109,493	131,988
Financing interest expense	77,719	77,429	83,850
Cost of support services	400,038	419,891	432,536
Cost of business services	449,932	396,295	399,754
Selling, general and administrative	1,420,096	1,489,735	1,574,789
Research and development	110,412	114,250	129,155
Restructuring charges and asset impairments, net	84,344	17,176	118,630
Other interest expense	114,740	115,228	115,363
Interest income	-5,472	-7,982	-5,795
Other expense (income), net	32,639	1,138	-19,918
Total costs and expenses	3,407,381	3,311,943	3,565,053
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	383,954	511,770	465,616
Provision for income taxes	77,967	114,287	28,274
Income from continuing operations	305,987	397,483	437,342
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	-144,777	66,056	198,513
Net income before attribution of noncontrolling interests	161,210	463,539	635,855
Noncontrolling Interest in Net Income (Loss) Preferred Unit Holders, Redeemable	-18,375	-18,376	-18,375
Net income - Pitney Bowes Inc.	142,835	445,163	617,480
Amounts attributable to common stockholders:	'	'	'
Net income from continuing operations	287,612	379,107	418,967
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	-144,777	66,056	198,513
Net income - Pitney Bowes Inc.	$142,835	$445,163	$617,480
Basic earnings per share attributable to common stockholders (1):	'	'	'
Continuing operations	$1.43	$1.89	$2.07
Discontinued operations	($0.72)	$0.33	$0.98
Net income - Pitney Bowes Inc.	$0.71	$2.22	$3.06
Diluted earnings per share attributable to common stockholders (1):	'	'	'
Continuing operations	$1.42	$1.88	$2.07
Discontinued operations	($0.71)	$0.33	$0.98
Net income - Pitney Bowes Inc.	$0.70	$2.21	$3.05
Dividends declared per share of common stock	$0.94	$1.50	$1.48

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net income - Pitney Bowes Inc.	$142,835	$445,163	$617,480
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:	'	'	'
Foreign currency translations	-46,236	-2,702	-53,569
Net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $429, $1,278 and $837, respectively	1,397	661	2,007
Net unrealized loss on investment securities, net of tax of $81, $1,855 and $505, respectively	-6,282	126	2,948
Adjustments to pension and postretirement plans, net of tax (benefit)/expense of $(38,934), $(93,251) and $(17,183), respectively	122,023	-70,232	-173,699
Amortization of pension and postretirement costs, net of tax of $28,701, $19,601 and $16,028, respectively	35,755	52,579	34,474
Other comprehensive loss	106,657	-19,568	-187,839
Comprehensive income - Pitney Bowes Inc.	249,492	425,595	429,641
Preferred stock dividends of subsidiaries attributable to noncontrolling interests	18,375	18,376	18,375
Total comprehensive income	$267,867	$443,971	$448,016

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (Unaudited) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, tax	$894	$429	$1,278
Net unrealized loss on investment securities, tax	-3,689	81	1,885
Adjustments to pension and postretirement plans, tax	64,316	-38,934	-93,251
Amortization of pension and postretirement costs, tax	($19,228)	($21,876)	($19,652)

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$907,806	$913,276
Short-term investments	31,128	36,611
Accounts receivable (net of allowance of $20,219 and $25,667, respectively	469,800	728,250
Short-term finance receivables (net of allowance of $25,484 and $45,583, respectively	1,102,921	1,188,292
Inventories	103,580	179,678
Current income taxes	28,934	51,836
Other current assets and prepayments	147,067	114,184
Assets Held-for-sale, Current	46,976	0
Total current assets	2,838,212	3,212,127
Property, plant and equipment, net	245,171	385,377
Rental property and equipment, net	226,146	241,192
Long-term finance receivables (net of allowance of $14,610 and $17,847, respectively	962,363	1,026,489
Investment in leveraged leases	34,410	34,546
Goodwill	1,734,871	2,136,138
Intangible assets, net	120,387	166,214
Non-current income taxes	73,751	94,434
Other assets	537,397	563,374
Total assets	6,772,708	7,859,891
Current liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	1,644,582	1,809,226
Current income taxes	157,340	240,681
Current portion of long-term obligations	0	375,000
Advance billings	425,833	452,130
Total current liabilities	2,227,755	2,877,037
Deferred taxes on income	39,701	48,256
Tax uncertainties and other income tax liabilities	190,645	150,074
Long-term debt	3,346,295	3,642,375
Other non-current liabilities	466,766	718,375
Total liabilities	6,271,162	7,436,117
Noncontrolling interests (Preferred stockholders' equity in subsidiaries)	296,370	296,370
Stockholders' equity (deficit):	'	'
Cumulative preferred stock, $50 par value, 4% convertible	4	4
Cumulative preference stock, no par value, $2.12 convertible	591	648
Common stock, $1 par value (480,000,000 shares authorized; 323,337,912 shares issued)	323,338	323,338
Additional paid-in capital	196,977	223,847
Retained earnings	4,715,564	4,761,575
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-574,556	-681,213
Treasury stock, at cost (123,130,405 and 123,586,842 shares, respectively)	-4,456,742	-4,500,795
Total Pitney Bowes Inc. stockholders' equity (deficit)	205,176	127,404
Total liabilities, noncontrolling interests and stockholders' equity (deficit)	$6,772,708	$7,859,891

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
Accounts receivable allowance	$13,149	$20,219
Short-term finance receivables	24,340	25,484
Long-term finance receivables	$12,609	$14,610
Preferred stock, par value	$50	$50
Preferred stock, dividend rate	4.00%	4.00%
Preference stock, par value	$0	$0
Preference stock, dividend, dollar value' per share	$2.12	$2.12
Common stock, par value	$1	$1
Common stock, shares authorized	480,000,000	480,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	323,337,912	323,337,912
Treasury stock, shares	121,255,390	122,453,865

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'	'
Net income before attribution of non-controlling interests	$161,210	$463,539	$635,855
Restructuring payments	-59,520	-74,718	-107,002
Special pension plan contributions	0	-95,000	-123,000
Tax payments related to sale of leveraged lease assets	-75,545	-114,128	0
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'	'
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	86,175	33,351	148,151
Goodwill impairment	101,415	18,315	130,150
Depreciation and amortization	211,243	255,556	272,142
Loss on sale of businesses	42,450	0	0
Gain on sale of leveraged lease assets, net of tax	0	-12,886	-26,689
Stock-based compensation	14,921	18,227	18,692
Proceeds from settlement of derivative instruments	8,059	0	0
Deferred tax (benefit) provision	-33,770	-92,999	34,358
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'	'
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivables	58,980	-3,068	58,951
(Increase) decrease in finance receivables	123,587	147,165	190,153
(Increase) decrease in inventories	67,188	-599	-12,830
(Increase) decrease in other current assets and prepayments	3,172	-3,131	16,905
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	-95,843	-47,023	-13,086
Increase (decrease) in current and non-current income taxes	6,322	116,013	-257,631
Increase (decrease) in advance billings	-16,450	3,767	-12,854
Increase (decrease) in other operating capital, net	21,230	47,807	-3,278
Net cash provided by operating activities	624,824	660,188	948,987
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'
Purchases of available-for-sale investment securities	-376,652	-367,745	-406,114
Purchases of investment securities	14,847	-7,142	6,749
Proceeds from sales/maturities of investment securities	382,638	359,266	302,785
Capital expenditures	-137,512	-176,586	-155,980
Proceeds from sale of businesses	389,680	0	0
Proceeds from sale of leveraged lease assets	0	105,506	101,784
Net investment in external financing	-2,156	-1,667	-2,677
Reserve account deposits	-20,104	1,636	35,354
Proceeds from sale of facility	0	0	683
Net cash used in investing activities	250,741	-86,732	-117,416
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	411,613	340,000	0
Principal payments on long-term obligations	-1,079,207	-550,000	0
Decrease in notes payable, net	0	0	-50,000
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	6,753	9,314	12,934
Dividends paid to stockholders	-188,846	-300,578	-299,579
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests	-18,375	-18,376	-18,375
Stock repurchases	0	0	99,997
Net cash used in financing activities	-868,062	-519,640	-455,017
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-12,973	3,222	-4,679
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	-5,470	57,038	371,875
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	913,276	856,238	484,363
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	907,806	913,276	856,238
Cash interest paid	199,505	190,892	202,159
Cash income tax payments, net of refunds	$224,432	$206,285	$44,528

Consolidated_Statement_of_Stoc

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Preferred stock	Preference stock	Common stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained earnings	Accumulated other comprehensive loss	Treasury stock
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Total	Preferred stock	Preference stock	Common stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained earnings	Accumulated other comprehensive loss	Treasury stock
Balance at at Dec. 30, 2010	($96,581)	$4	$752	$323,338	$250,928	$4,282,316	($473,806)	($4,480,113)
Retained earnings adjustment (see Note 8)	16,773	0	0	0	0	'	0	0
Balance at at Dec. 31, 2010	-79,808	'	752	'	250,928	4,299,089	-473,806	-4,480,113
Net income - Pitney Bowes Inc.	617,480	'	'	'	'	617,480	'	'
Other comprehensive loss	-187,839	'	'	'	'	'	-187,839	'
Cash dividends	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common ($1.46 per share)	-299,521	'	'	'	'	-299,521	'	'
Preference	-58	'	'	'	'	-58	'	'
Issuances of common stock	8,582	'	'	'	-27,283	'	'	35,865
Conversions to common stock	0	'	-93	'	2,009	'	'	-2,102
Stock-based compensation	18,948	'	'	'	18,948	'	'	'
Repurchase of common stock	-99,997	'	'	'	'	'	'	-99,997
Balance at at Dec. 31, 2011	-22,213	4	659	323,338	240,584	4,616,990	-661,645	-4,542,143
Net income - Pitney Bowes Inc.	445,163	'	'	'	'	445,163	'	'
Other comprehensive loss	-19,568	'	'	'	'	'	-19,568	'
Cash dividends	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common ($1.46 per share)	-300,527	'	'	'	'	-300,527	'	'
Preference	-51	'	'	'	'	-51	'	'
Issuances of common stock	6,373	'	'	'	-34,727	'	'	41,100
Conversions to common stock	0	'	-11	'	237	'	'	-248
Stock-based compensation	18,227	'	'	'	18,227	'	'	'
Repurchase of common stock	0	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Balance at at Dec. 31, 2012	127,404	4	648	323,338	223,847	4,761,575	-681,213	-4,500,795
Net income - Pitney Bowes Inc.	142,835	'	'	'	'	142,835	'	'
Other comprehensive loss	106,657	'	'	'	'	'	106,657	'
Cash dividends	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common ($1.46 per share)	-188,800	'	'	'	'	-188,800	'	'
Preference	-46	'	'	'	'	-46	'	'
Issuances of common stock	2,205	'	'	'	-40,569	'	'	42,774
Conversions to common stock	0	'	-57	'	1,222	'	'	-1,279
Stock-based compensation	14,921	'	'	'	14,921	'	'	'
Repurchase of common stock	0	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Balance at at Dec. 31, 2013	$205,176	$4	$591	$323,338	$196,977	$4,715,564	($574,556)	($4,456,742)

Consolidated_Statement_of_Stoc1

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]	'	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax	$894	$429	$1,278
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Tax	($19,228)	($21,876)	($19,652)

Summary_of_Accounting_Policies

Summary of Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
Summary of Accounting Policies	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Summary of Accounting Policies	'
	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

	Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Pitney Bowes Inc. (we, us, our, or the company) and its wholly owned subsidiaries. The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

	During the year, we sold our International Management Services business (PBMSi), North America Management Services business (PBMS NA), Nordic furniture business and International Mailing Services business (IMS). Further, we made certain organizational changes and realigned our business units and segment reporting to reflect the clients we serve, the solutions we offer, and how we manage, review, analyze and measure our operations. Our historical results have been recast to present the operating results of divested businesses as discontinued operations and our segment results have been recast to conform to our new segment reporting. The cash flows from discontinued operations are not separately stated or reclassified in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

	In April 2014, Pitney Bowes of Canada Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary, completed the sale of its Document Imaging Solutions (DIS) business, which consisted of hardware (copiers and printers), document management software solutions and the related lease portfolio to Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Canada) Ltd. and a business equipment leasing services provider in two separate transactions. The results of operations of DIS were reclassified as discontinued operations (see Note 19).

	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of our financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and accompanying disclosures, including the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. These estimates and assumptions are based on management's best knowledge of current events, historical experience and other information available when the financial statements are prepared. These estimates include, but are not limited to, revenue recognition for multiple element arrangements, goodwill and intangible asset impairment review, allowance for doubtful accounts and credit losses, residual values of leased assets, useful lives of long-lived and intangible assets, restructuring costs, pensions and other postretirement costs, income tax reserves, deferred tax asset valuation allowance and loss contingencies. Actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions.

	Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments
	Cash equivalents include short-term, liquid investments with maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase. Short-term investments include investments with a maturity of greater than three months but less than one year from the reporting date.

	Investment Securities
	Investment securities that management has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as held-to-maturity and are carried at amortized cost. Investment securities not classified as held-to-maturity are classified as available-for-sale and recorded at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax. Purchase premiums and discounts are recognized in interest income using the effective interest method over the terms of the securities. Gains and losses on the sale of available-for-sale securities are recorded on the trade date and are determined using the specific identification method. Investment securities are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and other assets depending on the type of investment and maturity.

	Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
	We estimate our accounts receivable risks and provide an allowance for doubtful accounts accordingly. We evaluate the adequacy of the allowance based on historical loss experience, aging of receivables, adverse situations that may affect a customer's ability to pay and prevailing economic conditions and make adjustments to the allowance as necessary. This evaluation is inherently subjective and actual results may differ significantly from estimated reserves. Accounts receivable are generally due within 30 days after the invoice date. Accounts deemed uncollectible are written off against the allowance after all collection efforts have been exhausted and management deems the account to be uncollectible. We believe that our accounts receivable credit risk is limited because of our large number of customers, small account balances for most of our customers and customer geographic and industry diversification.

	Finance Receivables and Allowance for Credit Losses
	Finance receivables are composed of sales-type lease receivables and unsecured revolving loan receivables. We estimate our finance receivable risks and provide an allowance for credit losses accordingly. We evaluate the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses based on historical loss experience, the nature and volume of our portfolios, adverse situations that may affect a customer's ability to pay, prevailing economic conditions and our ability to manage the collateral and make adjustments to the allowance as necessary. This evaluation is inherently subjective and actual results may differ significantly from estimated reserves.

	We establish credit approval limits based on the credit quality of the customer and the type of equipment financed. Our policy is to discontinue revenue recognition for lease receivables that are more than 120 days past due and for unsecured loan receivables that are more than 90 days past due. We resume revenue recognition when customer payments reduce the account balance aging to 60 days or less past due. Finance receivables deemed uncollectible are written off against the allowance after all collection efforts have been exhausted and management deems the account to be uncollectible. We believe that our finance receivable credit risk is limited because of our large number of customers, small account balances for most of our customers and customer geographic and industry diversification.

	Inventories
	Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined on the last-in, first-out (LIFO) basis for most U.S. inventories and on the first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis for most non-U.S. inventories.

	Fixed Assets and Depreciation
	Property, plant and equipment and rental equipment are stated at cost and depreciated principally using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives, which are up to 50 years for buildings, three to 15 years for machinery and equipment, four to six years for rental equipment and three to five years for computer equipment. Major improvements which add to productive capacity or extend the life of an asset are capitalized while repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the estimated useful life or the remaining lease term.

	Fully depreciated assets are retained in fixed assets and accumulated depreciation until they are removed from service. In the case of disposals, assets and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and the net amounts, less proceeds from disposal, are included in earnings.

	Software Development Costs
	We capitalize certain costs of software developed for internal use. Capitalized costs include purchased materials and services, payroll and personnel-related costs and interest costs. The cost of internally developed software is amortized on a straight-line basis over its estimated useful life, principally three to 10 years.

	Costs incurred for the development of software to be sold, leased or otherwise marketed are expensed as incurred until technological feasibility has been established, at which time such costs are capitalized until the product is available for general release to the public. Capitalized software development costs include purchased materials and services and payroll and personnel-related costs attributable to programmers, software engineers, quality control and field certifiers. Capitalized software development costs are amortized generally on a straight-line basis over the product's estimated useful life, principally three to five years. Software development costs capitalized were $4 million in both 2013 and 2012. Amortization of capitalized software development costs was $8 million, $10 million and $10 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, capitalized software development costs included in other assets were $5 million and $9 million, respectively.

	Research and Development Costs
	Research and product development costs, which primarily included personnel-related costs, are expensed as incurred. These costs include engineering costs related to research and product development activities.
	During 2013, we determined that certain research and development costs should have been classified as cost of software. Accordingly, the Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 have been revised to reflect the correct classification, resulting in a decrease in research and development expenses and a corresponding increase in cost of software of $23 million and $20 million, respectively. This revision did not impact previously reported total costs and expenses, net income or earnings per share amounts and was not material to any of our previously issued financial statements.

	Business Combinations
	We account for business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting, which requires that the assets acquired and liabilities assumed be recorded at the date of acquisition at their respective fair values. The fair value of intangible assets is estimated using a cost, market or income approach. Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair values of net tangible and intangible assets acquired. Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives, principally three to 15 years, using either the straight-line method or an accelerated attrition method. Operating results of acquired companies are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.


	Impairment Review for Long-lived Assets
	Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be fully recoverable. The related estimated future undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition is compared to the carrying amount. If the sum of the expected cash flows is less than the carrying amount, an impairment charge is recorded for an amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the asset. The fair value of the impaired asset is determined using probability weighted expected cash flow estimates, quoted market prices when available and appraisals, as appropriate. We derive cash flow estimates from our long-term business plans and historical experience.

	Impairment Review for Goodwill and Intangible Assets
	Goodwill is tested annually for impairment during the fourth quarter or sooner when circumstances indicate an impairment may exist, at the reporting unit level. A reporting unit is the operating segment, or a business that is one level below that operating segment. Reporting units are aggregated as a single reporting unit if they have similar economic characteristics. Goodwill is tested for impairment using a two-step approach. In the first step, the fair value of each reporting unit is determined and compared to the reporting unit's carrying value, including goodwill. If the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, the second step of the goodwill impairment test is performed to measure the amount of impairment, if any. In the second step, the fair value of the reporting unit is allocated to the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit as if it had been acquired in a business combination and the purchase price was equivalent to the fair value of the reporting unit. The excess of the fair value of the reporting unit over the amounts assigned to its assets and liabilities is referred to as the implied fair value of goodwill. The implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill is then compared to the actual carrying value of goodwill. If the implied fair value of goodwill is less than the carrying value of goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference. The fair value of a reporting unit is determined based on a combination of various techniques, including the present value of future cash flows, multiples of competitors and multiples from sales of like businesses.

	Intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be fully recoverable. The related estimated future undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition is compared to the carrying amount. If the sum of the expected cash flows is less than the carrying amount, an impairment charge is recorded. The impairment charge is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the asset. The fair value of the asset is determined using probability weighted expected cash flow estimates, quoted market prices when available and appraisals, as appropriate.

	Retirement Plans
	Actual pension plan results that differ from our assumptions and estimates are accumulated and amortized over the life expectancy of inactive plan participants and affect future pension cost. Net periodic pension cost includes current service cost, interest cost and return on plan assets. Net pension cost is also based on a market-related valuation of plan assets where differences between the actual and expected return on plan assets are amortized to pension cost over a five-year period. We recognize the funded status of pension and other postretirement benefit plans in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Gains and losses, prior service costs and credits and any remaining transition amounts that have not yet been recognized in net periodic benefit cost are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, until they are amortized as a component of net periodic benefit cost.

	Stock-based Compensation
	We measure compensation expense for stock-based awards based on the estimated fair value of the awards expected to vest (net of estimated forfeitures) and recognize the expense on a straight-line basis over the employee requisite service period. We estimate the fair value of stock awards using a Black-Scholes valuation model or a Monte Carlo simulation model for those awards that contain a market condition. We believe that the valuation techniques and the approach utilized to develop the underlying assumptions are appropriate in estimating the fair value of our stock awards. Estimates of fair value are not intended to predict actual future events or the value ultimately realized by employees and subsequent events are not indicative of the reasonableness of the original estimates of fair value.

	Revenue Recognition
	We derive revenue from multiple sources including sales, rentals, financing and services. Certain transactions are consummated at the same time and generate revenue from multiple sources. The most common form of these transactions involves the sale or non-cancelable lease of equipment, a meter rental and an equipment maintenance agreement. In these multiple element arrangements, revenue is allocated to each of the elements based on relative “selling prices” and the selling price for each of the elements is determined based on vendor specific objective evidence. We establish vendor specific objective evidence of selling prices for our products and services based on the prices charged for each element when sold separately in standalone transactions. The allocation of relative selling price to the various elements impacts the timing of revenue recognition, but does not change the total revenue recognized. Revenue is allocated to the meter rental and equipment maintenance agreement elements using their respective selling prices charged in standalone and renewal transactions. For a sale transaction, revenue is allocated to the equipment based on a range of selling prices in standalone transactions. For a lease transaction, revenue is allocated to the equipment based on the present value of the remaining minimum lease payments. The amount allocated to equipment is compared to the range of selling prices in standalone transactions during the period to ensure the allocated equipment amount approximates average selling prices. More specifically, revenue related to our offerings is recognized as follows:

Sales Revenue
Sales of Equipment
We sell equipment directly to our customers and to distributors (re-sellers) throughout the world. We recognize revenue from these sales when the risks and rewards of ownership transfer to the customer, which is generally upon shipment or acceptance by the customer. We recognize revenue from the sale of equipment under sales-type leases as equipment revenue at the inception of the lease. We do not typically offer any rights of return or stock balancing rights. Sales revenue from customized equipment, mail creation equipment and shipping products is generally recognized when installed.

Sales of Supplies
Revenue related to supplies is recognized at the point of title transfer, which is generally upon delivery.

Standalone Software Sales and Integration Services
We recognize revenue from standalone software licenses upon delivery of the product when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the fee is fixed and determinable and collectability is probable. For software licenses that are included in a lease contract, we recognize revenue upon shipment of the software unless the lease contract specifies that the license expires at the end of the lease or the price of the software is deemed not fixed or determinable based on historical evidence of similar software leases. In these instances, revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease contract. We recognize revenue from software requiring integration services at the point of customer acceptance. We recognize revenue related to off-the-shelf perpetual software licenses upon transfer of title, which is generally upon shipment.

Rentals Revenue
We rent equipment, primarily postage meters and mailing equipment, under short-term rental agreements. Rental revenue includes revenue from the subscription for digital meter services. We may invoice in advance for postage meter rentals according to the terms of the agreement. We initially defer these advanced billings and recognize rental revenue on a straight-line basis over the invoice period. Revenues generated from financing customers for the continued use of equipment subsequent to the expiration of the original lease term are classified within rentals revenue.

We defer certain initial direct costs incurred in consummating a transaction and recognize these costs over the expected term of the agreement. Initial direct costs amortized in 2013, 2012 and 2011 were $11 million, $13 million and $19 million, respectively. Initial direct costs deferred at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were $26 million. These costs are included in rental property and equipment, net on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

During the year, we determined that certain revenue previously reported as rentals revenue included a service component and should have been classified as support services revenue. Accordingly, the Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 have been revised to reflect the correct classification, resulting in a decrease in rentals revenue and corresponding increase in support services revenue of $19 million and $21 million, respectively. This revision did not impact previously reported revenue, net income or earnings per share amounts and was not material to any of our previously issued financial statements.

Financing Revenue
We provide lease financing for our products primarily through sales-type leases. We also provide revolving lines of credit to our customers for the purchase of postage and related supplies. We believe that our sales-type lease portfolio contains only normal collection risk. Accordingly, we record the fair value of equipment as sales revenue, the cost of equipment as cost of sales and the minimum lease payments plus the estimated residual value as finance receivables. The difference between the finance receivable and the equipment fair value is recorded as unearned income and is amortized as income over the lease term using the interest method.

Equipment residual values are determined at inception of the lease using estimates of equipment fair value at the end of the lease term. Estimates of future equipment fair value are based primarily on our historical experience. We also consider forecasted supply and demand for our various products, product retirement and future product launch plans, end of lease customer behavior, regulatory changes, remanufacturing strategies, used equipment markets, if any, competition and technological changes. We evaluate residual values on an annual basis or as changes to the above considerations occur.



Support Services Revenue
We provide support services for our equipment primarily through maintenance contracts. Revenue related to these agreements is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the agreement.

Business Services Revenue
Business services revenue includes revenue from mail services and marketing services. Mail services include the preparation, sortation and aggregation of mail to earn postal discounts and expedite delivery and e-commerce solutions for cross border transactions. Marketing services include direct mail marketing services. Revenue for these services is recognized as the services are provided.

Shipping and Handling
Shipping and handling costs are recognized as incurred and recorded in cost of revenues.

Product Warranties
We provide product warranties in conjunction with the sale of certain products, generally for a period of 90 days from the date of installation. We estimate our liability for product warranties based on historical claims experience and other currently available evidence. Our product warranty liability at December 31, 2013 and 2012 was not material.

Deferred Marketing Costs
We capitalize certain direct mail, telemarketing, internet and retail marketing costs associated with the acquisition of new customers and recognize these costs over the expected revenue stream ranging from five to nine years. Deferred marketing costs expensed in 2013, 2012 and 2011 were $27 million, $30 million and $34 million, respectively. Deferred marketing costs included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets were $59 million and $73 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. We review individual marketing programs for impairment on a quarterly basis or as circumstances warrant.

Restructuring Charges
Costs associated with exit or disposal activities, including lease termination costs and employee severance costs associated with restructuring, are recognized when they are incurred. The cost and related liability for one-time benefit arrangements is recognized when they are both probable and reasonably estimable.

Derivative Instruments
In the normal course of business, we are exposed to the impact of changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. We limit these risks by following established risk management policies and procedures, including the use of derivatives. We use derivative instruments to manage the related cost of debt and to limit the effects of foreign exchange rate fluctuations on financial results. Derivative instruments typically consist of interest-rate swaps, forward contracts and currency swaps depending upon the underlying exposure. We do not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes.

We record our derivative instruments at fair value and the accounting for changes in fair value depends on the intended use of the derivative, the resulting designation and the effectiveness of the instrument in offsetting the risk exposure it is designed to hedge. To qualify as a hedge, a derivative must be highly effective in offsetting the risk designated for hedging purposes. The hedge relationship must be formally documented at inception, detailing the particular risk management objective and strategy for the hedge. The effectiveness of the hedge relationship is evaluated on a retrospective and prospective basis.

The use of derivative instruments exposes us to counterparty credit risk. To mitigate such risks, we enter into contracts with only those financial institutions that meet stringent credit requirements. We regularly review our credit exposure balances as well as the creditworthiness of our counterparties. We have not seen a material change in the creditworthiness of those banks acting as derivative counterparties.

Income Taxes
We recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that a deferred tax asset will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets depends on the generation of future taxable income during the period in which related temporary differences become deductible. We consider the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in this assessment. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date of such change.

Earnings per Share
Basic earnings per share is based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per share also includes the dilutive effect of outstanding stock options, market stock units, restricted stock, preference stock, preferred stock and stock purchase plans.

Translation of Non-U.S. Currency Amounts
In general, the functional currency of our foreign operations is the local currency. Assets and liabilities of subsidiaries operating outside the U.S. are translated at rates in effect at the end of the period and revenue and expenses are translated at average monthly rates during the period. Net deferred translation gains and losses are included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income.

Loss Contingencies
In the ordinary course of business, we are routinely defendants in, or party to, a number of pending and threatened legal actions. On a quarterly basis, we review the status of each significant matter and assess the potential financial exposure. If the potential loss from any claim or legal action is considered probable and can be reasonably estimated, we establish a liability for the estimated loss. The assessment of the ultimate outcome of each claim or legal action and the determination of the potential financial exposure requires significant judgment. Estimates of potential liabilities for claims or legal actions are based only on information that is available at that time. As additional information becomes available, we may revise our estimates, and these revisions could have a material impact on our results of operations and financial position. Legal fees are expensed as incurred.

New Accounting Pronouncements
In January 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-01, Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities (ASU 2013-01). ASU 2013-01 requires an entity to disclose gross and net information about transactions that are (1) offset in the financial statements or (2) subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement, regardless of whether the transactions are actually offset in the statement of financial position. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. The amounts impacting our disclosure were immaterial at December 31, 2013 and 2012.

In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (ASU 2013-02). ASU 2013-02 requires an entity to present either parenthetically on the face of the financial statements, or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified from each component of accumulated other comprehensive income and the income statement line items affected by the reclassification. The new standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. The adoption of this standard resulted in additional disclosures, but did not impact our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

In March 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-05, Foreign Currency Matters (ASU 2013-05). ASU 2013-05 resolves diversity in practice regarding the release into net income of the cumulative translation adjustment upon derecognition of a subsidiary or a group of assets within a foreign entity. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning January 1, 2014. We do not expect the application of this new guidance will have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward or Tax Credit Carryforward Exists (ASU 2013-11). ASU 2013-11 provides explicit guidance regarding the presentation in the statement of financial position of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward or a tax credit carryfoward exists. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. We do not expect the application of this new guidance will have a material impact on our financial position.

Inventories

Inventories	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventories	'
	Inventories


		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Raw materials and work in process	$	33,920		$	66,221

	Supplies and service parts	48,165			72,551

	Finished products	38,515			68,335

	Inventory at FIFO cost	120,600			207,107

	Excess of FIFO cost over LIFO cost	(17,020		)	(27,429		)
	Total inventory, net	$	103,580		$	179,678

Finance_Assets

Finance Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Finance Assets	'
	Finance Assets
	Finance Receivables
	Finance receivables are comprised of sales-type lease receivables and unsecured revolving loan receivables. Sales-type lease receivables are generally due in monthly, quarterly or semi-annual installments over periods ranging from three to five years. Loan receivables arise primarily from financing services offered to our customers for postage and related supplies. Loan receivables are generally due each month; however, customers may rollover outstanding balances. Interest is recognized on loan receivables using the effective interest method and related annual fees are initially deferred and recognized ratably over the annual period covered. Customer acquisition costs are expensed as incurred.

	Finance receivables at December 31, 2013 and 2012 consisted of the following:


		December 31, 2013												December 31, 2012
		North America				International				Total				North America				International			Total
	Sales-type lease receivables

	Gross finance receivables	$	1,456,420			$	456,759			$	1,913,179			$	1,581,711			$	461,510		$	2,043,221

	Unguaranteed residual values	121,339				21,553				142,892				148,664				21,025			169,689

	Unearned income	(299,396		)		(101,311		)		(400,707		)		(316,030		)		(104,258		)	(420,288		)
	Allowance for credit losses	(14,165		)		(9,703		)		(23,868		)		(16,979		)		(8,662		)	(25,641		)
	Net investment in sales-type lease receivables	1,264,198				367,298				1,631,496				1,397,366				369,615			1,766,981

	Loan receivables

	Loan receivables	397,815				49,054				446,869				414,960				47,293			462,253

	Allowance for credit losses	(11,165		)		(1,916		)		(13,081		)		(12,322		)		(2,131		)	(14,453		)
	Net investment in loan receivables	386,650				47,138				433,788				402,638				45,162			447,800

	Net investment in finance receivables	$	1,650,848			$	414,436			$	2,065,284			$	1,800,004			$	414,777		$	2,214,781


	Loan receivables are due in less than one year. Maturities of gross sales-type lease finance receivables at December 31, 2013 were as follows:


		Sales-type Lease Receivables
		North America				International				Total
	2014	$	653,699			$	163,361			$	817,060

	2015	407,850				135,496				543,346

	2016	243,598				88,134				331,732

	2017	113,614				49,026				162,640

	2018	31,406				18,806				50,212

	Thereafter	6,253				1,936				8,189

	Total	$	1,456,420			$	456,759			$	1,913,179



	Allowance for Credit Losses
	Activity in the allowance for credit losses for finance receivables for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was as follows:


		Sales-type Lease Receivables								Loan Receivables
		North				International				North				International				Total
		America								America
	Balance at December 31, 2010	$	27,792			$	13,318			$	26,208			$	2,112			$	69,430

	Amounts charged to expense	13,726				5,087				7,631				1,610				28,054

	Accounts written off	(12,857		)		(6,366		)		(13,567		)		(1,264		)		(34,054		)
	Balance at December 31, 2011	28,661				12,039				20,272				2,458				63,430

Amounts charged to expense	2,276				994				3,278				903				7,451

Accounts written off	(13,958		)		(4,371		)		(11,228		)		(1,230		)		(30,787		)
Balance at December 31, 2012	16,979				8,662				12,322				2,131				40,094

Amounts charged to expense	4,584				4,553				9,663				1,254				20,054

Accounts written off	(7,398		)		(3,512		)		(10,820		)		(1,469		)		(23,199		)
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	14,165			$	9,703			$	11,165			$	1,916			$	36,949


Aging of Receivables
The aging of finance receivables at December 31, 2013 and 2012 was as follows:


	Sales-type Lease Receivables								Loan Receivables
	North				International				North				International				Total
	America								America
December 31, 2013

< 31 days	$	1,383,253			$	425,923			$	379,502			$	42,573			$	2,231,251

> 30 days and < 61 days	32,102				11,760				10,464				4,391				58,717

> 60 days and < 91 days	20,830				5,724				3,330				1,363				31,247

> 90 days and < 121 days	6,413				3,979				1,809				311				12,512

> 120 days	13,822				9,373				2,710				416				26,321

Total	$	1,456,420			$	456,759			$	397,815			$	49,054			$	2,360,048

Past due amounts > 90 days

Still accruing interest	$	6,413			$	3,979			$	—			$	—			$	10,392

Not accruing interest	13,822				9,373				4,519				727				28,441

Total	$	20,235			$	13,352			$	4,519			$	727			$	38,833



	Sales-type Lease Receivables								Loan Receivables
	North				International				North				International				Total
	America								America
December 31, 2012

< 31 days	$	1,497,797			$	435,780			$	392,108			$	45,324			$	2,371,009

> 30 days and < 61 days	37,348				9,994				12,666				1,368				61,376

> 60 days and < 91 days	24,059				5,198				4,577				285				34,119

> 90 days and < 121 days	6,665				3,327				2,319				179				12,490

> 120 days	15,842				7,211				3,290				137				26,480

Total	$	1,581,711			$	461,510			$	414,960			$	47,293			$	2,505,474

Past due amounts > 90 days

Still accruing interest	$	6,665			$	3,327			$	—			$	—			$	9,992

Not accruing interest	15,842				7,211				5,609				316				28,978

Total	$	22,507			$	10,538			$	5,609			$	316			$	38,970

Credit Quality
The extension of credit and management of credit lines to new and existing clients uses a combination of an automated credit score, where available, and a detailed manual review of the client's financial condition and, when applicable, payment history. Once credit is granted, the payment performance of the client is managed through automated collections processes and is supplemented with direct follow up should an account become delinquent. We have robust automated collections and extensive portfolio management processes. The portfolio management processes ensure that our global strategy is executed, collection resources are allocated appropriately and enhanced tools and processes are implemented as needed.
We use a third party to score the majority of the North America portfolio on a quarterly basis using a commercial credit score. We do not use a third party to score our International portfolio because the cost to do so is prohibitive, it is a localized process and there is no single credit score model that covers all countries.
The table below shows the North America portfolio at December 31, 2013 and 2012 by relative risk class (low, medium, high) based on the relative scores of the accounts within each class. The relative scores are determined based on a number of factors, including the company type, ownership structure, payment history and financial information. A fourth class is shown for accounts that are not scored. Absence of a score is not indicative of the credit quality of the account. The degree of risk, as defined by the third party, refers to the relative risk that an account in the next 12 month period may become delinquent.

