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  • Rollo vs PitneyShip Cube: Full Comparison

    Rollo vs PitneyShip Cube: Full Comparison

    At Rollo, we acknowledge and appreciate the competitive landscape of the e-commerce and shipping logistics industry. We firmly believe that having an array of excellent options stimulates innovation, elevates service quality, and ultimately benefits the user. Therefore, in the spirit of fostering a transparent and informed choice, we present to you a detailed comparison between two major players in the label printer market – Rollo and PitneyShip Cube.

    Both Rollo and PitneyShip Cube are respected industry titans, credited for employing state-of-the-art technology. Each has established a significant presence across multiple industries, providing a multitude of features to streamline and enhance the shipping process. However, when it comes to selecting the right printer for your business, the nuances can indeed tip the scales. Factors such as print speed, label type, system compatibility, cost-effectiveness, and even added value services, like shipping apps, labels, and shipping scales, play vital roles.

    Let's Talk Analysis

    Our objective in providing this in-depth comparison is not just to showcase what we have to offer at Rollo, but also to ensure you gain a well-rounded understanding of both printers – their features, benefits, and potential shortcomings. We seek to empower you to select a printer that suits your present business requirements while also aligning with your future growth ambitions. We invite you to join us on this journey as we candidly explore how Rollo and PitneyShip Cube can contribute to your business’s shipping needs. As we respect our competition, we also stand firm on the value we provide.

    Let’s delve into a detailed comparison between Rollo and PitneyShip Cube, taking into consideration the brands’ label printers, shipping apps, labels, and shipping scales.

    1. Label Printers: Rollo vs. PitneyShip Cube

    Price Chart Rollo vs Pitney Bowes’ Cube
    Criteria Rollo PitneyShip Cube
    Price New:
    $179 (USB Rollo)
    $259* (Wireless Rollo)
    *includes a FREE pack of
    500 labels ($19.99 value)
    ✅1-year warranty

    Certified Refurbished:
    $159.99 (USB Rollo)
    $229 (Wireless Rollo)
    ✅ 6-month warranty    		 $269
    ❌ Only 1 model
    ❌ No refurbished options
    Labels
    		 ✅ 500 shipping labels for as low as $14.99

    Rollo Wireless comes with a complimentary pack of 500 4×6 shipping labels.

    The stated price is for new labels on a monthly auto-replenishment.    		 ❌ 328-count shipping label roll for $29.99.

    A full label roll is included at purchase.

    The stated price is for replacement rolls.

     

    Conclusion on Price Comparison

    Rollo offers more affordable printers, with the wireless model priced at $259 and the USB model at $179 with a 1-year replacement warranty at no additional cost. Rollo also has certified refurbished options priced at $159.99 – $229 with a 6-month warranty without extra charges for the warranty. On the other hand, PitneyShip Cube is priced at $269 with a free 90-day warranty and $24 for an extended 1-year warranty, and there is no information available about a refurbished option.

    Along with the purchase of a Wireless Rollo, you get more shipping labels for free – 500 labels size 4×6 compared to 328 shipping labels from Pitney Bowes. In terms of getting more quantity of shipping labels size 6×4, Rollo comes with more as a compliment to the user.

    Finally, when the time comes to refill your labels, Rollo labels will cost as low as $14.99 for a pack of 500 if you subscribe to monthly auto-replenishment (alternatively $19.99 for a single order), whereas PitneyShip Cube labels are sold at $29.99 for 328 shipping labels.

    📢 To conclude, with Rollo, you receive a larger variety of choices and more value for the price you pay.

    Currently, Rollo is priced at $259 for a new wireless printer or $229 for a refurbished one with a warranty, compared to $269 for a new wireless printer from Pitney Bowes.

    Let's Get Down to Specs
    Specs Comparison
    Criteria Rollo PitneyShip Cube
    Printer
    Size    		 8″ × 4″ × 4″ ⚠️ 7” x 7 “ x 7 “
    *as big as a 7-inch tablet
    or 7-inch mini laptop
    Print
    Speed    		 ✅ 150mm/s
    (one shipping label
    per second)    		 ✅ 4 IPS
    (equals 101 mm/s)
    Printing
    Life    		 ✅ About 650,000
    shipping labels    		 ❌ Not Specified*
    Print
    Resolution    		 ✅ 203 dpi ✅ 300 dpi
    Technology ✅ Direct Thermal Printing ✅ Direct Thermal Printing
    *Not stated by the manufacturer on their official website.

    📢 Conclusion on printers’ sizes: Rollo’s modern and compact design saves space while elevating your desk aesthetically. Rollo is compact and easy to carry in your bag. Adding to the option to print with Rollo from any device, Rollo is a guarantee for independence and versatility.


    ⚠️ PitneyShip Cube is a big as a mini laptop as seen on various product images.

