ULINE H-3677 Dymo Postal Scale Installation Guide

ULINE H-3677 Dymo Postal Scale Installation Guide

INSTALLATION

The scale is powered through a USB port on your computer. (See Figure 1) When not connected to your computer, the scale can be powered by 3 AAA batteries.

Figure 1

1. Unpack the scale.
2. Set the scale on a firm, flat surface.
3. Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the back of the scale.(See Figure 2)
4. Plug the USB cable into an available USB port on your computer.The scale is automatically recognized by your computer when the power is turned on.

NOTE: When connecting the scale through a USB hub, always use a powered hub.

INSERTING THE BATTERIES

NOTE: When not connected to your computer, the scale can be powered by 3 AAA alkaline batteries. The scale automatically turns off after three minutes of inactivity.

Figure 3

TO INSERT BATTERIES:

1. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer or USB hub.
2. Turn the scale over.
3. Remove the battery compartment cover.
4. Insert three AAA batteries as shown. (See Figure 3)CAUTION! Make sure to insert the batteries correctly. Inserting the batteries backwards can damage the scale. 
5. Replace battery compartment cover.

NOTE: Remove the batteries if the scale will not be used for a long period of time.

PREPARING TO USE 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 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. 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.
• 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.
• You can permanently damage the scale by placing significantly overweight items on the scale.
• Avoid shaking, dropping or otherwise shocking the scale.

CAUTION! This is a precision instrument and MUST BE HANDLED WITH EXTREME CARE.

NOTE: The scale has been calibrated at the factory and will not need to be calibrated again.

OPERATION

TURNING THE SCALE ON/OFF

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 POWER button  on 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 0.0 when ready.

TO TURN THE SCALE OFF

Press the POWER button  to turn the scale off. The scale turns off automatically after three minutes of inactivity.

WEIGHING

1. Always wait for 0 to display before placing an item on the scale platform.
2. After placing an item on the scale, wait for several seconds for the weight to When the scale is ready, a small circle appears to the left of the weight in the upper lefthand corner. (See Figure 4)

TARE

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.

1. Place an empty container on the platform.
2. When the scale is ready, press the TARE button . The display is set to  zero.
3. Place the items to be weighed in the The display shows the weight of the items without the weight of the container.
4. After removing the container, press the TARE button to reset the scale to zero.

DISPLAY HOLD

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.

1. Press the HOLD button .
2. The LED flashes and the display shows HOLD, and then 0 when ready.
3. Place the item on the After a few seconds, the LED stops flashing and stays illuminated.
4. Remove the item from the scale. The LED stays illuminated and the weight continues to be displayed for about ten seconds.

CHANGING UNITS OF MEASURE

Your scale can display weight in English (lb.) or metric (kg.) units. The default unit of measure is English. Each time you turn on the scale, the scale defaults to the unit of measure that was last used.

1. Press the Kg/Lb button and metric units.

SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION

Download postal software at www.endicia.com/ dymostamps.

FOR UNITED STATES

Print postage for popular domestic mail classes including First-Class Mail (1-13 oz.), Postcards, Priority Mail Flat Rate and Priority Mail Express Flat Rate.

FOR INTERNATIONAL

Purchase and print postage for 1 oz. First-Class Mail International mailing. Pre-filled customs forms are not included with DYMO Stamps® service.

TROUBLESHOOTING

OPERATING ISSUE	CAUSES	RECOMMENDATIONS
No display.	Scale is not plugged in.	Ensure the scale is plugged in or replace the batteries.
LO is displayed.	Batteries are low.	Replace the batteries.
Negative number is displayed.	A tare value is displayed as a negative number when the items are removed from the scale.	Press the TARE buttonto reset the TARE  scale to zero.
00000 is displayed.	The item on the scale exceeds the maximum capacity of the scale.	Remove the item immediately to prevent damage to the scale.
Display reads 0.0 with an item on the platform.	The TARE/ZERO buttonwas pressed TARE  while an item was on the scale. Power to the scale was disconnected or turned off and then on again with an item still on the scale.	In both of these cases, remove the item from the platform and press the TARE buttonto return the display TARE  to 0.0.

If the problem persists, or if the troubleshooting section does not resolve or describe your problem, contact Uline Customer Service at 1-800-295-5510

1-800-295-5510uline.com