Triner Scale TS-70PX - USPS Rate Keys Explained

Triner Scale & Mfg. Co., Inc. MODEL TS-70PX / Xi
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FIGURE 3-3: TS-70XI
RATE KEYS AND OPERATOR KEYS LAYOUT
3.2.1 USPS RATE KEYS
The following keys allow the access to the USPS rates on the scale keyboard. Pressing
the key will select the chosen rate.
3.2.1.1 USPS Rate Keys
1
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Class/Priority Mail - This key is used to toggle between the 1
st
Class Letter, 1
st
Flat,
1
st
Parcel, Priority mail, Priority Flat Envelope, Priority Flat Box Regular, and Priority Flat
Box Large rate class. The scale defaults to the 1st Class mode whenever the scale is
turned on.
Domestic Parcel Post - Used for mailing certain items-books, circulars, catalogs, other
printed matter, and merchandise-weighing not more than 70 pounds.
Express Mail - This key is used to toggle between the Express Mail, Express Mail Flat,
Express Mail with Surcharge, and Express Mail Flat with Surcharge rate class.
Library Mail - Used by qualifying institutions like libraries, universities, zoos, and
research institutions to mail educational and research material.
Media Mail - Generally used for books (at least eight pages), film (16 mm or narrower),
printed music, printed test materials, sound recordings, play scripts, printed educational
charts, loose-leaf pages and binders consisting of medical information, and computer-
readable media.
Bound Printed Matter - This key is used to select the Bound Printed Single-Piece
(Matter) rate.
Dimensional Weight – This key is used to select Dimensional Weight or Balloon rate for
Priority Mail and Parcel Post. Place an item on the scale and enter the zip code. Press
the Dim Weight key and the scale will prompt for the entry of dimensions for the package.
Enter the dimensions and the scale will prompt “Rectangular? Y/N”. Press Enter/Yes key
for Rectangular or the Clear/No key for Irregular.