•	Low risk accounts are companies with very good credit scores and are considered to approximate the top 30% of all commercial borrowers.

•	Medium risk accounts are companies with average to good credit scores and are considered to approximate the middle 40% of all commercial borrowers.

•	High risk accounts are companies with poor credit scores, are delinquent or are at risk of becoming delinquent and are considered to approximate the bottom 30% of all commercial borrowers.


	December 31,
	2013				2012
Sales-type lease receivables

Risk Level

Low	$	1,081,853			$	1,016,413

Medium	244,379				450,432

High	51,851				43,658

Not Scored	78,337				71,208

Total	$	1,456,420			$	1,581,711

Loan receivables

Risk Level

Low	$	279,607			$	254,567

Medium	95,524				136,069

High	11,511				14,624

Not Scored	11,173				9,700

Total	$	397,815			$	414,960


Troubled Debt
We maintain a program for U.S. clients in our North America loan portfolio who are experiencing financial difficulties, but are able to make reduced payments over an extended period of time. Upon acceptance into the program, the client’s credit line is closed and interest accrual is suspended. There is generally no forgiveness of debt or reduction of balances owed. The balance of loans in this program, related loan loss allowance and write-offs are insignificant to the overall portfolio.

Leveraged Leases
Our investment in leveraged lease assets consisted of the following:


	December 31,
	2013				2012
Rental receivables	$	61,721			$	83,254

Unguaranteed residual values	13,235				14,177

Principal and interest on non-recourse loans	(35,449		)		(55,092		)
Unearned income	(5,097		)		(7,793		)
Investment in leveraged leases	34,410				34,546

Less: deferred taxes related to leveraged leases	(15,078		)		(19,372		)
Net investment in leveraged leases	$	19,332			$	15,174

Fixed_Assets

Fixed Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fixed Assets [Abstract]	'
Fixed Assets	'
	Fixed Assets


		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Land	$	6,797		$	22,064

	Buildings	176,200			349,061

	Machinery and equipment	918,075			1,299,475

		1,101,072			1,670,600

	Accumulated depreciation	(855,901		)	(1,285,223		)
	Property, plant and equipment, net	$	245,171		$	385,377


	Rental property and equipment	$	537,128		$	580,243

	Accumulated depreciation	(310,982		)	(339,051		)
	Rental property and equipment, net	$	226,146		$	241,192

	Depreciation expense was $158 million, $177 million and $195 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

	During 2013, we entered into an agreement to sell our corporate headquarters building and certain surrounding parcels of land. We recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $26 million to write-down the carrying value of the building to its fair value. The fair value of the building was determined based on the estimated selling price less the costs to sell. The inputs used to determine the fair value were classified as Level 3. The impairment charge was included as restructuring charges and asset impairments in the Consolidated Statements of Income. We expect to close on the sale by mid-2014. At December 31, 2013, the carrying value of our corporate headquarters building and surrounding land were classified as assets held for sale in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Intangible_Assets_and_Goodwill

Intangible Assets and Goodwill	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Intangible Assets and Goodwill	'
	Intangible Assets and Goodwill
	Intangible assets
	Intangible assets at December 31, 2013 and 2012 consisted of the following:


		December 31, 2013										December 31, 2012
		Gross			Accumulated				Net			Gross			Accumulated				Net
		Carrying			Amortization				Carrying			Carrying			Amortization				Carrying
		Amount							Amount			Amount							Amount
	Customer relationships	$	354,373		$	(251,388	)		$	102,985		$	407,901		$	(269,100	)		$	138,801

	Supplier relationships	29,000			(25,013		)		3,987			29,000			(22,113		)		6,887

	Software & technology	167,009			(155,009		)		12,000			169,632			(151,628		)		18,004

	Trademarks & trade names	35,366			(33,985		)		1,381			35,078			(32,615		)		2,463

	Non-compete agreements	7,407			(7,373		)		34			7,471			(7,412		)		59

	Total intangible assets	$	593,155		$	(472,768	)		$	120,387		$	649,082		$	(482,868	)		$	166,214


	Amortization expense for intangible assets was $37 million, $41 million and $49 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The future amortization expense for intangible assets as of December 31, 2013 was as follows:


	Year ended December 31,
	2014	$	34,437

	2015	30,439

	2016	23,037

	2017	11,374

	2018	10,547

	Thereafter	10,553

	Total	$	120,387

	Actual amortization expense may differ from the amounts above due to, among other things, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, impairments, future acquisitions and accelerated amortization.

	Goodwill
	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill, by reporting segment, for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 are shown in the tables below. Prior year amounts have been recast for the change in reportable segments (see Note 17).


		Gross value before accumulated impairment			Accumulated impairment				December 31, 2012			Impairment			Other (1)				December 31, 2013
	North America Mailing	$	322,610		$	—			$	322,610		$	—		$	4,054			$	326,664

	International Mailing	182,746			—				182,746			—			(485		)		182,261

	Small & Medium Business Solutions	505,356			—				505,356			—			3,569				508,925

	Production Mail	120,881			—				120,881			—			(2,821		)		118,060

	Presort Services	195,140			—				195,140			—			—				195,140

	Enterprise Business Solutions	316,021			—				316,021			—			(2,821		)		313,200

	Digital Commerce Solutions	900,347			—				900,347			—			3,046				903,393

	Total reportable segments	1,721,724			—				1,721,724			—			3,794				1,725,518

Discontinued operations	562,879			(148,465		)		414,414			(101,415		)	(303,646		)		9,353

Total goodwill	$	2,284,603		$	(148,465	)		$	2,136,138		$	(101,415	)	$	(299,852	)		$	1,734,871



	Gross value before accumulated impairment			Accumulated impairment				December 31, 2011			Impairment			Other (1)				December 31, 2012
North America Mailing	$	319,633		$	—			$	319,633		$	—		$	2,977			$	322,610

International Mailing	187,904			—				187,904			—			(5,158		)		182,746

Small & Medium Business Solutions	507,537			—				507,537			—			(2,181		)		505,356

Production Mail	117,351			—				117,351			—			3,530				120,881

Presort Services	195,140			—				195,140			—			—				195,140

Enterprise Business Solutions	312,491			—				312,491			—			3,530				316,021

Digital Commerce Solutions	895,507			—				895,507			—			4,840				900,347

Total reportable segments	1,715,535			—				1,715,535			—			6,189				1,721,724

Discontinued operations	561,703			(130,150		)		431,553			(18,315		)	1,176				414,414

Total goodwill	$	2,277,238		$	(130,150	)		$	2,147,088		$	(18,315	)	$	7,365			$	2,136,138



-1	Primarily represents foreign currency translation adjustments for the period. For discontinued operations in 2013, the adjustment primarily represents the write-off of remaining goodwill upon the sale of the Management Services business.

Accounts_Payable_and_Accrued_L

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]	'
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	. Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consisted of the following:


		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Accounts payable	$	270,067	$	362,938

	Customer deposits	672,440		698,770

	Employee related liabilities	332,072		356,188

	Miscellaneous other	370,003		391,330

	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	1,644,582	$	1,809,226

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities	'
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consisted of the following:


		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Accounts payable	$	270,067	$	362,938

	Customer deposits	672,440		698,770

	Employee related liabilities	332,072		356,188

	Miscellaneous other	370,003		391,330

	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	1,644,582	$	1,809,226

Debt

Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt	'
	. Debt


			December 31,
			2013		2012
	Term loans		$	230,000	$	230,000

	3.88%	notes due 2013	—		375,000

	4.88%	notes due 2014 (1)	—		450,000

	5.00%	notes due 2015 (1)	274,879		400,000

	4.75%	notes due 2016 (1)	370,914		500,000

	5.75%	notes due 2017	500,000		500,000

	5.60%	notes due Mar 2018	250,000		250,000

	4.75%	notes due May 2018	350,000		350,000

	6.25%	notes due 2019	300,000		300,000

	5.25%	notes due 2022 (2)	110,000		110,000

	5.25%	notes due 2037 (3)	500,000		500,000

	6.70%	notes due 2043 (4)	425,000		—

	Other (5)		35,502		52,375

	Total debt		3,346,295		4,017,375

	Current portion long-term debt		—		375,000

	Long-term debt		$	3,346,295	$	3,642,375


	Term loans bear interest at the applicable London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus 2.25% or Prime Rate plus 1.25%, at our option. Interest is payable and resets quarterly and the loans mature in 2015 and 2016.


	-1	During the first quarter 2013, we completed a cash tender offer (the Tender Offer) for a portion of our 4.875% Notes due 2014 (2014 Notes), our 5.00% Notes due 2015, and our 4.75% Notes due 2016 (the Subject Notes). Holders who validly tendered their notes received the principal amount of the notes tendered, all accrued and unpaid interest and a premium amount. An aggregate $405 million of the Subject Notes were tendered. Subsequently, in the fourth quarter of 2013, we redeemed the remaining outstanding 2014 Notes that were scheduled to mature August 2014 through the exercise of a make-whole provision. In connection with the Tender Offer and the early redemption of the 2014 Notes, we recognized an aggregate net loss of $33 million.
	At December 31, 2012, we had interest rate swap agreements with an aggregate notional value of $450 million that effectively converted the fixed rate interest payments on the 2014 Notes into variable interest rates. In connection with the Tender Offer, we unwound a portion of these interest rate swap agreements, and in connection with redemption of the remaining outstanding notes in the fourth quarter of 2013, we unwound the remaining interest rate swap agreements. At December 31, 2013, we had no interest rate swaps outstanding.


	-2	These notes may be redeemed, at our option, in whole or in part, at any time on or after November 27, 2015 at par plus accrued interest.


	-3	These notes may be redeemed by bondholders, in whole or in part, at par plus accrued interest, in January 2017.


	-4	During the first quarter of 2013, we issued $425 million of 6.70% fixed rate notes. Interest is payable quarterly. The notes mature in 2043, but may be redeemed, at our option, in whole or in part, at any time on or after March 7, 2018 at par plus accrued and unpaid interest. We used the net proceeds from the notes to fund the Tender Offer.


	-5	Other consists of the unamortized net proceeds received from unwinding of interest rate swaps, debt discounts and premiums and the mark-to-market adjustment of interest rate swaps, if applicable.

	There were no outstanding commercial paper borrowings at December 31, 2013 or 2012. As of December 31, 2013, we had not drawn upon our $1.0 billion credit facility. The credit facility expires in April 2016.

	Annual maturities of outstanding debt at December 31, 2013 are as follows:


	2014	$	—

2015	324,879

2016	550,914

2017	500,000

2018	600,000

Thereafter	1,335,000

Total	$	3,310,793

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	Income from continuing operations before taxes consisted of the following:


		Years Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
	U.S.	$	288,660			$	387,987			$	384,602

	International	95,294				123,783				81,014

	Total	$	383,954			$	511,770			$	465,616


	The provision for income taxes from continuing operations consisted of the following:


		Years Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
	U.S. Federal:
	Current	$	78,315			$	151,984			$	(93,791	)

	Deferred	(19,754		)		16,136				135,305

		58,561				168,120				41,514

	U.S. State and Local:
	Current	5,359				(2,604		)		27,385

	Deferred	(8,026		)		(26,273		)		(15,546		)
		(2,667		)		(28,877		)		11,839

	International:
	Current	28,063				57,906				60,322

	Deferred	(5,990		)		(82,862		)		(85,401		)
		22,073				(24,956		)		(25,079		)


	Total current	111,737				207,286				(6,084		)

	Total deferred	(33,770		)		(92,999		)		34,358

	Total provision for income taxes	$	77,967			$	114,287			$	28,274


	Effective tax rate	20.3		%		22.3		%		6.1		%

	The effective tax rate for 2013 includes tax benefits of $13 million from an affiliate reorganization, $17 million from tax planning initiatives, $5 million from the adjustment of non-U.S. tax accounts from prior periods and $4 million from the retroactive effect of 2013 U.S. tax legislation.

	The effective tax rate for 2012 includes tax benefits of $32 million from the sale of non-U.S. leveraged lease assets and $47 million from the resolution of U.S. tax examinations and tax accruals of $43 million for the repatriation of additional non-U.S. earnings that arose as a result of one-time events including the sale of leveraged lease assets and Canadian tax law changes.

	The effective tax rate for 2011 includes tax benefits of $90 million from the IRS tax settlements and $34 million from the sale of non-U.S. leveraged lease assets.

	The items accounting for the difference between income taxes computed at the federal statutory rate and our provision for income taxes consist of the following:


		Years Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
	Federal statutory provision	$	134,389			$	179,119			$	162,965

	State and local income taxes	(1,733		)		(2,071		)		12,079

	Impact of non-U.S. leveraged lease asset sales	—				(30,367		)		(31,423		)

Other impact of foreign operations	(28,238		)		23,025				(11,526		)

Tax exempt income/reimbursement	(1,672		)		(1,992		)		(2,674		)
Federal income tax credits/incentives	(10,282		)		(8,918		)		(10,741		)
Unrealized stock compensation benefits	2,292				3,456				3,538

Resolution of U.S. tax examinations	(3,853		)		(47,380		)		(94,225		)
Outside basis differences	(13,214		)		—				—

Other, net	278				(585		)		281

Provision for income taxes	$	77,967			$	114,287			$	28,274

Other impacts of foreign operations include income of foreign affiliates taxed at rates other than the 35% U.S. statutory rate, the accrual or release of tax uncertainty amounts related to foreign operations, the tax impacts of foreign earnings repatriation and the U.S. foreign tax credit impacts of other foreign income taxed in the U.S.

Deferred tax liabilities and assets consisted of the following:


	December 31,
	2013				2012
Deferred tax liabilities:
Depreciation	$	(33,057	)		$	(44,239	)
Deferred profit (for tax purposes) on sale to finance subsidiary	(142,114		)		(157,279		)
Lease revenue and related depreciation	(249,998		)		(306,612		)
Amortizable intangibles	(79,852		)		(104,156		)
Other	(73,077		)		(35,157		)
Deferred tax liabilities	(578,098		)		(647,443		)

Deferred tax assets:
Nonpension postretirement benefits	99,628				119,002

Pension	43,301				117,509

Inventory and equipment capitalization	22,824				26,778

Restructuring charges	26,837				20,793

Long-term incentives	28,880				35,056

Net operating loss	143,839				152,617

Tax credit carry forwards	48,617				41,518

Tax uncertainties gross-up	35,298				28,492

Other	147,709				89,406

Valuation allowance	(122,780		)		(142,176		)
Deferred tax assets	474,153				488,995


Total deferred taxes, net	$	(103,945	)		$	(158,448	)
The above amounts are classified as current or long-term in the Consolidated Balance Sheets in accordance with the asset or liability to which they related or based on the expected timing of the reversal. A valuation allowance was recognized to reduce the total deferred tax assets to an amount that will more-likely-than-not be realized. The valuation allowance relates primarily to certain foreign, state and local net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards that are more likely than not to expire unutilized.

We have net operating loss carry forwards of $292 million as of December 31, 2013, of which, $260 million can be carried forward indefinitely and the remainder expire over the next 15 years In addition, we have tax credit carry forwards of $49 million that expire over the next 15 years.

As of December 31, 2013 we have not provided for income taxes on $700 million of cumulative undistributed earnings of subsidiaries outside the U.S. as these earnings will be either indefinitely reinvested or remitted substantially free of additional tax; however, we estimate that withholding taxes on such remittances would be $3 million. Determination of the liability that would be incurred if these earnings were remitted to the U.S. is not practicable as there is a significant amount of uncertainty with respect to determining the amount of foreign tax credits and other indirect tax consequences that may arise from the distribution of these earnings.

Uncertain Tax Positions
A reconciliation of the amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:


	2013				2012				2011
Balance at beginning of year	$	151,098			$	202,828			$	535,983

Increases from prior period positions	15,777				11,811				67,065

Decreases from prior period positions	(6,908		)		(17,985		)		(140,107		)
Increases from current period positions	23,549				28,255				28,686

Decreases relating to settlements with tax authorities	(482		)		(1,948		)		(18,204		)
Reductions from lapse of applicable statute of limitations	(10,440		)		(71,863		)		(270,595		)
Balance at end of year	$	172,594			$	151,098			$	202,828

The amount of the unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 that would affect the effective tax rate if recognized was $148 million, $127 million and $164 million, respectively.

On a regular basis, we conclude tax return examinations, statutes of limitations expire, and court decisions interpret tax law. We regularly assess tax uncertainties in light of these developments. As a result, it is reasonably possible that the amount of our unrecognized tax benefits will decrease in the next 12 months, and we expect this change could be up to 20% of our unrecognized tax benefits. We recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in our provision for income taxes or discontinued operations as appropriate. During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, we recorded interest and penalties of $27 million, $(28) million and $(83) million, respectively. We had $37 million and $11 million accrued for the payment of interest and penalties at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Other Tax Matters
As is the case with other large corporations, our tax returns are examined each year by tax authorities in the U.S., other countries and local jurisdictions in which we have operations. Except for issues arising out of certain partnership investments, the IRS examinations of tax years prior to 2009 are closed to audit. Other than the pending application of legal principles to specific issues arising in earlier years, only post-2007 Canadian tax years are subject to examination. Other significant tax filings subject to examination include various post-2004 U.S. state and local, post-2007 German, and post-2011 French and U.K. tax filings. We have other less significant tax filings currently under examination or subject to examination.
We regularly assess the likelihood of tax adjustments in each of the tax jurisdictions in which we have operations and account for the related financial statement implications. We believe we have established tax reserves that are appropriate given the possibility of tax adjustments. However, determining the appropriate level of tax reserves requires judgment regarding the uncertain application of tax law and the possibility of tax adjustments. Future changes in tax reserve requirements could have a material impact, positive or negative, on our results of operations, financial position and cash flows.
During 2014, we determined that certain pre-2009 tax deductions associated with software development expenditures had not been deducted on our historical tax returns, the expenditures could be claimed on our current year return and our deferred tax liability was overstated. We assessed the materiality of this item on previously issued financial statements and concluded that it was not material to any annual or interim period. However, the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet and Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) have been revised for the earliest period presented to increase opening retained earnings by $17 million and decrease our tax liabilities.

On August 27, 2012, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit overturned a prior Tax Court decision and ruled in favor of the IRS and adverse to the Historic Boardwalk Hall LLC, a partnership in which we had made an investment in the year 2000. In January 2014, the Tax Court entered an order to implement the rulings of the Third Circuit. Under the terms of the partnership agreement, we are indemnified against any payments we may be required to make. However, the potential for a difference in the timing of payments which may be due to taxing authorities and the timing of receipts due to us under the partnership agreement may cause fluctuations in our cash flows in future periods. Further, if we do not recover under the indemnification provisions of the partnership agreement, the amount of tax and interest due as a result of this matter could be as much as $100 million.
Subsequent Event (Unaudited)
In August 2014, we entered into an agreement with our partner in the Historic Boardwalk Hall LLC partnership releasing our respective claims against each other and agreeing to divest our investment in the partnership. This agreement represents a partial reimbursement for tax credits and deductions previously disallowed by the 2012 Third Circuit Court of Appeals decision. The impact of this agreement, which will be recorded in the third quarter of 2014, will not have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows; however, the timing of cash receipts under this agreement may differ from the timing of the tax and interest payments which may be due to taxing authorities.

Noncontrolling_Interests_Prefe

Noncontrolling Interests (Preferred Stockholders' Equity in Subsidiaries)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]	'
Noncontrolling Interests (Preferred Stockholders' Equity in Subsidiaries)	'
	Noncontrolling Interests (Preferred Stockholders’ Equity in Subsidiaries)
	Pitney Bowes International Holdings, Inc. (PBIH), a subsidiary, has 300,000 shares, or $300 million, of outstanding perpetual voting preferred stock (the Preferred Stock) held by certain institutional investors. The holders of the Preferred Stock are entitled as a group to 25% of the combined voting power of all classes of capital stock of PBIH. All outstanding common stock of PBIH, representing the remaining 75% of the combined voting power of all classes of capital stock, is owned directly or indirectly by the company. The Preferred Stock is entitled to cumulative dividends at a rate of 6.125% through 2016 after which it becomes callable and, if it remains outstanding, will yield a dividend that increases by 50% every six months thereafter. No dividends were in arrears at December 31, 2013 or December 31, 2012. There was no change in the carrying value of noncontrolling interests during the years ended December 31, 2013 or 2012.

Stockholders_Equity

Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'
Stockholders' Equity	'
	Stockholders' Equity
	Preferred Stock
	We have two classes of Preferred Stock issued and outstanding: the 4% Preferred Stock (the Preferred Stock) and the $2.12 Preference Stock (the Preference Stock). The Preferred Stock is entitled to cumulative dividends of $2 per year and can be converted into 24.24 shares of common stock, subject to adjustment in certain events. The Preferred Stock is redeemable at our option at a price of $50 per share, plus dividends accrued through the redemption date. We are authorized to issue 600,000 shares of Preferred Stock. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, there were 74 shares and 85 shares outstanding, respectively. There are no unpaid dividends in arrears.

	The Preference Stock is entitled to cumulative dividends of $2.12 per year and can be converted into 16.53 shares of common stock, subject to adjustment in certain events. The Preference Stock is redeemable at our option at a price of $28 per share. We are authorized to issue 5,000,000 shares of Preference Stock. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, there were 21,838 shares and 23,928 shares outstanding, respectively. There are no unpaid dividends in arrears.

	Common Stock
	We have 480,000,000 shares of common stock authorized and 323,337,912 shares were issued at December 31, 2013 and 2012. At December 31, 2013, 39,810,385 shares were reserved for issuance under our stock plans, dividend reinvestment program and for the conversion of the Preferred Stock and Preference Stock. The following table summarizes the changes in Common Stock and Treasury Stock:


		Treasury		Common Stock
	Balance at December 31, 2010	119,906,910		203,431,002

	Repurchases of common stock	4,692,200		(4,692,200	)

	Issuance of common stock	(963,448	)	963,448

	Conversions to common stock	(48,820	)	48,820

	Balance at December 31, 2011	123,586,842		199,751,070

	Issuance of common stock	(1,118,089	)	1,118,089

	Conversions to common stock	(14,888	)	14,888

	Balance at December 31, 2012	122,453,865		200,884,047

	Issuance of common stock	(1,163,668	)	1,163,668

	Conversions to common stock	(34,807	)	34,807

	Balance at December 31, 2013	121,255,390		202,082,522

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Abstract]	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Text Block]	'
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
	Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was as follows:


		Amount Reclassified from AOCI (a)
		Years Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges
	Revenue	$	(835	)	$	1,298		$	(166	)

	Cost of sales	332			(185		)	(719		)

	Interest expense	(2,028		)	(2,028		)	(2,028		)
	Total before tax	(2,531		)	(915		)	(2,913		)
	Tax benefit	987			358			1,135

	Net of tax	$	(1,544	)	$	(557	)	$	(1,778	)

	Unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities
	Interest income	$	(1,140	)	$	1,768		$	168

	Tax benefit (provision)	422			(654		)	(62		)

	Net of tax	$	(718	)	$	1,114		$	106


	Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans (b)
	Transition credit	$	9		$	10		$	10

	Prior service (costs) credit	(620		)	809			2,187

	Actuarial losses	(54,372		)	(75,274		)	(56,323		)
	Total before tax	(54,983		)	(74,455		)	(54,126		)
	Tax benefit	19,228			21,876			19,652

	Net of tax	$	(35,755	)	$	(52,579	)	$	(34,474	)
	(a) Amounts in parentheses indicate debits (reductions) to income.

	(b)	These items are included in the computation of net periodic costs of defined benefit pension plans and nonpension postretirement benefit plans (see Note 18 for additional details).

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Stock Plans [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	12. Stock-Based Compensation
	The following table shows stock-based compensation expense included in the Consolidated Statements of Income:


		Years Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
	Cost of equipment sales	$	886			$	1,212			$	1,292

	Cost of support services	382				522				557

	Cost of business services	527				721				770

	Selling, general and administrative	11,099				15,176				15,689

	Research and development	435				596				640

	Discontinued operations (1)	1,592				—				—

	Stock-based compensation expense	14,921				18,227				18,948

	Tax benefit	(5,759		)		(6,061		)		(6,170		)
	Stock-based compensation expense, net of tax	$	9,162			$	12,166			$	12,778

	(1) Amount represents the expense related to the immediate vesting of RSUs and stock options held by employees of PBMS upon the sale of the business.

	Stock Plans
	We have a long-term incentive program whereby eligible employees may be granted restricted stock units, non-qualified stock options, other stock-based awards, cash or any combination thereof. The Executive Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors administers these plans. We settle employee stock compensation awards with treasury shares. At December 31, 2013, there were 19,180,600 shares available for future grants under our long-term incentive program.

	Restricted Stock Units
	Restricted stock units are granted to employees and entitle the holder to shares of common stock as the units vest, typically over a four year service period. The fair value of the units is determined on the grant date based on the stock price on the grant date less the present value of expected dividends. The following table summarizes information about restricted stock units during 2013 and 2012:


		2013							2012
		Shares			Weighted average grant date fair value				Shares			Weighted average grant date fair value
	Restricted stock units outstanding at beginning of the year	1,909,160			$	17.68			1,629,055			$	22.33

	Granted	1,365,798			10.37				999,381			14.72

	Vested	(1,049,572	)		17.52				(598,543	)		22.27

	Forfeited	(284,074	)		13.33				(120,733	)		18.75

	Restricted stock units outstanding at end of the year	1,941,312			$	13.19			1,909,160			$	17.68


	At December 31, 2013, there was $12 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock units that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.2 years. The intrinsic value of restricted stock units outstanding at December 31, 2013 was $45 million. The intrinsic value of restricted stock units vested during 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $15 million, $11 million and $13 million, respectively. The fair value of restricted stock units vested during 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $18 million, $13 million and $15 million, respectively.

	Market Stock Units
	Each market stock unit award entitles the holder to receive a number of shares, adjusted for the attainment of certain performance and market conditions. The award vests at the end of a three-year performance period and the actual number of shares the recipient receives may range from 50% to 200% of the shares awarded. The expense for these awards, net of estimated forfeitures, is recorded over the performance period based on the fair value of the award, which was determined on the grant date using a Monte Carlo simulation model. There were no market stock units awarded during 2013.
	The following table summarizes information about market stock units during 2013 and 2012:


		2013							2012
		Shares			Weighted average grant date fair value				Shares			Weighted average grant date fair value
	Market stock units outstanding at beginning of the year	198,145			$	17.91			—			$	—

	Granted	—			—				205,013			17.91

	Forfeited	(9,718	)		17.91				(6,868	)		17.91

	Market stock units outstanding at the end of the year	188,427			$	17.91			198,145			$	17.91


The fair value of market stock units granted in 2012 was determined based on the following assumptions:


Expected dividend yield	6.7	%
Expected stock price volatility	29.7	%
Risk-free interest rate	0.4	%

At December 31, 2013, there was less than $1 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to market stock units that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.1 years. The intrinsic value of market stock units outstanding at December 31, 2013 was $4 million.

Stock Options
We may also grant stock options to certain officers and employees at an exercise price equal to the stock price of our common stock on the grant date. Options vest ratably over three or four years and expire ten years from the date of grant.

The following table summarizes information about stock option activity during 2013 and 2012:


	2013							2012
	Shares			Per share weighted average exercise prices				Shares			Per share weighted average exercise prices
Options outstanding at beginning of the year	13,653,245			$	35.28			14,471,464			$	36.42

Granted	800,000			21.93				600,000			15.71

Exercised	(35,461	)		22.09				—			—

Canceled	(628,731	)		32.93				(525,361	)		36.15

Expired	(1,392,159	)		32.39				(892,858	)		40.2

Options outstanding at the end of the year	12,396,894			$	34.9			13,653,245			$	35.28

Options exercisable at the end of the year	10,864,753			$	36.84			11,762,341			$	37.44


At December 31, 2013, there was $1 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.8 years. The intrinsic value of options outstanding and options exercisable at December 31, 2013 was $7 million and $3 million, respectively. The intrinsic value of options exercised during 2013 was not material.

The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2013:


		Options Outstanding									Options Exercisable
Range of per share exercise prices		Shares			Per share weighted-average exercise price				Weighted-average remaining contractual life		Shares			Per share weighted-average exercise price		Weighted-average remaining contractual life
$13.39 - $22.99		2,401,807			$	20.32			7.6 years		1,411,807			$	21.42	6.6 years

$23.00 - $30.99		2,462,402			25.32				6.3 years		1,920,261			25.28		5.9 years

$31.00 - $38.99		1,535,814			36.86				4.1 years		1,535,814			36.86		4.1 years

$39.00 - $48.03		5,996,871			44.16				1.4 years		5,996,871			44.16		1.4 years

		12,396,894			$	34.9			3.9 years		10,864,753			$	36.84	3.3 years


We estimate the fair value of stock options using a Black-Scholes valuation model. Key input assumptions used to estimate the fair value of stock options include the volatility of our stock price, a risk-free interest rate, the expected dividend yield of our stock and expected life of the award. Expected stock price volatility is based on historical price changes of our stock. The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. treasuries with a term equal to the expected option term. The expected life of the award and expected dividend yield are based on historical experience. The fair value of stock options granted during the year was determined using the following assumptions:


	Years Ended December 31,
	2013			2012			2011
Expected dividend yield	7.7	%		9.3	%		6.1	%
Expected stock price volatility	29.5	%		30	%		26.1	%
Risk-free interest rate	1.8	%		1.2	%		3.3	%
Expected life	7.9 years			7.9 years			7.4 years

Weighted-average fair value per option granted	$0.88			$0.48			$3.45

The fair value of stock options granted during 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $1 million, less than $1 million and $5 million, respectively.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
We maintain a non-compensatory Employee Stock Purchase Plan that enables substantially all U.S. and Canadian employees to purchase shares of our common stock at an offering price of 95% of the average market price on the offering date. At no time will the exercise price be less than the lowest price permitted under Section 423 of the Internal Revenue Code. Employees purchased 222,159 shares and 291,859 shares in 2013 and 2012, respectively. We have reserved 4,594,776 common shares for future purchase under the ESPP.

Directors' Stock Plan
Each non-employee director is granted shares of restricted stock on an annual basis. In 2013 and 2012, we granted 19,800 shares and 26,653 shares to non-employee directors, respectively.

Fair_Value_Measurements_and_De

Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments	'
	Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments
	We measure certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value is a market-based measure considered from the perspective of a market participant rather than an entity-specific measure. An entity is required to classify certain assets and liabilities measured at fair value based on the following fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value:
	Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
	Level 2 – Quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
	Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity, may be derived from internally developed methodologies based on management's best estimate of fair value and that are significant to the fair value of the asset or liability.
	The following tables show, by level within the fair value hierarchy, our financial assets and liabilities that are accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2013 and 2012. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect their placement within the fair value hierarchy.


		December 31, 2013
		Level 1				Level 2				Level 3				Total
	Assets:

	Investment securities

	Money market funds / commercial paper	$	403,706			$	224,440			$	—			$	628,146

	Equity securities	—				26,536				—				26,536

	Commingled fixed income securities	—				24,695				—				24,695

	Debt securities - U.S. and foreign governments, agencies and municipalities	122,783				17,653				—				140,436

	Debt securities - corporate	—				38,264				—				38,264

	Mortgage-backed / asset-backed securities	—				164,598				—				164,598

	Derivatives

	Foreign exchange contracts	—				1,358				—				1,358

	Total assets	$	526,489			$	497,544			$	—			$	1,024,033

	Liabilities:

	Investment securities
	Mortgage-backed securities	$	—			$	(4,445	)		$	—			$	(4,445	)

	Derivatives

	Foreign exchange contracts	—				(3,009		)		—				(3,009		)

	Total liabilities	$	—			$	(7,454	)		$	—			$	(7,454	)




		December 31, 2012
		Level 1				Level 2				Level 3				Total
	Assets:

	Investment securities

	Money market funds / commercial paper	$	581,648			$	34,369			$	—			$	616,017

	Equity securities	—				25,106				—				25,106

	Commingled fixed income securities	—				29,359				—				29,359

	Debt securities - U.S. and foreign governments, agencies and municipalities	124,221				18,908				—				143,129

	Debt securities - corporate	—				43,926				—				43,926

	Mortgage-backed / asset-backed securities	—				162,375				—				162,375

Derivatives

Interest rate swaps	—				10,117				—				10,117

Foreign exchange contracts	—				2,582				—				2,582

Total assets	$	705,869			$	326,742			$	—			$	1,032,611

Liabilities:

Derivatives

Foreign exchange contracts	$	—			$	(1,174	)		$	—			$	(1,174	)

Total liabilities	$	—			$	(1,174	)		$	—			$	(1,174	)

Investment Securities
The valuation of investment securities is based on the market approach using inputs that are observable, or can be corroborated by observable data, in an active marketplace. The following information relates to our classification into the fair value hierarchy:

•	Money Market Funds / Commercial Paper: Money market funds typically invest in government securities, certificates of deposit, commercial paper and other highly liquid, low risk securities. Money market funds are principally used for overnight deposits and are classified as Level 1 when unadjusted quoted prices in active markets are available and as Level 2 when they are not actively traded on an exchange. Direct investments in commercial paper are not listed on an exchange in an active market and are classified as Level 2.

•	Equity Securities: Equity securities are comprised of mutual funds investing in U.S. and foreign common stock. These mutual funds are classified as Level 2 as they are not separately listed on an exchange.

•	Commingled Fixed Income Securities: Mutual funds that invest in a variety of fixed income securities including securities of the U.S. government and its agencies, corporate debt, mortgage-backed securities and asset-backed securities. The value of the funds is based on the market value of the underlying investments owned by each fund, minus its liabilities, divided by the number of shares outstanding, as reported by the fund manager. These commingled funds are not listed on an exchange in an active market and are classified as Level 2.

•	Debt Securities – U.S. and Foreign Governments, Agencies and Municipalities: Debt securities are classified as Level 1 where active, high volume trades for identical securities exist. Valuation adjustments are not applied to these securities. Debt securities valued using quoted market prices for similar securities or benchmarking model derived prices to quoted market prices and trade data for identical or comparable securities are classified as Level 2.

•	Debt Securities – Corporate: Corporate debt securities are valued using recently executed transactions, market price quotations where observable, or bond spreads. The spread data used are for the same maturity as the security. These securities are classified as Level 2.

•	Mortgage-Backed Securities / Asset-Backed Securities: These securities are valued based on external pricing indices. When external index pricing is not observable, these securities are valued based on external price/spread data. These securities are classified as Level 2.



Available-For-Sale Securities
At December 31, 2013 and 2012, available-for-sale securities consisted of the following:


	December 31, 2013
	Amortized cost				Gross unrealized gains				Gross unrealized losses				Estimated fair value
U.S. and foreign governments, agencies and municipalities	$	121,803			$	999			$	(3,372	)		$	119,430

Corporate	37,901				935				(572		)		38,264

Mortgage-backed / asset-backed securities	165,664				1,570				(2,636		)		164,598

Total	$	325,368			$	3,504			$	(6,580	)		$	322,292



	December 31, 2012
	Amortized cost				Gross unrealized gains				Gross unrealized losses				Estimated fair value
U.S. and foreign governments, agencies and municipalities	$	127,807			$	3,972			$	(56	)		$	131,723

Corporate	41,095				2,851				(20		)		43,926

Mortgage-backed / asset-backed securities	162,180				3,340				(3,145		)		162,375

Total	$	331,082			$	10,163			$	(3,221	)		$	338,024


Gross unrealized losses on investment securities that were in a loss position for greater than 12 months were $1 million at December 31, 2013 and less than $1 million at December 31, 2012. We have not recognized an other-than-temporary impairment on any of the investment securities in an unrealized loss position because we do not intend to sell these securities, it is more likely than not that we will not be required to sell these securities before recovery of the unrealized losses and we expect to receive the contractual principal and interest on these investment securities.

