"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:

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

  1. Remove any items from the scale.
  2. Tap Weight.
  3. Tap Zero Scale.

You can now weigh the mailpiece again.

Solution 4: Connect the scale to a different USB port

usb-ports

Solution 5: Restart the device

  1. Hold the power button until the screen displays Shutting Down.
  2. Once off wait 5 seconds.
  3. Tap the power button.

Solution 6: Hard-reboot the device

  1. Disconnect the power cord from the back of the machine.
  2. Wait ten seconds.
  3. Plug the cord back in firmly.
  4. Tap the power button.

UPDATED: 31 January 2022