DYMO Digital Postal Scale
Digital Postal Scale
This User Guide provides instructions for using your DYMO® Digital Postal Scale. Visit www.dymo.com/register to register your scale.
Setting Up the Scale
The scale is powered by three AAA batteries.
To set up the scale
- Unpack the scale.
- Set the scale on a firm, flat surface.
Inserting the Batteries
The scale uses three AAA alkaline batteries. The scale automatically turns off after three minutes of inactivity.
To insert the battery
- Turn the scale over.
- Remove the battery compartment cover.
- Insert three AAA batteries as shown.
Make sure to insert the batteries correctly. Inserting the batteries backward can damage the scale. - Replace the battery compartment cover.
Turning On the Power
The scale has an Auto Shut Off feature which automatically turns off the scale after three minutes of inactivity.
To turn the scale on
- Press the front of the scale.
- When the scale is first turned on, wait a few seconds for the scale to stabilize before weighing items. The display shows 0 g, 0.0 oz, or 0.00 oz when ready.
To turn the scale off
- Press
on the front of the scale to turn the scale off.
The scale turns off automatically after three minutes of inactivity.
Using the Scale
Always wait for 0 g, 0.0 oz, or 0.00 oz 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. When the scale is ready, an o appears to the left of the weight.
To weigh an item
- Place an item on the scale 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/Zero button to eliminate the weight of the container.
To use the tare feature
- Place an empty container on the platform.
- When the scale is ready, press
The display is set to zero. - Place the items to be weighed in the container. The display shows the weight of the items, without the weight of the container.
- After removing the container, press to reset the scale to zero.
Using the Hold Feature
When an item is weighed and 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.
To use the Hold feature
- Press.HOLD
The display shows HOLD and then 0 g, 0.0 oz, or 0.00 oz when ready. - Place the item on the scale.
- After a few seconds, remove the item from the scale.
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
kg lb to toggle between English and metric units.
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 normal room temperature. Avoid lengthy exposure to extreme heat or cold.
- Only operate the scale on a stable, vibration-free surface.
- Exposure to dust, dirt, moisture, vibration, and air currents; and proximity to other electronic equipment can affect the reliability and accuracy of your scale.
- Using the scale in proximity to wireless devices, such as mobile phones, can cause the scale display to fluctuate when the device is in use.
- Although this scale is designed to be quite durable, gently place items to be weighed on the platform. Avoid rough treatment, as this may permanently damage the internal sensor and void your warranty.
- You can permanently damage the scale by placing significantly overweight items on the scale platform.
- Avoid shaking, dropping, or otherwise shocking the scale. This is a precision instrument and MUST BE HANDLED WITH EXTREME CARE.
- The scale has been calibrated at the factory and will not need to be calibrated again.
Technical Specifications
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Troubleshooting
If you need further assistance, contact Technical Support at (877) 724-8324. You can also obtain support at www.dymo.com.
Warranty
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Sanford, L.P., d/b/a Dymo (“Dymo”) warrants the Dymo scales to be free from defects in design, materials, and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover accidental damage, wear and tear, or consequential or incidental loss. This warranty covers this product only and only against defects in design, materials, or workmanship. If, after inspection of your returned product, we find that the product is defective in design, materials, or workmanship, we shall at no charge to you repair or replace the product at our discretion, and return the product to you.
HOW TO MAKE A WARRANTY CLAIM
To make a warranty claim, please contact customer support Customer Support – (877) 724-8324 www.dymo.com
Declaration of Conformity
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, under 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 by the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Environmental Information
The equipment that you bought has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. It may contain hazardous substances for the health and the environment. To avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment and to diminish the pressure on natural resources, we encourage you to use the appropriate take-back systems. Those systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials of your end-life equipment soundly. The crossed-bin symbol marked on your device invites you to use those systems. If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste administration. You can also contact us for more information on the environmental performance of our products.
Documentation Feedback
We are constantly working to produce the highest quality documentation for our products. We welcome your feedback. Send us your comments or suggestions about our online Help, printed, or PDF manuals. Please include the following information with your feedback:
- Product name and version number
- Type of document: printed manual, PDF, or online Help
- Topic title (for online Help) or page number (for printed or PDF manuals)
- Suggestions for how to correct or improve the documentation
We also welcome your suggestions for additional topics you would like to see covered in the documentation.
Send email feedback to: documentation@dymo.comPlease keep in mind that this email address is only for documentation feedback. If you have a technical question, please contact Customer Service.
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