     

    Conclusion on Print Speed & Print Resolution

    Rollo can print one shipping label per second, offering high-speed direct thermal printing. PitneyShip Cube does not provide specific data on its printing speed.

    PitneyShip Cube claims a higher print resolution (300 dpi) compared to Rollo (203 dpi), however, 203 dpi is the industry standard resolution for logistics printing meaning that a higher resolution is not needed and not widely used. 203 dpi is perfectly acceptable for shipping labels and even law enforcement printing such as eCitations. 

    ⚠️ While PitneyBowes’ label printer has a SLIGHTLY higher printing resolution, Rollo’s label printer prints FASTER and at the industry standard resolution.

    Printer Connectivity
    Criteria Rollo PitneyShip Cube
    Connectivity ✅ Wireless
    ✅ USB
    ✅ AirPrint®-certified
    ✅ Wi-Fi®-certified    		 ✅ Wi-Fi for mobile devices
    ✅ USB for PCs
    ❌ NOT AirPrint-certified
    Compatible
    OS    		 Wireless Printing from:
    ✅ iPhone (iOS, AirPrint®enabled)
    ✅ iPad (iOS, AirPrint®enabled)
    ✅ Android (Wi-Fi®enabled)
    ✅ Mac
    ✅ Windows 10 and newer
    ✅ Chromebook
    ✅ Linux
    ✅ No driver installation is needed.

    USB printing from:
    ✅ Windows (XP and newer)
    ✅ Mac (10.9 and newer)    		 ✅ Android 8.0 & above

    ✅ iOS 13 & above

    ✅ Windows 10 and newer

    ✅ Mac 10.15 and newer

     

    Conclusion on Connectivity

    Both devices have Wi-Fi capabilities. Rollo supports a broader range of operating systems and devices, including iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, Chromebook, and Linux. PitneyShip Cube limits its USB connectivity to Windows 10 and newer, and Mac 10.15 and newer.

    Rollo is also officially an Apple AirPrint-certified printer. As Apple describes this advanced technology, “Airprint is a zero-configuration protocol to connect to printers wirelessly.” Setup is a breeze without requiring a manual driver installation. Once Rollo Wireless connects to your Wi-Fi, all your devices will automatically be able to see Rollo and print to it. What is more, only Rollo operates with Linux and Chromebook and is compatible with older versions of Mac.

    ⚠️ Rollo is more compatible with various mobile and desktop operating systems. It is the more versatile solution if you need to change devices without having to buy a new printer.

    📢 Rollo is the only printer that is Apple AirPrint Certified.
    📢     Rollo is the only printer of the two that is Linux and Chromebook-friendly.

    🚩Users Report

    Freedom to Choose How and Where to Print From

    ⛔ 🚫 ⚠️ PitneyShip Cube obligates users to use their app to be able to print from their phone. It experiences issues with Android phones particularly as users report that their phones do not recognize their printers, thus, making them use their computers to be able to print.
    ⛔ 🚫 ⚠️ Pitney Bowes also obligates users to purchase labels through their app to be able to print them.

    📢 👍 ✅ ROLLO, on the other hand, allows freedom of choice: you can print from Rollo Ship App, or ANY OTHER APP or FILE. This is thanks to Rollo being AirPrint® and Wi-Fi® certified.
    📢 👍 ✅ With Rollo printers, you can print from any program, website, device, or app. You are not obligated to use Rollo Ship or buy shipping labels from Rollo.

    Labels’ Compatibility
    Criteria Rollo PitneyShip Cube
    Types of
    labels
    supported    		 ✅ Fanfold (stack labels)
    ✅ Roll labels
    ✅ Barcode labels
    ✅ 4×6 labels
    ✅ 2×1 labels
    ✅ 2-inch round labels
    (circle/stickers)    		 ✅ 4×6 label roll
    Label compatibility
    advantages    		 ✅ You can use any shipping thermal labels to print with Rollo.

    ❌ A label holder is required for roll labels.

    ✅ No label holder is needed for fanfold labels (stack).    		 ✅ You can use any shipping thermal labels to print with PitneyShip.

    ✅ Has a built-in holder for the roll label.

    ❌ You must use PitneyShip Cube labels to print postage stamps as per USPS stamp requirements.
    Auto-cutting of labels ✅ All Rollo labels are perforated for easy tearing.

    ✅ Rollo Wireless Label Printer has intelligent label detection, making you forget about manually cropping your labels.    		 ✅ Yes

    Rollo provides multiple uses for its printer:
    ✅ to print decorations on the round colorful stickers
    ✅ to create a more unique branding experience
    ✅ to help with storage and organizing products via colorful barcode labels compatible with key barcode standards
    ✅ to help with logistics and shipping labels
    ✅ helps you budget according to your needs, providing new and certified refurbished options
    ✅ helps you budget by using both: fan-fold and roll labels of your choosing. Even though you would need a holder for all roll labels, you do not need one for the stack labels.