At December 31, 2013, the amortized cost and estimated fair value of available-for-sale securities have scheduled maturities as follows:


	Amortized cost				Estimated fair value
Within 1 year	$	41,853			$	41,932

After 1 year through 5 years	46,869				47,284

After 5 years through 10 years	67,160				66,140

After 10 years	169,486				166,936

Total	$	325,368			$	322,292

The expected payments on mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities may not coincide with their contractual maturities as borrowers have the right to prepay obligations with or without prepayment penalties.
We have not experienced any write-offs in our investment portfolio. The majority of our mortgage-backed securities are either guaranteed or supported by the U.S. government. We have no investments in inactive markets that would warrant a possible change in our pricing methods or classification within the fair value hierarchy. Further, we have no investments in auction rate securities.
Derivative Instruments
The valuation of foreign exchange derivatives is based on a market approach using observable market inputs, such as forward rates. The valuation of interest rate swaps is based on an income approach using a model with inputs that are observable or that can be derived from or corroborated by observable market data. As required by the fair value measurements guidance, we also incorporate counterparty credit risk and our credit risk into the fair value measurement of our derivative assets and liabilities, respectively. We derive credit risk from observable data related to credit default swaps.





The fair value of our derivative instruments at December 31, 2013 and 2012 was as follows:


				December 31,
Designation of Derivatives		Balance Sheet Location		2013				2012
Derivatives designated as		Other current assets and prepayments:
hedging instruments
		Foreign exchange contracts		$	546			$	78

		Other assets:

		Interest rate swaps		—				10,117

		Accounts payable and accrued liabilities:

		Foreign exchange contracts		(526		)		(320		)
Derivatives not designated as		Other current assets and prepayments:
hedging instruments
		Foreign exchange contracts		812				2,504

		Accounts payable and accrued liabilities:

		Foreign exchange contracts		(2,483		)		(854		)

		Total derivative assets		1,358				12,699

		Total derivative liabilities		(3,009		)		(1,174		)
		Total net derivative (liability) asset		$	(1,651	)		$	11,525


Interest Rate Swaps
Derivatives designated as fair value hedges include interest rate swaps related to fixed rate debt. Changes in the fair value of both the derivative and item being hedged are recognized in earnings. The following represents the results of fair value hedging relationships for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012:


				Year Ended December 31,
				Derivative Gain								Hedged Item Expense
				Recognized in Earnings								Recognized in Earnings
Derivative Instrument		Location of Gain (Loss)		2013				2012				2013				2012
Interest rate swaps		Interest expense		$	3,798			$	9,994			$	(11,883	)		$	(31,137	)


Foreign Exchange Contracts
We enter into foreign currency exchange contracts to mitigate the currency risk associated with the anticipated purchase of inventory between affiliates and from third parties. These contracts are designated as cash flow hedges. The effective portion of the gain or loss on cash flow hedges is included in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) in the period that the change in fair value occurs and is reclassified to earnings in the period that the hedged item is recorded in earnings. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, we had outstanding contracts associated with these anticipated transactions with a notional amount of $26 million and $25 million, respectively. The fair value of these contracts was a net asset of less than $1 million at December 31, 2013 and a net liability of less than $1 million at December 31, 2012.
The amounts included in AOCI at December 31, 2013 will be recognized in earnings within the next 12 months. No amount of ineffectiveness was recorded in earnings for these designated cash flow hedges.





The following represents the results of cash flow hedging relationships for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012:


		Year Ended December 31,
		Derivative Gain (Loss)								Location of Gain (Loss)		Gain (Loss) Reclassified
		Recognized in AOCI								(Effective Portion)		from AOCI to Earnings
		(Effective Portion)										(Effective Portion)
Derivative Instrument		2013				2012						2013				2012
Foreign exchange contracts		$	241			$	(2,055	)		Revenue		$	(835	)		$	1,298

										Cost of sales		332				(185		)

												$	(503	)		$	1,113

We also enter into foreign exchange contracts to minimize the impact of exchange rate fluctuations on short-term intercompany loans and related interest that are denominated in a foreign currency. The revaluation of the intercompany loans and interest and the mark-to-market adjustment on the derivatives are both recorded in earnings. The fair value of these contracts was a net liability of $2 million at December 31, 2013 and a net asset of $2 million at December 31, 2012. All outstanding contracts at December 31, 2013 mature within one year.
The following represents the results of our non-designated derivative instruments for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012:


				Year Ended December 31,
				Derivative Gain (Loss)
				Recognized in Earnings
Derivatives Instrument		Location of Derivative Gain (Loss)		2013				2012
Foreign exchange contracts		Selling, general and administrative expense		$	(16,574	)		$	(4,254	)

Credit-Risk-Related Contingent Features
Certain derivative instruments contain credit-risk-related contingent features that would require us to post collateral based on a combination of our long-term senior unsecured debt ratings and the net fair value of our derivatives. At December 31, 2013, the maximum amount of collateral that we would have been required to post had the credit-risk-related contingent features been triggered was $2 million.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Our financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, investment securities, accounts receivable, loan receivables, derivative instruments, accounts payable and debt. The carrying value for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, loans receivable, and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments.
The fair value of our debt is estimated based on recently executed transactions and market price quotations. The inputs used to determine the fair value of our debt were classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The carrying value and estimated fair value of our debt at December 31, 2013 and 2012 was as follows:


	December 31,
	2013				2012
Carrying value	$	3,346,295			$	4,017,375

Fair value	$	3,539,022			$	4,200,970

Restructuring_Charges_and_Asse

Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments	'
	Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments
	The table below shows the activity in our restructuring reserves for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 and includes amounts for both continuing operations and discontinued operations.


		Severance and benefits costs			Pension and			Asset			Other exit			Total
					Retiree			impairments			costs
					Medical
	Balance at December 31, 2010	$	101,639		$	—		$	—		$	11,561		$	113,200

	Expenses, net	101,043			8,178			13,528			12,471			135,220

	Gain on sale of facility	—			—			(601		)	—			(601		)

	Cash payments	(97,646		)	—			601			(9,957		)	(107,002		)

	Non-cash charges	—			(8,178		)	(13,528		)	—			(21,706		)

	Balance at December 31, 2011	105,036			—			—			14,075			119,111

	Expenses, net	24,992			—			—			(1,627		)	23,365

	Cash payments	(67,488		)	—			—			(7,230		)	(74,718		)

	Balance at December 31, 2012	62,540			—			—			5,218			67,758

	Expenses, net	48,373			1,964			71			9,961			60,369

	Cash payments	(52,355		)	—			—			(7,165		)	(59,520		)

	Non-cash charges	—			(1,964		)	(71		)	—			(2,035		)

	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	58,558		$	—		$	—		$	8,014		$	66,572


	In 2013, we initiated actions designed to further enhance our responsiveness to changing market conditions, streamline our business operations, reduce our cost structure and create long-term flexibility to invest in growth. These actions resulted in restructuring charges of $67 million. Restructuring charges also include the reversal of $7 million based on a review of our remaining obligations under prior programs. The majority of the remaining restructuring reserves are expected to be paid over the next 12-24 months. Due to certain international labor laws and long-term lease agreements, some payments will extend beyond 24 months. We expect to fund these payments from cash flows from operations.

	During 2012, we took actions to further streamline our business operations and reduce our cost structure. These actions consisted primarily of workforce reductions and resulted in a pre-tax restructuring charge of $38 million. Restructuring charges are net of reversals of $15 million for changes in estimated reserves for prior period programs.

	Restructuring charges in 2011 represent charges taken in connection with a series of strategic transformation initiatives announced in 2009. These initiatives were designed to transform and enhance the way we operate as a global company, enhance our responsiveness to changing market conditions and create improved processes and systems and were implemented over a three year period through 2011.

	Asset Impairments
	During 2013, we recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $26 million related to an agreement to sell our corporate headquarters building (see Note 3).

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
Commitments and Contingencies	Dec. 31, 2013
Notes To Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	Commitments and Contingencies
	In the ordinary course of business, we are routinely defendants in, or party to, a number of pending and threatened legal actions. These may involve litigation by or against us relating to, among other things, contractual rights under vendor, insurance or other contracts; intellectual property or patent rights; equipment, service, payment or other disputes with clients; or disputes with employees. Some of these actions may be brought as a purported class action on behalf of a purported class of employees, clients or others.

	In December 2013, we received a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) from the Department of Justice (DOJ) pursuant to the False Claims Act requesting documents and information relating to compliance with certain postal regulatory requirements in our Presort Services business. We had previously provided information to the DOJ in response to letter requests and continue to provide information in response to the CID and other requests from the DOJ. Given the current stage of this inquiry, we cannot provide an estimate of any possible losses or range of loss and we cannot yet predict the ultimate outcome of this matter or its impact, if any, on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Leases [Abstract]	'
Leases	'
	Leases
	We lease office facilities, sales and service offices, equipment and other properties under operating lease agreements extending from three to eight years. Certain leases require us to pay property taxes, insurance and routine maintenance and include renewal options and escalation clauses. Rental expense was $67 million, $68 million and $78 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases at December 31, 2013 were as follows:


	Years ending December 31,
	2014	$	55,908

	2015	43,089

	2016	30,246

	2017	21,234

	2018	15,660

	Thereafter	35,115

	Total minimum lease payments	$	201,252

Segment_Information

Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	Segment Information
	During the year, we sold certain businesses and realigned our segment reporting to reflect the clients we serve, the solutions we offer, and how we manage, review, analyze and measure our operations (See Note 1). Our historical results have been recast to present the operating results of divested businesses as discontinued operations and our segment results have been recast to conform to our new segment reporting. All segment related disclosures have been recast throughout the financial statements, where appropriate. The principal products and services of each of our reportable segments are as follows:

	Small & Medium Business Solutions:
	North America Mailing: Includes the revenue and related expenses from the sale, rental and financing of mailing equipment and supplies for small and medium size businesses to efficiently create mail and evidence postage in the U.S. and Canada.
	International Mailing: Includes the revenue and related expenses from the sale, rental and financing of mailing equipment and supplies for small and medium size businesses to efficiently create mail and evidence postage in areas outside North America.

	Enterprise Business Solutions:
	Production Mail: Includes the worldwide revenue and related expenses from the sale, support and other professional services of our high-speed sorting and production print equipment and production mail systems to large enterprise clients to process inbound and outbound mail.
	Presort Services: Includes revenue and related expenses from presort mail services for our large enterprise clients to qualify large mail volumes for postal worksharing discounts.

	Digital Commerce Solutions:
	Digital Commerce Solutions: Includes the worldwide revenue and related expenses from (i) the sale and support services of non-equipment-based mailing, client relationship and communication and location intelligence software; (ii) direct marketing services for targeted clients; (iii) cross-border e-commerce solutions; and (iv) digital mail delivery service offering.

	Revenue and segment earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for our reportable segments for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are presented in the tables below. Segment EBIT is determined by deducting from segment revenue the related costs and expenses attributable to the segment. Segment EBIT excludes interest, taxes, general corporate expenses not allocated to a particular business segment, restructuring charges and impairment charges, which are recognized on a consolidated basis. Management uses segment EBIT to measure profitability and performance at the segment level. Management believes segment EBIT provides investors with an analysis of the company's operating performance and underlying trends of the businesses. Segment EBIT may not be indicative of our overall consolidated performance and therefore, should be read in conjunction with our consolidated results of operations.


		Revenues
		Years Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
	North America Mailing	$	1,555,585			$	1,643,855			$	1,792,044

	International Mailing	602,582				601,629				654,812

	Small & Medium Business Solutions	2,158,167				2,245,484				2,446,856

	Production Mail	511,544				480,718				511,595

	Presort Services	430,469				429,804				396,853

	Enterprise Business Solutions	942,013				910,522				908,448

	Digital Commerce Solutions	691,155				667,707				675,365

	Total revenue	$	3,791,335			$	3,823,713			$	4,030,669




		EBIT
		Years Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
	North America Mailing	$	640,830			$	646,979			$	691,500

	International Mailing	71,516				75,844				92,823

	Small & Medium Business Solutions	712,346				722,823				784,323

	Production Mail	55,000				48,981				52,817

	Presort Services	83,259				106,170				100,718

	Enterprise Business Solutions	138,259				155,151				153,535

	Digital Commerce Solutions	54,777				53,242				53,621

	Total EBIT	905,382				931,216				991,479

	Reconciling items:

	Interest, net (1)	(186,987		)		(184,675		)		(193,418		)
	Corporate and other expenses	(217,458		)		(216,457		)		(233,733		)
	Restructuring charges and asset impairments	(84,344		)		(17,176		)		(118,630		)
Other (expense) income	(32,639		)		(1,138		)		19,918

Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	383,954			$	511,770			$	465,616


-1	Includes financing interest expense, other interest expense and interest income.


	Years Ended December 31,
	2013				2012				2011
Depreciation and amortization:

North America Mailing	$	81,238			$	104,957			$	123,252

International Mailing	29,515				26,804				29,961

Small & Medium Business Solutions	110,753				131,761				153,213

Production Mail	15,740				12,227				10,682

Presort Services	29,999				26,753				25,389

Enterprise Business Solutions	45,739				38,980				36,071

Digital Commerce Solutions	24,361				30,167				39,540

Total for reportable segments	180,853				200,908				228,824

Reconciliation to consolidated amount:
Discontinued operations	16,338				37,863				28,662

Unallocated amount	14,052				16,785				14,656

Consolidated depreciation and amortization	$	211,243			$	255,556			$	272,142



	Years Ended December 31,
	2013				2012				2011
Capital expenditures:

North America Mailing	$	57,973			$	78,511			$	57,308

International Mailing	25,386				29,642				13,905

Small & Medium Business Solutions	83,359				108,153				71,213

Production Mail	2,875				12,339				11,419

Presort Services	12,512				17,220				34,931

Enterprise Business Solutions	15,387				29,559				46,350

Digital Commerce Solutions	25,562				4,794				5,413

Total for reportable segments	124,308				142,506				122,976

Reconciliation to consolidated amount:
Discontinued operations	8,328				32,849				18,909

Unallocated amount	4,876				1,231				14,095

Consolidated capital expenditures	$	137,512			$	176,586			$	155,980



	December 31,
	2013				2012				2011
Assets:

North America Mailing	$	2,767,743			$	2,863,233			$	3,100,369

International Mailing	856,073				866,620				783,610

Small & Medium Business Solutions	3,623,816				3,729,853				3,883,979

Production Mail	305,428				386,338				482,265

Presort Services	343,206				369,405				395,299

Enterprise Business Solutions	648,634				755,743				877,564

Digital Commerce Solutions	1,242,013				1,291,670				1,304,437

Total for reportable segments	5,514,463				5,777,266				6,065,980

Reconciliation to consolidated amount:
Discontinued operations	101,398				854,007				889,955

Cash and cash equivalents	907,806				913,276				856,238

Short-term investments	31,128				36,611				12,971

Other corporate assets	217,913				278,731				321,960

Consolidated assets	$	6,772,708			$	7,859,891			$	8,147,104

Geographic Data


	Years Ended December 31,
	2013				2012				2011
Revenue:
United States	$	2,654,301			$	2,669,074			$	2,781,692

Outside United States	1,137,034				1,154,639				1,248,977

Total	$	3,791,335			$	3,823,713			$	4,030,669



	December 31,
	2013				2012				2011
Identifiable long-lived assets:
United States	$	2,210,510			$	2,831,810			$	2,749,101

Outside United States	781,313				836,346				910,048

Total	$	2,991,823			$	3,668,156			$	3,659,149

Notes

(Notes)	12 Months Ended
(Notes)	Dec. 31, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Pensions and Other Benefit Programs	'
	Retirement Plans and Postretirement Medical Benefits
	We have several defined benefit retirement plans. Benefits are primarily based on employees' compensation and years of service. Our contributions are determined based on the funding requirements of U.S. federal and other governmental laws and regulations. We use a measurement date of December 31 for all of our retirement plans. U.S. employees hired after January 1, 2005, Canadian employees hired after April 1, 2005 and U.K. employees hired after July 1, 2005 are not eligible for our defined benefit retirement plans.
	Benefit accruals for those participants in our two largest U.S. pension plans with less than 16 years of service as of March 31, 2013 were frozen on March 31, 2013. Benefit accruals for all participants in our U.K. pension plans were frozen during 2013. Benefit accruals for those participants in our two largest U.S. pension plans with 16 or more years of service as of March 31, 2013 and all participants in our Canadian pension plans, will be frozen effective December 31, 2014.
	The benefit obligations and funded status of defined benefit pension plans are as follows:


		United States								Foreign
		2013				2012				2013				2012
	Accumulated benefit obligation	$	1,611,457			$	1,802,811			$	659,602			$	648,439
	Accumulated benefit obligation	$	1,611,457			$	1,802,811			$	659,602			$	648,439

	Projected benefit obligation
	Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	1,822,677			$	1,707,390			$	663,826			$	581,904
	Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	1,822,677			$	1,707,390			$	663,826			$	581,904
	Service cost	13,981				18,939				6,272				7,763
	Service cost	13,981				18,939				6,272				7,763
	Interest cost	74,370				81,040				27,365				27,793
	Interest cost	74,370				81,040				27,365				27,793
	Plan participants' contributions	—				—				496				1,106
	Plan participants' contributions	—				—				496				1,106
	Actuarial (gain) loss	(154,996		)		145,641				(1,224		)		45,537
	Actuarial (gain) loss	(154,996		)		145,641				(1,224		)		45,537
	Foreign currency changes	—				—				(204		)		22,115
	Foreign currency changes	—				—				(204		)		22,115
	Settlement / curtailment	(3,275		)		6				(86		)		(1,489		)
	Settlement / curtailment	(3,275		)		6				(86		)		(1,489		)
	Special termination benefits	548				—				935				601
	Special termination benefits	548				—				935				601
	Benefits paid	(130,714		)		(130,339		)		(24,607		)		(21,504		)
	Benefit obligation at end of year	1,622,591				1,822,677				672,773				663,826
	Benefit obligation at end of year	1,622,591				1,822,677				672,773				663,826


	Fair value of plan assets available for benefits
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	1,583,932				1,426,536				509,331				438,848
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	1,583,932				1,426,536				509,331				438,848
	Actual return on plan assets	60,569				193,696				62,777				44,928
	Actual return on plan assets	60,569				193,696				62,777				44,928
	Company contributions	9,892				94,039				14,509				30,089
	Company contributions	9,892				94,039				14,509				30,089
	Plan participants' contributions	—				—				496				1,106
	Plan participants' contributions	—				—				496				1,106
	Settlement / curtailment	—				—				—				(1,489		)
	Settlement / curtailment	—				—				—				(1,489		)
	Foreign currency changes	—				—				(1,428		)		17,353
	Foreign currency changes	—				—				(1,428		)		17,353
	Benefits paid	(130,714		)		(130,339		)		(24,607		)		(21,504		)
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year	1,523,679				1,583,932				561,078				509,331
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year	1,523,679				1,583,932				561,078				509,331

	Funded status	$	(98,912	)		$	(238,745	)		$	(111,695	)		$	(154,495	)


	Amounts recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheets
	Non-current asset	$	195			$	175			$	11,951			$	530
	Non-current asset	$	195			$	175			$	11,951			$	530
	Current liability	(18,097		)		(7,456		)		(1,051		)		(967		)
	Non-current liability	(81,010		)		(231,464		)		(122,595		)		(154,058		)
	Net amount recognized	$	(98,912	)		$	(238,745	)		$	(111,695	)		$	(154,495	)

	Information provided in the table below is only for pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets at December 31, 2013 and 2012:


	United States								Foreign
	2013				2012				2013				2012
Projected benefit obligation	$	1,621,164			$	1,821,300			$	544,875			$	660,110
Projected benefit obligation	$	1,621,164			$	1,821,300			$	544,875			$	660,110
Accumulated benefit obligation	$	1,610,029			$	1,801,433			$	532,774			$	645,361
Accumulated benefit obligation	$	1,610,029			$	1,801,433			$	532,774			$	645,361
Fair value of plan assets	$	1,522,057			$	1,582,379			$	421,229			$	505,084
Fair value of plan assets	$	1,522,057			$	1,582,379			$	421,229			$	505,084


Pretax amounts recognized in AOCI consists of:
	United States								Foreign
	2013				2012				2013				2012
Net actuarial loss	$	733,943			$	879,323			$	200,000			$	243,765
Net actuarial loss	$	733,943			$	879,323			$	200,000			$	243,765
Prior service (credit) cost	(135		)		1,229				(863		)		(751		)
Prior service (credit) cost	(135		)		1,229				(863		)		(751		)
Transition asset	—				—				(59		)		(68		)
Transition asset	—				—				(59		)		(68		)
Total	$	733,808			$	880,552			$	199,078			$	242,946
Total	$	733,808			$	880,552			$	199,078			$	242,946
The estimated amounts that will be amortized from AOCI into net periodic benefit cost in 2014 are as follows:


	United States				Foreign
Net actuarial loss	$	24,642			$	8,249
Net actuarial loss	$	24,642			$	8,249
Prior service cost (credit)	9				(61		)
Prior service cost (credit)	9				(61		)
Transition asset	—				(9		)
Transition asset	—				(9		)
Total	$	24,651			$	8,179
Total	$	24,651			$	8,179
The components of net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit pension plans were as follows:


	United States												Foreign
	2013				2012				2011				2013				2012			2011
Service cost	$	13,981			$	18,939			$	19,450			$	6,272			$	7,763		$	7,310
Service cost	$	13,981			$	18,939			$	19,450			$	6,272			$	7,763		$	7,310
Interest cost	74,370				81,040				87,738				27,365				27,793			28,329
Interest cost	74,370				81,040				87,738				27,365				27,793			28,329
Expected return on plan assets	(107,608		)		(121,623		)		(123,058		)		(34,769		)		(32,299		)	(31,784		)
Amortization of net transition asset	—				—				—				(9		)		(10		)	(10		)
Amortization of net transition asset	—				—				—				(9		)		(10		)	(10		)
Amortization of prior service cost	380				803				147				112				112			170
Amortization of prior service cost	380				803				147				112				112			170
Amortization of net actuarial loss	32,494				52,957				37,522				14,445				14,103			11,135
Amortization of net actuarial loss	32,494				52,957				37,522				14,445				14,103			11,135
Special termination benefits	548				—				1,489				935				601			277
Special termination benefits	548				—				1,489				935				601			277
Settlement / curtailment	2,638				(48		)		3,036				—				444			274
Settlement / curtailment	2,638				(48		)		3,036				—				444			274
Net periodic benefit cost	$	16,803			$	32,068			$	26,324			$	14,351			$	18,507		$	15,701
Net periodic benefit cost	$	16,803			$	32,068			$	26,324			$	14,351			$	18,507		$	15,701

Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations for defined benefit pension plans recognized in other comprehensive income were as follows:


	United States								Foreign
	2013				2012				2013				2012
Net actuarial (gain) loss	$	(111,232	)		$	73,701			$	(29,320	)		$	32,596
Net actuarial (gain) loss	$	(111,232	)		$	73,701			$	(29,320	)		$	32,596
Prior service credit	—				(127		)		—				—
Prior service credit	—				(127		)		—				—
Amortization of net actuarial loss	(32,494		)		(52,957		)		(14,445		)		(14,103		)
Amortization of prior service cost	(380		)		(803		)		(112		)		(112		)
Net transition asset	—				—				9				10
Net transition asset	—				—				9				10
Settlement / curtailment	(2,638		)		48				—				(444		)
Settlement / curtailment	(2,638		)		48				—				(444		)
Total recognized in other comprehensive income	$	(146,744	)		$	19,862			$	(43,868	)		$	17,947
Total recognized in other comprehensive income	$	(146,744	)		$	19,862			$	(43,868	)		$	17,947

Weighted-average actuarial assumptions used to determine end of year benefit obligations and net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit pension plans include:


	2013					2012					2011
United States
Used to determine benefit obligations
Discount rate	4.95%					4.05%					4.95%
Rate of compensation increase	3.50%					3.50%					3.50%

Used to determine net periodic benefit cost
Discount rate	4.05%					4.95%					5.60%
Expected return on plan assets	7.25%					7.75%					8.00%
Rate of compensation increase	3.50%					3.50%					3.50%

Foreign
Used to determine benefit obligations
Discount rate	1.45	%	-	4.60%		1.95	%	-	4.65%		1.8	%	-	6.10%
Rate of compensation increase	1.5	%	-	3.50%		1.5	%	-	3.50%		2.1	%	-	4.60%

Used to determine net periodic benefit cost
Discount rate	1.95	%	-	4.65%		1.8	%	-	6.10%		2	%	-	5.50%
Expected return on plan assets	3.5	%	-	7.50%		3.25	%	-	7.50%		4	%	-	7.75%
Rate of compensation increase	1.5	%	-	3.50%		2.1	%	-	4.60%		2.1	%	-	5.50%

A discount rate is used to determine the present value of our future benefit obligations. The discount rate for our U.S. pension and postretirement medical benefit plans is determined by matching the expected cash flows associated with our benefit obligations to a yield curve based on long-term, high-quality fixed income debt instruments available as of the measurement date. For the U.K. retirement benefit plan, our largest foreign plan, the discount rate is determined by discounting each year's estimated benefit payments by an applicable spot rate, derived from a yield curve created from a large number of high-quality corporate bonds. For our other smaller foreign pension plans, the discount rate is selected based on high-quality fixed income indices available in the country in which the plan is domiciled.

The expected return on plan assets is based on historical and expected rates of return for current and planned asset classes in the plans' investment portfolio after analyzing historical experience and future expectations of the returns and volatility of the various asset classes. The overall expected rate of return for the portfolio is based on the asset allocation at the end of the year for our U.S. pension plans and the target asset allocation for our international pension plans, adjusted for historical and expected experience of active portfolio management results, when compared to the benchmark returns. When assessing the expected future returns for the portfolio, management places more emphasis on the expected future returns than historical returns.

Investment Strategy and Asset Allocation - U.S. Pension Plans
The investment strategy of our U.S. pension plans is to maximize returns within reasonable and prudent levels of risk, to achieve and maintain full funding of the accumulated benefit obligation and the actuarial liabilities and to earn a nominal rate of return of at least 7.0%. The fund has established a strategic asset allocation policy to achieve these objectives. Investments are diversified across asset classes and within each class to reduce the risk of large losses and are periodically rebalanced. Derivatives, such as swaps, options, forwards and futures contracts may be used for market exposure, to alter risk/return characteristics and to manage foreign currency exposure. Investments within the private equity and real estate portfolios are comprised of limited partnership units in primary and secondary fund of funds and units in open-ended commingled real estate funds, respectively. These types of investment vehicles are used in an effort to gain greater asset diversification. We do not have any significant concentrations of credit risk within the plan assets. The pension plans' liabilities, investment objectives and investment managers are reviewed periodically.

The target asset allocation for 2014 and the actual asset allocations at December 31, 2013 and 2012, for the U.S. pension plans are as follows:


	Target allocation			Percent of Plan Assets at December 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Asset category
U.S. equities	11	%		16	%		14	%
Non-U.S. equities	11	%		14	%		15	%
Fixed income	68	%		60	%		61	%
Real estate	2	%		4	%		4	%
Private equity	8	%		6	%		6	%
Total	100	%		100	%		100	%

The target asset allocation used to manage the investment portfolio is based on the broad asset categories shown above. The plan asset categories presented in the fair value hierarchy are subsets of the broad asset categories.

Investment Strategy and Asset Allocation - Foreign Pension Plans
Our foreign pension plan assets are managed by outside investment managers and monitored regularly by local trustees and our corporate personnel. The investment strategies adopted by our foreign plans vary by country and plan, with each strategy tailored to achieve the expected rate of return within an acceptable or appropriate level of risk, depending upon the liability profile of plan participants, local funding requirements, investment markets and restrictions. The U.K. plan represents 74% of the non-U.S. pension assets. The U.K. pension plan's investment strategy is to maximize returns within reasonable and prudent levels of risk, to achieve and maintain full funding of the accumulated benefit obligation and the actuarial liabilities and to earn a nominal rate of return of at least 7.5%. The fund has established a strategic asset allocation policy to achieve these objectives. Investments are diversified across asset classes and within each class to minimize the risk of large losses and are periodically rebalanced. Derivatives, such as swaps, options, forwards and futures contracts may be used for market exposure, to alter risk/return characteristics and to manage foreign currency exposure. We do not have any significant concentrations of credit risk within the plan assets. The pension plans' liabilities, investment objectives and investment managers are reviewed periodically.

The target asset allocation for 2014 and the actual asset allocations at December 31, 2013 and 2012, for the U.K. pension plan are as follows:


	Target Allocation			Percent of Plan Assets at December 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Asset category
U.K. equities	30	%		33	%		32	%
Non-U.K. equities	35	%		35	%		31	%
Fixed income	35	%		31	%		36	%
Cash	—	%		1	%		1	%
Total	100	%		100	%		100	%

The target asset allocation used to manage the investment portfolio is based on the broad asset categories shown above. The plan asset categories presented in the fair value hierarchy are subsets of the broad asset categories.

The fair value of the U.K. plan assets was $414 million and $370 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and the expected long-term weighted average rate of return on these plan assets was 7.38% in 2013 and 7.25% in 2012.

Fair Value Measurements of Plan Assets
The following tables show, by level within the fair value hierarchy, the financial assets and liabilities that are accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, for the U.S. and foreign pension plans. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect placement within the fair value hierarchy levels.
United States Pension Plans


	December 31, 2013
	Level 1				Level 2				Level 3				Total
Money market funds	$	—			$	30,374			$	—			$	30,374
Money market funds	$	—			$	30,374			$	—			$	30,374
Equity securities	279,988				165,303				—				445,291
Equity securities	279,988				165,303				—				445,291
Commingled fixed income securities	—				209,674				—				209,674
Commingled fixed income securities	—				209,674				—				209,674
Debt securities - U.S. and foreign governments, agencies and municipalities	43,390				30,477				—				73,867
	43,390				30,477				—				73,867
Debt securities - corporate	—				568,567				—				568,567
Debt securities - corporate	—				568,567				—				568,567
Mortgage-backed securities	—				31,738				2,634				34,372
Mortgage-backed securities	—				31,738				2,634				34,372
Asset-backed securities	—				625				—				625
Asset-backed securities	—				625				—				625
Private equity	—				—				87,470				87,470
Private equity	—				—				87,470				87,470
Real estate	—				—				67,917				67,917
Real estate	—				—				67,917				67,917
Securities lending collateral (1)	—				6,602				—				6,602
Securities lending collateral (1)	—				6,602				—				6,602
Total plan assets at fair value	$	323,378			$	1,043,360			$	158,021			$	1,524,759
Total plan assets at fair value	$	323,378			$	1,043,360			$	158,021			$	1,524,759
Securities lending payable (1)													(6,602		)
Cash													634
Cash													634
Other													4,888
Other													4,888
Fair value of plan assets available for benefits													$	1,523,679
Fair value of plan assets available for benefits													$	1,523,679
(1) Securities lending collateral is offset by a corresponding securities lending payable amount.



	December 31, 2012
	Level 1				Level 2				Level 3				Total
Money market funds	$	—			$	17,363			$	—			$	17,363
Money market funds	$	—			$	17,363			$	—			$	17,363
Equity securities	250,303				203,766				—				454,069
Equity securities	250,303				203,766				—				454,069
Commingled fixed income securities	—				200,899				—				200,899
Commingled fixed income securities	—				200,899				—				200,899
Debt securities - U.S. and foreign governments, agencies and municipalities	53,984				35,461				—				89,445
	53,984				35,461				—				89,445
Debt securities - corporate	—				621,691				—				621,691
Debt securities - corporate	—				621,691				—				621,691
Mortgage-backed securities	—				39,552				3,191				42,743
Mortgage-backed securities	—				39,552				3,191				42,743
Asset-backed securities	—				547				—				547
Asset-backed securities	—				547				—				547
Private equity	—				—				91,805				91,805
Private equity	—				—				91,805				91,805
Real estate	—				—				63,168				63,168
Real estate	—				—				63,168				63,168
Securities lending collateral (1)	—				104,375				—				104,375
Securities lending collateral (1)	—				104,375				—				104,375
Total plan assets at fair value	$	304,287			$	1,223,654			$	158,164			$	1,686,105
Total plan assets at fair value	$	304,287			$	1,223,654			$	158,164			$	1,686,105
Securities lending payable (1)													(104,375		)
Cash													618
Cash													618
Other													1,584
Other													1,584
Fair value of plan assets available for benefits													$	1,583,932
Fair value of plan assets available for benefits													$	1,583,932
(1) Securities lending collateral is offset by a corresponding securities lending payable amount.

Foreign Plans


	December 31, 2013
	Level 1				Level 2				Level 3				Total
Money market funds	$	—			$	6,058			$	—			$	6,058
Money market funds	$	—			$	6,058			$	—			$	6,058
Equity securities	109,403				257,046				—				366,449
Equity securities	109,403				257,046				—				366,449
Commingled fixed income securities	—				104,070				—				104,070
Commingled fixed income securities	—				104,070				—				104,070
Debt securities - U.S. and foreign governments, agencies and municipalities	—				60,204				—				60,204
	—				60,204				—				60,204
Debt securities - corporate	—				17,944				—				17,944
Debt securities - corporate	—				17,944				—				17,944
Total plan assets at fair value	$	109,403			$	445,322			$	—			$	554,725
Total plan assets at fair value	$	109,403			$	445,322			$	—			$	554,725
Cash													5,285
Cash													5,285
Other													1,068
Other													1,068
Fair value of plan assets available for benefits													$	561,078
Fair value of plan assets available for benefits													$	561,078




	December 31, 2012
	Level 1				Level 2				Level 3				Total
Money market funds	$	—			$	7,130			$	—			$	7,130
Money market funds	$	—			$	7,130			$	—			$	7,130
Equity securities	96,442				213,662				—				310,104
Equity securities	96,442				213,662				—				310,104
Commingled fixed income securities	—				157,332				—				157,332
Commingled fixed income securities	—				157,332				—				157,332
Debt securities - U.S. and foreign governments, agencies and municipalities	—				18,937				—				18,937
	—				18,937				—				18,937
Debt securities - corporate	—				6,935				—				6,935
Debt securities - corporate	—				6,935				—				6,935
Total plan assets at fair value	$	96,442			$	403,996			$	—			$	500,438
Total plan assets at fair value	$	96,442			$	403,996			$	—			$	500,438
Cash													4,414
Cash													4,414
Other													4,479
Other													4,479
Fair value of plan assets available for benefits													$	509,331
Fair value of plan assets available for benefits													$	509,331

The following information relates to our classification of investments into the fair value hierarchy:

•	Money Market Funds: Money market funds typically invest in government securities, certificates of deposit, commercial paper of companies and other highly liquid, low risk securities. Money market funds are principally used for overnight deposits. The money market funds are classified as Level 2 since they are not actively traded on an exchange.

•	Equity Securities: Equity securities include U.S. and foreign common stock, American Depository Receipts, preferred stock and commingled funds. Equity securities classified as Level 1 are valued using active, high volume trades for identical securities. Equity securities classified as Level 2 represent those not listed on an exchange in an active market. These securities are valued based on quoted market prices of similar securities.

