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Turning on the Power

When using batteries to power the scale, the scale automatically turns off after two minutes 
of inactivity.

To turn the scale on

Press the 

Power

 button on the front of the scale to turn the scale on and off. 

When the scale is first turned on, wait a few seconds for the scale to stabilize before weighing 
items. The display shows 

88 88.8

 for a few seconds and then 

00 00.0

 when ready.

Downloading Postal Rates

You can use your scale to calculate the postage amount for an item. You must download the 
latest postal rates to your scale before you can use your scale to calculate postage. For 
information on how to download the latest postal rates to your scale, visit the DYMO Web site, 
www.dymo.com/scaledownload.

Using the Scale

You can use the scale to determine the weight of an item and to calculate the postage amount 
for an item.

Weighing an Item

Always wait for 

00 00.0

 to display before placing an item on the scale platform.

After placing an item on the scale, wait for several seconds for the weight to appear.

To weigh an item

Place an item on the scale platform.

Lift the top center part of the scale platform to a 90-degree position and place large 
envelopes in an upright position on the platform.

Using the Tare Feature

You can weigh small items or items that cannot be easily placed on the scale platform by 
placing the items in a container and using the Tare button to eliminate the weight of the 
container. 

Pressing the Tare button always returns the scale to zero.

To use the Tare feature

1. Place an empty container on the platform.
2. When the scale is ready, press the 

Tare (0) 

button. The display is set to zero.

3. Place the items to be weighed in the container.
4. After removing the container, press 

Tare

 to reset the scale to zero.

Using the Hold Feature

When an item being weighed extends over the front of the scale and you cannot see the 
display, you can freeze the display so that the weight is still displayed after removing the item.

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Summary of Contents for PS20DL

Page 1: ...by MODEL PS20DL 20 lb Downloadable Postal Scale USER GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...er end of the cable into an available serial port on your computer If your computer does not have a serial port you can connect to a USB port using a serial to USB adapter Connecting the Power The scale can be powered through the included power adapter or by six AAA batteries To connect the power adapter 1 Plug the power adapter into the back of the scale 2 Plug the other end of the power adapter ...

Page 3: ...or 00 00 0 to display before placing an item on the scale platform After placing an item on the scale wait for several seconds for the weight to appear To weigh an item Place an item on the scale platform Lift the top center part of the scale platform to a 90 degree position and place large envelopes in an upright position on the platform Using the Tare Feature You can weigh small items or items t...

Page 4: ...ostage amount for an item including rates for Certified Mail Registered Mail Delivery Confirmation and Return Receipt Your scale can also calculate the USPS postage amount for First Class Mail International up to four pounds to Mexico and Canada The scale does not calculate postage amounts for Express Mail zones or for shape based First Class Mail or International Mail The scale calculates Parcel ...

Page 5: ...tage amount appears in the lower left of the display Calculating the UPS and FedEx Postage Amount for an Item Your scale can calculate the UPS and FedEx postage amount for an item including rates for UPS and FedEx with Insurance and COD The scale does not calculate fuel surcharges when calculating the postage amount FedEx Home Delivery is the only residential rate supported for FedEx To calculate ...

Page 6: ...o the carrier you want 2 Simultaneously press and 6 Confirmation The scale displays INVALID ENTRY 3 Turn the scale off and then on again The carrier you chose is now selected each time you turn the scale on Caring for the Scale With proper care and handling your scale will give you years of service Keep the following in mind when using your scale Your scale works best when operated and stored at n...

Page 7: ...20 V AC adapter or six AAA batteries Problem Error Message Solution No display Ensure the scale is plugged in or replace the batteries LOW BATT is displayed Replace the AAA batteries UNDER LOAD is displayed A Tare value was displayed and the items were removed from the scale Press Tare 0 to reset the scale to zero OVER LOAD is displayed The item on the scale platform exceeds the maximum capacity o...

Page 8: ...ly with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However...

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