    Product Support, Warranty & Delivery
    Criteria Rollo PitneyShip Cube
    Warranty ✅ 1-year replacement warranty

    ✅ at NO additional cost    		 ✅ ⚠️ 90-day free warranty

    ❌ $24 for a 1-year extended warranty
    Returns ✅ 30-day full money-back guarantee ✅ 30 days

    ❌ ⚠️ The product must be unused/unopened
    Shipping ✅ Free ground shipping

    ✅ 3-4 days    		 ✅ Free ground shipping

    ❌ 3-7 days
    *Further information was not located on the official website. Therefore it is “Not specified”.

    ⚠️ Keep in mind that Pitney Bowes provides you with only 90 days of free warranty. If you wish to extend it to 1 year, you must purchase the $24 plan.

    ⚠️ In order to get your money back for PitneyShip Cube in 30 days, your printer must be unused/unopened. This is impractical as there is no way for a user to actually test the product.

    Conclusion on Warranty, Returns & Shipping

    Rollo offers a more extensive warranty of one year without charging compared to PitneyShip Cube’s 90-day free warranty. If you wish to extend your PitneyShip Cube warranty to 1 year, you have to pay $24. Both companies offer a 30-day full money-back guarantee, however, Pitney Bowes requires specific conditions on the packaging of their printer return.

    📢 Rollo provides the better value of reimbursing you in case of an issue. With Rollo, you don’t need to keep your label printer unused/unopened to get your money back in 30 days. Neither do you need to pay to get a prolonged warranty. Just enjoy printing and let Rollo take care of the rest.

    2. Weigh This, Shipping Scale!

    Shipping Scales

    Rollo’s Digital Shipping Scale vs The Built-In PitneyShip Cube’s Scale

    Criteria Rollo PitneyShip Cube

    Price

    		 ❌ $39.99 ✅ Included in the printer. Inbuilt.
    Weight Capacity ✅ 110 lbs / 50 kg ❌ Up to 15 lbs / 6.8 kg
    Accurate ✅ An accuracy of 0.07 ounces (2 grams) for all weights up to the capacity of 50 kg (110 lbs). Not Specified on the official website.
    Additional Features ✅ Hold Function
    Remembers the weight of
    the previous package even
    after it has been removed
    from the scale

    ✅ Tare Function
    Gets the net weight

    ✅ Auto Shut Off
    Automatically turns off
    to save battery life

    ✅ Separate Weight Reading Panel
    a comfortable solution if you have
    big packages that prevent from reading the scale

    ✅ Power via AC Adapter or Battery (2 AAA batteries)    		 ✅ Built-in scale

    No additional features specified:

    ❌ Hold function – No Info

    ❌ Tare function – No Info

    ❌ Auto Shut Off – No Info

    Note: No Separate reading panel

    ❌ No battery charging,
    dependable on the printer adapter.

    🚩Users Report

    To use the built-in scale, you must use PitneyShip App

    ⛔ 🚫 ⚠️ To get a reading on PitneyShip Cube’s built-in scale, you are obligated to use the PitneyShip app.

    Conclusion on the Shipping Scales

    Rollo wins over with higher weight capacity, better accuracy, multiple functions to ease the weighing process, and battery-charging options making you independent on electricity in case of a power outage.

    Compared to no additional or smart functions, no alternative charging of the scale, and the lower weight capability from PitneyBowes’ inbuilt scale in their label printer, the additional cost of $39.99 to buy a digital shipping scale for Rollo is worth it.

    📢 While Rollo offers a separate shipping scale, its capabilities surpass the ones of the inbuilt PitneyShip Cube’s: Rollo has a separate reading panel for convenience, battery, and AC-charging, much higher weighing capacity, and more precise accuracy in addition to the Hold, Tare & Auto Shut Off functions, which are non-existent in the Pitney Bowes’ product.

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    3. Labels – Ready, Steady, Print, Stick.

    Thermal Labels Comparison

    All About Rollo’s and Pitney Bowes’ Variety, Sizes, Colors & Types of Labels.

    Criteria Rollo Pitney Bowes
    Labels included
    with the printer    		 ✅ 500 shipping labels size 4×6 ❌ 328-count shipping label roll size 4×6.
    $ per
    additional
    label    		 ✅ $9.99 – $19.99

    ✅ Auto Replenish Option
    – 500 labels on a Stack
    – Fanfold labels
    – Perforated
    – Shipping Labels
    – 4×6
    – White
    – $14.99 monthly

    ✅ 4×6 Labels
    – Roll Labels
    – Fanfold Labels
    – 500 per roll/stack
    – Perforated
    – White
    – For shipping and logistics
    – $19.99 one-time purchase

    ✅ 2-inch Round Labels
    – Roll Labels
    – Colorful (purple, pink, yellow,
    white, green, and blue)
    – 1000 labels per roll
    – $19.99 one-time purchase

    ✅ 2×1 Barcode Labels
    – Roll Labels
    – Colorful (purple, pink, yellow,
    white, green, and blue)
    – 1000 labels per roll
    – $9.99 one-time purchase    		 ❌ Only 1 option

    ❌ $29.99 for a 164’ roll

    ❌ No auto-replenishment available.

