Pitney Bowes DM160i Series, Operator'S Manual

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3-5 SDC974A
3 • Running Mail
Differential Weighing
Differential weighing is an option that is available on certain models
in the DM220i series only.
It allows you to process mixed mail using the attached platform
(scale). Put a number of pieces of mail onto the scale. The system
calculates the postage for each piece of mail you remove from the
scale automatically.
1. Make sure scale is activated (you will see “0 g” next to “SCALE”
on the display). See Chapter 6, System Options to turn your
scale on if necessary.
2. Select the desired class by pressing the key next to “CLASS”
(use the scroll keys to see additional classes).
3. If there is no value next to the class name, more information
is needed. Follow the prompts for the options and/or services
available for this class of service.
4. Select "Done" when finished entering all the class options and fees.
5. Press the
Weigh/Rate key.
6. Select “Diff. weighing”.
7. Place the mail pieces onto the scale. They can be placed onto
the scale in a container, if required.
8. Remove the first mail piece and the value will automatically set.
Process this mail piece in the normal way.
9. Continue removing mail pieces and processing until the last
mail piece is reached. When the last piece (or mail container)
is removed from the scale, you will be asked to either “Rate the
item” or to “Exit Diff. weighing”. Select the desired option:
• “Rate the item” allows you to process the last mail piece.
• “Exit Diff. weighing” allows you to leave the differential
weighing mode without processing the last item. This would
be used if the mail pieces had been placed on the scale in a
container of some kind.