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CHAPTER 5: ADVANCED FEATURES AND OPERATION
5.1 SHORTCUT
KEY
The shortcut function automatically performs a series of predefine keystrokes programmed during
the shortcut key setup. Ten shortcuts are available through the shortcut keys “
Sc1
” through
”Sc10”.
If only one shortcut was setup, the scale will default to that shortcut sequence when selected.
Once the shortcut key is saved, powering off the scale will not lose the key sequences.
Refer to
Section 6, Paragraph 6.2.3 for the Shortcut key setup procedure.
1. Place the item to be shipped on the scale.
2. Press the “SHORTCUTS” key.
3. Press the soft key associated with the desired shortcut (Sc1, Sc2, etc.).
Note:
If only one
shortcut is programmed, the scale defaults to that shortcut.
4. Enter any additional information needed to complete the transaction (i.e. ZIP Code, COD
amount, insurance value...etc.).
5.2 MULTIPIECE WEIGHING (MAILING MACHINE REQUIRED)
The Multipiece Weighing key is meter function that allows you to place a stack of items on the scale
and weigh each piece as it is removed.
When the key is selected, the scale is placed into the
Multipiece mode.
Note:
When Multipiece is enabled, the scale will display the Multipiece icon “
M
”
in the display.
1. Press a rate key.
Note:
If you press the Multipiece key before selecting a rate, the scale
displays the error message “
Select a Rate First
”.
2. Press the MULTIPIECE key.
3. Place the items to be mailed on the scale and press the ENT key. The scale and prompts:
“Remove Item From Scale”.
4. Remove the first item from the scale. The scale displays the weight and mailing cost of the
item removed and prompts: “
Select Meter or Tape
”.
5. Press the SET METER or SEND LABEL key.
Note:
If department prompting is enabled, the
scale prompts for a department when you press the SET METER or SEND LABEL key.
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for the remaining items. When the last item is removed from the
scale, press the RESET key to return the scale to normal operation.
5.3 LOWER
RATE
KEY
The LOWER RATE key is used to select the least expensive possible rate that has been configured
into the system. When an item is placed on the scale and the appropriate Prime Services,
Destination and Add-On Services keys selected, the scale will inform the user that a lower rate is
available by displaying in a message box “Lower Rate Available” to flash 3 times. Refer to Section
6, Paragraph 6.2.2 for the Lowest Rate key setup procedure.
1. Once the scale flashes the “Lower Rates Available” message, press the LOWER RATE key.
2. The scale displays the next lowest rate.
3. Each subsequent press of the LOWER RATE key cycles the scale through lower rates until the
lowest rate is displayed. When the LOWER RATE key is pressed once more, the scale
displays the original rate.
4. If required, press the PRINT/TAPE or SET METER key to complete the transaction.
5. Press the RESET key to return the scale to normal operation.