    ❌ No colors available.

    ❌ No variety of label sizes.

    ❌ No fanfold (stack) labels. Roll labels only.
    Types of
    labels & uses    		 ✅ Shipping
    ✅ Logistics
    ✅ Barcode
    ✅ Branding
    ✅ Inventory
    ✅ Decoration    		 ✅ Shipping

    ✅ USPS postage stamps
    Material of
    the labels    		 ✅ Direct Thermal Labels
    ✅ BPA-free (eco-friendly)
    ✅ FSC-certified (eco-friendly)
    ✅ USA-made    		 ✅ Thermal

    ❌ FSC-certified – No info

    ❌ BPA-free – No info
    Roll / Fanfold ✅ Roll Labels
    ✅ Fanfold Labels (stack)    		 As per the official website: “You can use any 4×6 labels”.

     

     

    Conclusion on the Labels

    📢 The selling advantage again goes to Rollo with a bigger variety of label sizes, stacking, colors, and uses. Rollo also wins over by offering eco-friendly thermal labels that are easy to peel as well.

    4. Software This.

    Shipping Apps Comparison

    The Shipping Software of Rollo VS PitneyShip

    Software Affordability
    Criteria Rollo Ship App PitneyShip App
    App Price to Download ✅ Free ✅ Free
    Registration Fee ✅ Free ✅ Free
    Fee for label generation ✅ 5 cents per tracking number generated. The fee helps maintain the service.

    ✅ The fee of 5 cents is waived for your first 200 shipments.    		 5% per label usage
    Monthly Subscription ✅ None Starter Plan:
    ✅ $0 + 5% per label usage fee.

    ❌ Multi-Carrier Plan: $14.99/per month. No label usage fee.

    ❌ E-commerce Multi-Carrier:
    $16.99/per month. No label usage fee.
    Printer purchase requirements ✅ Purchase of the Rollo printer is not required to be able to use Rollo Ship.

    ✅ You can use Rollo ship with any printer and vice versa – Rollo printer with any software.    		 ✅ You can print labels with any shipping software and/or carrier website. On any printer.

    ❌ You must use PitneyShip Cube with PitneyShip software to use:
    – the built-in scale
    – mobile app measuring tool
    (only available on iOS)
    – stamp printing features

    ⚠️ Keep in mind that even if you choose the free basic PitneyShip’s Standard Plan, 5% per shipping label may still be a higher cost for the service compared to 5 cents for Rollo Ship.

    🚩Users Report

    PitneyShip – App Functionalities Frustrate Users

    ⛔ 🚫 ⚠️

    Reviews from users of PitneyShip Cube and the PitneyShip app express frustration with the app’s handling of postage payments. The PitneyShip app requires users to pay for postage in increments (e.g., $5 or $10), which can result in unused funds sitting in the user’s account. Additionally, the app forces users to create an account and start a trial period, even if they are not ready to do so, which the reviewer finds inconvenient.

    Software Compatibility & Availability
    Criteria Rollo Ship App PitneyShip App
    App availability ✅ Mobile for Android – on Google Play Store

    ✅ Mobile for iOS – on Apple’s App Store – 4.5* from 297 ratings

    ✅ Desktop – available via browser    		 ✅ Mobile for Android – on Google Play Store – 3.7* from 86 reviews

    ✅ Mobile for iOS – on Apple’s App Store 4.4* from 110 ratings

    ✅ Desktop – available via browser
    Selling Channels ✅ Poshmark ✅ Mercari ✅ Depop
    ✅ Amazon
    ✅ eBay
    ✅ Shopify
    ✅ Etsy
    ✅ BigCartel
    ✅ WooCommerce
    ✅ Walmart
    ✅ Shift4Shop
    ✅ BigCommerce
    ✅ Wix
    ✅ Squarespace
    ✅ Ecwid
    ✅ Square
    ✅ Magento
    ✅ PayPal    		 ✅ Amazon
    ✅ eBay
    ✅ Shopify
    Carriers ✅ USPS
    ✅ UPS
    ✅ FedEx    		 ✅ USPS
    ✅ UPS
    ✅ FedEx
    Compatibility ✅ Personal Use
    ✅ Business Use
    ✅ All types of businesses    		 ❌ Businesses only

    You must be able to prove you represent a business.
    Software Features
    Criteria Rollo Ship App PitneyShip App
    Artificial Intelligence enabled ✅ Yes. AI groups similar orders together for quick bulk shipping. ✅ Manual bulk shipping.
    Ability to schedule pickups ✅ Pickup with UPS
    ✅ Pickup with USPS
    ✅ Pickup with FedEx    		 ✅ Pickup with UPS
    ✅ Pickup with USPS
    ✅ Pickup with FedEx
    Notifications ✅ Rollo notifies of all “Ready to Ship” orders or all new orders in any status.

