Dymo PS20DL User Manual
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MODEL PS20DL
20 lb Downloadable Postal Scale
USER GUIDE
DYMO by Pelouze Downloadable Postal Scale
Power
Enter
LCD
Display
Thumb slot to
lift platform
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Your new Downloadable Postal Scale
weighs items up to 20 pounds (9 kg) in
0.1 ounce (2 g) increments. This document
provides instructions for using the scale.
Setting Up the Scale
The scale is powered through the
included power adapter. Optionally, the
scale can be powered by six AAA batteries.
Unpacking the Scale
The scale comes with a serial cable for connecting the scale to your computer.
To unpac k t h e sc a l e
1. Unpack the scale.
2. Set the scale on a firm, flat surface.
3. Plug the RJ11 end of the cable into the RJ11 connector on the back of the scale.
4. Plug the other 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 into a power outlet.
To insert the battery
1. Disconnect the power adapter from the scale and the
power outlet.
2. Turn the scale over.
3. Remove the battery compartment cover.
4. Insert six AAA batteries into the battery compartment
as shown.
5. Replace the battery compartment cover.
Remove the batteries if the scale will not be used for a long period of time.
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Turning on the Power
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When using batteries to power the scale, the scale automatically turns off after two minutes
of inactivity.
To turn the scale on
♦
Press the
When the scale is first turned on, wait a few seconds for the scale to stabilize before weighing
items. The display shows
Power
button on the front of the scale to turn the scale on and off.
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for a few seconds and then
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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
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.
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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
3. Place the items to be weighed in the container.
4. After removing the container, press
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.
00 00.0
to display before placing an item on the scale platform.
Tare (0)
button. The display is set to zero.
Ta re
to reset the scale to zero.
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