•	Commingled Fixed Income Securities: Mutual funds that invest in a variety of fixed income securities including securities of the U.S. government and its agencies, corporate debt, mortgage-backed securities and asset-backed securities. Value of the funds is based on the net asset value (NAV) per unit as reported by the fund manager. NAV is based on the market value of the underlying investments owned by each fund, minus its liabilities, divided by the number of shares outstanding. Commingled fixed income securities are not listed on an active exchange and are classified as Level 2.

•	Debt Securities - U.S. and Foreign Governments, Agencies and Municipalities: Government securities include treasury notes and bonds, foreign government issues, U.S. government sponsored agency debt and commingled funds. Municipal debt securities include general obligation securities and revenue-backed securities. Debt securities classified as Level 1 are valued using active, high volume trades for identical securities. Debt securities classified as Level 2 are valued through benchmarking model derived prices to quoted market prices and trade data for identical or comparable securities.

•	Corporate Debt Securities: Investments are comprised of both investment grade debt (≥BBB-) and high-yield debt (≤BBB-). The fair value of corporate debt securities is valued using recently executed transactions, market price quotations where observable, or bond spreads. The spread data used are for the same maturity as the security. These securities are classified as Level 2.

•	Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS): Investments are comprised of agency-backed MBS, non-agency MBS, collateralized mortgage obligations, commercial MBS, and commingled funds. These securities are valued based on external pricing indices. When external index pricing is not observable, MBS are valued based on external price/spread data. If neither pricing method is available, broker quotes are utilized. When inputs are observable and supported by an active market, MBS are classified as Level 2 and when inputs are unobservable, MBS are classified as Level 3.

•	Asset-Backed Securities (ABS): Investments are primarily comprised of credit card receivables, auto loan receivables, student loan receivables, and Small Business Administration loans. These securities are valued based on external pricing indices or external price/spread data and are classified as Level 2.

•	Private Equity: Investments are comprised of units in fund-of-fund investment vehicles. Fund-of-funds consist of various private equity investments and are used in an effort to gain greater diversification. The investments are valued in accordance with the most appropriate valuation techniques, and are classified as Level 3 due to the unobservable inputs used to determine a fair value.

•	Real Estate: Investments include units in open-ended commingled real estate funds. Properties that comprise these funds are valued in accordance with the most appropriate valuation techniques, and are classified as Level 3 due to the unobservable inputs used to determine a fair value.


•	Securities Lending Fund: Investment represents a commingled fund through our custodian's securities lending program. The U.S. pension plan lends securities that are held within the plan to other banks and/or brokers, and receives collateral, typically cash. This collateral is invested in a short-term fixed income securities commingled fund. The commingled fund is not listed or traded on an exchange and is classified as Level 2. This amount invested in the fund is offset by a corresponding liability reflected in the U.S. pension plan's net assets available for benefits.

Level 3 Gains and Losses

The following table summarizes the changes in the fair value of Level 3 assets for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012:


	Mortgage-backed securities				Private equity				Real estate				Total
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	3,702			$	88,870			$	57,918			$	150,490
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	3,702			$	88,870			$	57,918			$	150,490
Realized (losses) gains	(3		)		(13		)		1,780				1,764
Realized (losses) gains	(3		)		(13		)		1,780				1,764
Unrealized (losses) gains	(20		)		742				5,711				6,433
Unrealized (losses) gains	(20		)		742				5,711				6,433
Net purchases, sales and settlements	(488		)		2,206				(2,241		)		(523		)
Net purchases, sales and settlements	(488		)		2,206				(2,241		)		(523		)
Balance at December 31, 2012	3,191				91,805				63,168				158,164
Balance at December 31, 2012	3,191				91,805				63,168				158,164
Realized (losses) gains	—				(1,591		)		1,939				348
Realized (losses) gains	—				(1,591		)		1,939				348
Unrealized gains	205				2,190				5,182				7,577
Unrealized gains	205				2,190				5,182				7,577
Net purchases, sales and settlements	(762		)		(4,934		)		(2,372		)		(8,068		)
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	2,634			$	87,470			$	67,917			$	158,021
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	2,634			$	87,470			$	67,917			$	158,021

There are no shares of our common stock included in the plan assets of our pension plans.

During 2014, we anticipate making total contributions of $18 million to our U.S. pension plans and $22 million to our foreign pension plans. We will reassess our funding alternatives as the year progresses.

Nonpension Postretirement Benefits
We provide certain health care and life insurance benefits in the U.S. and Canada to eligible retirees and their dependents. The cost of these benefits is recognized over the period the employee provides credited service to the company. Employees hired before January 1, 2005 in the U.S. and before April 1, 2005 in Canada become eligible for retiree health care benefits after reaching age 55 or in the case of employees of Pitney Bowes Management Services after reaching age 60 and with the completion of the required service period. U.S. employees hired on or after January 1, 2005 and Canadian employees hired on or after April 1, 2005, are not eligible for retiree health care benefits.

The benefit obligation and funded status for nonpension postretirement benefit plans are as follows:


	2013				2012
Benefit obligation
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	282,857			$	285,828
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	282,857			$	285,828
Service cost	3,684				3,563
Service cost	3,684				3,563
Interest cost	9,503				11,187
Interest cost	9,503				11,187
Plan participants' contributions	4,313				9,547
Plan participants' contributions	4,313				9,547
Actuarial (gain) loss	(30,051		)		4,150
Actuarial (gain) loss	(30,051		)		4,150
Foreign currency changes	(1,693		)		697
Foreign currency changes	(1,693		)		697
Plan amendment	—				8,501
Plan amendment	—				8,501
Curtailment	(4,839		)		—
Curtailment	(4,839		)		—
Benefits paid	(32,621		)		(40,616		)
Benefit obligation at end of year (1)	$	231,153			$	282,857
Benefit obligation at end of year (1)	$	231,153			$	282,857

-1	The benefit obligation for the U.S. nonpension postretirement plans was $208 million and $256 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.


	2013				2012
Fair value of plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	—			$	—
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	—			$	—
Company contribution	28,308				31,069
Company contribution	28,308				31,069
Plan participants' contributions	4,313				9,547
Plan participants' contributions	4,313				9,547
Benefits paid	(32,621		)		(40,616		)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	—			$	—
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	—			$	—

Funded status	$	(231,153	)		$	(282,857	)


Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Current liability	$	(23,668	)		$	(25,483	)
Non-current liability	(207,485		)		(257,374		)
Net amount recognized	$	(231,153	)		$	(282,857	)


Pretax amounts recognized in AOCI consist of:


	2013				2012
Net actuarial loss	$	68,120			$	109,962
Net actuarial loss	$	68,120			$	109,962
Prior service cost	2,516				5,564
Prior service cost	2,516				5,564
Total	$	70,636			$	115,526
Total	$	70,636			$	115,526
The components of net periodic benefit cost for nonpension postretirement benefit plans were as follows:


	2013				2012				2011
Service cost	$	3,684			$	3,563			$	3,328
Service cost	$	3,684			$	3,563			$	3,328
Interest cost	9,503				11,187				13,528
Interest cost	9,503				11,187				13,528
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	128				(1,724		)		(2,504		)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	128				(1,724		)		(2,504		)
Amortization of net actuarial loss	7,433				8,214				7,666
Amortization of net actuarial loss	7,433				8,214				7,666
Curtailment	2,920				—				2,839
Curtailment	2,920				—				2,839
Special termination benefits	—				—				300
Special termination benefits	—				—				300
Net periodic benefit cost	$	23,668			$	21,240			$	25,157
Net periodic benefit cost	$	23,668			$	21,240			$	25,157

Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligation for nonpension postretirement benefit plans recognized in other comprehensive income were as follows:


	2013				2012
Net actuarial gain	$	(34,890	)		$	(195	)
Amortization of net actuarial (loss) gain	(7,433		)		4,631
Amortization of net actuarial (loss) gain	(7,433		)		4,631
Amortization of prior service (cost) credit	(128		)		1,724
Amortization of prior service (cost) credit	(128		)		1,724
Curtailment	(2,920		)		—
Curtailment	(2,920		)		—
Other adjustments	481				(651		)
Other adjustments	481				(651		)
Total recognized in other comprehensive income	$	(44,890	)		$	5,509
Total recognized in other comprehensive income	$	(44,890	)		$	5,509

The estimated amounts that will be amortized from AOCI into net periodic benefit cost in 2014 are as follows:


Net actuarial loss	$	6,092
Net actuarial loss	$	6,092
Prior service cost	160
Prior service cost	160
Total	$	6,252
Total	$	6,252

The weighted-average discount rates used to determine end of year benefit obligation and net periodic pension cost include:


	2013			2012			2011
Discount rate used to determine benefit obligation
U.S.	4.4	%		3.65	%		4.5	%
Canada	4.65	%		3.9	%		4.15	%

Discount rate used to determine net period benefit cost
U.S.	3.65	%		4.5	%		5.15	%
Canada	3.9	%		4.15	%		5.15	%

The assumed health care cost trend rate used in measuring the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation for the U.S. plan was 7.0% for 2013 and 7.5% for 2012. The assumed health care trend rate is 6.5% for 2014 and will gradually decline to 5.0% by the year 2017 and remain at that level thereafter. Assumed health care cost trend rates have a significant effect on the amounts reported for the health care plans. A 1% change in the assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects:


	1% Increase				1% Decrease
Effect on total of service and interest cost components	$	517			$	(451	)
Effect on total of service and interest cost components	$	517			$	(451	)
Effect on postretirement benefit obligation	$	8,284			$	(7,662	)
Effect on postretirement benefit obligation	$	8,284			$	(7,662	)

Estimated Future Benefit Payments
Benefit payments expected to be paid, which reflect expected future service, are shown in the table below. Nonpension benefit payments are net of expected Medicare Part D subsidy.


	Pension Benefits				Nonpension Benefits
Years ending December 31,
2014	$	166,952			$	23,669
2014	$	166,952			$	23,669
2015	125,225				22,570
2015	125,225				22,570
2016	124,045				21,561
2016	124,045				21,561
2017	127,236				20,612
2017	127,236				20,612
2018	128,739				19,708
2018	128,739				19,708
2019 - 2022	673,039				87,457
2019 - 2022	673,039				87,457
	$	1,345,236			$	195,577
	$	1,345,236			$	195,577

Savings Plans
We offer voluntary defined contribution plans to our U.S. employees designed to help them accumulate additional savings for retirement. We provide a core contribution to all employees, regardless if they participate in the plan, and match a portion of each participating employees' contribution, based on eligible pay. Total contributions to our defined contribution plans were $32 million in 2013 and $30 million in 2012.

Earnings_per_Share

Earnings per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings per Share	'
	Earnings per Share
	The calculations of basic and diluted earnings per share are presented below. The amounts below have been revised from the amounts previously filed to reflect the results of PBMS, the Nordic furniture business, IMS and DIS as discontinued operations (see Notes 1 and 19). The sum of earnings per share amounts may not equal the totals due to rounding.


		Years Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Numerator:

	Amounts attributable to common stockholders:

	Income from continuing operations	$	287,612		$	379,107		$	418,967

	(Loss) income from discontinued operations	(144,777		)	66,056			198,513

	Net income (numerator for diluted EPS)	142,835			445,163			617,480

	Less: Preference stock dividend	(46		)	(51		)	(58		)
	Income attributable to common stockholders (numerator for basic EPS)	$	142,789		$	445,112		$	617,422

	Denominator (in thousands):

	Weighted-average shares used in basic EPS	201,614			200,389			201,976

	Effect of dilutive shares:

	Preferred stock	2			2			2

	Preference stock	381			398			445

	Stock plans	960			577			343

	Weighted-average shares used in diluted EPS	202,957			201,366			202,766

	Basic earnings per share:

	Continuing operations	$	1.43		$	1.89		$	2.07

	Discontinued operations	(0.72		)	0.33			0.98

	Net income attributable to Pitney Bowes Inc.	$	0.71		$	2.22		$	3.06

	Diluted earnings per share:

	Continuing operations	$	1.42		$	1.88		$	2.07

	Discontinued operations	(0.71		)	0.33			0.98

	Net income attributable to Pitney Bowes Inc.	$	0.7		$	2.21		$	3.05


	Anti-dilutive options excluded from diluted earnings per share (in thousands):	12,448			13,801			14,016

Quarterly_Financial_Data_unaud

Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)	'
	Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)
	The following table sets forth selected unaudited quarterly data for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012. The amounts in the tables below have been revised from the amounts previously filed to reflect the results of PBMS, the Nordic furniture business, IMS and DIS as discontinued operations (see Note 19). The sum of the quarterly earnings per share amounts may not equal the quarterly total or annual amount due to rounding.


		First			Second Quarter				Third Quarter				Fourth Quarter			Total
		Quarter
	2013
	Revenue	$	909,363		$	950,662			$	920,489			$	1,010,821		$	3,791,335

	Cost of revenues	392,481			411,499				394,861				451,781			1,650,622

	Operating expenses	435,017			430,330				438,028				453,384			1,756,759

	Income from continuing operations before income taxes	81,865			108,833				87,600				105,656			383,954

	Provision for income taxes	17,795			24,218				10,032				25,922			77,967

	Income from continuing operations	64,070			84,615				77,568				79,734			305,987

	Income (loss) from discontinued operations	8,030			(89,254		)		(78,501		)		14,948			(144,777		)

	Net income (loss) before attribution of noncontrolling interests	72,100			(4,639		)		(933		)		94,682			161,210

	Less: Preferred stock dividends of subsidiaries attributable to noncontrolling interests	4,594			4,594				4,594				4,593			18,375

	Net income (loss) attributable to Pitney Bowes Inc.	$	67,506		$	(9,233	)		$	(5,527	)		$	90,089		$	142,835


	Amounts attributable to common stockholders:
	Income from continuing operations	$	59,476		$	80,021			$	72,974			$	75,141		$	287,612

	Income (loss) from discontinued operations	8,030			(89,254		)		(78,501		)		14,948			(144,777		)

	Net income attributable to Pitney Bowes Inc.	$	67,506		$	(9,233	)		$	(5,527	)		$	90,089		$	142,835

	Basic earnings per share attributable to common stockholders:
	Continuing operations	$	0.3		$	0.4			$	0.36			$	0.37		$	1.43

	Discontinued operations	0.04			(0.44		)		(0.39		)		0.07			(0.72		)

	Net income (loss) attributable to Pitney Bowes Inc.	$	0.34		$	(0.05	)		$	(0.03	)		$	0.45		$	0.71

	Diluted earnings per share attributable to common stockholders:
	Continuing operations	$	0.29		$	0.39			$	0.36			$	0.37		$	1.42

	Discontinued operations	0.04			(0.44		)		(0.39		)		0.07			(0.71		)

	Net income (loss) attributable to Pitney Bowes Inc.	$	0.33		$	(0.05	)		$	(0.03	)		$	0.44		$	0.7




		First			Second Quarter				Third Quarter				Fourth Quarter			Total
		Quarter
	2012
	Revenue	$	953,327		$	952,066			$	928,590			$	989,730		$	3,823,713

	Cost of revenues	385,636			398,818				388,221				409,723			1,582,398

	Operating expenses	429,947			417,139				423,525				458,934			1,729,545

	Income from continuing operations before income taxes	137,744			136,109				116,844				121,073			511,770

Provision for income taxes	7,399			44,081				28,927				33,880			114,287

Income from continuing operations	130,345			92,028				87,917				87,193			397,483

Income (loss) from discontinued operations	32,919			12,189				(6,790		)		27,738			66,056

Net income before attribution of noncontrolling interests	163,264			104,217				81,127				114,931			463,539

Less: Preferred stock dividends of subsidiaries attributable to noncontrolling interests	4,594			4,594				4,594				4,594			18,376

Net income attributable to Pitney Bowes Inc.	$	158,670		$	99,623			$	76,533			$	110,337		$	445,163


Amounts attributable to common stockholders:
Income from continuing operations	$	125,751		$	87,434			$	83,323			$	82,599		$	379,107

Income (loss) from discontinued operations	32,919			12,189				(6,790		)		27,738			66,056

Net income attributable to Pitney Bowes Inc.	$	158,670		$	99,623			$	76,533			$	110,337		$	445,163

Basic earnings per share attributable to common stockholders:
Continuing operations	$	0.63		$	0.44			$	0.42			$	0.41		$	1.89

Discontinued operations	0.16			0.06				(0.03		)		0.14			0.33

Net income attributable to Pitney Bowes Inc.	$	0.79		$	0.5			$	0.38			$	0.55		$	2.22

Diluted earnings per share attributable to common stockholders:
Continuing operations	$	0.63		$	0.43			$	0.41			$	0.41		$	1.88

Discontinued operations	0.16			0.06				(0.03		)		0.14			0.33

Net income attributable to Pitney Bowes Inc.	$	0.79		$	0.5			$	0.38			$	0.55		$	2.21

Summary_of_Accounting_Policies1

Summary of Accounting Policies Summary of Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Pitney Bowes Inc. (we, us, our, or the company) and its wholly owned subsidiaries. The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

	During the year, we sold our International Management Services business (PBMSi), North America Management Services business (PBMS NA), Nordic furniture business and International Mailing Services business (IMS). Further, we made certain organizational changes and realigned our business units and segment reporting to reflect the clients we serve, the solutions we offer, and how we manage, review, analyze and measure our operations. Our historical results have been recast to present the operating results of divested businesses as discontinued operations and our segment results have been recast to conform to our new segment reporting. The cash flows from discontinued operations are not separately stated or reclassified in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

	In April 2014, Pitney Bowes of Canada Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary, completed the sale of its Document Imaging Solutions (DIS) business, which consisted of hardware (copiers and printers), document management software solutions and the related lease portfolio to Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Canada) Ltd. and a business equipment leasing services provider in two separate transactions. The results of operations of DIS were reclassified as discontinued operations (see Note 19).
Use of Estimates	'
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of our financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and accompanying disclosures, including the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. These estimates and assumptions are based on management's best knowledge of current events, historical experience and other information available when the financial statements are prepared. These estimates include, but are not limited to, revenue recognition for multiple element arrangements, goodwill and intangible asset impairment review, allowance for doubtful accounts and credit losses, residual values of leased assets, useful lives of long-lived and intangible assets, restructuring costs, pensions and other postretirement costs, income tax reserves, deferred tax asset valuation allowance and loss contingencies. Actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions.
Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments	'
	Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments
	Cash equivalents include short-term, liquid investments with maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase. Short-term investments include investments with a maturity of greater than three months but less than one year from the reporting date.

Investment Securities	'
	Investment Securities
	Investment securities that management has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as held-to-maturity and are carried at amortized cost. Investment securities not classified as held-to-maturity are classified as available-for-sale and recorded at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax. Purchase premiums and discounts are recognized in interest income using the effective interest method over the terms of the securities. Gains and losses on the sale of available-for-sale securities are recorded on the trade date and are determined using the specific identification method. Investment securities are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and other assets depending on the type of investment and maturity.
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	'
	Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
	We estimate our accounts receivable risks and provide an allowance for doubtful accounts accordingly. We evaluate the adequacy of the allowance based on historical loss experience, aging of receivables, adverse situations that may affect a customer's ability to pay and prevailing economic conditions and make adjustments to the allowance as necessary. This evaluation is inherently subjective and actual results may differ significantly from estimated reserves. Accounts receivable are generally due within 30 days after the invoice date. Accounts deemed uncollectible are written off against the allowance after all collection efforts have been exhausted and management deems the account to be uncollectible. We believe that our accounts receivable credit risk is limited because of our large number of customers, small account balances for most of our customers and customer geographic and industry diversification.
Finance Receivables and Allowance for Credit Losses	'
	Finance Receivables and Allowance for Credit Losses
	Finance receivables are composed of sales-type lease receivables and unsecured revolving loan receivables. We estimate our finance receivable risks and provide an allowance for credit losses accordingly. We evaluate the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses based on historical loss experience, the nature and volume of our portfolios, adverse situations that may affect a customer's ability to pay, prevailing economic conditions and our ability to manage the collateral and make adjustments to the allowance as necessary. This evaluation is inherently subjective and actual results may differ significantly from estimated reserves.

	We establish credit approval limits based on the credit quality of the customer and the type of equipment financed. Our policy is to discontinue revenue recognition for lease receivables that are more than 120 days past due and for unsecured loan receivables that are more than 90 days past due. We resume revenue recognition when customer payments reduce the account balance aging to 60 days or less past due. Finance receivables deemed uncollectible are written off against the allowance after all collection efforts have been exhausted and management deems the account to be uncollectible. We believe that our finance receivable credit risk is limited because of our large number of customers, small account balances for most of our customers and customer geographic and industry diversification.
Inventories	'
	Inventories
	Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined on the last-in, first-out (LIFO) basis for most U.S. inventories and on the first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis for most non-U.S. inventories.
Fixed Assets and Depreciation	'
	Fixed Assets and Depreciation
	Property, plant and equipment and rental equipment are stated at cost and depreciated principally using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives, which are up to 50 years for buildings, three to 15 years for machinery and equipment, four to six years for rental equipment and three to five years for computer equipment. Major improvements which add to productive capacity or extend the life of an asset are capitalized while repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the estimated useful life or the remaining lease term.

	Fully depreciated assets are retained in fixed assets and accumulated depreciation until they are removed from service. In the case of disposals, assets and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and the net amounts, less proceeds from disposal, are included in earnings.
Sofware Development Costs and Research and Development Costs	'
	Software Development Costs
	We capitalize certain costs of software developed for internal use. Capitalized costs include purchased materials and services, payroll and personnel-related costs and interest costs. The cost of internally developed software is amortized on a straight-line basis over its estimated useful life, principally three to 10 years.

	Costs incurred for the development of software to be sold, leased or otherwise marketed are expensed as incurred until technological feasibility has been established, at which time such costs are capitalized until the product is available for general release to the public. Capitalized software development costs include purchased materials and services and payroll and personnel-related costs attributable to programmers, software engineers, quality control and field certifiers. Capitalized software development costs are amortized generally on a straight-line basis over the product's estimated useful life, principally three to five years. Software development costs capitalized were $4 million in both 2013 and 2012. Amortization of capitalized software development costs was $8 million, $10 million and $10 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, capitalized software development costs included in other assets were $5 million and $9 million, respectively.

	Research and Development Costs
	Research and product development costs, which primarily included personnel-related costs, are expensed as incurred. These costs include engineering costs related to research and product development activities.
	During 2013, we determined that certain research and development costs should have been classified as cost of software. Accordingly, the Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 have been revised to reflect the correct classification, resulting in a decrease in research and development expenses and a corresponding increase in cost of software of $23 million and $20 million, respectively. This revision did not impact previously reported total costs and expenses, net income or earnings per share amounts and was not material to any of our previously issued financial statements.
Business Combinations	'
	Business Combinations
	We account for business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting, which requires that the assets acquired and liabilities assumed be recorded at the date of acquisition at their respective fair values. The fair value of intangible assets is estimated using a cost, market or income approach. Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair values of net tangible and intangible assets acquired. Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives, principally three to 15 years, using either the straight-line method or an accelerated attrition method. Operating results of acquired companies are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.
Impairment Review for Long-lived Assets	'
	Impairment Review for Long-lived Assets
	Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be fully recoverable. The related estimated future undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition is compared to the carrying amount. If the sum of the expected cash flows is less than the carrying amount, an impairment charge is recorded for an amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the asset. The fair value of the impaired asset is determined using probability weighted expected cash flow estimates, quoted market prices when available and appraisals, as appropriate. We derive cash flow estimates from our long-term business plans and historical experience.
Impairment Review for Goodwill and Intangible Assets	'
	Impairment Review for Goodwill and Intangible Assets
	Goodwill is tested annually for impairment during the fourth quarter or sooner when circumstances indicate an impairment may exist, at the reporting unit level. A reporting unit is the operating segment, or a business that is one level below that operating segment. Reporting units are aggregated as a single reporting unit if they have similar economic characteristics. Goodwill is tested for impairment using a two-step approach. In the first step, the fair value of each reporting unit is determined and compared to the reporting unit's carrying value, including goodwill. If the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, the second step of the goodwill impairment test is performed to measure the amount of impairment, if any. In the second step, the fair value of the reporting unit is allocated to the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit as if it had been acquired in a business combination and the purchase price was equivalent to the fair value of the reporting unit. The excess of the fair value of the reporting unit over the amounts assigned to its assets and liabilities is referred to as the implied fair value of goodwill. The implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill is then compared to the actual carrying value of goodwill. If the implied fair value of goodwill is less than the carrying value of goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference. The fair value of a reporting unit is determined based on a combination of various techniques, including the present value of future cash flows, multiples of competitors and multiples from sales of like businesses.

	Intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be fully recoverable. The related estimated future undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition is compared to the carrying amount. If the sum of the expected cash flows is less than the carrying amount, an impairment charge is recorded. The impairment charge is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the asset. The fair value of the asset is determined using probability weighted expected cash flow estimates, quoted market prices when available and appraisals, as appropriate.
Retirement Plans	'
	Retirement Plans
	Actual pension plan results that differ from our assumptions and estimates are accumulated and amortized over the life expectancy of inactive plan participants and affect future pension cost. Net periodic pension cost includes current service cost, interest cost and return on plan assets. Net pension cost is also based on a market-related valuation of plan assets where differences between the actual and expected return on plan assets are amortized to pension cost over a five-year period. We recognize the funded status of pension and other postretirement benefit plans in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Gains and losses, prior service costs and credits and any remaining transition amounts that have not yet been recognized in net periodic benefit cost are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, until they are amortized as a component of net periodic benefit cost.
Stock-based Compensation	'
	Stock-based Compensation
	We measure compensation expense for stock-based awards based on the estimated fair value of the awards expected to vest (net of estimated forfeitures) and recognize the expense on a straight-line basis over the employee requisite service period. We estimate the fair value of stock awards using a Black-Scholes valuation model or a Monte Carlo simulation model for those awards that contain a market condition. We believe that the valuation techniques and the approach utilized to develop the underlying assumptions are appropriate in estimating the fair value of our stock awards. Estimates of fair value are not intended to predict actual future events or the value ultimately realized by employees and subsequent events are not indicative of the reasonableness of the original estimates of fair value.
Revenue Recognition	'
	Revenue Recognition
	We derive revenue from multiple sources including sales, rentals, financing and services. Certain transactions are consummated at the same time and generate revenue from multiple sources. The most common form of these transactions involves the sale or non-cancelable lease of equipment, a meter rental and an equipment maintenance agreement. In these multiple element arrangements, revenue is allocated to each of the elements based on relative “selling prices” and the selling price for each of the elements is determined based on vendor specific objective evidence. We establish vendor specific objective evidence of selling prices for our products and services based on the prices charged for each element when sold separately in standalone transactions. The allocation of relative selling price to the various elements impacts the timing of revenue recognition, but does not change the total revenue recognized. Revenue is allocated to the meter rental and equipment maintenance agreement elements using their respective selling prices charged in standalone and renewal transactions. For a sale transaction, revenue is allocated to the equipment based on a range of selling prices in standalone transactions. For a lease transaction, revenue is allocated to the equipment based on the present value of the remaining minimum lease payments. The amount allocated to equipment is compared to the range of selling prices in standalone transactions during the period to ensure the allocated equipment amount approximates average selling prices. More specifically, revenue related to our offerings is recognized as follows:

	Sales Revenue
	Sales of Equipment
	We sell equipment directly to our customers and to distributors (re-sellers) throughout the world. We recognize revenue from these sales when the risks and rewards of ownership transfer to the customer, which is generally upon shipment or acceptance by the customer. We recognize revenue from the sale of equipment under sales-type leases as equipment revenue at the inception of the lease. We do not typically offer any rights of return or stock balancing rights. Sales revenue from customized equipment, mail creation equipment and shipping products is generally recognized when installed.

	Sales of Supplies
	Revenue related to supplies is recognized at the point of title transfer, which is generally upon delivery.

	Standalone Software Sales and Integration Services
	We recognize revenue from standalone software licenses upon delivery of the product when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the fee is fixed and determinable and collectability is probable. For software licenses that are included in a lease contract, we recognize revenue upon shipment of the software unless the lease contract specifies that the license expires at the end of the lease or the price of the software is deemed not fixed or determinable based on historical evidence of similar software leases. In these instances, revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease contract. We recognize revenue from software requiring integration services at the point of customer acceptance. We recognize revenue related to off-the-shelf perpetual software licenses upon transfer of title, which is generally upon shipment.

	Rentals Revenue
	We rent equipment, primarily postage meters and mailing equipment, under short-term rental agreements. Rental revenue includes revenue from the subscription for digital meter services. We may invoice in advance for postage meter rentals according to the terms of the agreement. We initially defer these advanced billings and recognize rental revenue on a straight-line basis over the invoice period. Revenues generated from financing customers for the continued use of equipment subsequent to the expiration of the original lease term are classified within rentals revenue.

	We defer certain initial direct costs incurred in consummating a transaction and recognize these costs over the expected term of the agreement. Initial direct costs amortized in 2013, 2012 and 2011 were $11 million, $13 million and $19 million, respectively. Initial direct costs deferred at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were $26 million. These costs are included in rental property and equipment, net on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

	During the year, we determined that certain revenue previously reported as rentals revenue included a service component and should have been classified as support services revenue. Accordingly, the Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 have been revised to reflect the correct classification, resulting in a decrease in rentals revenue and corresponding increase in support services revenue of $19 million and $21 million, respectively. This revision did not impact previously reported revenue, net income or earnings per share amounts and was not material to any of our previously issued financial statements.

	Financing Revenue
	We provide lease financing for our products primarily through sales-type leases. We also provide revolving lines of credit to our customers for the purchase of postage and related supplies. We believe that our sales-type lease portfolio contains only normal collection risk. Accordingly, we record the fair value of equipment as sales revenue, the cost of equipment as cost of sales and the minimum lease payments plus the estimated residual value as finance receivables. The difference between the finance receivable and the equipment fair value is recorded as unearned income and is amortized as income over the lease term using the interest method.

	Equipment residual values are determined at inception of the lease using estimates of equipment fair value at the end of the lease term. Estimates of future equipment fair value are based primarily on our historical experience. We also consider forecasted supply and demand for our various products, product retirement and future product launch plans, end of lease customer behavior, regulatory changes, remanufacturing strategies, used equipment markets, if any, competition and technological changes. We evaluate residual values on an annual basis or as changes to the above considerations occur.



	Support Services Revenue
	We provide support services for our equipment primarily through maintenance contracts. Revenue related to these agreements is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the agreement.

	Business Services Revenue
	Business services revenue includes revenue from mail services and marketing services. Mail services include the preparation, sortation and aggregation of mail to earn postal discounts and expedite delivery and e-commerce solutions for cross border transactions. Marketing services include direct mail marketing services. Revenue for these services is recognized as the services are provided.
Shipping and Handling	'
	Shipping and Handling
	Shipping and handling costs are recognized as incurred and recorded in cost of revenues.
Product Warranties	'
	Product Warranties
	We provide product warranties in conjunction with the sale of certain products, generally for a period of 90 days from the date of installation. We estimate our liability for product warranties based on historical claims experience and other currently available evidence. Our product warranty liability at December 31, 2013 and 2012 was not material.
Deferred Marketing Costs	'
	Deferred Marketing Costs
	We capitalize certain direct mail, telemarketing, internet and retail marketing costs associated with the acquisition of new customers and recognize these costs over the expected revenue stream ranging from five to nine years. Deferred marketing costs expensed in 2013, 2012 and 2011 were $27 million, $30 million and $34 million, respectively. Deferred marketing costs included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets were $59 million and $73 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. We review individual marketing programs for impairment on a quarterly basis or as circumstances warrant.
Restructuring Charges	'
	Restructuring Charges
	Costs associated with exit or disposal activities, including lease termination costs and employee severance costs associated with restructuring, are recognized when they are incurred. The cost and related liability for one-time benefit arrangements is recognized when they are both probable and reasonably estimable.
Derivative Instruments	'
	Derivative Instruments
	In the normal course of business, we are exposed to the impact of changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. We limit these risks by following established risk management policies and procedures, including the use of derivatives. We use derivative instruments to manage the related cost of debt and to limit the effects of foreign exchange rate fluctuations on financial results. Derivative instruments typically consist of interest-rate swaps, forward contracts and currency swaps depending upon the underlying exposure. We do not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes.

	We record our derivative instruments at fair value and the accounting for changes in fair value depends on the intended use of the derivative, the resulting designation and the effectiveness of the instrument in offsetting the risk exposure it is designed to hedge. To qualify as a hedge, a derivative must be highly effective in offsetting the risk designated for hedging purposes. The hedge relationship must be formally documented at inception, detailing the particular risk management objective and strategy for the hedge. The effectiveness of the hedge relationship is evaluated on a retrospective and prospective basis.

	The use of derivative instruments exposes us to counterparty credit risk. To mitigate such risks, we enter into contracts with only those financial institutions that meet stringent credit requirements. We regularly review our credit exposure balances as well as the creditworthiness of our counterparties. We have not seen a material change in the creditworthiness of those banks acting as derivative counterparties.
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	We recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that a deferred tax asset will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets depends on the generation of future taxable income during the period in which related temporary differences become deductible. We consider the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in this assessment. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date of such change.
Earnings per Share	'
	Earnings per Share
	Basic earnings per share is based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per share also includes the dilutive effect of outstanding stock options, market stock units, restricted stock, preference stock, preferred stock and stock purchase plans.
Translation of Non-U.S. Currency Amounts	'
	Translation of Non-U.S. Currency Amounts
	In general, the functional currency of our foreign operations is the local currency. Assets and liabilities of subsidiaries operating outside the U.S. are translated at rates in effect at the end of the period and revenue and expenses are translated at average monthly rates during the period. Net deferred translation gains and losses are included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income.
Loss Contingencies	'
	Loss Contingencies
	In the ordinary course of business, we are routinely defendants in, or party to, a number of pending and threatened legal actions. On a quarterly basis, we review the status of each significant matter and assess the potential financial exposure. If the potential loss from any claim or legal action is considered probable and can be reasonably estimated, we establish a liability for the estimated loss. The assessment of the ultimate outcome of each claim or legal action and the determination of the potential financial exposure requires significant judgment. Estimates of potential liabilities for claims or legal actions are based only on information that is available at that time. As additional information becomes available, we may revise our estimates, and these revisions could have a material impact on our results of operations and financial position. Legal fees are expensed as incurred.
New Accounting Pronouncements	'New Accounting PronouncementsIn January 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-01, Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities (ASU 2013-01). ASU 2013-01 requires an entity to disclose gross and net information about transactions that are (1) offset in the financial statements or (2) subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement, regardless of whether the transactions are actually offset in the statement of financial position. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. The amounts impacting our disclosure were immaterial at December 31, 2013 and 2012.In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (ASU 2013-02). ASU 2013-02 requires an entity to present either parenthetically on the face of the financial statements, or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified from each component of accumulated other comprehensive income and the income statement line items affected by the reclassification. The new standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. The adoption of this standard resulted in additional disclosures, but did not impact our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.In March 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-05, Foreign Currency Matters (ASU 2013-05). ASU 2013-05 resolves diversity in practice regarding the release into net income of the cumulative translation adjustment upon derecognition of a subsidiary or a group of assets within a foreign entity. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning January 1, 2014. We do not expect the application of this new guidance will have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward or Tax Credit Carryforward Exists (ASU 2013-11). ASU 2013-11 provides explicit guidance regarding the presentation in the statement of financial position of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward or a tax credit carryfoward exists. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. We do not expect the application of this new guidance will have a material impact on our financial position.

