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3.3 GENERAL SCALE OPERATION
3.3.1 SYSTEM PROMPTS
The SPS-70 and SPS-150 scale prompts for information in three ways.
•
Numeric Entry - This type of prompt appears as an “Enter Val” message with an equal sign
indicating a zero value. Use the numeric keys to enter the requested data and press the
ENTER key to complete the entry. If you make a mistake during the entry, press the
CLEAR key to start over.
•
ZIP Code/ Country Code Entry - This type of prompt appears as a message with three
question marks (???). Use the numeric keys to enter the requested data. There is no need
to press the ENTER key to complete the entry. If you make a mistake during the entry,
press the CLEAR key to start over.
•
YES/NO Question - This type of prompt appears as a message with a (Y/N?) suffix. Press
the ENTER key for a YES response. Press the CLEAR key for a NO response.
3.3.2 MAILING OR SHIPPING AN ITEM
There are four basic steps to shipping a letter or package. Refer to Section 4 for detailed ex-
amples.
1.
Place the letter or package on the scale’s platter and allow the weight indication to stabi-
lize. For more information on weighing an item, see Section 3.3.3.
2.
Press a rate key to select the mailing or shipping method. Refer to Section 3.3.4 for
more information on selecting the desired class of mail.
3.
If the method of shipment and/or the weight of the item requires a ZIP Code or country
code, the scale prompts (displays three question marks) for a three digit code. Use the
numeric keys to enter the destination ZIP Code or country code. Refer to Section
3.3.5.1 for more detailed information on entering a ZIP Code or Section 3.3.5.2 for more
detailed information on entering a country code.
4.
If required, select a special service (i.e. Insurance, C.O.D., etc.). Press the appropriate
key to select the desired special service. Refer to Section 3.3.6 for more detailed in-
structions on the special services keys.
3.3.3 WEIGHING A LETTER OR PACKAGE
Before weighing an item, make sure the scale shows a zero weight indication. If it does not,
remove all items from the platter and press the ZERO key.
To weigh an item, place it on the center of the weighing platter. Once the weight stabilizes,
the scale’s display also stabilizes. If the item weight exceeds the scale’s weight capacity, it
displays “
OVERWT
”.
3.3.4 SELECTING A CLASS OF SERVICE
To select a mailing or shipping rate, simply press the appropriate rate key. The available
rates are listed in Section 3.2.1.