    ✅ Rollo automatically notifies with email tracking information to the shipment recipient.    		 ✅ PitneyShip allows email tracking notifications automatically to recipients.
    Statistics available ✅ Yes, data on all Sales, the Number of Orders, Shipments, and Savings with the app. ✅ Yes, PitneyAnalytics on Cost Accounting and Standard Reporting
    Discounts ✅ Up to 90% with Rollo’s discounted shipping rates ✅ Up to 89% off USPS Priority Mail Shipping, up to 78% off UPS Ground shipments

    And the winner is…

    Rollo turns out to be a more accessible solution for e-commerce shipping thanks to the larger number of selling channels (compared to only 3 of the PitneyShip App). Both are available on mobile and desktop, and both offer tracking, address storing, shipment notifications, and discounted shipping rates. Rollo Ship additionally offers intelligent label detection, artificial intelligence for order grouping and automated shipping label generation. It is also the cheaper one as it is always free, with no monthly subscriptions, and no % per label usage fee. Just 5 cents per tracking number generated and it is even lifted for the first 200 shipments.

    The Decision. Why Rollo? Selling Advantages

    💵 Cost

    Rollo offers a lower cost compared to PitneyShip Cube, making it a more affordable choice for users on a budget. The cost of additional labels for Rollo is also less, which contributes to further savings in the long run.

    🚀 Print Speed

    Rollo has a high-speed printer, with the ability to print one shipping label per second. This makes it a more efficient option, especially for businesses that handle a large volume of shipments.

    🔎 Flexibility

    Rollo supports a wider range of label types and sizes (4×6 stack or rall, 2×1 barcode labels, and round labels no matter the brand of the labels).

    ⌛ Printer Life

    Rollo printer has a longer printing life with about 650,000 shipping labels. This implies it’s a more durable option which can be critical for businesses with high printing needs.

    🚨 Warranty and Returns

    Rollo offers a 1-year replacement warranty, which is more extensive than the 90-day warranty provided by PitneyShip Cube. They also provide a 30-day full money-back guarantee, ensuring user satisfaction.

    ⚖️ Shipping Scale

    The separate shipping scale provided by Rollo has a higher weight capacity (up to 110 lbs / 50 kg) compared to the built-in scale of PitneyShip Cube (up to 15 lbs). This means Rollo’s scale is more suitable for businesses shipping heavier packages.

    🆓 App: No Monthly Subscription

    Unlike PitneyShip Cube, Rollo does not require a monthly subscription for its software, making it a more economical choice for small businesses or those just starting out.

    % Discounts

    Rollo offers up to 90% off with Rollo’s discounted shipping rates. This can result in significant cost savings for businesses that ship a lot of packages.

    ⚙️ Compatibility

    Rollo’s software is designed for all types of businesses, not just retail. This makes it a more versatile solution that can meet the needs of a wider range of users.

    🔗 Connectivity

    Rollo printer offers multiple connectivity options, including wireless, AirPrint, Wi-Fi, and USB. This allows for more flexible and convenient usage based on the specific needs and setup of the user.

     

    Criteria Rollo Printer PitneyShip Cube
    Price Lower cost Higher cost
    Print Speed 150 mm/s
    (1 label per second)    		 4 IPS
    (equals 101 mm/s)
    Label Type Supports roll and fanfold labels The official website says only: “any 4×6 labels to print shipping labels”
    Label Size Supports a wider range of sizes Limited sizes
    Printer Life 650,000 labels Not provided
    Warranty 1-year replacement warranty 90-day warranty
    Return Policy 30-day full money-back guarantee 30-day money-back on condition
    Shipping Scale Up to 110 lbs / 50 kg Built-in scale up to 15 lbs / 6.8 kg
    Subscription No monthly subscription required Requires monthly subscription
    Discounts Up to 90% off on shipping rates with UPS, USPS, and FedEx. Up to 89% off USPS Priority Mail Shipping, up to 78% off UPS Ground
    Compatibility Suitable for personal use &
    all types of businesses    		 Primarily for retail
    Connectivity Wireless Printer
    USB Printer
    AirPrint & Wi-Fi – enabled    		 WiFi for mobile, USB for PC
    Label Cost Lower cost Higher cost

     

    Overall, Rollo stands out for its compatibility, versatility, speed, and affordability. With no monthly fees for its shipping app and a wider range of supported platforms, it offers an excellent value proposition, especially for businesses looking for a cost-effective, comprehensive shipping solution.