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventory Components	'


		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Raw materials and work in process	$	33,920		$	66,221

	Supplies and service parts	48,165			72,551

	Finished products	38,515			68,335

	Inventory at FIFO cost	120,600			207,107

	Excess of FIFO cost over LIFO cost	(17,020		)	(27,429		)
	Total inventory, net	$	103,580		$	179,678

Finance_Assets_Tables

Finance Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Financing Receivables	'
	Finance receivables at December 31, 2013 and 2012 consisted of the following:


		December 31, 2013									December 31, 2012
		North America			International			Total			North America			International			Total
	Sales-type lease receivables

	Gross finance receivables	$	1,456,420		$	456,759		$	1,913,179		$	1,581,711		$	461,510		$	2,043,221

	Unguaranteed residual values	121,339			21,553			142,892			148,664			21,025			169,689

	Unearned income	(299,396		)	(101,311		)	(400,707		)	(316,030		)	(104,258		)	(420,288		)
	Allowance for credit losses	(14,165		)	(9,703		)	(23,868		)	(16,979		)	(8,662		)	(25,641		)
	Net investment in sales-type lease receivables	1,264,198			367,298			1,631,496			1,397,366			369,615			1,766,981

	Loan receivables

	Loan receivables	397,815			49,054			446,869			414,960			47,293			462,253

	Allowance for credit losses	(11,165		)	(1,916		)	(13,081		)	(12,322		)	(2,131		)	(14,453		)
	Net investment in loan receivables	386,650			47,138			433,788			402,638			45,162			447,800

	Net investment in finance receivables	$	1,650,848		$	414,436		$	2,065,284		$	1,800,004		$	414,777		$	2,214,781

Schedule of Financing Receivables, Minimum Payments [Table Text Block]	'
	Loan receivables are due in less than one year. Maturities of gross sales-type lease finance receivables at December 31, 2013 were as follows:


		Sales-type Lease Receivables
		North America			International			Total
	2014	$	653,699		$	163,361		$	817,060

	2015	407,850			135,496			543,346

	2016	243,598			88,134			331,732

	2017	113,614			49,026			162,640

	2018	31,406			18,806			50,212

	Thereafter	6,253			1,936			8,189

	Total	$	1,456,420		$	456,759		$	1,913,179

Allowance For Credit Losses On Financing Receivables	'
	Activity in the allowance for credit losses for finance receivables for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was as follows:


		Sales-type Lease Receivables						Loan Receivables
		North			International			North			International			Total
		America						America
	Balance at December 31, 2010	$	27,792		$	13,318		$	26,208		$	2,112		$	69,430

	Amounts charged to expense	13,726			5,087			7,631			1,610			28,054

	Accounts written off	(12,857		)	(6,366		)	(13,567		)	(1,264		)	(34,054		)
	Balance at December 31, 2011	28,661			12,039			20,272			2,458			63,430

	Amounts charged to expense	2,276			994			3,278			903			7,451

	Accounts written off	(13,958		)	(4,371		)	(11,228		)	(1,230		)	(30,787		)
	Balance at December 31, 2012	16,979			8,662			12,322			2,131			40,094

	Amounts charged to expense	4,584			4,553			9,663			1,254			20,054

	Accounts written off	(7,398		)	(3,512		)	(10,820		)	(1,469		)	(23,199		)
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	14,165		$	9,703		$	11,165		$	1,916		$	36,949

Past Due Financing Receivables	'
	The aging of finance receivables at December 31, 2013 and 2012 was as follows:


		Sales-type Lease Receivables						Loan Receivables
		North			International			North			International			Total
		America						America
	December 31, 2013

	< 31 days	$	1,383,253		$	425,923		$	379,502		$	42,573		$	2,231,251

	> 30 days and < 61 days	32,102			11,760			10,464			4,391			58,717

	> 60 days and < 91 days	20,830			5,724			3,330			1,363			31,247

	> 90 days and < 121 days	6,413			3,979			1,809			311			12,512

	> 120 days	13,822			9,373			2,710			416			26,321

	Total	$	1,456,420		$	456,759		$	397,815		$	49,054		$	2,360,048

	Past due amounts > 90 days

	Still accruing interest	$	6,413		$	3,979		$	—		$	—		$	10,392

	Not accruing interest	13,822			9,373			4,519			727			28,441

	Total	$	20,235		$	13,352		$	4,519		$	727		$	38,833



		Sales-type Lease Receivables						Loan Receivables
		North			International			North			International			Total
		America						America
	December 31, 2012

	< 31 days	$	1,497,797		$	435,780		$	392,108		$	45,324		$	2,371,009

	> 30 days and < 61 days	37,348			9,994			12,666			1,368			61,376

	> 60 days and < 91 days	24,059			5,198			4,577			285			34,119

	> 90 days and < 121 days	6,665			3,327			2,319			179			12,490

	> 120 days	15,842			7,211			3,290			137			26,480

	Total	$	1,581,711		$	461,510		$	414,960		$	47,293		$	2,505,474

	Past due amounts > 90 days

	Still accruing interest	$	6,665		$	3,327		$	—		$	—		$	9,992

	Not accruing interest	15,842			7,211			5,609			316			28,978

	Total	$	22,507		$	10,538		$	5,609		$	316		$	38,970

Financing Receivable Credit Quality Indicators	'


		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Sales-type lease receivables

	Risk Level

	Low	$	1,081,853		$	1,016,413

	Medium	244,379			450,432

	High	51,851			43,658

	Not Scored	78,337			71,208

	Total	$	1,456,420		$	1,581,711

	Loan receivables

	Risk Level

	Low	$	279,607		$	254,567

	Medium	95,524			136,069

	High	11,511			14,624

	Not Scored	11,173			9,700

	Total	$	397,815		$	414,960

Schedule Of Components Of Leveraged Lease Investments	'
	Our investment in leveraged lease assets consisted of the following:


		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Rental receivables	$	61,721		$	83,254

	Unguaranteed residual values	13,235			14,177

	Principal and interest on non-recourse loans	(35,449		)	(55,092		)
	Unearned income	(5,097		)	(7,793		)
	Investment in leveraged leases	34,410			34,546

	Less: deferred taxes related to leveraged leases	(15,078		)	(19,372		)
	Net investment in leveraged leases	$	19,332		$	15,174

Fixed_Assets_Tables

Fixed Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fixed Assets [Abstract]	'
Fixed Assets	'


		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Land	$	6,797		$	22,064

	Buildings	176,200			349,061

	Machinery and equipment	918,075			1,299,475

		1,101,072			1,670,600

	Accumulated depreciation	(855,901		)	(1,285,223		)
	Property, plant and equipment, net	$	245,171		$	385,377


	Rental property and equipment	$	537,128		$	580,243

	Accumulated depreciation	(310,982		)	(339,051		)
	Rental property and equipment, net	$	226,146		$	241,192

Intangible_Assets_and_Goodwill1

Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Intangible Assets Disclosure	'
	Intangible assets at December 31, 2013 and 2012 consisted of the following:


		December 31, 2013							December 31, 2012
		Gross		Accumulated			Net		Gross			Accumulated			Net
		Carrying		Amortization			Carrying		Carrying			Amortization			Carrying
		Amount					Amount		Amount						Amount
	Customer relationships	$	354,373	$	(251,388	)	$	102,985	$	407,901		$	(269,100	)	$	138,801

	Supplier relationships	29,000		(25,013		)	3,987		29,000			(22,113		)	6,887

	Software & technology	167,009		(155,009		)	12,000		169,632			(151,628		)	18,004

	Trademarks & trade names	35,366		(33,985		)	1,381		35,078			(32,615		)	2,463

	Non-compete agreements	7,407		(7,373		)	34		7,471			(7,412		)	59

	Total intangible assets	$	593,155	$	(472,768	)	$	120,387	$	649,082		$	(482,868	)	$	166,214

Future Amortization	'
	The future amortization expense for intangible assets as of December 31, 2013 was as follows:


	Year ended December 31,
	2014	$	34,437

	2015	30,439

	2016	23,037

	2017	11,374

	2018	10,547

	Thereafter	10,553

	Total	$	120,387

Schedule of Goodwill	'
	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill, by reporting segment, for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 are shown in the tables below. Prior year amounts have been recast for the change in reportable segments (see Note 17).


		Gross value before accumulated impairment		Accumulated impairment			December 31, 2012		Impairment			Other (1)			December 31, 2013
	North America Mailing	$	322,610	$	—		$	322,610	$	—		$	4,054		$	326,664

	International Mailing	182,746		—			182,746		—			(485		)	182,261

	Small & Medium Business Solutions	505,356		—			505,356		—			3,569			508,925

	Production Mail	120,881		—			120,881		—			(2,821		)	118,060

	Presort Services	195,140		—			195,140		—			—			195,140

	Enterprise Business Solutions	316,021		—			316,021		—			(2,821		)	313,200

	Digital Commerce Solutions	900,347		—			900,347		—			3,046			903,393

	Total reportable segments	1,721,724		—			1,721,724		—			3,794			1,725,518

	Discontinued operations	562,879		(148,465		)	414,414		(101,415		)	(303,646		)	9,353

	Total goodwill	$	2,284,603	$	(148,465	)	$	2,136,138	$	(101,415	)	$	(299,852	)	$	1,734,871



		Gross value before accumulated impairment		Accumulated impairment			December 31, 2011		Impairment			Other (1)			December 31, 2012
	North America Mailing	$	319,633	$	—		$	319,633	$	—		$	2,977		$	322,610

	International Mailing	187,904		—			187,904		—			(5,158		)	182,746

	Small & Medium Business Solutions	507,537		—			507,537		—			(2,181		)	505,356

	Production Mail	117,351		—			117,351		—			3,530			120,881

	Presort Services	195,140		—			195,140		—			—			195,140

	Enterprise Business Solutions	312,491		—			312,491		—			3,530			316,021

	Digital Commerce Solutions	895,507		—			895,507		—			4,840			900,347

	Total reportable segments	1,715,535		—			1,715,535		—			6,189			1,721,724

	Discontinued operations	561,703		(130,150		)	431,553		(18,315		)	1,176			414,414

	Total goodwill	$	2,277,238	$	(130,150	)	$	2,147,088	$	(18,315	)	$	7,365		$	2,136,138

Accounts_Payable_and_Accrued_L1

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]	'
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities	'
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consisted of the following:


		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Accounts payable	$	270,067	$	362,938

	Customer deposits	672,440		698,770

	Employee related liabilities	332,072		356,188

	Miscellaneous other	370,003		391,330

	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	1,644,582	$	1,809,226

Debt_Debt_Tables

Debt Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments	'


			December 31,
			2013		2012
	Term loans		$	230,000	$	230,000

	3.88%	notes due 2013	—		375,000

	4.88%	notes due 2014 (1)	—		450,000

	5.00%	notes due 2015 (1)	274,879		400,000

	4.75%	notes due 2016 (1)	370,914		500,000

	5.75%	notes due 2017	500,000		500,000

	5.60%	notes due Mar 2018	250,000		250,000

	4.75%	notes due May 2018	350,000		350,000

	6.25%	notes due 2019	300,000		300,000

	5.25%	notes due 2022 (2)	110,000		110,000

	5.25%	notes due 2037 (3)	500,000		500,000

	6.70%	notes due 2043 (4)	425,000		—

	Other (5)		35,502		52,375

	Total debt		3,346,295		4,017,375

	Current portion long-term debt		—		375,000

	Long-term debt		$	3,346,295	$	3,642,375

Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt	'


	2014	$	—

	2015	324,879

	2016	550,914

	2017	500,000

	2018	600,000

	Thereafter	1,335,000

	Total	$	3,310,793

Income_Taxes_Income_Taxes_Tabl

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Components of income from continuing operations by US and International Table	'
	Income from continuing operations before taxes consisted of the following:


		Years Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	U.S.	$	288,660		$	387,987		$	384,602

	International	95,294			123,783			81,014

	Total	$	383,954		$	511,770		$	465,616

Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Table	'
	The provision for income taxes from continuing operations consisted of the following:


		Years Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	U.S. Federal:
	Current	$	78,315		$	151,984		$	(93,791	)

	Deferred	(19,754		)	16,136			135,305

		58,561			168,120			41,514

	U.S. State and Local:
	Current	5,359			(2,604		)	27,385

	Deferred	(8,026		)	(26,273		)	(15,546		)
		(2,667		)	(28,877		)	11,839

	International:
	Current	28,063			57,906			60,322

	Deferred	(5,990		)	(82,862		)	(85,401		)
		22,073			(24,956		)	(25,079		)


	Total current	111,737			207,286			(6,084		)

	Total deferred	(33,770		)	(92,999		)	34,358

	Total provision for income taxes	$	77,967		$	114,287		$	28,274


	Effective tax rate	20.3		%	22.3		%	6.1		%
Reconciliation of statutory rate to effective rate	'
	The items accounting for the difference between income taxes computed at the federal statutory rate and our provision for income taxes consist of the following:


		Years Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Federal statutory provision	$	134,389		$	179,119		$	162,965

	State and local income taxes	(1,733		)	(2,071		)	12,079

	Impact of non-U.S. leveraged lease asset sales	—			(30,367		)	(31,423		)

	Other impact of foreign operations	(28,238		)	23,025			(11,526		)

	Tax exempt income/reimbursement	(1,672		)	(1,992		)	(2,674		)
	Federal income tax credits/incentives	(10,282		)	(8,918		)	(10,741		)
	Unrealized stock compensation benefits	2,292			3,456			3,538

	Resolution of U.S. tax examinations	(3,853		)	(47,380		)	(94,225		)
	Outside basis differences	(13,214		)	—			—

	Other, net	278			(585		)	281

	Provision for income taxes	$	77,967		$	114,287		$	28,274

Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	'
	Deferred tax liabilities and assets consisted of the following:


		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Depreciation	$	(33,057	)	$	(44,239	)
	Deferred profit (for tax purposes) on sale to finance subsidiary	(142,114		)	(157,279		)
	Lease revenue and related depreciation	(249,998		)	(306,612		)
	Amortizable intangibles	(79,852		)	(104,156		)
	Other	(73,077		)	(35,157		)
	Deferred tax liabilities	(578,098		)	(647,443		)

	Deferred tax assets:
	Nonpension postretirement benefits	99,628			119,002

	Pension	43,301			117,509

	Inventory and equipment capitalization	22,824			26,778

	Restructuring charges	26,837			20,793

	Long-term incentives	28,880			35,056

	Net operating loss	143,839			152,617

	Tax credit carry forwards	48,617			41,518

	Tax uncertainties gross-up	35,298			28,492

	Other	147,709			89,406

	Valuation allowance	(122,780		)	(142,176		)
	Deferred tax assets	474,153			488,995


	Total deferred taxes, net	$	(103,945	)	$	(158,448	)
Tax Uncertainties Rollforward	'
	A reconciliation of the amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:


		2013			2012			2011
	Balance at beginning of year	$	151,098		$	202,828		$	535,983

	Increases from prior period positions	15,777			11,811			67,065

	Decreases from prior period positions	(6,908		)	(17,985		)	(140,107		)
	Increases from current period positions	23,549			28,255			28,686

	Decreases relating to settlements with tax authorities	(482		)	(1,948		)	(18,204		)
	Reductions from lapse of applicable statute of limitations	(10,440		)	(71,863		)	(270,595		)
	Balance at end of year	$	172,594		$	151,098		$	202,828

Stockholders_Equity_Tables

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Stockholders Equity	'
	The following table summarizes the changes in Common Stock and Treasury Stock:


		Treasury		Common Stock
	Balance at December 31, 2010	119,906,910		203,431,002

	Repurchases of common stock	4,692,200		(4,692,200	)

	Issuance of common stock	(963,448	)	963,448

	Conversions to common stock	(48,820	)	48,820

	Balance at December 31, 2011	123,586,842		199,751,070

	Issuance of common stock	(1,118,089	)	1,118,089

	Conversions to common stock	(14,888	)	14,888

	Balance at December 31, 2012	122,453,865		200,884,047

	Issuance of common stock	(1,163,668	)	1,163,668

	Conversions to common stock	(34,807	)	34,807

	Balance at December 31, 2013	121,255,390		202,082,522

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	'
	Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was as follows:


		Amount Reclassified from AOCI (a)
		Years Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
	Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges
	Revenue	$	(835	)		$	1,298			$	(166	)

	Cost of sales	332				(185		)		(719		)

	Interest expense	(2,028		)		(2,028		)		(2,028		)
	Total before tax	(2,531		)		(915		)		(2,913		)
	Tax benefit	987				358				1,135

	Net of tax	$	(1,544	)		$	(557	)		$	(1,778	)

	Unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities
	Interest income	$	(1,140	)		$	1,768			$	168

	Tax benefit (provision)	422				(654		)		(62		)

	Net of tax	$	(718	)		$	1,114			$	106


	Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans (b)
	Transition credit	$	9			$	10			$	10

	Prior service (costs) credit	(620		)		809				2,187

	Actuarial losses	(54,372		)		(75,274		)		(56,323		)
	Total before tax	(54,983		)		(74,455		)		(54,126		)
	Tax benefit	19,228				21,876				19,652

	Net of tax	$	(35,755	)		$	(52,579	)		$	(34,474	)
	(a) Amounts in parentheses indicate debits (reductions) to income.

	(b)	These items are included in the computation of net periodic costs of defined benefit pension plans and nonpension postretirement benefit plans (see Note 18 for additional details).
	Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:


		Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges				Unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities				Defined benefit pension plans and nonpension postretirement benefit plans				Foreign currency items				Total
	Balance January 1, 2011	$	(10,445	)		$	1,439			$	(602,321	)		$	137,521			$	(473,806	)

	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (a)	229				3,054				(173,699		)		(53,569		)		(223,985		)

	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (a), (b)	1,778				(106		)		34,474				—				36,146

	Net other comprehensive income (loss)	2,007				2,948				(139,225		)		(53,569		)		(187,839		)

	Balance at December 31, 2011	(8,438		)		4,387				(741,546		)		83,952				(661,645		)

	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (a)	104				1,240				(70,232		)		(2,702		)		(71,590		)

	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (a), (b)	557				(1,114		)		52,579				—				52,022

	Net other comprehensive income (loss)	661				126				(17,653		)		(2,702		)		(19,568		)

	Balance at December 31, 2012	(7,777		)		4,513				(759,199		)		81,250				(681,213		)

	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (a)	(147		)		(7,000		)		122,023				(39,489		)		75,387

	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (a), (b), (c)	1,544				718				35,755				(6,747		)		31,270

Net other comprehensive income (loss)	1,397				(6,282		)		157,778				(46,236		)		106,657

Balance at December 31, 2013	$	(6,380	)		$	(1,769	)		$	(601,421	)		$	35,014			$	(574,556	)

(a) Amounts are net of tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate debits to AOCI.
(b) See table above for additional details of these reclassifications.

(c)	Foreign currency item amount represents the recognition of deferred translation upon the sale of the U.K. IMS business and PBMSi. Amount was reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss and recorded as discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Stock Plans [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs	'
	The following table shows stock-based compensation expense included in the Consolidated Statements of Income:


		Years Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
	Cost of equipment sales	$	886			$	1,212			$	1,292

	Cost of support services	382				522				557

	Cost of business services	527				721				770

	Selling, general and administrative	11,099				15,176				15,689

	Research and development	435				596				640

	Discontinued operations (1)	1,592				—				—

	Stock-based compensation expense	14,921				18,227				18,948

	Tax benefit	(5,759		)		(6,061		)		(6,170		)
	Stock-based compensation expense, net of tax	$	9,162			$	12,166			$	12,778

Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity	'
	The following table summarizes information about restricted stock units during 2013 and 2012:


		2013							2012
		Shares			Weighted average grant date fair value				Shares			Weighted average grant date fair value
	Restricted stock units outstanding at beginning of the year	1,909,160			$	17.68			1,629,055			$	22.33

	Granted	1,365,798			10.37				999,381			14.72

	Vested	(1,049,572	)		17.52				(598,543	)		22.27

	Forfeited	(284,074	)		13.33				(120,733	)		18.75

	Restricted stock units outstanding at end of the year	1,941,312			$	13.19			1,909,160			$	17.68

	The following table summarizes information about market stock units during 2013 and 2012:


		2013							2012
		Shares			Weighted average grant date fair value				Shares			Weighted average grant date fair value
	Market stock units outstanding at beginning of the year	198,145			$	17.91			—			$	—

	Granted	—			—				205,013			17.91

	Forfeited	(9,718	)		17.91				(6,868	)		17.91

	Market stock units outstanding at the end of the year	188,427			$	17.91			198,145			$	17.91

Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity	'
	The following table summarizes information about stock option activity during 2013 and 2012:


		2013							2012
		Shares			Per share weighted average exercise prices				Shares			Per share weighted average exercise prices
	Options outstanding at beginning of the year	13,653,245			$	35.28			14,471,464			$	36.42

	Granted	800,000			21.93				600,000			15.71

	Exercised	(35,461	)		22.09				—			—

	Canceled	(628,731	)		32.93				(525,361	)		36.15

	Expired	(1,392,159	)		32.39				(892,858	)		40.2

	Options outstanding at the end of the year	12,396,894			$	34.9			13,653,245			$	35.28

	Options exercisable at the end of the year	10,864,753			$	36.84			11,762,341			$	37.44

Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range	'
	The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2013:


			Options Outstanding									Options Exercisable
	Range of per share exercise prices		Shares			Per share weighted-average exercise price				Weighted-average remaining contractual life		Shares		Per share weighted-average exercise price		Weighted-average remaining contractual life
	$13.39 - $22.99		2,401,807			$	20.32			7.6 years		1,411,807		$	21.42	6.6 years

	$23.00 - $30.99		2,462,402			25.32				6.3 years		1,920,261		25.28		5.9 years

	$31.00 - $38.99		1,535,814			36.86				4.1 years		1,535,814		36.86		4.1 years

	$39.00 - $48.03		5,996,871			44.16				1.4 years		5,996,871		44.16		1.4 years

			12,396,894			$	34.9			3.9 years		10,864,753		$	36.84	3.3 years

Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions	'
	The fair value of stock options granted during the year was determined using the following assumptions:


		Years Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Expected dividend yield	7.7	%		9.3	%		6.1	%
	Expected stock price volatility	29.5	%		30	%		26.1	%
	Risk-free interest rate	1.8	%		1.2	%		3.3	%
	Expected life	7.9 years			7.9 years			7.4 years

	Weighted-average fair value per option granted	$0.88			$0.48			$3.45

Fair_Value_Measurements_and_De1

Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	'


		December 31, 2013
		Level 1				Level 2				Level 3				Total
	Assets:

	Investment securities

	Money market funds / commercial paper	$	403,706			$	224,440			$	—			$	628,146

	Equity securities	—				26,536				—				26,536

	Commingled fixed income securities	—				24,695				—				24,695

	Debt securities - U.S. and foreign governments, agencies and municipalities	122,783				17,653				—				140,436

	Debt securities - corporate	—				38,264				—				38,264

	Mortgage-backed / asset-backed securities	—				164,598				—				164,598

	Derivatives

	Foreign exchange contracts	—				1,358				—				1,358

	Total assets	$	526,489			$	497,544			$	—			$	1,024,033

	Liabilities:

	Investment securities
	Mortgage-backed securities	$	—			$	(4,445	)		$	—			$	(4,445	)

	Derivatives

	Foreign exchange contracts	—				(3,009		)		—				(3,009		)

	Total liabilities	$	—			$	(7,454	)		$	—			$	(7,454	)




		December 31, 2012
		Level 1				Level 2				Level 3				Total
	Assets:

	Investment securities

	Money market funds / commercial paper	$	581,648			$	34,369			$	—			$	616,017

	Equity securities	—				25,106				—				25,106

	Commingled fixed income securities	—				29,359				—				29,359

	Debt securities - U.S. and foreign governments, agencies and municipalities	124,221				18,908				—				143,129

	Debt securities - corporate	—				43,926				—				43,926

	Mortgage-backed / asset-backed securities	—				162,375				—				162,375

	Derivatives

	Interest rate swaps	—				10,117				—				10,117

	Foreign exchange contracts	—				2,582				—				2,582

Total assets	$	705,869			$	326,742			$	—			$	1,032,611

Liabilities:

Derivatives

Foreign exchange contracts	$	—			$	(1,174	)		$	—			$	(1,174	)

Total liabilities	$	—			$	(1,174	)		$	—			$	(1,174	)

Available-for-sale Securities [Table Text Block]	'
	At December 31, 2013 and 2012, available-for-sale securities consisted of the following:


		December 31, 2013
		Amortized cost				Gross unrealized gains				Gross unrealized losses				Estimated fair value
	U.S. and foreign governments, agencies and municipalities	$	121,803			$	999			$	(3,372	)		$	119,430

	Corporate	37,901				935				(572		)		38,264

	Mortgage-backed / asset-backed securities	165,664				1,570				(2,636		)		164,598

	Total	$	325,368			$	3,504			$	(6,580	)		$	322,292



		December 31, 2012
		Amortized cost				Gross unrealized gains				Gross unrealized losses				Estimated fair value
	U.S. and foreign governments, agencies and municipalities	$	127,807			$	3,972			$	(56	)		$	131,723

	Corporate	41,095				2,851				(20		)		43,926

	Mortgage-backed / asset-backed securities	162,180				3,340				(3,145		)		162,375

	Total	$	331,082			$	10,163			$	(3,221	)		$	338,024

Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	'
	At December 31, 2013, the amortized cost and estimated fair value of available-for-sale securities have scheduled maturities as follows:


		Amortized cost				Estimated fair value
	Within 1 year	$	41,853			$	41,932

	After 1 year through 5 years	46,869				47,284

	After 5 years through 10 years	67,160				66,140

	After 10 years	169,486				166,936

	Total	$	325,368			$	322,292

Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]	'


					December 31,
	Designation of Derivatives		Balance Sheet Location		2013				2012
	Derivatives designated as		Other current assets and prepayments:
	hedging instruments
			Foreign exchange contracts		$	546			$	78

			Other assets:

			Interest rate swaps		—				10,117

			Accounts payable and accrued liabilities:

			Foreign exchange contracts		(526		)		(320		)
	Derivatives not designated as		Other current assets and prepayments:
	hedging instruments
			Foreign exchange contracts		812				2,504

			Accounts payable and accrued liabilities:

			Foreign exchange contracts		(2,483		)		(854		)

			Total derivative assets		1,358				12,699

			Total derivative liabilities		(3,009		)		(1,174		)
			Total net derivative (liability) asset		$	(1,651	)		$	11,525

Schedule of Fair Value Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]	'


					Year Ended December 31,
					Derivative Gain								Hedged Item Expense
					Recognized in Earnings								Recognized in Earnings
	Derivative Instrument		Location of Gain (Loss)		2013				2012				2013				2012
	Interest rate swaps		Interest expense		$	3,798			$	9,994			$	(11,883	)		$	(31,137	)

Schedule of Cash Flow Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]	'


			Year Ended December 31,
			Derivative Gain (Loss)								Location of Gain (Loss)		Gain (Loss) Reclassified
			Recognized in AOCI								(Effective Portion)		from AOCI to Earnings
			(Effective Portion)										(Effective Portion)
	Derivative Instrument		2013				2012						2013				2012
	Foreign exchange contracts		$	241			$	(2,055	)		Revenue		$	(835	)		$	1,298

											Cost of sales		332				(185		)

													$	(503	)		$	1,113

Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]	'


					Year Ended December 31,
					Derivative Gain (Loss)
					Recognized in Earnings
	Derivatives Instrument		Location of Derivative Gain (Loss)		2013				2012
	Foreign exchange contracts		Selling, general and administrative expense		$	(16,574	)		$	(4,254	)
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping	'


		December 31,
		2013				2012
	Carrying value	$	3,346,295			$	4,017,375

	Fair value	$	3,539,022			$	4,200,970

Restructuring_Charges_and_Asse1

Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost	'
	ctivity in our restructuring reserves for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 and includes amounts for both continuing operations and discontinued operations.


		Severance and benefits costs			Pension and			Asset			Other exit			Total
					Retiree			impairments			costs
					Medical
	Balance at December 31, 2010	$	101,639		$	—		$	—		$	11,561		$	113,200

	Expenses, net	101,043			8,178			13,528			12,471			135,220

	Gain on sale of facility	—			—			(601		)	—			(601		)

	Cash payments	(97,646		)	—			601			(9,957		)	(107,002		)

	Non-cash charges	—			(8,178		)	(13,528		)	—			(21,706		)

	Balance at December 31, 2011	105,036			—			—			14,075			119,111

	Expenses, net	24,992			—			—			(1,627		)	23,365

	Cash payments	(67,488		)	—			—			(7,230		)	(74,718		)

	Balance at December 31, 2012	62,540			—			—			5,218			67,758

	Expenses, net	48,373			1,964			71			9,961			60,369

	Cash payments	(52,355		)	—			—			(7,165		)	(59,520		)

	Non-cash charges	—			(1,964		)	(71		)	—			(2,035		)

	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	58,558		$	—		$	—		$	8,014		$	66,572

Leases_Tables

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Leases [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases	'
	Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases at December 31, 2013 were as follows:


	Years ending December 31,
	2014	$	55,908

	2015	43,089

	2016	30,246

	2017	21,234

	2018	15,660

	Thereafter	35,115

	Total minimum lease payments	$	201,252

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Reconciliation of Revenue From Segments to Consolidated Statements	'


		Revenues
		Years Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
	North America Mailing	$	1,555,585			$	1,643,855			$	1,792,044

	International Mailing	602,582				601,629				654,812

	Small & Medium Business Solutions	2,158,167				2,245,484				2,446,856

	Production Mail	511,544				480,718				511,595

	Presort Services	430,469				429,804				396,853

	Enterprise Business Solutions	942,013				910,522				908,448

	Digital Commerce Solutions	691,155				667,707				675,365

	Total revenue	$	3,791,335			$	3,823,713			$	4,030,669

Reconciliation of EBIT From Segments to Consolidated Statements	'


		EBIT
		Years Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
	North America Mailing	$	640,830			$	646,979			$	691,500

	International Mailing	71,516				75,844				92,823

	Small & Medium Business Solutions	712,346				722,823				784,323

	Production Mail	55,000				48,981				52,817

	Presort Services	83,259				106,170				100,718

	Enterprise Business Solutions	138,259				155,151				153,535

	Digital Commerce Solutions	54,777				53,242				53,621

	Total EBIT	905,382				931,216				991,479

	Reconciling items:

	Interest, net (1)	(186,987		)		(184,675		)		(193,418		)
	Corporate and other expenses	(217,458		)		(216,457		)		(233,733		)
	Restructuring charges and asset impairments	(84,344		)		(17,176		)		(118,630		)
	Other (expense) income	(32,639		)		(1,138		)		19,918

	Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	383,954			$	511,770			$	465,616


	-1	Includes financing interest expense, other interest expense and interest income.


