"Scale not detected" on the SendPro Mailstation
If your SendPro Mailstation displays "Scale not detected" when you place a letter on the scale, follow these steps to resolve the issue.
Products affected: SendPro® Mailstation
Issue
The device displays the "Scale not detected" message when you place a letter on the scale.
Resolution
Try these solutions in order:
- Check location
- Check USB ports
- Zero the scale
- Connect the scale to a different USB port
- Restart the device
- Hard reboot the device
Solution 1: Check location
Check there is nothing placed near the device that could cause vibrations for example a fan blowing air.
Solution 2: Check USB ports
Ensure there are no other devices plugged into the device's USB ports
Solution 3: Zero the scale
- Remove any items from the scale.
- Tap Weight.
- Tap Zero Scale.
You can now weigh the mailpiece again.
Solution 4: Connect the scale to a different USB port
Solution 5: Restart the device
- Hold the power button until the screen displays Shutting Down.
- Once off wait 5 seconds.
- Tap the power button.
Solution 6: Hard-reboot the device
- Disconnect the power cord from the back of the machine.
- Wait ten seconds.
- Plug the cord back in firmly.
- Tap the power button.
UPDATED: 31 January 2022