    Note: The author took great care to ensure this article contains correct information. In case of any inaccuracies, we kindly ask the readers to inform us. 

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  • The Shipping Scale: An Essential Tool for Accurate Shipment

    The Shipping Scale: An Essential Tool for Accurate Shipment

    Whether you run a small business or work at a bustling shipping office, or even find yourself frequently sending out packages from home, you’ve likely encountered the need for a shipping scale. The online shopping world has been revolutionized, and sellers and shippers now more than ever need accurate, reliable, and efficient tools to keep up with the rapidly increasing demand.


    A shipping scale is an essential tool designed to provide accurate weight measurements of packages for postage purposes. With a plethora of scales available in the market, choosing the right one can be daunting. They range in capacity from light packages to heavy parcels, providing accurate measurements that help determine the correct postage and avoid any issues during shipping.

    To make your decision easier, we will dive into all of the aspects of the shipping scale. The spotlight will be on one of the best shipping scales on the market, the Rollo Digital Shipping Scale. A comprehensive look into its unique features, capabilities, and value it brings to your business will demonstrate why it is a critical addition to your shipping arsenal.

    Shipping Scale Basics

    Before diving into the specifics, let’s understand the basics of shipping scales.

    What is a shipping scale?

    A shipping scale is a specialized scale designed to accurately weigh packages, letters, and other items that need to be mailed or shipped. It can be used in various settings including small businesses, large shipping departments in offices, or even at homes where frequent shipping of packages is required. Shipping scales are designed to cater to different weight capacities, from smaller items to heavier packages, ensuring accurate postage costs and preventing any issues during the shipping process.

    Shipping Scales for Small Business

    For small businesses, shipping scales can be a game-changer. For e-commerce or retail businesses that send out a significant amount of packages, a reliable shipping scale allows accurate weight measurements, ensuring accurate shipping costs and avoiding overpaying for postage. The Rollo Digital Shipping Scale, with its 110 lbs / 50 kg weight capacity, is perfect for a range of small business needs, from mailing letters to shipping heavier goods.

    Shipping Scale for Packages

    Packages come in all shapes and sizes, and a good shipping scale needs to accommodate this variability. A package shipping scale should have a sturdy platform to hold various sized packages and provide precise readings. The Rollo Digital Shipping Scale stands out in this area with its separate weight reading panel, which ensures package weight is visible no matter the box size.

    Postal Scale for Home Use

    For those who frequently send out packages from home, perhaps for a home-run business, or even personal shipments, a postal scale is a must. The convenience of being able to weigh items and calculate postage from the comfort of your own home saves time and simplifies the process. The Rollo Digital Shipping Scale, with its compact dimensions of 8 × 8 × 3 inches, makes it easy to store and use at home.

    Shipping Scales for Office

    Larger businesses and offices that handle bulk shipping can greatly benefit from an industrial-grade shipping scale. These scales need to handle higher volumes and weights while still providing precise readings. Even in such demanding environments, the Rollo Digital Shipping Scale can deliver due to its high weight capacity and precise accuracy of 0.07 oz / 2g.

    Postal Scale Measurement

    When it comes to measuring postage, precision is key. A small mistake can lead to significant costs or shipment returns. Postal scale measurements are usually available in both metric and imperial units for flexibility. The accuracy of the scale is paramount, as postage is often calculated based on weight brackets. With an accuracy of 0.07 ounces (2 gram), the Rollo Digital Scale allows you to avoid such problems, providing you with the precise weight of your package, thus ensuring accurate postage costs.

    Shipping scales can greatly improve the efficiency of your business operations. But why do you need one?

    Necessity & Use of Scales for Shipping

    Shipping scales offer a host of benefits and are almost indispensable in any business that involves shipping products, or even for personal use when regularly shipping packages from home. But let’s go beyond the general benefits and delve deeper into specific scenarios that illustrate the necessity and use of shipping scales.

    📌 Do I Need a Scale to Ship from Home?

    The answer to this largely depends on how frequently you ship items from home. If you only send out packages occasionally, you might be able to manage without a scale, although this might mean frequent trips to the post office or courier service to get your package weighed. However, if you frequently send out packages, for example, if you run a home-based online business, a shipping scale is not just beneficial, it’s practically essential.

    The reason is simple: convenience. A shipping scale like the Rollo Digital Shipping Scale allows you to accurately weigh your packages at home, calculate postage, and schedule pick-up or drop-off services, thereby saving time and effort that would otherwise be spent traveling to and from a courier or post office.

     

    📌 How Do You Weigh Items at Home for Shipping?