		Years Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
	Depreciation and amortization:

	North America Mailing	$	81,238			$	104,957			$	123,252

	International Mailing	29,515				26,804				29,961

	Small & Medium Business Solutions	110,753				131,761				153,213

	Production Mail	15,740				12,227				10,682

	Presort Services	29,999				26,753				25,389

	Enterprise Business Solutions	45,739				38,980				36,071

	Digital Commerce Solutions	24,361				30,167				39,540

	Total for reportable segments	180,853				200,908				228,824

	Reconciliation to consolidated amount:
	Discontinued operations	16,338				37,863				28,662

	Unallocated amount	14,052				16,785				14,656

	Consolidated depreciation and amortization	$	211,243			$	255,556			$	272,142



	Years Ended December 31,
	2013				2012				2011
Capital expenditures:

North America Mailing	$	57,973			$	78,511			$	57,308

International Mailing	25,386				29,642				13,905

Small & Medium Business Solutions	83,359				108,153				71,213

Production Mail	2,875				12,339				11,419

Presort Services	12,512				17,220				34,931

Enterprise Business Solutions	15,387				29,559				46,350

Digital Commerce Solutions	25,562				4,794				5,413

Total for reportable segments	124,308				142,506				122,976

Reconciliation to consolidated amount:
Discontinued operations	8,328				32,849				18,909

Unallocated amount	4,876				1,231				14,095

Consolidated capital expenditures	$	137,512			$	176,586			$	155,980



	December 31,
	2013				2012				2011
Assets:

North America Mailing	$	2,767,743			$	2,863,233			$	3,100,369

International Mailing	856,073				866,620				783,610

Small & Medium Business Solutions	3,623,816				3,729,853				3,883,979

Production Mail	305,428				386,338				482,265

Presort Services	343,206				369,405				395,299

Enterprise Business Solutions	648,634				755,743				877,564

Digital Commerce Solutions	1,242,013				1,291,670				1,304,437

Total for reportable segments	5,514,463				5,777,266				6,065,980

Reconciliation to consolidated amount:
Discontinued operations	101,398				854,007				889,955

Cash and cash equivalents	907,806				913,276				856,238

Short-term investments	31,128				36,611				12,971

Other corporate assets	217,913				278,731				321,960

Consolidated assets	$	6,772,708			$	7,859,891			$	8,147,104

Geographic Data


	Years Ended December 31,
	2013				2012				2011
Revenue:
United States	$	2,654,301			$	2,669,074			$	2,781,692

Outside United States	1,137,034				1,154,639				1,248,977

Total	$	3,791,335			$	3,823,713			$	4,030,669



	December 31,
	2013				2012				2011
Identifiable long-lived assets:
United States	$	2,210,510			$	2,831,810			$	2,749,101

Outside United States	781,313				836,346				910,048

Total	$	2,991,823			$	3,668,156			$	3,659,149

Tables

(Tables)	12 Months Ended
(Tables)	Dec. 31, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Change In Benefit Obligation, Plan Assets And The Funded Status Of Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Table Text Block]	'
	The benefit obligations and funded status of defined benefit pension plans are as follows:


		United States								Foreign
		2013				2012				2013				2012
	Accumulated benefit obligation	$	1,611,457			$	1,802,811			$	659,602			$	648,439
	Accumulated benefit obligation	$	1,611,457			$	1,802,811			$	659,602			$	648,439

	Projected benefit obligation
	Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	1,822,677			$	1,707,390			$	663,826			$	581,904
	Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	1,822,677			$	1,707,390			$	663,826			$	581,904
	Service cost	13,981				18,939				6,272				7,763
	Service cost	13,981				18,939				6,272				7,763
	Interest cost	74,370				81,040				27,365				27,793
	Interest cost	74,370				81,040				27,365				27,793
	Plan participants' contributions	—				—				496				1,106
	Plan participants' contributions	—				—				496				1,106
	Actuarial (gain) loss	(154,996		)		145,641				(1,224		)		45,537
	Actuarial (gain) loss	(154,996		)		145,641				(1,224		)		45,537
	Foreign currency changes	—				—				(204		)		22,115
	Foreign currency changes	—				—				(204		)		22,115
	Settlement / curtailment	(3,275		)		6				(86		)		(1,489		)
	Settlement / curtailment	(3,275		)		6				(86		)		(1,489		)
	Special termination benefits	548				—				935				601
	Special termination benefits	548				—				935				601
	Benefits paid	(130,714		)		(130,339		)		(24,607		)		(21,504		)
	Benefit obligation at end of year	1,622,591				1,822,677				672,773				663,826
	Benefit obligation at end of year	1,622,591				1,822,677				672,773				663,826


	Fair value of plan assets available for benefits
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	1,583,932				1,426,536				509,331				438,848
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	1,583,932				1,426,536				509,331				438,848
	Actual return on plan assets	60,569				193,696				62,777				44,928
	Actual return on plan assets	60,569				193,696				62,777				44,928
	Company contributions	9,892				94,039				14,509				30,089
	Company contributions	9,892				94,039				14,509				30,089
	Plan participants' contributions	—				—				496				1,106
	Plan participants' contributions	—				—				496				1,106
	Settlement / curtailment	—				—				—				(1,489		)
	Settlement / curtailment	—				—				—				(1,489		)
	Foreign currency changes	—				—				(1,428		)		17,353
	Foreign currency changes	—				—				(1,428		)		17,353
	Benefits paid	(130,714		)		(130,339		)		(24,607		)		(21,504		)
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year	1,523,679				1,583,932				561,078				509,331
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year	1,523,679				1,583,932				561,078				509,331

	Funded status	$	(98,912	)		$	(238,745	)		$	(111,695	)		$	(154,495	)


	Amounts recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheets
	Non-current asset	$	195			$	175			$	11,951			$	530
	Non-current asset	$	195			$	175			$	11,951			$	530
	Current liability	(18,097		)		(7,456		)		(1,051		)		(967		)
	Non-current liability	(81,010		)		(231,464		)		(122,595		)		(154,058		)
	Net amount recognized	$	(98,912	)		$	(238,745	)		$	(111,695	)		$	(154,495	)
Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]	'
	Information provided in the table below is only for pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets at December 31, 2013 and 2012:


		United States								Foreign
		2013				2012				2013				2012
	Projected benefit obligation	$	1,621,164			$	1,821,300			$	544,875			$	660,110
	Projected benefit obligation	$	1,621,164			$	1,821,300			$	544,875			$	660,110
	Accumulated benefit obligation	$	1,610,029			$	1,801,433			$	532,774			$	645,361
	Accumulated benefit obligation	$	1,610,029			$	1,801,433			$	532,774			$	645,361
	Fair value of plan assets	$	1,522,057			$	1,582,379			$	421,229			$	505,084
	Fair value of plan assets	$	1,522,057			$	1,582,379			$	421,229			$	505,084
Schedule of Costs of Retirement Plans [Table Text Block]	'


		United States												Foreign
		2013				2012				2011				2013			2012			2011
	Service cost	$	13,981			$	18,939			$	19,450			$	6,272		$	7,763		$	7,310
	Service cost	$	13,981			$	18,939			$	19,450			$	6,272		$	7,763		$	7,310
	Interest cost	74,370				81,040				87,738				27,365			27,793			28,329
	Interest cost	74,370				81,040				87,738				27,365			27,793			28,329
	Expected return on plan assets	(107,608		)		(121,623		)		(123,058		)		(34,769		)	(32,299		)	(31,784		)
	Amortization of net transition asset	—				—				—				(9		)	(10		)	(10		)
	Amortization of net transition asset	—				—				—				(9		)	(10		)	(10		)
	Amortization of prior service cost	380				803				147				112			112			170
	Amortization of prior service cost	380				803				147				112			112			170
	Amortization of net actuarial loss	32,494				52,957				37,522				14,445			14,103			11,135
	Amortization of net actuarial loss	32,494				52,957				37,522				14,445			14,103			11,135
	Special termination benefits	548				—				1,489				935			601			277
	Special termination benefits	548				—				1,489				935			601			277
	Settlement / curtailment	2,638				(48		)		3,036				—			444			274
	Settlement / curtailment	2,638				(48		)		3,036				—			444			274
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	16,803			$	32,068			$	26,324			$	14,351		$	18,507		$	15,701
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	16,803			$	32,068			$	26,324			$	14,351		$	18,507		$	15,701
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	'


	Pretax amounts recognized in AOCI consists of:
		United States								Foreign
		2013				2012				2013				2012
	Net actuarial loss	$	733,943			$	879,323			$	200,000			$	243,765
	Net actuarial loss	$	733,943			$	879,323			$	200,000			$	243,765
	Prior service (credit) cost	(135		)		1,229				(863		)		(751		)
	Prior service (credit) cost	(135		)		1,229				(863		)		(751		)
	Transition asset	—				—				(59		)		(68		)
	Transition asset	—				—				(59		)		(68		)
	Total	$	733,808			$	880,552			$	199,078			$	242,946
	Total	$	733,808			$	880,552			$	199,078			$	242,946
	The estimated amounts that will be amortized from AOCI into net periodic benefit cost in 2014 are as follows:


		United States				Foreign
	Net actuarial loss	$	24,642			$	8,249
	Net actuarial loss	$	24,642			$	8,249
	Prior service cost (credit)	9				(61		)
	Prior service cost (credit)	9				(61		)
	Transition asset	—				(9		)
	Transition asset	—				(9		)
	Total	$	24,651			$	8,179
	Total	$	24,651			$	8,179
	Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations for defined benefit pension plans recognized in other comprehensive income were as follows:


		United States								Foreign
		2013				2012				2013				2012
	Net actuarial (gain) loss	$	(111,232	)		$	73,701			$	(29,320	)		$	32,596
	Net actuarial (gain) loss	$	(111,232	)		$	73,701			$	(29,320	)		$	32,596
	Prior service credit	—				(127		)		—				—
	Prior service credit	—				(127		)		—				—
	Amortization of net actuarial loss	(32,494		)		(52,957		)		(14,445		)		(14,103		)
	Amortization of prior service cost	(380		)		(803		)		(112		)		(112		)
	Net transition asset	—				—				9				10
	Net transition asset	—				—				9				10
	Settlement / curtailment	(2,638		)		48				—				(444		)
	Settlement / curtailment	(2,638		)		48				—				(444		)
	Total recognized in other comprehensive income	$	(146,744	)		$	19,862			$	(43,868	)		$	17,947
	Total recognized in other comprehensive income	$	(146,744	)		$	19,862			$	(43,868	)		$	17,947
Schedule Of Weighted Average Assumptions Used To Determine Net Periodic Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]	'
	Weighted-average actuarial assumptions used to determine end of year benefit obligations and net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit pension plans include:


		2013					2012					2011
	United States
	Used to determine benefit obligations
	Discount rate	4.95%					4.05%					4.95%
	Rate of compensation increase	3.50%					3.50%					3.50%

	Used to determine net periodic benefit cost
	Discount rate	4.05%					4.95%					5.60%
	Expected return on plan assets	7.25%					7.75%					8.00%
	Rate of compensation increase	3.50%					3.50%					3.50%

	Foreign
	Used to determine benefit obligations
	Discount rate	1.45	%	-	4.60%		1.95	%	-	4.65%		1.8	%	-	6.10%
	Rate of compensation increase	1.5	%	-	3.50%		1.5	%	-	3.50%		2.1	%	-	4.60%

	Used to determine net periodic benefit cost
	Discount rate	1.95	%	-	4.65%		1.8	%	-	6.10%		2	%	-	5.50%
	Expected return on plan assets	3.5	%	-	7.50%		3.25	%	-	7.50%		4	%	-	7.75%
	Rate of compensation increase	1.5	%	-	3.50%		2.1	%	-	4.60%		2.1	%	-	5.50%
Schedule Of Target Allocation And Percentage Of Plan Assets For Domestic Pension Plan [Table Text Block]	'
	The target asset allocation for 2014 and the actual asset allocations at December 31, 2013 and 2012, for the U.S. pension plans are as follows:


		Target allocation			Percent of Plan Assets at December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Asset category
	U.S. equities	11	%		16	%		14	%
	Non-U.S. equities	11	%		14	%		15	%
	Fixed income	68	%		60	%		61	%
	Real estate	2	%		4	%		4	%
	Private equity	8	%		6	%		6	%
	Total	100	%		100	%		100	%
Schedule Of Target Allocation And Percentage Of Plan Assets For Foreign Pension Plan [Table Text Block]	'
	The target asset allocation for 2014 and the actual asset allocations at December 31, 2013 and 2012, for the U.K. pension plan are as follows:


		Target Allocation			Percent of Plan Assets at December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Asset category
	U.K. equities	30	%		33	%		32	%
	Non-U.K. equities	35	%		35	%		31	%
	Fixed income	35	%		31	%		36	%
	Cash	—	%		1	%		1	%
	Total	100	%		100	%		100	%
Schedule Of Fair Value Measurement Of Plan Assets Domestic [Table Text Block]	'
	United States Pension Plans


		December 31, 2013
		Level 1				Level 2				Level 3				Total
	Money market funds	$	—			$	30,374			$	—			$	30,374
	Money market funds	$	—			$	30,374			$	—			$	30,374
	Equity securities	279,988				165,303				—				445,291
	Equity securities	279,988				165,303				—				445,291
	Commingled fixed income securities	—				209,674				—				209,674
	Commingled fixed income securities	—				209,674				—				209,674
	Debt securities - U.S. and foreign governments, agencies and municipalities	43,390				30,477				—				73,867
		43,390				30,477				—				73,867
	Debt securities - corporate	—				568,567				—				568,567
	Debt securities - corporate	—				568,567				—				568,567
	Mortgage-backed securities	—				31,738				2,634				34,372
	Mortgage-backed securities	—				31,738				2,634				34,372
	Asset-backed securities	—				625				—				625
	Asset-backed securities	—				625				—				625
	Private equity	—				—				87,470				87,470
	Private equity	—				—				87,470				87,470
	Real estate	—				—				67,917				67,917
	Real estate	—				—				67,917				67,917
	Securities lending collateral (1)	—				6,602				—				6,602
	Securities lending collateral (1)	—				6,602				—				6,602
	Total plan assets at fair value	$	323,378			$	1,043,360			$	158,021			$	1,524,759
	Total plan assets at fair value	$	323,378			$	1,043,360			$	158,021			$	1,524,759
	Securities lending payable (1)													(6,602		)
	Cash													634
	Cash													634
	Other													4,888
	Other													4,888
	Fair value of plan assets available for benefits													$	1,523,679
	Fair value of plan assets available for benefits													$	1,523,679
	(1) Securities lending collateral is offset by a corresponding securities lending payable amount.



		December 31, 2012
		Level 1				Level 2				Level 3				Total
	Money market funds	$	—			$	17,363			$	—			$	17,363
	Money market funds	$	—			$	17,363			$	—			$	17,363
	Equity securities	250,303				203,766				—				454,069
	Equity securities	250,303				203,766				—				454,069
	Commingled fixed income securities	—				200,899				—				200,899
	Commingled fixed income securities	—				200,899				—				200,899
	Debt securities - U.S. and foreign governments, agencies and municipalities	53,984				35,461				—				89,445
		53,984				35,461				—				89,445
	Debt securities - corporate	—				621,691				—				621,691
	Debt securities - corporate	—				621,691				—				621,691
	Mortgage-backed securities	—				39,552				3,191				42,743
	Mortgage-backed securities	—				39,552				3,191				42,743
	Asset-backed securities	—				547				—				547
	Asset-backed securities	—				547				—				547
	Private equity	—				—				91,805				91,805
	Private equity	—				—				91,805				91,805
	Real estate	—				—				63,168				63,168
	Real estate	—				—				63,168				63,168
	Securities lending collateral (1)	—				104,375				—				104,375
	Securities lending collateral (1)	—				104,375				—				104,375
	Total plan assets at fair value	$	304,287			$	1,223,654			$	158,164			$	1,686,105
	Total plan assets at fair value	$	304,287			$	1,223,654			$	158,164			$	1,686,105
	Securities lending payable (1)													(104,375		)
Cash													618
Cash													618
Other													1,584
Other													1,584
Fair value of plan assets available for benefits													$	1,583,932
Fair value of plan assets available for benefits													$	1,583,932
(1) Securities lending collateral is offset by a corresponding securities lending payable amount.
Schedule Of Fair Value Measurement Of Plan Assets Foreign [Table Text Block]	'
	Foreign Plans


		December 31, 2013
		Level 1				Level 2				Level 3				Total
	Money market funds	$	—			$	6,058			$	—			$	6,058
	Money market funds	$	—			$	6,058			$	—			$	6,058
	Equity securities	109,403				257,046				—				366,449
	Equity securities	109,403				257,046				—				366,449
	Commingled fixed income securities	—				104,070				—				104,070
	Commingled fixed income securities	—				104,070				—				104,070
	Debt securities - U.S. and foreign governments, agencies and municipalities	—				60,204				—				60,204
		—				60,204				—				60,204
	Debt securities - corporate	—				17,944				—				17,944
	Debt securities - corporate	—				17,944				—				17,944
	Total plan assets at fair value	$	109,403			$	445,322			$	—			$	554,725
	Total plan assets at fair value	$	109,403			$	445,322			$	—			$	554,725
	Cash													5,285
	Cash													5,285
	Other													1,068
	Other													1,068
	Fair value of plan assets available for benefits													$	561,078
	Fair value of plan assets available for benefits													$	561,078




		December 31, 2012
		Level 1				Level 2				Level 3				Total
	Money market funds	$	—			$	7,130			$	—			$	7,130
	Money market funds	$	—			$	7,130			$	—			$	7,130
	Equity securities	96,442				213,662				—				310,104
	Equity securities	96,442				213,662				—				310,104
	Commingled fixed income securities	—				157,332				—				157,332
	Commingled fixed income securities	—				157,332				—				157,332
	Debt securities - U.S. and foreign governments, agencies and municipalities	—				18,937				—				18,937
		—				18,937				—				18,937
	Debt securities - corporate	—				6,935				—				6,935
	Debt securities - corporate	—				6,935				—				6,935
	Total plan assets at fair value	$	96,442			$	403,996			$	—			$	500,438
	Total plan assets at fair value	$	96,442			$	403,996			$	—			$	500,438
	Cash													4,414
	Cash													4,414
	Other													4,479
	Other													4,479
	Fair value of plan assets available for benefits													$	509,331
	Fair value of plan assets available for benefits													$	509,331
Schedule Of Changes In Fair Value Of Level 3 Assets Domestic [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table summarizes the changes in the fair value of Level 3 assets for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012:


		Mortgage-backed securities				Private equity				Real estate				Total
	Balance at December 31, 2011	$	3,702			$	88,870			$	57,918			$	150,490
	Balance at December 31, 2011	$	3,702			$	88,870			$	57,918			$	150,490
	Realized (losses) gains	(3		)		(13		)		1,780				1,764
	Realized (losses) gains	(3		)		(13		)		1,780				1,764
	Unrealized (losses) gains	(20		)		742				5,711				6,433
	Unrealized (losses) gains	(20		)		742				5,711				6,433
	Net purchases, sales and settlements	(488		)		2,206				(2,241		)		(523		)
	Net purchases, sales and settlements	(488		)		2,206				(2,241		)		(523		)
	Balance at December 31, 2012	3,191				91,805				63,168				158,164
	Balance at December 31, 2012	3,191				91,805				63,168				158,164
	Realized (losses) gains	—				(1,591		)		1,939				348
	Realized (losses) gains	—				(1,591		)		1,939				348
	Unrealized gains	205				2,190				5,182				7,577
	Unrealized gains	205				2,190				5,182				7,577
	Net purchases, sales and settlements	(762		)		(4,934		)		(2,372		)		(8,068		)
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	2,634			$	87,470			$	67,917			$	158,021
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	2,634			$	87,470			$	67,917			$	158,021
Schedule Of Change In Benefit Obligation, Plan Assets And The Funded Status Of Nonpension Benefit Plans [Table Text Block]	'
	The benefit obligation and funded status for nonpension postretirement benefit plans are as follows:


		2013				2012
	Benefit obligation
	Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	282,857			$	285,828
	Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	282,857			$	285,828
	Service cost	3,684				3,563
	Service cost	3,684				3,563
	Interest cost	9,503				11,187
	Interest cost	9,503				11,187
	Plan participants' contributions	4,313				9,547
	Plan participants' contributions	4,313				9,547
	Actuarial (gain) loss	(30,051		)		4,150
	Actuarial (gain) loss	(30,051		)		4,150
	Foreign currency changes	(1,693		)		697
	Foreign currency changes	(1,693		)		697
	Plan amendment	—				8,501
	Plan amendment	—				8,501
	Curtailment	(4,839		)		—
	Curtailment	(4,839		)		—
	Benefits paid	(32,621		)		(40,616		)
	Benefit obligation at end of year (1)	$	231,153			$	282,857
	Benefit obligation at end of year (1)	$	231,153			$	282,857

	-1	The benefit obligation for the U.S. nonpension postretirement plans was $208 million and $256 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.


		2013				2012
	Fair value of plan assets
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	—			$	—
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	—			$	—
	Company contribution	28,308				31,069
	Company contribution	28,308				31,069
	Plan participants' contributions	4,313				9,547
	Plan participants' contributions	4,313				9,547
	Benefits paid	(32,621		)		(40,616		)
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	—			$	—
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	—			$	—

	Funded status	$	(231,153	)		$	(282,857	)


	Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
	Current liability	$	(23,668	)		$	(25,483	)
	Non-current liability	(207,485		)		(257,374		)
	Net amount recognized	$	(231,153	)		$	(282,857	)


	Pretax amounts recognized in AOCI consist of:


		2013				2012
	Net actuarial loss	$	68,120			$	109,962
	Net actuarial loss	$	68,120			$	109,962
	Prior service cost	2,516				5,564
	Prior service cost	2,516				5,564
	Total	$	70,636			$	115,526
	Total	$	70,636			$	115,526
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures	'


		2013				2012				2011
	Service cost	$	3,684			$	3,563			$	3,328
	Service cost	$	3,684			$	3,563			$	3,328
	Interest cost	9,503				11,187				13,528
	Interest cost	9,503				11,187				13,528
	Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	128				(1,724		)		(2,504		)
	Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	128				(1,724		)		(2,504		)
	Amortization of net actuarial loss	7,433				8,214				7,666
	Amortization of net actuarial loss	7,433				8,214				7,666
	Curtailment	2,920				—				2,839
	Curtailment	2,920				—				2,839
	Special termination benefits	—				—				300
	Special termination benefits	—				—				300
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	23,668			$	21,240			$	25,157
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	23,668			$	21,240			$	25,157
Schedule Of Other Changes For Postretirement Benefit Plans Recognized In Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]	'
	Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligation for nonpension postretirement benefit plans recognized in other comprehensive income were as follows:


		2013				2012
	Net actuarial gain	$	(34,890	)		$	(195	)
	Amortization of net actuarial (loss) gain	(7,433		)		4,631
	Amortization of net actuarial (loss) gain	(7,433		)		4,631
	Amortization of prior service (cost) credit	(128		)		1,724
	Amortization of prior service (cost) credit	(128		)		1,724
	Curtailment	(2,920		)		—
	Curtailment	(2,920		)		—
	Other adjustments	481				(651		)
	Other adjustments	481				(651		)
	Total recognized in other comprehensive income	$	(44,890	)		$	5,509
	Total recognized in other comprehensive income	$	(44,890	)		$	5,509

	The estimated amounts that will be amortized from AOCI into net periodic benefit cost in 2014 are as follows:


	Net actuarial loss	$	6,092
	Net actuarial loss	$	6,092
	Prior service cost	160
	Prior service cost	160
	Total	$	6,252
	Total	$	6,252
Schedule Of Weighted Average Assumptions Used To Determine Net Periodic Costs For Postretirement Benefits [Table Text Blcok]	'
	The weighted-average discount rates used to determine end of year benefit obligation and net periodic pension cost include:


		2013			2012			2011
	Discount rate used to determine benefit obligation
	U.S.	4.4	%		3.65	%		4.5	%
	Canada	4.65	%		3.9	%		4.15	%

	Discount rate used to determine net period benefit cost
	U.S.	3.65	%		4.5	%		5.15	%
	Canada	3.9	%		4.15	%		5.15	%
Schedule of Effect of One-Percentage-Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block]	'
	A 1% change in the assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects:


		1% Increase				1% Decrease
	Effect on total of service and interest cost components	$	517			$	(451	)
	Effect on total of service and interest cost components	$	517			$	(451	)
	Effect on postretirement benefit obligation	$	8,284			$	(7,662	)
	Effect on postretirement benefit obligation	$	8,284			$	(7,662	)
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]	'
	Nonpension benefit payments are net of expected Medicare Part D subsidy.


		Pension Benefits				Nonpension Benefits
	Years ending December 31,
	2014	$	166,952			$	23,669
	2014	$	166,952			$	23,669
	2015	125,225				22,570
	2015	125,225				22,570
	2016	124,045				21,561
	2016	124,045				21,561
	2017	127,236				20,612
	2017	127,236				20,612
	2018	128,739				19,708
	2018	128,739				19,708
	2019 - 2022	673,039				87,457
	2019 - 2022	673,039				87,457
		$	1,345,236			$	195,577
		$	1,345,236			$	195,577

Discontinued_Operations_and_As

Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale Discontinued Operations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures	'
	The following tables show selected financial information included in discontinued operations:


		Year Ended December 31, 2013
		PBMS			IMS			Nordic furniture business			DIS		Capital Services			Total
	Revenue	$	639,237		$	23,036		$	37,785		$	78,066	$	—		$	778,124


	Loss from operations	$	(118,017	)	$	(3,057	)	$	(4,037	)	$	19,223	$	—		$	(105,888	)

	Gain (loss) on sale	5,126			(2,717		)	4,562			—		—			6,971

	(Loss) income before taxes	(112,891		)	(5,774		)	525			19,223		—			(98,917		)

	Tax provision (benefit)	41,384			(1,064		)	149			5,102		289			45,860

	(Loss) income from discontinued operations	$	(154,275	)	$	(4,710	)	$	376		$	14,121	$	(289	)	$	(144,777	)



		Year Ended December 31, 2012
		PBMS			IMS			Nordic furniture business			DIS		Capital Services			Total
	Revenue	$	920,958		$	135,222		$	67,994		$	91,351	$	—		$	1,215,525


	Income (loss) before taxes	$	67,458		$	(40,084	)	$	2,839		$	22,542	$	—		$	52,755

	Tax provision (benefit)	29,255			(15,003		)	794			5,965		(34,312		)	(13,301		)

	(Loss) income from discontinued operations	$	38,203		$	(25,081	)	$	2,045		$	16,577	$	34,312		$	66,056



		Year Ended December 31, 2011
		PBMS			IMS			Nordic furniture business			DIS		Capital Services			Total
	Revenue	$	948,891		$	155,378		$	48,341		$	94,672	$	—		$	1,247,282


	(Loss) income before taxes	$	(10,279	)	$	(72,260	)	$	5,334		$	25,870	$	3,695		$	(47,640	)

	Tax provision (benefit)	30,599			(23,025		)	1,493			7,244		(262,464		)	(246,153		)

	(Loss) income from discontinued operations	$	(40,878	)	$	(49,235	)	$	3,841		$	18,626	$	266,159		$	198,513

Earnings_per_Share_Tables

Earnings per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Calculation of Numerator and Denominator in Earnings Per Share	'


		Years Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Numerator:

	Amounts attributable to common stockholders:

	Income from continuing operations	$	287,612		$	379,107		$	418,967

	(Loss) income from discontinued operations	(144,777		)	66,056			198,513

	Net income (numerator for diluted EPS)	142,835			445,163			617,480

	Less: Preference stock dividend	(46		)	(51		)	(58		)
	Income attributable to common stockholders (numerator for basic EPS)	$	142,789		$	445,112		$	617,422

	Denominator (in thousands):

	Weighted-average shares used in basic EPS	201,614			200,389			201,976

	Effect of dilutive shares:

	Preferred stock	2			2			2

	Preference stock	381			398			445

	Stock plans	960			577			343

	Weighted-average shares used in diluted EPS	202,957			201,366			202,766

	Basic earnings per share:

	Continuing operations	$	1.43		$	1.89		$	2.07

	Discontinued operations	(0.72		)	0.33			0.98

	Net income attributable to Pitney Bowes Inc.	$	0.71		$	2.22		$	3.06

	Diluted earnings per share:

	Continuing operations	$	1.42		$	1.88		$	2.07

	Discontinued operations	(0.71		)	0.33			0.98

	Net income attributable to Pitney Bowes Inc.	$	0.7		$	2.21		$	3.05


	Anti-dilutive options excluded from diluted earnings per share (in thousands):	12,448			13,801			14,016

Quarterly_Financial_Data_unaud1

Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information	'
	The following table sets forth selected unaudited quarterly data for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012. The amounts in the tables below have been revised from the amounts previously filed to reflect the results of PBMS, the Nordic furniture business, IMS and DIS as discontinued operations (see Note 19). The sum of the quarterly earnings per share amounts may not equal the quarterly total or annual amount due to rounding.


		First			Second Quarter				Third Quarter				Fourth Quarter			Total
		Quarter
	2013
	Revenue	$	909,363		$	950,662			$	920,489			$	1,010,821		$	3,791,335

	Cost of revenues	392,481			411,499				394,861				451,781			1,650,622

	Operating expenses	435,017			430,330				438,028				453,384			1,756,759

	Income from continuing operations before income taxes	81,865			108,833				87,600				105,656			383,954

	Provision for income taxes	17,795			24,218				10,032				25,922			77,967

	Income from continuing operations	64,070			84,615				77,568				79,734			305,987

	Income (loss) from discontinued operations	8,030			(89,254		)		(78,501		)		14,948			(144,777		)

	Net income (loss) before attribution of noncontrolling interests	72,100			(4,639		)		(933		)		94,682			161,210

	Less: Preferred stock dividends of subsidiaries attributable to noncontrolling interests	4,594			4,594				4,594				4,593			18,375

	Net income (loss) attributable to Pitney Bowes Inc.	$	67,506		$	(9,233	)		$	(5,527	)		$	90,089		$	142,835


	Amounts attributable to common stockholders:
	Income from continuing operations	$	59,476		$	80,021			$	72,974			$	75,141		$	287,612

	Income (loss) from discontinued operations	8,030			(89,254		)		(78,501		)		14,948			(144,777		)

	Net income attributable to Pitney Bowes Inc.	$	67,506		$	(9,233	)		$	(5,527	)		$	90,089		$	142,835

	Basic earnings per share attributable to common stockholders:
	Continuing operations	$	0.3		$	0.4			$	0.36			$	0.37		$	1.43

	Discontinued operations	0.04			(0.44		)		(0.39		)		0.07			(0.72		)

	Net income (loss) attributable to Pitney Bowes Inc.	$	0.34		$	(0.05	)		$	(0.03	)		$	0.45		$	0.71

	Diluted earnings per share attributable to common stockholders:
	Continuing operations	$	0.29		$	0.39			$	0.36			$	0.37		$	1.42

	Discontinued operations	0.04			(0.44		)		(0.39		)		0.07			(0.71		)

	Net income (loss) attributable to Pitney Bowes Inc.	$	0.33		$	(0.05	)		$	(0.03	)		$	0.44		$	0.7




		First			Second Quarter				Third Quarter				Fourth Quarter			Total
		Quarter
	2012
	Revenue	$	953,327		$	952,066			$	928,590			$	989,730		$	3,823,713

	Cost of revenues	385,636			398,818				388,221				409,723			1,582,398

	Operating expenses	429,947			417,139				423,525				458,934			1,729,545

	Income from continuing operations before income taxes	137,744			136,109				116,844				121,073			511,770

	Provision for income taxes	7,399			44,081				28,927				33,880			114,287

Income from continuing operations	130,345			92,028				87,917				87,193			397,483

Income (loss) from discontinued operations	32,919			12,189				(6,790		)		27,738			66,056

Net income before attribution of noncontrolling interests	163,264			104,217				81,127				114,931			463,539

Less: Preferred stock dividends of subsidiaries attributable to noncontrolling interests	4,594			4,594				4,594				4,594			18,376

Net income attributable to Pitney Bowes Inc.	$	158,670		$	99,623			$	76,533			$	110,337		$	445,163


Amounts attributable to common stockholders:
Income from continuing operations	$	125,751		$	87,434			$	83,323			$	82,599		$	379,107

Income (loss) from discontinued operations	32,919			12,189				(6,790		)		27,738			66,056

Net income attributable to Pitney Bowes Inc.	$	158,670		$	99,623			$	76,533			$	110,337		$	445,163

Basic earnings per share attributable to common stockholders:
Continuing operations	$	0.63		$	0.44			$	0.42			$	0.41		$	1.89

Discontinued operations	0.16			0.06				(0.03		)		0.14			0.33

Net income attributable to Pitney Bowes Inc.	$	0.79		$	0.5			$	0.38			$	0.55		$	2.22

Diluted earnings per share attributable to common stockholders:
Continuing operations	$	0.63		$	0.43			$	0.41			$	0.41		$	1.88

Discontinued operations	0.16			0.06				(0.03		)		0.14			0.33

Net income attributable to Pitney Bowes Inc.	$	0.79		$	0.5			$	0.38			$	0.55		$	2.21

Summary_of_Accounting_Policies2

Summary of Accounting Policies Summary of Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Capitalized Software Development Costs [Abstract]	'	'	'
Capitalized Computer Software Additions	$4	'	'
Capitalized Computer Software Amortization	8	10	10
Capitalized Software Development Costs For Software Sold To Customers	5	9	'
Deferred Costs, Leasing, Net [Abstract]	'	'	'
Amortization of Deferred Leasing Fees	11	13	19
Deferred Costs, Leasing, Net, Noncurrent	26	'	'
Marketing and Advertising Expense [Abstract]	'	'	'
Other Deferred Cost, Amortization Expense	27	30	34
Deferred Advertising Costs	59	73	'
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment Expense	'	23	20
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment Revenue	'	$19	$21

Inventories_Details

Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Raw materials and work in process	$33,920	$66,221
Supplies and service parts	48,165	72,551
Finished products	38,515	68,335
Inventory at FIFO cost	120,600	207,107
Excess of FIFO cost over LIFO cost	-17,020	-27,429
Total inventory, net	$103,580	$179,678

Finance_Assets_Details

Finance Assets (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Finance Leases And Loans Receivables [Line Items]	'	'	'
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Sales Type Leases, Minimum Payments to be Received	$1,913,179	$2,043,221	'
Sales-type Lease Receivables	'	'	'
Unguaranteed residual values	142,892	169,689	'
Unearned income	-400,707	-420,288	'
Allowance for credit losses	-23,868	-25,641	'
Net investment in sales-type lease receivables	1,631,496	1,766,981	'
Loan Receivables	'	'	'
Loan receivable	446,869	462,253	'
Allowance for credit losses	-13,081	-14,453	'
Net investment in loan receivables	433,788	447,800	'
Net investment in finance receivables	2,065,284	2,214,781	'
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance Beginning	40,094	63,430	69,430
Amounts charged to expense	20,054	7,451	28,054
Accounts written off	-23,199	-30,787	-34,054
Balance Closing	36,949	40,094	63,430
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]	'	'	'
Less than 31 days past due	2,231,251	2,371,009	'
Greater than 30 days and Less than 61 days	58,717	61,376	'
Greater than 60 days and Less than 91 days	31,247	34,119	'
Greater than 90 days and Less than 121 days	12,512	12,490	'
Greater than 120 days	26,321	26,480	'
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Gross	2,360,048	2,505,474	'
Past Due Amounts 90 Days [Abstract]	'	'	'
Still accruing interest	10,392	9,992	'
Not accruing interest	28,441	28,978	'
Total	38,833	38,970	'
North America	'	'	'
Sales-type Lease Receivables	'	'	'
Net investment in sales-type lease receivables	1,264,198	1,397,366	'
Loan Receivables	'	'	'
Net investment in loan receivables	386,650	402,638	'
Net investment in finance receivables	1,650,848	1,800,004	'
International	'	'	'
Sales-type Lease Receivables	'	'	'
Net investment in sales-type lease receivables	367,298	369,615	'
Loan Receivables	'	'	'
Net investment in loan receivables	47,138	45,162	'
Net investment in finance receivables	414,436	414,777	'
Sales-type lease receivables	'	'	'
Finance Leases And Loans Receivables [Line Items]	'	'	'
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Sales Type Leases, Minimum Payments to be Received	1,456,420	1,581,711	'
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Current	817,060	'	'
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable in Two Years	543,346	'	'
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable in Three Years	331,732	'	'
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable in Four Years	162,640	'	'
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable in Five Years	50,212	'	'
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable Due Thereafter	8,189	'	'
Sales-type Lease Receivables	'	'	'
Gross finance receivables	1,913,179	'	'
Sales-type lease receivables \| North America	'	'	'
Finance Leases And Loans Receivables [Line Items]	'	'	'
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Sales Type Leases, Minimum Payments to be Received	1,456,420	1,581,711	'
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Current	653,699	'	'
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable in Two Years	407,850	'	'
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable in Three Years	243,598	'	'
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable in Four Years	113,614	'	'
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable in Five Years	31,406	'	'
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable Due Thereafter	6,253	'	'
Sales-type Lease Receivables	'	'	'
Gross finance receivables	1,456,420	'	'
Unguaranteed residual values	121,339	148,664	'
Unearned income	-299,396	-316,030	'
Allowance for credit losses	-14,165	-16,979	'
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance Beginning	16,979	28,661	27,792
Amounts charged to expense	4,584	2,276	13,726
Accounts written off	-7,398	-13,958	-12,857
Balance Closing	14,165	16,979	28,661
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]	'	'	'
Less than 31 days past due	1,383,253	1,497,797	'
Greater than 30 days and Less than 61 days	32,102	37,348	'
Greater than 60 days and Less than 91 days	20,830	24,059	'
Greater than 90 days and Less than 121 days	6,413	6,665	'
Greater than 120 days	13,822	15,842	'
Past Due Amounts 90 Days [Abstract]	'	'	'
Still accruing interest	6,413	6,665	'
Not accruing interest	13,822	15,842	'
Total	20,235	22,507	'
Sales-type lease receivables \| International	'	'	'
Finance Leases And Loans Receivables [Line Items]	'	'	'
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Sales Type Leases, Minimum Payments to be Received	456,759	461,510	'
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Current	163,361	'	'
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable in Two Years	135,496	'	'
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable in Three Years	88,134	'	'
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable in Four Years	49,026	'	'
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable in Five Years	18,806	'	'
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable Due Thereafter	1,936	'	'
Sales-type Lease Receivables	'	'	'
Gross finance receivables	456,759	'	'
Unguaranteed residual values	21,553	21,025	'
Unearned income	-101,311	-104,258	'
Allowance for credit losses	-9,703	-8,662	'
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance Beginning	8,662	12,039	13,318
Amounts charged to expense	4,553	994	5,087
Accounts written off	-3,512	-4,371	-6,366
Balance Closing	9,703	8,662	12,039
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]	'	'	'
Less than 31 days past due	425,923	435,780	'
Greater than 30 days and Less than 61 days	11,760	9,994	'
Greater than 60 days and Less than 91 days	5,724	5,198	'
Greater than 90 days and Less than 121 days	3,979	3,327	'
Greater than 120 days	9,373	7,211	'
Past Due Amounts 90 Days [Abstract]	'	'	'
Still accruing interest	3,979	3,327	'
Not accruing interest	9,373	7,211	'
Total	13,352	10,538	'
Loan receivables	'	'	'
Loan Receivables	'	'	'
Loan receivable	397,815	414,960	'
Loan receivables \| North America	'	'	'
Loan Receivables	'	'	'
Loan receivable	397,815	414,960	'
Allowance for credit losses	-11,165	-12,322	'
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance Beginning	12,322	20,272	26,208
Amounts charged to expense	9,663	3,278	7,631
Accounts written off	-10,820	-11,228	-13,567
Balance Closing	11,165	12,322	20,272
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]	'	'	'
Less than 31 days past due	379,502	392,108	'
Greater than 30 days and Less than 61 days	10,464	12,666	'
Greater than 60 days and Less than 91 days	3,330	4,577	'
Greater than 90 days and Less than 121 days	1,809	2,319	'
Greater than 120 days	2,710	3,290	'
Past Due Amounts 90 Days [Abstract]	'	'	'
Still accruing interest	0	0	'
Not accruing interest	4,519	5,609	'
Total	4,519	5,609	'
Loan receivables \| International	'	'	'
Loan Receivables	'	'	'
Loan receivable	49,054	47,293	'
Allowance for credit losses	-1,916	-2,131	'
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance Beginning	2,131	2,458	2,112
Amounts charged to expense	1,254	903	1,610
Accounts written off	-1,469	-1,230	-1,264
Balance Closing	1,916	2,131	2,458
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]	'	'	'
Less than 31 days past due	42,573	45,324	'
Greater than 30 days and Less than 61 days	4,391	1,368	'
Greater than 60 days and Less than 91 days	1,363	285	'
Greater than 90 days and Less than 121 days	311	179	'
Greater than 120 days	416	137	'
Past Due Amounts 90 Days [Abstract]	'	'	'
Still accruing interest	0	0	'
Not accruing interest	727	316	'
Total	727	316	'
Risk Level, Low	'	'	'
Past Due Amounts 90 Days [Abstract]	'	'	'
Approximate percentage of portfolio	30.00%	'	'
Risk Level, Low \| Sales-type lease receivables	'	'	'
Finance Leases And Loans Receivables [Line Items]	'	'	'
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Sales Type Leases, Minimum Payments to be Received	1,081,853	1,016,413	'
Risk Level, Low \| Loan receivables	'	'	'
Loan Receivables	'	'	'
Loan receivable	279,607	254,567	'
Risk Level, Medium	'	'	'
Past Due Amounts 90 Days [Abstract]	'	'	'
Approximate percentage of portfolio	40.00%	'	'
Risk Level, Medium \| Sales-type lease receivables	'	'	'
Finance Leases And Loans Receivables [Line Items]	'	'	'
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Sales Type Leases, Minimum Payments to be Received	244,379	450,432	'
Risk Level, Medium \| Loan receivables	'	'	'
Loan Receivables	'	'	'
Loan receivable	95,524	136,069	'
Risk Level, High	'	'	'
Past Due Amounts 90 Days [Abstract]	'	'	'
Approximate percentage of portfolio	30.00%	'	'
Risk Level, High \| Sales-type lease receivables	'	'	'
Finance Leases And Loans Receivables [Line Items]	'	'	'
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Sales Type Leases, Minimum Payments to be Received	51,851	43,658	'
Risk Level, High \| Loan receivables	'	'	'
Loan Receivables	'	'	'
Loan receivable	11,511	14,624	'
Risk Level, Not Scored \| Sales-type lease receivables	'	'	'
Finance Leases And Loans Receivables [Line Items]	'	'	'
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Sales Type Leases, Minimum Payments to be Received	78,337	71,208	'
Risk Level, Not Scored \| Loan receivables	'	'	'
Loan Receivables	'	'	'
Loan receivable	$11,173	$9,700	'

