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To use the Hold feature

1. Press the 

Hold

 button.

Hold

 flashes in the display.

2. Place the item on the scale platform. 
3. After a few seconds, the display shows 

Hold 

without flashing and the scale makes a 

beeping noise.

4. Remove the item from the scale.

The weight continues to be displayed.

5. Press 

Hold

 to reset the scale to zero.

Changing the Units of Measure

Your scale can display weight in English (pounds) or metric (kilograms) units. The default unit 
of measure is English.

To change the units of measure

Press the 

Kg/Lb (7) 

button to toggle between English and metric units.

Calculating the Postage Amount for an Item

Your scale can calculate the postage amount for USPS, UPS, and FedEx.

Airborne/DHL rates shown are no longer valid.

Calculating the USPS Postage Amount for an item

Your scale can calculate the USPS postage 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 Post Inter-BMC/ASF 
rates only; the scale does not calculate Parcel Post Intra-BMC/ASF rates.

To calculate the USPS postage amount for an item

1. Place the item on the scale platform.
2. Press the 

Carrier

 button until the indicator arrow points to USPS.

3. Press the 

Calculate rate

 button.

4. If 

DEST ZIP

 is displayed, enter the ZIP Code that you are mailing to, and then press 

Enter

.

5. Press the   or   button until the service you want to use appears in the lower-right of 

the display.
The postage amount appears in the lower-left of the display.

Press the Clear/Esc button at any time to go back and change your selections.

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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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