    Weighing items at home for shipping is straightforward if you have a shipping scale. Simply place your packaged item on the scale and record the weight displayed. The Rollo Digital Shipping Scale adds to this convenience with its separate weight reading panel, meaning your weight reading remains visible regardless of the size of your package.

    Moreover, if your package contains multiple items, you can use the tare function. This allows you to weigh items individually by resetting the scale to zero after each item is weighed. The Rollo Digital Shipping Scale comes equipped with a Tare function, facilitating easy calculation of the total weight of multiple items.

    📌 How Do I Estimate How Much My Package Weighs?

    Estimating the weight of your package without a scale can be challenging and often leads to inaccuracies. While it’s possible to compare the weight of your package with an item of known weight, this method is hardly precise.

    With a shipping scale, however, you can get an exact weight measurement, eliminating guesswork and the risk of overpaying or underpaying for postage. If you frequently ship items, a shipping scale is a wise investment that can quickly pay for itself in saved costs and avoided hassles.

     

    For instance, the Rollo Digital Shipping Scale, with its high weight capacity and accuracy, ensures that you know the exact weight of your package. Its ease of use and additional features like the Hold function, which can remember the weight of the previous package, further add to its utility, making the process of estimating your package’s weight as simple as it can be.

    📌 Why do you need a shipping scale?

    Here’s why:

    1. Avoid Overpaying for Postage: With a shipping scale, you know the exact weight of your package. This helps avoid overpaying for postage.
    2. Efficient: Shipping scales streamline your operations by allowing you to weigh items at home or at your business premises, eliminating the need for a trip to the post office.
    3. Accurate: Shipping scales provide accurate weight measurements, which is vital when estimating shipping costs.

    One standout model that caters to all these requirements is the Rollo Digital Shipping Scale. It is designed for maximum efficiency with a capacity of 110 lbs / 50 kgs and an accuracy of 0.07 oz / 2g. This level of precision ensures that you avoid shipping cost adjustments by knowing your exact package weight.

    But what if you don’t have a shipping scale on hand? Can other types of scales be used?

    Alternatives to Shipping Scales

    Can you use a food scale for shipping?

    Can you use a kitchen scale for shipping?

    Can you use a weight scale for shipping?

    Can I use a bathroom scale to weigh packages?

    Food scales, kitchen scales, and even bathroom scales can provide a rough estimate of your package’s weight, but they may not offer the precision required for accurate shipping costs. Additionally, most of these alternatives usually have a lower weight capacity compared to shipping scales. In summary, while these scales can work in a pinch, they aren’t recommended for regular use in a shipping context.

    Here’s where the Rollo Digital Shipping Scale stands out. No matter the size of your package, its separate weight reading panel ensures your package weight will always be visible, unlike with a kitchen scale or a bathroom scale.

    Accuracy and Calibration of Scales


    📌⚖️ Can weight scales be off?

    Yes, weight scales can be off due to a variety of factors such as wear and tear, improper handling, or changes in the environment like temperature and humidity. Regular calibration is necessary to maintain accuracy.


    📌 ⚖️ How to calibrate a shipping scale?

    Calibration of a shipping scale typically involves placing a known weight on the scale and adjusting the scale’s settings until it correctly reads that weight. Each scale will have specific calibration procedures detailed in its user manual.


    📌 ⚖️ How accurate are freight scales?

    Freight scales are designed to be highly accurate as they’re used in industries where precise weight measurements are crucial. However, their accuracy can be influenced by factors such as maintenance, calibration, and environmental conditions.


    📌 ⚖️ Do scales lose accuracy over time?

    Yes, scales can lose accuracy over time due to regular wear and tear, dust, mechanical shocks, and long periods of overloading. Regular calibration and maintenance help to maintain their accuracy.


    📌 ⚖️ How do you check your scales are accurate?

    Checking scale accuracy involves comparing the scale’s measurement to a known weight, often through calibration. If the scale’s reading matches the known weight within acceptable tolerance, it’s considered accurate.


    📌 ⚖️ Is it bad to leave weight on a scale?

    Leaving weight on a scale for extended periods can potentially damage the scale’s load cell, affecting its accuracy and longevity. It’s best to remove all weight when the scale is not in use.


    📌 ⚖️ Why do scales give different readings?

    Shipping scales can sometimes provide different readings due to factors like uneven surfaces or low batteries. The Rollo Digital Shipping Scale addresses these issues with its Hold Function and Tare Function. The Hold Function allows the scale to remember the weight of the previous package, ensuring consistent readings. The Tare Function enables the scale to measure the net weight of the package, excluding the weight of the container.
    Questions about Accuracy and Calibration of Shipping Scales

    Shipping scale calibration

    Shipping scale calibration is an important step to ensure accurate weight measurements. It involves comparing and adjusting the scale’s readings to match a known standard, usually done using test weights that adhere to international standards.