Fixed_Assets_Details

Fixed Assets (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Fixed Assets (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Asset Impairment Charges	$26,000,000	'	'
Property Plant and Equipment Gross	'	'	'
Land	6,797,000	22,064,000	'
Buildings	176,200,000	349,061,000	'
Machinery and equipment	918,075,000	1,299,475,000	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	1,101,072,000	1,670,600,000	'
Accumulated depreciation	-855,901,000	-1,285,223,000	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	245,171,000	385,377,000	'
Rental Property And Equipment	'	'	'
Rental property and equipment	537,128,000	580,243,000	'
Accumulated depreciation	-310,982,000	-339,051,000	'
Rental property and equipment, net	226,146,000	241,192,000	'
Depreciation expense	$158,000,000	$177,000,000	$195,000,000

Finance_Assets_Finance_Assets_

Finance Assets Finance Assets 2 (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Receivables [Abstract]	'	'
Rental receivables	$61,721	$83,254
Unguaranteed residual values	13,235	14,177
Principal and interest on non-recourse loans	-35,449	-55,092
Unearned income	-5,097	-7,793
Investment in leveraged leases	34,410	34,546
Less: Deferred taxes related to leveraged leases	-15,078	-19,372
Net investment in leveraged leases	$19,332	$15,174

Intangible_Assets_and_Goodwill2

Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013
Finite lived intangible assets	'	'	'
Total	$120,387,000	'	$120,387,000
Amortization expense for intangible assets	37,000,000	41,000,000	49,000,000
Customer Relationships	'	'	'
Finite lived intangible assets	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	354,373,000	407,901,000	354,373,000
Accumulated Amortization	-251,388,000	-269,100,000	-251,388,000
Total	102,985,000	138,801,000	102,985,000
Supplier Relationships	'	'	'
Finite lived intangible assets	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	29,000,000	29,000,000	29,000,000
Accumulated Amortization	-25,013,000	-22,113,000	-25,013,000
Total	3,987,000	6,887,000	3,987,000
Software & Technology	'	'	'
Finite lived intangible assets	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	167,009,000	169,632,000	167,009,000
Accumulated Amortization	-155,009,000	-151,628,000	-155,009,000
Total	12,000,000	18,004,000	12,000,000
Trademark & trade names	'	'	'
Finite lived intangible assets	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	35,366,000	35,078,000	35,366,000
Accumulated Amortization	-33,985,000	-32,615,000	-33,985,000
Total	1,381,000	2,463,000	1,381,000
Non-compete agreements	'	'	'
Finite lived intangible assets	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	7,407,000	7,471,000	7,407,000
Accumulated Amortization	-7,373,000	-7,412,000	-7,373,000
Total	34,000	59,000	34,000
Total intangible assets	'	'	'
Finite lived intangible assets	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	593,155,000	649,082,000	593,155,000
Accumulated Amortization	-472,768,000	-482,868,000	-472,768,000
Total	$120,387,000	$166,214,000	$120,387,000

Intangible_Assets_and_Goodwill3

Intangible Assets and Goodwill 2 (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Finite lived intangible assets future amortization expense	'
2013	$34,437
2014	30,439
2015	23,037
2016	11,374
2017	10,547
Thereafter	10,553
Total	$120,387

Intangible_Assets_and_Goodwill4

Intangible Assets and Goodwill 3 (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Goodwill [Line Items]	'		'		'		'		'
Goodwill, Gross	'		$2,284,603		'		$2,284,603		$2,277,238
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	101,415		18,315		'		'		'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'		'		'		'		'
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss	'		-148,465		'		-148,465		-130,150
Other	-299,852	[1]	7,365	[1]	'		'		'
Goodwill, ending period	1,734,871		2,136,138		1,734,871		2,136,138		2,147,088
Discontinued Operations [Member]	'		'		'		'		'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'		'		'		'		'
Goodwill, Gross	'		562,879		'		562,879		561,703
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	101,415		18,315		-101,000		-18,000		-130,000
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'		'		'		'		'
Goodwill, beginning period	'		'		414,414		431,553		'
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss	'		-148,465		'		-148,465		-130,150
Other	-303,646	[1]	1,176	[1]	'		'		'
Goodwill, ending period	9,353		414,414		9,353		414,414		431,553
Continuing Operations [Member]	'		'		'		'		'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'		'		'		'		'
Goodwill, Gross	'		1,721,724		'		1,721,724		1,715,535
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	0		0		'		'		0
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'		'		'		'		'
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss	'		0		'		0		'
Other	3,794	[1]	6,189	[1]	'		'		'
Goodwill, ending period	1,725,518		1,721,724		1,725,518		1,721,724		1,715,535
North America Mailing	'		'		'		'		'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'		'		'		'		'
Goodwill, Gross	'		322,610		'		322,610		319,633
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	0		0		'		'		0
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'		'		'		'		'
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss	'		0		'		0		'
Other	4,054	[1]	2,977	[1]	'		'		'
Goodwill, ending period	326,664		322,610		326,664		322,610		319,633
International Mailing	'		'		'		'		'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'		'		'		'		'
Goodwill, Gross	'		182,746		'		182,746		187,904
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	0		0		'		'		0
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'		'		'		'		'
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss	'		0		'		0		'
Other	-485	[1]	-5,158	[1]	'		'		'
Goodwill, ending period	182,261		182,746		182,261		182,746		187,904
Small & Medium Business Solutions	'		'		'		'		'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'		'		'		'		'
Goodwill, Gross	'		505,356		'		505,356		507,537
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	0		0		'		'		0
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'		'		'		'		'
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss	'		0		'		0		'
Other	3,569	[1]	-2,181	[1]	'		'		'
Goodwill, ending period	508,925		505,356		508,925		505,356		507,537
Production Mail	'		'		'		'		'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'		'		'		'		'
Goodwill, Gross	'		120,881		'		120,881		117,351
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	0		0		'		'		0
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'		'		'		'		'
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss	'		0		'		0		'
Other	-2,821	[1]	3,530	[1]	'		'		'
Goodwill, ending period	118,060		120,881		118,060		120,881		117,351
Presort Services	'		'		'		'		'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'		'		'		'		'
Goodwill, Gross	'		195,140	[2]	'		195,140	[2]	195,140	[2]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	0	[2]	0	[2]	'		'		0	[2]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'		'		'		'		'
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss	'		0	[2]	'		0	[2]	'
Other	0	[1],[2]	0	[1],[2]	'		'		'
Goodwill, ending period	195,140	[2]	195,140	[2]	195,140	[2]	195,140	[2]	195,140	[2]
Enterprise Business Solutions	'		'		'		'		'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'		'		'		'		'
Goodwill, Gross	'		316,021		'		316,021		312,491
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	0		0		'		'		0
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'		'		'		'		'
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss	'		0		'		0		'
Other	-2,821	[1]	3,530		'		'		'
Goodwill, ending period	313,200		316,021		313,200		316,021		312,491
Digital Commerce Solutions [Member]	'		'		'		'		'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'		'		'		'		'
Goodwill, Gross	'		900,347		'		900,347		895,507
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	0		0		'		'		0	[2]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'		'		'		'		'
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss	'		0		'		0		'
Other	3,046	[1]	4,840	[1]	'		'		'
Goodwill, ending period	$903,393		$900,347		$903,393		$900,347		$895,507

[1]	Primarily represents foreign currency translation adjustments for the period.
[2]	(1)Primarily represents foreign currency translation adjustments for the period. For discontinued operations in 2013, the adjustment primarily represents the write-off of remaining goodwill upon the sale of the Management Services business.

Accounts_Payable_and_Accrued_L2

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]	'	'
Accounts payable	$270,067	$362,938
Customer deposits	672,440	698,770
Employee related liabilities	332,072	356,188
Miscellaneous other	370,003	391,330
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$1,644,582	$1,809,226

Debt_Details

Debt (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Debt (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'
Other (expense) income	$32,639,000		$1,138,000		($19,918,000)
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount	405,000,000		'		'
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net	35,502,000	[1]	52,375,000	[1]	'
Total Debt	3,346,295,000		4,017,375,000		'
Debt, Current	0		375,000,000		'
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities	3,346,295,000		3,642,375,000		'
Derivative, Notional Amount	450,000,000		'		'
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]	'		'		'
2013	0		'		'
2014	324,879,000		'		'
2015	550,914,000		'		'
2016	500,000,000		'		'
2017	600,000,000		'		'
Thereafter	1,335,000,000		'		'
Total	3,310,793,000		'		'
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	1,000,000,000		'		'
Term loans	'		'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	230,000,000		230,000,000		'
Notes due 2013	'		'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.88%		'		'
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	0		375,000,000		'
Notes due 2014	'		'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.88%		'		'
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	0	[2]	450,000,000	[2]	'
Notes due 2015	'		'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.00%		'		'
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	274,879,000		400,000,000		'
Notes due 2016	'		'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.75%		'		'
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	370,914,000		500,000,000		'
Notes due 2017	'		'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.75%		'		'
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	500,000,000		500,000,000		'
Notes due 2019	'		'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.25%		'		'
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	300,000,000		300,000,000		'
Notes due 2022	'		'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.25%		'		'
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	110,000,000	[3]	110,000,000	[3]	'
Notes due 2037	'		'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.25%		'		'
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	500,000,000	[4]	500,000,000	[4]	'
Debt Due 2043 [Member]	'		'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.70%		'		'
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	425,000,000	[4]	0	[4]	'
Prime Rate	'		'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.25%		'		'
Prime Rate \| Notes due 2018	'		'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.75%		'		'
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	350,000,000		350,000,000		'
LIBOR	'		'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	2.25%		'		'
LIBOR \| Notes due 2018	'		'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.60%		'		'
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$250,000,000		$250,000,000		'

[1]	During the first quarter of 2013, we issued $425 million of 6.70% fixed rate notes. Interest is payable quarterly. The notes mature in 2043, but may be redeemed, at our option, in whole or in part, at any time on or after March 7, 2018 at par plus accrued and unpaid interest. We used the net proceeds from the notes to fund the Tender Offer.
[2]	During the first quarter 2013, we completed a cash tender offer (the Tender Offer) for a portion of our 4.875% Notes due 2014 (2014 Notes), our 5.00% Notes due 2015, and our 4.75% Notes due 2016 (the Subject Notes). Holders who validly tendered their notes received the principal amount of the notes tendered, all accrued and unpaid interest and a premium amount. An aggregate $405 million of the Subject Notes were tendered. Subsequently, in the fourth quarter of 2013, we redeemed the remaining outstanding 2014 Notes that were scheduled to mature August 2014 through the exercise of a make-whole provision. In connection with the Tender Offer and the early redemption of the 2014 Notes, we recognized an aggregate net loss of $33 million.At December 31, 2012, we had interest rate swap agreements with an aggregate notional value of $450 million that effectively converted the fixed rate interest payments on the 2014 Notes into variable interest rates. In connection with the Tender Offer, we unwound a portion of these interest rate swap agreements, and in connection with redemption of the remaining outstanding notes in the fourth quarter of 2013, we unwound the remaining interest rate swap agreements. At December 31, 2013, we had no interest rate swaps outstanding.
[3]	These notes may be redeemed, at our option, in whole or in part, at any time on or after November 27, 2015 at par plus accrued interest.
[4]	These notes may be redeemed by bondholders, in whole or in part, at par plus accrued interest, in January 2017.

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate

$148,000,000

$127,000,000

$148,000,000

$127,000,000

$164,000,000

Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit

0.2

Tax Benefit From An Affiliate Reorganization

13,000,000

Income Tax Reconciliation Tax Planning Initiatives

17,000,000

Extinguishment of Debt, Amount

405,000,000

U.S.

288,660,000

387,987,000

384,602,000

International

95,294,000

123,783,000

81,014,000

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

105,656,000

87,600,000

108,833,000

81,865,000

121,073,000

116,844,000

136,109,000

137,744,000

383,954,000

511,770,000

465,616,000

Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]

U.S. Federal: Current

78,315,000

151,984,000

-93,791,000

U.S. Federal: Deferred

-19,754,000

16,136,000

135,305,000

U.S. Federal: Total

58,561,000

168,120,000

41,514,000

U.S. State and Local: Current

5,359,000

-2,604,000

27,385,000

U.S. State and Local: Deferred

-8,026,000

-26,273,000

-15,546,000

U.S. State and Local: Total

-2,667,000

-28,877,000

11,839,000

International: Current

28,063,000

57,906,000

60,322,000

International: Deferred

-5,990,000

-82,862,000

-85,401,000

International: Total

22,073,000

-24,956,000

-25,079,000

Total current

111,737,000

207,286,000

-6,084,000

Total deferred

-33,770,000

-92,999,000

34,358,000

Total provision for income taxes

25,922,000

10,032,000

24,218,000

17,795,000

33,880,000

28,927,000

44,081,000

7,399,000

77,967,000

114,287,000

28,274,000

Effective tax rate

20.31%

22.33%

6.07%

Tax benefit related to foreign tax

47,000,000

90,000,000

Tax Accrual For Repatriation Of Foreign Earnings

43,000,000

Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Income Tax Reconciliation [Abstract]

Federal statutory provision

134,389,000

179,119,000

162,965,000

State and local income taxes

-1,733,000

-2,071,000

12,079,000

Income Tax Reconciliation, Non US Leveraged Lease Asset Sales

-30,367,000

-31,423,000

Tax Benefit From Sale Of Non U S Leverage Lease

32,000,000

34,000,000

Impact of foreign operations

-28,238,000

23,025,000

-11,526,000

Tax exempt income/reimbursement

-1,672,000

-1,992,000

-2,674,000

Federal income tax credits/incentives

-10,282,000

-8,918,000

-10,741,000

Unrealized stock compensation benefits

2,292,000

3,456,000

3,538,000

Income Tax Reconciliation Settlement With Taxing Authorities

-3,853,000

-47,380,000

-94,225,000

Outside basis differences

-13,214,000

Other, net

5,000,000

Provision for income taxes

25,922,000

10,032,000

24,218,000

17,795,000

33,880,000

28,927,000

44,081,000

7,399,000

77,967,000

114,287,000

28,274,000

Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Amount

4,000,000

Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract]

Deferred tax liabilities: Depreciation

-33,057,000

-44,239,000

-33,057,000

-44,239,000

Deferred tax liabilities: Deferred profit (for tax purposes) on sale to finance subsidiary

-142,114,000

-157,279,000

-142,114,000

-157,279,000

Deferred tax liabilities: Lease revenue and related depreciation

-249,998,000

-306,612,000

-249,998,000

-306,612,000

Deferred tax liabilities: Amortizable intangibles

-79,852,000

-104,156,000

-79,852,000

-104,156,000

Deferred tax liabilities: Other

-73,077,000

-35,157,000

-73,077,000

-35,157,000

Deferred tax liabilities

-578,098,000

-647,443,000

-578,098,000

-647,443,000

Deferred Tax Assets, Net [Abstract]

Deferred tax assets: Nonpension postretirement benefits

99,628,000

119,002,000

99,628,000

119,002,000

Deferred tax assets: Pension

43,301,000

117,509,000

43,301,000

117,509,000

Deferred tax assets: Inventory and equipment capitalization

22,824,000

26,778,000

22,824,000

26,778,000

Deferred tax assets: Restructuring charges

26,837,000

20,793,000

26,837,000

20,793,000

Deferred tax assets: Long-term incentives

28,880,000

35,056,000

28,880,000

35,056,000

Deferred tax assets: Net operating loss and tax dredit carry forwards

143,839,000

152,617,000

143,839,000

152,617,000

Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards

48,617,000

41,518,000

48,617,000

41,518,000

Deferred tax assets: Tax uncertainties gross-up

35,298,000

28,492,000

35,298,000

28,492,000

Deferred tax assets: Other

147,709,000

89,406,000

147,709,000

89,406,000

Deferred tax assets: Valuation allowance

-122,780,000

-142,176,000

-122,780,000

-142,176,000

Deferred tax assets

474,153,000

488,995,000

474,153,000

488,995,000

Total deferred taxes, net

-103,945,000

-158,448,000

-103,945,000

-158,448,000

Operating Loss Carryforwards

292,000,000

Operating Loss Carryforwards Not Subject to Expiration

260,000,000

Tax Credit Carryforward, Expiration Date

1-Jan-15

Cumulative Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries

700,000,000

Withholding Taxes On Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries

3,000,000

Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]

Balance at beginning of year

535,983,000

151,098,000

202,828,000

151,098,000

202,828,000

535,983,000

Increases from prior period positions

15,777,000

11,811,000

67,065,000

Decreases from prior period positions

-6,908,000

-17,985,000

-140,107,000

Increases from current period positions

23,549,000

28,255,000

28,686,000

Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities

-482,000

-1,948,000

-18,204,000

Reductions from lapse of applicable statute of limitations

-10,440,000

-71,863,000

-270,595,000

Balance at end of year

172,594,000

151,098,000

172,594,000

151,098,000

202,828,000

Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense

27,000,000

-28,000,000

-83,000,000

Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued

37,000,000

11,000,000

37,000,000

11,000,000

Retained earnings adjustment

16,773,000

Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Portion Not Accrued

100,000,000

Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount

$278,000

($585,000)

$281,000

Noncontrolling_Interests_Prefe1

Noncontrolling Interests (Preferred Stockholders' Equity in Subsidiaries) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'	'
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued	$4	$4
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners	25.00%	'
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	75.00%	'
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage	4.00%	4.00%
Redeemable Preferred Stock Member	'	'
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'	'
Shares, Outstanding	300,000	'
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued	$300,000	'
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage	6.13%	'
Preferred stock-perpetual voting, dividend increase percentage each interval once shares become callable	50.00%	'

Stockholders_Equity_Details

Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Shareholder's Deficit Paragrah [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Per-Dollar-Amount	2	'	'	'
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued upon Conversion	0	'	'	'
Preferred Stock, Redemption Price Per Share	50	'	'	'
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	600,000	'	'	'
Preference Stock, Dividend Rate, Per-Dollar-Amount	2.12	2.12	'	'
Preference Stock, Shares Issued upon Conversion	0	'	'	'
Preference Stock Shares Authorized	5,000,000	'	'	'
Preference Stock, Redemption Price Per Share	28	'	'	'
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	480,000,000	480,000,000	'	'
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	323,337,912	323,337,912	'	'
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Issuance Under Dividend Reinvestment And Other Plans	39,810,385	'	'	'
Preferred Stock	'	'	'	'
Shareholder's Deficit Paragrah [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Shares, Outstanding	74	85	'	'
Preference Stock	'	'	'	'
Shareholder's Deficit Paragrah [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Shares, Outstanding	21,838	23,928	'	'
Common Stock	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	202,082,522	200,884,047	199,751,070	203,431,002
Repurchase of common stock	'	'	-4,692,200	'
Issuance of common stock	1,163,668	1,118,089	963,448	'
Conversions to common stock	34,807	14,888	48,820	'
Shareholder's Deficit Paragrah [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	323,337,912	'	'	'
Treasury Stock	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	121,255,390	122,453,865	123,586,842	119,906,910
Repurchase of common stock	'	'	4,692,200	'
Issuance of common stock	-1,163,668	-1,118,089	-963,448	'
Conversions to common stock	-34,807	-14,888	-48,820	'

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax

($574,556)

($681,213)

($574,556)

($681,213)

($661,645)

($473,806)

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax

75,387

-71,590

-223,985

Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax

31,270

52,022

36,146

Revenues

1,010,821

920,489

950,662

909,363

989,730

928,590

952,066

953,327

3,791,335

3,823,713

4,030,669

Interest Expense

114,740

115,228

115,363

Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

25,922

10,032

24,218

17,795

33,880

28,927

44,081

7,399

77,967

114,287

28,274

Net income before attribution of noncontrolling interests

-94,682

933

4,639

-72,100

-114,931

-81,127

-104,217

-163,264

-161,210

-463,539

-635,855

Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Transition Obligations (Assets)

Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)

-620

809

2,187

Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)

-54,372

-75,274

-56,323

Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Reclassification Adjustments and Tax

-54,983

-74,455

-54,126

Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net (Gain) Loss, Net of Tax

-35,755

-52,579

-34,474

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Tax

19,228

21,876

19,652

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax

106,657

-19,568

-187,839

Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax

-6,380

-7,777

-6,380

-7,777

-8,438

-10,445

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax

-147

104

229

Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax

1,544

557

1,778

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax

1,397

661

2,007

Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax

-1,769

4,513

-1,769

4,513

4,387

1,439

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax

-7,000

1,240

3,054

Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax

718

-1,114

-106

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax

-6,282

126

2,948

Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax

-601,421

-759,199

-601,421

-759,199

-741,546

-602,321

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax

122,023

-70,232

-173,699

Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax

35,755

52,579

34,474

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax

157,778

-17,653

-139,225

Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax

35,014

81,250

35,014

81,250

83,952

137,521

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax

-39,489

-2,702

-53,569

Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax

-6,747

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax

-46,236

-2,702

-53,569

Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]

Revenues

835

-1,298

166

Cost of Goods Sold

332

-185

-719

Interest Expense

-2,028

Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest

-2,531

-915

-2,913

Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

987

358

1,135

Net income before attribution of noncontrolling interests

-1,544

-557

-1,778

Available-for-sale Securities [Member]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]

Investment Income, Net

-1,140

1,768

168

Available-for-sale Securities [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]

Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

422

-654

-62

Net income before attribution of noncontrolling interests

($718)

$1,114

$106

StockBased_Compensation_Detail

Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Stock Granted, Value, Share-based Compensation, Gross	$1,000,000	$1,000,000	$5,000,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	'3 years 11 months	'	'
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	323,337,912	323,337,912	'
Pre-tax stock-based compensation	14,921,000	18,227,000	18,948,000
Income Tax	-5,759,000	-6,061,000	-6,170,000
Stock-based compensation expense, net of tax	9,162,000	12,166,000	12,778,000
Unrecognized compensation costs [Abstract]	'	'	'
Shares Available for future grants	19,180,600	'	'
Summary information about restricted stock unit transactions [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Unrecognized Compensation Cost	1,000,000	'	'
Weighted Average Period	'1 year 1 month	'	'
Intrinsic Value of restricted stock outstanding	45,000,000	'	'
Intrinisic value of restricted stock vested	15,000,000	11,000,000	13,000,000
Stock Options Transactions Weighted Average Price per Share [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Closing Balance	$34.90	'	'
Options exercisable at the end of the year	$36.84	'	'
Stock Options Transactions Shares [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Closing Balance	12,396,894	'	'
Options exercisable at the end of the year	10,864,753	'	'
Options Outstanding number of shares	12,396,894	'	'
Options Oustanding Per Share Weighted Average Exercise Price	$34.90	'	'
Options exercisable number of shares	10,864,753	'	'
Options exercisable Per share Weighted Average Exercise Price	$36.84	'	'
Weighted average remaining contractual life of the options exercisable	'3 years 4 months	'	'
The fair value of stock options granted and related assumptions [Abstract]	'	'	'
Expected dividend yield	6.70%	'	'
Expected stock price volatility	29.70%	'	'
Employee Stock Ownership Plan Esop Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'
Granted Rights to purchase shares	222,159	291,859	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value	18,000,000	13,000,000	15,000,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Market Stock Units, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value	4,000,000	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value	7,000,000	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value	3,000,000	'	'
Directors Plan [Member]	'	'	'
Summary information about restricted stock unit transactions [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Annual grant of restricted common stock to non employee directors	19,800	26,653	'
US ESPP	'	'	'
Employee Stock Ownership Plan Esop Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'
Employee Stock Purchase Plan Discounted Offering Price Of Commons Stock	95.00%	'	'
Grant Rights to purchase maximum number of common stock	4,594,776	'	'
Range Of Per Share $13.39 To $22.99	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	'7 years 7 months	'	'
Stock Options Transactions Weighted Average Price per Share [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Closing Balance	$20.32	'	'
Options exercisable at the end of the year	$21.42	'	'
Stock Options Transactions Shares [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Closing Balance	2,401,807	'	'
Options exercisable at the end of the year	1,411,807	'	'
Options Outstanding number of shares	2,401,807	'	'
Options Oustanding Per Share Weighted Average Exercise Price	$20.32	'	'
Options exercisable number of shares	1,411,807	'	'
Options exercisable Per share Weighted Average Exercise Price	$21.42	'	'
Weighted average remaining contractual life of the options exercisable	'6 years 7 months	'	'
Range Of Per Share $23.00 To $30.99	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	'6 years 4 months	'	'
Stock Options Transactions Weighted Average Price per Share [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Closing Balance	$25.32	'	'
Options exercisable at the end of the year	$25.28	'	'
Stock Options Transactions Shares [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Closing Balance	2,462,402	'	'
Options exercisable at the end of the year	1,920,261	'	'
Options Outstanding number of shares	2,462,402	'	'
Options Oustanding Per Share Weighted Average Exercise Price	$25.32	'	'
Options exercisable number of shares	1,920,261	'	'
Options exercisable Per share Weighted Average Exercise Price	$25.28	'	'
Weighted average remaining contractual life of the options exercisable	'5 years 11 months	'	'
Range Of Per Share $31.00 To $38.99	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	'4 years 1 month	'	'
Stock Options Transactions Weighted Average Price per Share [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Closing Balance	$36.86	'	'
Options exercisable at the end of the year	$36.86	'	'
Stock Options Transactions Shares [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Closing Balance	1,535,814	'	'
Options exercisable at the end of the year	1,535,814	'	'
Options Outstanding number of shares	1,535,814	'	'
Options Oustanding Per Share Weighted Average Exercise Price	$36.86	'	'
Options exercisable number of shares	1,535,814	'	'
Options exercisable Per share Weighted Average Exercise Price	$36.86	'	'
Weighted average remaining contractual life of the options exercisable	'4 years 1 month	'	'
Range Of Per Share $39.00 To $48.03	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	'1 year 5 months	'	'
Stock Options Transactions Weighted Average Price per Share [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Closing Balance	$44.16	'	'
Options exercisable at the end of the year	$44.16	'	'
Stock Options Transactions Shares [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Closing Balance	5,996,871	'	'
Options exercisable at the end of the year	5,996,871	'	'
Options Outstanding number of shares	5,996,871	'	'
Options Oustanding Per Share Weighted Average Exercise Price	$44.16	'	'
Options exercisable number of shares	5,996,871	'	'
Options exercisable Per share Weighted Average Exercise Price	$44.16	'	'
Weighted average remaining contractual life of the options exercisable	'1 year 5 months	'	'
Cost of equipment sales	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Pre-tax stock-based compensation	886,000	1,212,000	1,292,000
Cost of support services	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Pre-tax stock-based compensation	382,000	522,000	557,000
Cost of business services	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Pre-tax stock-based compensation	527,000	721,000	770,000
Selling, general and administrative	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Pre-tax stock-based compensation	11,099,000	15,176,000	15,689,000
Research and development expense	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Pre-tax stock-based compensation	435,000	596,000	640,000
Preference Stock	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Shares, Outstanding	21,838	23,928	'
Preferred Stock	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Shares, Outstanding	74	85	'
Common Stock	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	323,337,912	'	'
Market Stock Units [Member]	'	'	'
Summary information about restricted stock unit transactions [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restricted stock units outstanding beginning	198,145	0	'
Annual grant of restricted common stock to non employee directors	0	205,013	'
Forfeited	-9,718	-6,868	'
Restricted stock units outstanding ending	188,427	198,145	'
Summary information about restricted stock unit weighted average grant date fair value [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restricted stock units weighted average grant date fair value - Beginning	$17.91	$0	'
Granted weighted average grant date fair value	$0	$17.91	'
Forfeited weighted average grant date fair value	$17.91	$17.91	'
Restricted stock units weighted average grant date fair value - Ending	$17.91	$17.91	'
The fair value of stock options granted and related assumptions [Abstract]	'	'	'
Risk-free interest rate	0.40%	'	'
Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'	'
Summary information about restricted stock unit transactions [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restricted stock units outstanding beginning	1,909,160	1,629,055	'
Annual grant of restricted common stock to non employee directors	1,365,798	999,381	'
Vested	-1,049,572	-598,543	'
Forfeited	-284,074	-120,733	'
Restricted stock units outstanding ending	1,941,312	1,909,160	'
Unrecognized Compensation Cost	12,000,000	'	'
Weighted Average Period	'2 years 2 months	'	'
Summary information about restricted stock unit weighted average grant date fair value [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restricted stock units weighted average grant date fair value - Beginning	$17.68	$22.33	'
Granted weighted average grant date fair value	$10.37	$14.72	'
Vested weighted average grant date fair value	$17.52	$22.27	'
Forfeited weighted average grant date fair value	$13.33	$18.75	'
Restricted stock units weighted average grant date fair value - Ending	$13.19	$17.68	'
Stock Compensation Plan [Member]	'	'	'
Summary information about restricted stock unit transactions [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Unrecognized Compensation Cost	1,000,000	'	'
Weighted Average Period	'2 years 9 months 18 days	'	'
Stock Options Transactions Weighted Average Price per Share [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Opening Balance	$35.28	$36.42	'
Granted	$21.93	$15.71	'
Exercised	$22.09	$0	'
Canceled	$32.93	$36.15	'
Forfeited	$32.39	$40.20	'
Closing Balance	$34.90	$35.28	$36.42
Options exercisable at the end of the year	$36.84	$37.44	'
Stock Options Transactions Shares [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Opening Balance	13,653,245	14,471,464	'
Granted	800,000	600,000	'
Exercised	-35,461	0	'
Canceled	-628,731	-525,361	'
Forfeited	-1,392,159	-892,858	'
Closing Balance	12,396,894	13,653,245	14,471,464
Options exercisable at the end of the year	10,864,753	11,762,341	'
Options Outstanding number of shares	12,396,894	13,653,245	14,471,464
Options Oustanding Per Share Weighted Average Exercise Price	$34.90	$35.28	$36.42
Options exercisable number of shares	10,864,753	11,762,341	'
Options exercisable Per share Weighted Average Exercise Price	$36.84	$37.44	'
The fair value of stock options granted and related assumptions [Abstract]	'	'	'
Expected dividend yield	7.68%	9.32%	6.10%
Expected stock price volatility	29.49%	30.03%	26.10%
Risk-free interest rate	1.83%	1.21%	3.30%
Expected life	'7 years 11 months	'7 years 11 months	'7 years 5 months
Weighted-average fair value per option granted	$0.88	$0.48	$3.45
Discontinued Operations [Member] \| Research and development expense	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Pre-tax stock-based compensation	$1,592,000	$0	$0

Fair_Value_Measurements_and_De2

Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Foreign Currency Fair Value Hedge Derivative at Fair Value, Net	$1,000,000	$1,000,000
Additional Collateral, Aggregate Fair Value	2,000,000	'
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments at Fair Value, Net	'	2,000,000
Long-term debt	-3,539,022,000	-4,200,970,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Loss	-1,000,000	-1,000,000
Level 1	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Money market funds / commercial paper	403,706,000	581,648,000
Equity securities	0	0
Commingled fixed income securities	0	0
Debt securities - U.S. and foreign governments, agencies and municipalities	122,783,000	124,221,000
Debt securities - corporate	0	0
Mortgage-back / asset-back securities	0	0
Interest rate swaps	'	0
Foreign exchange contracts	0	0
Total assets	526,489,000	705,869,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Loss	0	'
Foreign exchange contracts	0	0
Total liabilities	0	0
Level 2	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Money market funds / commercial paper	224,440,000	34,369,000
Equity securities	26,536,000	25,106,000
Commingled fixed income securities	24,695,000	29,359,000
Debt securities - U.S. and foreign governments, agencies and municipalities	17,653,000	18,908,000
Debt securities - corporate	38,264,000	43,926,000
Mortgage-back / asset-back securities	164,598,000	162,375,000
Interest rate swaps	'	10,117,000
Foreign exchange contracts	1,358,000	2,582,000
Total assets	497,544,000	326,742,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Loss	-4,445,000	'
Foreign exchange contracts	-3,009,000	-1,174,000
Total liabilities	-7,454,000	-1,174,000
Level 3	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Money market funds / commercial paper	0	0
Equity securities	0	0
Commingled fixed income securities	0	0
Debt securities - U.S. and foreign governments, agencies and municipalities	0	0
Debt securities - corporate	0	0
Mortgage-back / asset-back securities	0	0
Interest rate swaps	'	0
Foreign exchange contracts	0	0
Total assets	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Loss	0	'
Foreign exchange contracts	0	0
Total liabilities	0	0
Total	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Money market funds / commercial paper	628,146,000	616,017,000
Equity securities	26,536,000	25,106,000
Commingled fixed income securities	24,695,000	29,359,000
Debt securities - U.S. and foreign governments, agencies and municipalities	140,436,000	143,129,000
Debt securities - corporate	38,264,000	43,926,000
Mortgage-back / asset-back securities	164,598,000	162,375,000
Interest rate swaps	'	10,117,000
Foreign exchange contracts	1,358,000	2,582,000
Total assets	1,024,033,000	1,032,611,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Loss	-4,445,000	'
Foreign exchange contracts	-3,009,000	-1,174,000
Total liabilities	-7,454,000	-1,174,000
Carrying value	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt	($3,346,295,000)	($4,017,375,000)

Fair_Value_Measurements_and_De3

Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments 2 (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments at Fair Value, Net	'	'	'	'	$2,000,000	'	'	'	'	$2,000,000	'
Fair Value Asset Derivatives Designated Foreign Exchange Contracts	546,000	'	'	'	78,000	'	'	'	546,000	78,000	'
Fair Value Asset Derivatives Designated Interest Rate Swaps	0	'	'	'	10,117,000	'	'	'	0	10,117,000	'
Fair Value Liability Derivatives Designated Foreign Exchange Contracts	-526,000	'	'	'	-320,000	'	'	'	-526,000	-320,000	'
Derivative Asset Not Designated As Hedging Instruments Fair Value	812,000	'	'	'	2,504,000	'	'	'	812,000	2,504,000	'
Derivative Liability Not Designated Foreign Exchange Contracts	-2,483,000	'	'	'	-854,000	'	'	'	-2,483,000	-854,000	'
Derivative Assets	1,358,000	'	'	'	12,699,000	'	'	'	1,358,000	12,699,000	'
Derivative Liabilities	-3,009,000	'	'	'	-1,174,000	'	'	'	-3,009,000	-1,174,000	'
Derivative Assets Liabilities At Fair Value Net	-1,651,000	'	'	'	11,525,000	'	'	'	-1,651,000	11,525,000	'
Derivative gain (loss) recognized in interest expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	3,798,000	9,994,000	'
Hedged item income (expense) recognized in interest expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-11,883,000	-31,137,000	'
Total notional amount of outstanding contracts in cash flow hedging relationships	450,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	450,000,000	'	'
Derivative gain (loss) recognized in OCI for hedges recorded to revenue (effective portion)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	241,000	-2,055,000	'
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Revenue, Net	-1,010,821,000	-920,489,000	-950,662,000	-909,363,000	-989,730,000	-928,590,000	-952,066,000	-953,327,000	-3,791,335,000	-3,823,713,000	-4,030,669,000
Derivative gain (loss) recognized in income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-16,574,000	-4,254,000	'
Foreign Exchange Contract Intercompany [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments at Fair Value, Net	2,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,000,000	'	'
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Revenue, Net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-835,000	1,298,000	-166,000
Derivative gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI to income for hedges recorded to cost of sales (effective portion)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	332,000	-185,000	-719,000
Derivative gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI to income for hedges (effective portion)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-503,000	1,113,000	'
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total notional amount of outstanding contracts in cash flow hedging relationships	$26,000,000	'	'	'	$25,000,000	'	'	'	$26,000,000	$25,000,000	'

Fair_Value_Measurements_and_De4

Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments Available For Sale Securities (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Amortized cost within 1 year	$41,853	'
Estimated fair value within 1 year	41,932	'
Amortized cost after 1 year through 5 years	46,869	'
Estimated fair value after 1 year through 5 years	47,284	'
Amortized cost after 5 years through 10 years	67,160	'
Estimated fair value after 5 years through 10 years	66,140	'
Amortized cost after 10 years	169,486	'
Estimated fair value after 10 years	166,936	'
Amortized cost total	325,368	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	325,368	331,082
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	3,504	10,163
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	-6,580	-3,221
Available-for-sale Securities	322,292	338,024
US Treasury and Government [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	121,803	127,807
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	999	3,972
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	-3,372	-56
Available-for-sale Securities	119,430	131,723
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	37,901	41,095
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	935	2,851
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	-572	-20
Available-for-sale Securities	38,264	43,926
Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	165,664	162,180
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	1,570	3,340
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	-2,636	-3,145
Available-for-sale Securities	$164,598	$162,375

Restructuring_Charges_and_Asse2

Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]	'	'	'
Restructuring Charges, Including Discontinued Operations	$60,369,000	$23,365,000	$135,220,000
Restructuring Costs [Abstract]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve, Beginning Balance	67,758,000	119,111,000	113,200,000
Gain on sale of facility	'	'	-601,000
Cash payments	-59,520,000	-74,718,000	-107,002,000
Non-cash charges	-2,035,000	'	-21,706,000
Restructuring Reserve, Ending Balance	66,572,000	67,758,000	119,111,000
Expense, net	67,000,000	38,000,000	'
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment	7,000,000	15,000,000	'
Asset Impairment Charges	26,000,000	'	'
Severance and benefits costs	'	'	'
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]	'	'	'
Restructuring Charges, Including Discontinued Operations	48,373,000	24,992,000	101,043,000
Restructuring Costs [Abstract]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve, Beginning Balance	62,540,000	105,036,000	101,639,000
Gain on sale of facility	'	'	0
Cash payments	-52,355,000	-67,488,000	-97,646,000
Non-cash charges	0	'	0
Restructuring Reserve, Ending Balance	58,558,000	62,540,000	105,036,000
Pension and Retiree Medical	'	'	'
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]	'	'	'
Restructuring Charges, Including Discontinued Operations	1,964,000	0	8,178,000
Restructuring Costs [Abstract]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve, Beginning Balance	0	0	0
Gain on sale of facility	'	'	0
Cash payments	0	0	0
Non-cash charges	-1,964,000	'	-8,178,000
Restructuring Reserve, Ending Balance	0	0	0
Asset impairments	'	'	'
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]	'	'	'
Restructuring Charges, Including Discontinued Operations	71,000	0	13,528,000
Restructuring Costs [Abstract]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve, Beginning Balance	0	0	0
Gain on sale of facility	'	'	-601,000
Cash payments	0	0	601,000
Non-cash charges	-71,000	'	-13,528,000
Restructuring Reserve, Ending Balance	0	0	0
Other exit costs	'	'	'
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]	'	'	'
Restructuring Charges, Including Discontinued Operations	9,961,000	-1,627,000	12,471,000
Restructuring Costs [Abstract]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve, Beginning Balance	5,218,000	14,075,000	11,561,000
Gain on sale of facility	'	'	0
Cash payments	-7,165,000	-7,230,000	-9,957,000
Non-cash charges	0	'	0
Restructuring Reserve, Ending Balance	$8,014,000	$5,218,000	$14,075,000

Leases_Details

Leases (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Leases (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Leases [Abstract]	'	'	'
Rental expense	$67,000,000	$68,000,000	$78,000,000
2013	55,908,000	'	'
2014	43,089,000	'	'
2015	30,246,000	'	'
2016	21,234,000	'	'
2017	15,660,000	'	'
Thereafter	35,115,000	'	'
Total minimum lease payments	$201,252,000	'	'

Segment_Information_Details

Segment Information (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

Depreciation and amortization

$211,243

$255,556

$272,142

Long-Lived Assets

2,991,823

3,668,156

2,991,823

3,668,156

3,659,149

Assets

6,772,708

7,859,891

6,772,708

7,859,891

8,147,104

Segment reporting information profit (loss)

Revenue

1,010,821

920,489

950,662

909,363

989,730

928,590

952,066

953,327

3,791,335

3,823,713

4,030,669

EBIT

931,216

905,382

991,479

Reconciling items:

Interest, net

-184,675

-186,987

-193,418

Cash and cash equivalents

907,806

913,276

907,806

913,276

856,238

484,363

Short-term investments

31,128

36,611

31,128

36,611

12,971

Capital expenditures

137,512

176,586

155,980

Corporate and other expenses

-216,457

-217,458

-233,733

Restructuring charges and asset impairments

-84,344

-17,176

-118,630

Goodwill impairment

101,415

18,315

Other (expense) income

-32,639

-1,138

19,918

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

105,656

87,600

108,833

81,865

121,073

116,844

136,109

137,744

383,954

511,770

465,616

United States

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

Long-Lived Assets

2,210,510

2,831,810

2,210,510

2,831,810

2,749,101

Segment reporting information profit (loss)

Revenue

2,654,301

2,669,074

2,781,692

Outside United States

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

Long-Lived Assets

781,313

836,346

781,313

836,346

910,048

Segment reporting information profit (loss)

Revenue

1,137,034

1,154,639

1,248,977

Total for reportable segments

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

Depreciation and amortization

180,853

200,908

228,824

Assets

5,514,463

5,777,266

5,514,463

5,777,266

6,065,980

Reconciling items:

Capital expenditures

124,308

142,506

122,976

Small & Medium Business Solutions

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

Depreciation and amortization

110,753

131,761

153,213

Assets

3,623,816

3,729,853

3,623,816

3,729,853

3,883,979

Segment reporting information profit (loss)

Revenue

2,158,167

2,245,484

2,446,856

EBIT

712,346

722,823

784,323

Reconciling items:

Capital expenditures

83,359

108,153

71,213

Goodwill impairment

North America Mailing

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

Depreciation and amortization

81,238

104,957

123,252

Assets

2,767,743

2,863,233

2,767,743

2,863,233

3,100,369

Segment reporting information profit (loss)

Revenue

1,555,585

1,643,855

1,792,044

EBIT

646,979

640,830

691,500

Reconciling items:

Capital expenditures

57,973

78,511

57,308

Goodwill impairment

International Mailing

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

Depreciation and amortization

29,515

26,804

29,961

Assets

856,073

866,620

856,073

866,620

783,610

Segment reporting information profit (loss)

Revenue

602,582

601,629

654,812

EBIT

75,844

71,516

92,823

Reconciling items:

Capital expenditures

25,386

29,642

13,905

Goodwill impairment

Enterprise Business Solutions

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

Depreciation and amortization

45,739

38,980

36,071

Assets

648,634

755,743

648,634

755,743

877,564

Segment reporting information profit (loss)

Revenue

942,013

910,522

908,448

EBIT

138,259

155,151

153,535

Reconciling items:

Capital expenditures

15,387

29,559

46,350

Goodwill impairment

Production Mail

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

Depreciation and amortization

15,740

12,227

10,682

Assets

305,428

386,338

305,428

386,338

482,265

Segment reporting information profit (loss)

Revenue

511,544

480,718

511,595

EBIT

48,981

55,000

52,817

Reconciling items:

Capital expenditures

2,875

12,339

11,419

Goodwill impairment

Presort Services

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

Depreciation and amortization

29,999

26,753

25,389

Assets

343,206

369,405

343,206

369,405

395,299

Segment reporting information profit (loss)

Revenue

430,469

429,804

396,853

EBIT

106,170

83,259

100,718

Reconciling items:

Capital expenditures

12,512

17,220

34,931

Goodwill impairment

[1]

Digital Commerce Solutions [Member]

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

Depreciation and amortization

24,361

30,167

39,540

Assets

1,242,013

1,291,670

1,242,013

1,291,670

1,304,437

Segment reporting information profit (loss)

Revenue

691,155

667,707

675,365

EBIT

53,242

54,777

53,621

Reconciling items:

Capital expenditures

25,562

4,794

5,413

Goodwill impairment

[1]

Discontinued Operations [Member]

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

Depreciation and amortization

16,338

37,863

28,662

Assets

101,398

854,007

101,398

854,007

889,955

Reconciling items:

Capital expenditures

8,328

32,849

18,909

Other corporate assets

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

Depreciation and amortization

14,052

16,785

14,656

Assets

217,913

278,731

217,913

278,731

321,960

Reconciling items:

Capital expenditures

$4,876

$1,231

$14,095

[1]

(1)Primarily represents foreign currency translation adjustments for the period. For discontinued operations in 2013, the adjustment primarily represents the write-off of remaining goodwill upon the sale of the Management Services business.

Retirement_Plans_and_Postretir

Retirement Plans and Postretirement Medical Benefits (Benefit Obligations and Funded Status) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Historical Health Care Trend Rate	7.50%	7.00%	7.50%	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumed for Next Fiscal Year	'	6.50%	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Ultimate Health Care Cost Trend Rate	'	5.00%	'	'
Nominal Rate of Return on Pension Plan	'	7.38%	7.25%	'
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized	'	$32,000,000	$30,000,000	'
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Nominal Rate of Return on Pension Plan	'	7.25%	7.75%	8.00%
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	'	0	0	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation	282,857,000	231,153,000	282,857,000	285,828,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost	'	3,684,000	3,563,000	3,328,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	'	9,503,000	11,187,000	13,528,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Plan Participants	'	-4,313,000	-9,547,000	'
Gross Benefits Paid Postretirement	'	-32,621,000	-40,616,000	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Net (Gains) Losses	'	-30,051,000	4,150,000	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Benefit Obligation	'	-1,693,000	697,000	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments	'	0	8,501,000	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Curtailments	'	-4,839,000	0	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Special Termination Benefits	'	0	0	-300,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid	'	-32,621,000	-40,616,000	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer	'	28,308,000	31,069,000	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan	-282,857,000	-231,153,000	-282,857,000	'
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Current Liabilities	-25,483,000	-23,668,000	-25,483,000	'
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent	-257,374,000	-207,485,000	-257,374,000	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet	-282,857,000	-231,153,000	-282,857,000	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Nominal Rate of Return on Pension Plan	'	7.00%	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year	'	18,000,000	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Defined Benefit Plans [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	'	1,583,932,000	1,426,536,000	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Plan Participants	'	0	0	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Curtailments	'	0	0	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets	'	0	0	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid	'	130,714,000	130,339,000	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets	'	60,569,000	193,696,000	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer	'	9,892,000	94,039,000	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan	-238,745,000	-98,912,000	-238,745,000	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets for Plan Benefits, Noncurrent	175,000	195,000	175,000	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation	1,802,811,000	1,611,457,000	1,802,811,000	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation	1,822,677,000	1,622,591,000	1,822,677,000	1,707,390,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost	'	13,981,000	18,939,000	19,450,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	'	74,370,000	81,040,000	87,738,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Plan Participants	'	0	0	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Net (Gains) Losses	'	-154,996,000	145,641,000	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Benefit Obligation	'	0	0	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Curtailments	'	-3,275,000	6,000	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Special Termination Benefits	'	-548,000	0	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid	'	-130,714,000	-130,339,000	'
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Current Liabilities	-7,456,000	-18,097,000	-7,456,000	'
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent	-231,464,000	-81,010,000	-231,464,000	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet	-238,745,000	-98,912,000	-238,745,000	'
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Nominal Rate of Return on Pension Plan	'	7.50%	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year	'	22,000,000	'	'
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Defined Benefit Plans [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	'	509,331,000	438,848,000	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Plan Participants	'	496,000	1,106,000	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Curtailments	'	0	1,489,000	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets	'	-1,428,000	17,353,000	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid	'	24,607,000	21,504,000	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets	'	62,777,000	44,928,000	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer	'	14,509,000	30,089,000	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan	-154,495,000	-111,695,000	-154,495,000	'
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets for Plan Benefits, Noncurrent	530,000	11,951,000	530,000	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation	648,439,000	659,602,000	648,439,000	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation	663,826,000	672,773,000	663,826,000	581,904,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost	7,763,000	6,272,000	7,763,000	7,310,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	27,793,000	27,365,000	27,793,000	28,329,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Plan Participants	'	-496,000	-1,106,000	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Net (Gains) Losses	'	-1,224,000	45,537,000	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Benefit Obligation	'	-204,000	22,115,000	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Curtailments	'	-86,000	-1,489,000	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Special Termination Benefits	'	-935,000	-601,000	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid	'	-24,607,000	-21,504,000	'
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Current Liabilities	-967,000	-1,051,000	-967,000	'
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent	-154,058,000	-122,595,000	-154,058,000	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet	($154,495,000)	($111,695,000)	($154,495,000)	'

Retirement_Plans_and_Postretir1

Retirement Plans and Postretirement Medical Benefits (Pension Plans with an Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets	7.38%	7.25%	'
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets	7.25%	7.75%	8.00%
UK Plan [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Fair Value of Plan Assets	414,000	370,000	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Projected Benefit Obligation	1,621,164	1,821,300	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Accumulated Benefit Obligation	1,610,029	1,801,433	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Fair Value of Plan Assets	1,522,057	1,582,379	'
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Projected Benefit Obligation	544,875	660,110	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Accumulated Benefit Obligation	532,774	645,361	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Fair Value of Plan Assets	421,229	505,084	'

Retirement_Plans_and_Postretir2

Retirement Plans and Postretirement Medical Benefits (Pretax Amounts Recognized in AOCI) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax	$68,120	$109,962
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax	2,516	5,564
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax	70,636	115,526
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax	733,943	879,323
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax	-135	1,229
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Transition Assets (Obligations), before Tax	0	0
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax	733,808	880,552
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax	200,000	243,765
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax	-863	-751
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Transition Assets (Obligations), before Tax	-59	-68
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax	$199,078	$242,946

Retirement_Plans_and_Postretir3

Retirement Plans and Postretirement Medical Benefits (Estimated Amounts to be Amortized from AOCI into Net Periodic Benefit) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Gains (Losses)	$6,092
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Prior Service Cost (Credit)	160
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Amounts that Will be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Next Fiscal Year	6,252
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Gains (Losses)	24,642
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Prior Service Cost (Credit)	9
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Transition Asset (Obligation)	0
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Amounts that Will be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Next Fiscal Year	24,651
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Gains (Losses)	8,249
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Prior Service Cost (Credit)	-61
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Transition Asset (Obligation)	-9
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Amounts that Will be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Next Fiscal Year	$8,179

Retirement_Plans_and_Postretir4

Retirement Plans and Postretirement Medical Benefits (Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost for Defined Benefit Pension Plans) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Transition Obligations (Assets)	'	'	$9	$10	$10
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)	'	'	620	-809	-2,187
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)	'	'	54,372	75,274	56,323
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost	'	'	3,684	3,563	3,328
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	'	'	9,503	11,187	13,528
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)	'	'	128	-1,724	-2,504
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)	'	'	7,433	8,214	7,666
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost	'	'	23,668	21,240	25,157
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments	'	'	2,920	0	2,839
Defined Benefit Plan, Special Termination Benefits	'	'	0	0	300
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost	'	'	13,981	18,939	19,450
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	'	'	74,370	81,040	87,738
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets	'	'	107,608	121,623	123,058
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Transition Obligations (Assets)	'	'	0	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)	'	'	-380	-803	-147
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)	'	'	-32,494	-52,957	-37,522
Defined Benefit Plan, Other Costs	'	'	548	0	1,489
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements and Curtailments	'	'	2,638	-48	3,036
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost	'	'	-16,803	-32,068	-26,324
Defined Benefit Plan, Special Termination Benefits	'	'	548	0	'
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost	'	7,763	6,272	7,763	7,310
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	'	27,793	27,365	27,793	28,329
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets	'	32,299	34,769	'	31,784
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Transition Obligations (Assets)	'	'	-9	-10	-10
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)	'	-112	-112	'	-170
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)	'	-14,103	-14,445	'	-11,135
Defined Benefit Plan, Other Costs	'	601	935	'	277
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements and Curtailments	'	444	0	'	274
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost	-18,507	'	-14,351	'	-15,701
Defined Benefit Plan, Special Termination Benefits	'	'	$935	$601	'

Retirement_Plans_and_Postretir5

Retirement Plans and Postretirement Medical Benefits (Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax	'	($34,890)	($195)	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, before Tax	'	-7,433	4,631	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Amortization, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost (Credit) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, before Tax	'	-128	1,724	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments	'	-2,920	0	'
Adjustment For Actual Medicare Premium	'	481	-651	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax	'	44,890	-5,509	'
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax	'	-29,320	32,596	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Amortization, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost (Credit) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, before Tax	'	0	0	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net (Gain) Loss Due to Settlements	'	-14,445	-14,103	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost (Credit) Arising During Period, before Tax	'	112	112	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Transition Asset (Obligation), before Tax	'	-9	-10	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements and Curtailments	-444	0	'	-274
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax	'	-43,868	17,947	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax	'	-111,232	73,701	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Amortization, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost (Credit) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, before Tax	'	0	127	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net (Gain) Loss Due to Settlements	'	-32,494	-52,957	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost (Credit) Arising During Period, before Tax	'	380	803	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Transition Asset (Obligation), before Tax	'	0	0	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements and Curtailments	'	-2,638	48	-3,036
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax	'	($146,744)	$19,862	'

Retirement_Plans_and_Postretir6

Retirement Plans and Postretirement Medical Benefits (Weighted-Average Actuarial Assumptions) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets	7.38%	7.25%	'
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate	4.95%	4.05%	4.95%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase	3.50%	3.50%	3.50%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate	4.05%	4.95%	5.60%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets	7.25%	7.75%	8.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase	3.50%	3.50%	3.50%
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate	4.40%	3.65%	4.50%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate	3.65%	4.50%	5.15%
Canada Pension Plans Defined Benefit [Member] \| Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate	4.65%	3.90%	4.15%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate	3.90%	4.15%	5.15%
Minimum [Member] \| Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate	1.45%	1.95%	1.80%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase	1.50%	1.50%	2.10%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate	1.95%	1.80%	2.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets	3.50%	3.25%	4.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase	1.50%	2.10%	2.10%
Maximum [Member] \| Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate	4.60%	4.65%	6.10%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase	3.50%	3.50%	4.60%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate	4.65%	6.10%	5.50%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets	7.50%	7.50%	7.75%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase	3.50%	4.60%	5.50%

Retirement_Plans_and_Postretir7

Retirement Plans and Postretirement Medical Benefits (Target Asset Allocation) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
UK Plan [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Weighted Target Asset Allocations	100.00%	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	100.00%	100.00%
UK Plan [Member] \| UK Equities [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Weighted Target Asset Allocations	'	32.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	30.00%	33.00%
UK Plan [Member] \| Non UK Equities [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Weighted Target Asset Allocations	'	31.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	35.00%	35.00%
UK Plan [Member] \| Fixed Income [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Weighted Target Asset Allocations	'	36.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	35.00%	31.00%
UK Plan [Member] \| Cash [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Weighted Target Asset Allocations	'	1.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	0.00%	1.00%
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Weighted Target Asset Allocations	100.00%	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	100.00%	100.00%
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| US Equities [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Weighted Target Asset Allocations	'	14.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	11.00%	16.00%
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Non US Equities [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Weighted Target Asset Allocations	'	15.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	11.00%	14.00%
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Fixed Income [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Weighted Target Asset Allocations	'	61.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	68.00%	60.00%
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Weighted Target Asset Allocations	'	4.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	2.00%	4.00%
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Private Equity [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Weighted Target Asset Allocations	'	6.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	8.00%	6.00%

Retirement_Plans_and_Postretir8

Retirement Plans and Postretirement Medical Benefits (Fair Value Measurements of Plan Assets) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Other Asset, Liability Related to Pension Plan Assets	$907,806	$913,276	$856,238	$484,363
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	554,725	500,438	'	'
Other Asset, Liability Related to Pension Plan Assets	5,285	4,414	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	1,068	4,479	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	561,078	509,331	'	'
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	109,403	96,442	'	'
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	445,322	403,996	'	'
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'	'
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Money Market Funds [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	6,058	7,130	'	'
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Money Market Funds [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'	'
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Money Market Funds [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	6,058	7,130	'	'
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Money Market Funds [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'	'
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	366,449	310,104	'	'
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	109,403	96,442	'	'
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	257,046	213,662	'	'
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'	'
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Fixed Income Investments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	104,070	157,332	'	'
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Fixed Income Investments [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'	'
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Fixed Income Investments [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	104,070	157,332	'	'
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Fixed Income Investments [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'	'
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Debt Securities [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	60,204	18,937	'	'
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Debt Securities [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'	'
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Debt Securities [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	60,204	18,937	'	'
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Debt Securities [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'	'
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Corporate Debt Securities [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	17,944	6,935	'	'
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Corporate Debt Securities [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'	'
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Corporate Debt Securities [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	17,944	6,935	'	'
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Corporate Debt Securities [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	1,524,759	1,686,105	'	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	-6,602	-104,375	'	'
Other Asset, Liability Related to Pension Plan Assets	634	618	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	4,888	1,584	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	1,523,679	1,583,932	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	323,378	304,287	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	1,043,360	1,223,654	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	158,021	158,164	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Money Market Funds [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	30,374	17,363	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Money Market Funds [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Money Market Funds [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	30,374	17,363	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Money Market Funds [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	445,291	454,069	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	279,988	250,303	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	165,303	203,766	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Fixed Income Investments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	209,674	200,899	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Fixed Income Investments [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Fixed Income Investments [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	209,674	200,899	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Fixed Income Investments [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Debt Securities [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	73,867	89,445	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Debt Securities [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	43,390	53,984	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Debt Securities [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	30,477	35,461	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Debt Securities [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Corporate Debt Securities [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	568,567	621,691	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Corporate Debt Securities [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Corporate Debt Securities [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	568,567	621,691	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Corporate Debt Securities [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Mortgage Backed Securities, Other [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	34,372	42,743	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Mortgage Backed Securities, Other [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Mortgage Backed Securities, Other [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	31,738	39,552	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Mortgage Backed Securities, Other [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	2,634	3,191	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Asset-backed Securities [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	625	547	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Asset-backed Securities [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Asset-backed Securities [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	625	547	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Asset-backed Securities [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Private Equity Funds [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	87,470	91,805	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Private Equity Funds [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Private Equity Funds [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Private Equity Funds [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	87,470	91,805	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Real Estate [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	67,917	63,168	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Real Estate [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Real Estate [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Real Estate [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	67,917	63,168	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Securities Lending Fund [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	6,602	104,375	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Securities Lending Fund [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Securities Lending Fund [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	6,602	104,375	'	'
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Securities Lending Fund [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	$0	$0	'	'

Retirement_Plans_and_Postretir9

Retirement Plans and Postretirement Medical Benefits (Level 3 Gains and Losses) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	$158,021	$158,164	$150,490
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets Sold During Period	348	1,764	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets Still Held	7,577	6,433	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Purchases, Sales, and Settlements	-8,068	-523	'
Mortgage Backed Securities, Other [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	2,634	3,191	3,702
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets Sold During Period	0	-3	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets Still Held	205	-20	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Purchases, Sales, and Settlements	-762	-488	'
Private Equity Funds [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	87,470	91,805	88,870
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets Sold During Period	-1,591	-13	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets Still Held	2,190	742	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Purchases, Sales, and Settlements	-4,934	2,206	'
Real Estate [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	67,917	63,168	57,918
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets Sold During Period	1,939	1,780	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets Still Held	5,182	5,711	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Purchases, Sales, and Settlements	($2,372)	($2,241)	'

Recovered_Sheet1

Retirement Plans and Postretirement Medical Benefits (Effect of Change in the Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates) (Details) (Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Service and Interest Cost Components	$517
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Service and Interest Cost Components	-451
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation	8,284
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation	($7,662)

Recovered_Sheet2

Retirement Plans and Postretirement Medical Benefits (Nonpension Estimated Future Benefit Payments) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year One	$166,952
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Two	125,225
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Three	124,045
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Four	127,236
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Five	128,739
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Five Fiscal Years Thereafter	673,039
DefinedBenefitPlanExpectedFutureBenefitPayments	1,345,236
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year One	23,669
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Two	22,570
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Three	21,561
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Four	20,612
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Five	19,708
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Five Fiscal Years Thereafter	87,457
DefinedBenefitPlanExpectedFutureBenefitPayments	$195,577

Recovered_Sheet3

Retirement Plans and Postretirement Medical Benefits (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended							12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
			UK Plan [Member]	UK Plan [Member]	Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	US Nonpension Plan [Member]	US Nonpension Plan [Member]
										Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized	$32,000,000	$30,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Historical Health Care Trend Rate	7.00%	7.50%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation	'	'	'	'	231,153,000	282,857,000	285,828,000	'	'	208,000,000	256,000,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	18,000,000	22,000,000	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Fair Value of Plan Assets	'	'	$414,000,000	$370,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Nominal Rate of Return on Pension Plan	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	7.00%	7.50%	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets	7.38%	7.25%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumed for Next Fiscal Year	6.50%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Ultimate Health Care Cost Trend Rate	5.00%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Percent of All Foreign Plan Assets	'	'	74.00%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'

Recovered_Sheet4

Retirement Plans and Postretirement Medical Benefits Future Contributions (Details) (United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year	$18

Discontinued_Operations_and_As1

Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$778,124,000	$1,215,525,000	$1,247,282,000
Goodwill impairment	-101,415,000	'	'	'	-18,315,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loss before taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-105,888,000	'	'
Asset Impairment Charges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	26,000,000	'	'
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	6,971,000	'	'
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-98,917,000	52,755,000	-47,640,000
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	45,860,000	-13,301,000	-246,153,000
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	14,948,000	-78,501,000	-89,254,000	8,030,000	27,738,000	-6,790,000	12,189,000	32,919,000	-144,777,000	66,056,000	198,513,000
Management Services [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	639,237,000	920,958,000	948,891,000
Loss before taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-118,017,000	'	'
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	5,126,000	'	'
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-112,891,000	67,458,000	-10,279,000
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	41,384,000	29,255,000	30,599,000
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-154,275,000	38,203,000	-40,878,000
Mail Services International [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	23,036,000	135,222,000	155,378,000
Goodwill impairment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,000,000	'	46,000,000
Loss before taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-3,057,000	'	'
Asset Impairment Charges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	12,000,000
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-2,717,000	'	'
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-5,774,000	-40,084,000	-72,260,000
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-1,064,000	-15,003,000	-23,025,000
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-4,710,000	-25,081,000	-49,235,000
Nordic Furniture Business [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	37,785,000	67,994,000	48,341,000
Goodwill impairment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,000,000	'	'
Loss before taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-4,037,000	'	'
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	4,562,000	'	'
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	525,000	2,839,000	5,334,000
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	149,000	794,000	1,493,000
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	376,000	2,045,000	3,841,000
Canadian Document Imaging Solutions (DIS) [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	78,066,000	91,351,000	94,672,000
Loss before taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	19,223,000	'	'
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	'	'
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	19,223,000	22,542,000	25,870,000
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	5,102,000	5,965,000	7,244,000
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	14,121,000	16,577,000	18,626,000
Capital Services [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Loss before taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	'	'
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	'	'
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	3,695,000
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	289,000	-34,312,000	-262,464,000
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-289,000	34,312,000	266,159,000
Management Services North America [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill impairment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	98,000,000	'	'
Management Services International [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill impairment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	84,000,000
Asset Impairment Charges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	5,000,000
Discontinued Operations [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill impairment	-101,415,000	'	'	'	-18,315,000	'	'	'	101,000,000	18,000,000	130,000,000
Asset Impairment Charges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$15,000,000	$17,000,000	$17,000,000

Earnings_per_Share_Details

Earnings per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Amounts attributable to common stockholders:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income from continuing operations	$75,141	$72,974	$80,021	$59,476	$82,599	$83,323	$87,434	$125,751	$287,612	$379,107	$418,967
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	14,948	-78,501	-89,254	8,030	27,738	-6,790	12,189	32,919	-144,777	66,056	198,513
Net Income (numerator for diluted EPS)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	142,835	445,163	617,480
Preferred Stock Dividends, Income Statement Impact	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-46	-51	-58
Income attributable to common stockholders (numerator for basic EPS)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$142,789	$445,112	$617,422
Denominator (in thousands):	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Weighted average shares used in basic EPS	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	201,614	200,389	201,976
Effect of dilutive shares:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Preferred Stock	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2	2	2
Preference stock	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	381	398	445
Stock Plans	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	960	577	343
Weighted-average shares used in diluted EPS	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	202,957	201,366	202,766
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Continuing operations	$0.37	$0.36	$0.40	$0.30	$0.41	$0.42	$0.44	$0.63	$1.43	$1.89	$2.07
Discontinued operations	$0.07	($0.39)	($0.44)	$0.04	$0.14	($0.03)	$0.06	$0.16	($0.72)	$0.33	$0.98
Net income - Pitney Bowes Inc.	$0.45	($0.03)	($0.05)	$0.34	$0.55	$0.38	$0.50	$0.79	$0.71	$2.22	$3.06
Diluted earnings per share:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Continuing operations	$0.37	$0.36	$0.39	$0.29	$0.41	$0.41	$0.43	$0.63	$1.42	$1.88	$2.07
Discontinued operations	$0.07	($0.39)	($0.44)	$0.04	$0.14	($0.03)	$0.06	$0.16	($0.71)	$0.33	$0.98
Net income - Pitney Bowes Inc.	$0.44	($0.03)	($0.05)	$0.33	$0.55	$0.38	$0.50	$0.79	$0.70	$2.21	$3.05
Anti-dilutive shares (in thousands):	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Anti-dilutive shares not used in calculating diluted weighted-average shares	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	12,448	13,801	14,016

Quarterly_Financial_Data_unaud2

Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	$1,010,821	$920,489	$950,662	$909,363	$989,730	$928,590	$952,066	$953,327	$3,791,335	$3,823,713	$4,030,669
Cost of revenues	451,781	394,861	411,499	392,481	409,723	388,221	398,818	385,636	1,650,622	1,582,398	'
Operating expenses	453,384	438,028	430,330	435,017	458,934	423,525	417,139	429,947	1,756,759	1,729,545	'
Income from continuing operations	105,656	87,600	108,833	81,865	121,073	116,844	136,109	137,744	383,954	511,770	465,616
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	-25,922	-10,032	-24,218	-17,795	-33,880	-28,927	-44,081	-7,399	-77,967	-114,287	-28,274
Income from continuing operations	79,734	77,568	84,615	64,070	87,193	87,917	92,028	130,345	305,987	397,483	437,342
Net income before attribution of noncontrolling interests	94,682	-933	-4,639	72,100	114,931	81,127	104,217	163,264	161,210	463,539	635,855
Noncontrolling Interest in Net Income (Loss) Preferred Unit Holders, Redeemable	-4,593	-4,594	-4,594	-4,594	-4,594	-4,594	-4,594	-4,594	-18,375	-18,376	-18,375
Amounts attributable to common stockholders:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income from continuing operations	75,141	72,974	80,021	59,476	82,599	83,323	87,434	125,751	287,612	379,107	418,967
Loss (gain) from discontinued operations	14,948	-78,501	-89,254	8,030	27,738	-6,790	12,189	32,919	-144,777	66,056	198,513
Net income - Pitney Bowes Inc.	$90,089	($5,527)	($9,233)	$67,506	$110,337	$76,533	$99,623	$158,670	$142,835	$445,163	$617,480
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Continuing operations	$0.37	$0.36	$0.40	$0.30	$0.41	$0.42	$0.44	$0.63	$1.43	$1.89	$2.07
Discontinued operations	$0.07	($0.39)	($0.44)	$0.04	$0.14	($0.03)	$0.06	$0.16	($0.72)	$0.33	$0.98
Net income - Pitney Bowes Inc.	$0.45	($0.03)	($0.05)	$0.34	$0.55	$0.38	$0.50	$0.79	$0.71	$2.22	$3.06
Diluted earnings per share:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Continuing operations	$0.37	$0.36	$0.39	$0.29	$0.41	$0.41	$0.43	$0.63	$1.42	$1.88	$2.07
Discontinued operations	$0.07	($0.39)	($0.44)	$0.04	$0.14	($0.03)	$0.06	$0.16	($0.71)	$0.33	$0.98
Net income - Pitney Bowes Inc.	$0.44	($0.03)	($0.05)	$0.33	$0.55	$0.38	$0.50	$0.79	$0.70	$2.21	$3.05