    Accurate weight readings are paramount when it comes to shipping. Weight discrepancies can lead to incorrect postage, leading to returned packages or additional charges. That’s why shipping scales, like the Rollo Digital Shipping Scale, come with calibration features to ensure the accuracy of each reading.

    Features and Quality of Shipping Scales

    📌 What should I look for in a shipping scale?

    When purchasing a shipping scale, there are several features to consider. Some of these include a label printer, display, weight capacity, accuracy, and power source.

    One shipping scale that has proven its worth by delivering exceptional features and quality is the Rollo Digital Shipping Scale. This scale has a range of attributes that sets it apart, making it an excellent addition to your shipping toolkit.

    Rollo Shipping Scale Review

    The Rollo digital shipping postal scale is a high-performing, feature-rich, and affordable solution that caters to both small businesses and individual users. With its impressive capacity, accuracy, and additional functions, this shipping scale with display makes the weighing and shipping process straightforward and efficient.

    Capacity and Weight

    One of the standout features of the Rollo Digital Shipping Scale is its weight capacity. The scale can handle parcels up to 110 lbs or 50 kgs, making it perfect for both small and large packages. Regardless of your business type or scale, this device will cater to your needs, whether you’re sending out books, electronics, or even heavier items like machinery parts.

    Accuracy

    The accuracy of the Rollo Digital Shipping Scale is top-notch. It boasts an accuracy level of 0.07 oz or 2 grams. In the shipping world, where every ounce counts, this level of precision can help you avoid any unnecessary shipping adjustments. By knowing the exact weight of your package, you can accurately calculate the shipping costs upfront, saving both time and money in the long run. The Rollo Digital Shipping Scale meets the needs of most small to medium-sized businesses. Its high level of accuracy ensures you know your exact package weight, avoiding any unnecessary shipping adjustments.

    🏷️ 🖶 Label Printer Compatibility

    While the Rollo Digital Shipping Scale does not come with a built-in label printer, it is compatible with most label printers. This compatibility allows for a seamless, streamlined shipping process from weighing to labeling.

    💎 Clear Display

    The scale features a separate weight reading panel. No matter the size of your box, the weight of your package remains visible, ensuring accurate readings at all times.

    🖳 Separate Weight Reading Panel

    One of the unique features of the Rollo Digital Shipping Scale is its separate weight reading panel. This design ensures that no matter how small or large your package is, the weight reading is always visible. This clever design detail eradicates the common issue of larger packages blocking the view of the weight display.

    ⚖️ 🎁 Hold and Tare Functions

    The Rollo Digital Shipping Scale includes two handy features – the Hold and Tare functions. With the Hold function, the scale can remember the weight of the previous package even after it has been removed. This is especially useful in busy shipping environments where weighing, recording, and packaging happen in quick succession.

    The Tare function allows users to get the net weight of their package with a click of a button. This function subtracts the weight of the packaging or container, giving you the actual weight of the item you’re shipping.

    🔋🔌Power Options & Auto Shut Off

    The Rollo Digital Shipping Scale is powered either by two AAA batteries or an AC adapter, offering flexibility in different usage situations. Moreover, this scale has an auto shut-off function, designed to save battery life when the scale is not in use.

    📐 Design & Dimensions

    Weighing only 4 lbs and measuring 8 × 8 × 3 inches, the Rollo Digital Shipping Scale has a compact and lightweight design, making it suitable for any workspace. Its robust build ensures longevity and reliability, ensuring it will handle the everyday wear and tear of a busy shipping environment.

    💲Cost

    Despite its high-end features and robust design, the Rollo Digital Shipping Scale is surprisingly affordable, retailing at just 39.99 USD. This competitive price makes it a valuable addition to your shipping toolkit, offering excellent value for money without compromising quality and performance.

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    Feature Specification
    Weight 4 lbs
    Dimensions 8 × 8 × 3 in
    Capacity 110 lbs / 50 kgs
    Accuracy 0.07 oz / 2g
    Power 2 x AAA Batteries or AC Adapter
    Cost $39.99
    Table 1: Key Specifications of the Rollo Digital Shipping Scale

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    What are the qualities of a good weighing scale?

    When selecting a shipping scale for your home, office, or business, several factors should guide your choice. These include the scale’s capacity, accuracy, power source, added features like the Tare and Hold functions, size, and cost.

    Qualities of a Good Shipping Scale

    🏦 Capacity

    The capacity of the shipping scale should match your shipping needs. For small businesses and home use, a shipping scale like the Rollo Digital Shipping Scale with a capacity of 110 lbs / 50 kgs would be suitable. If you frequently ship larger items, consider a scale with a higher weight capacity.

    🔋/ 🔌Power Source

    Consider the power options of the scale. Does it run on batteries, or does it require a power outlet? The Rollo Digital Shipping Scale offers flexibility with both options available, ensuring it can work in various environments.

     

    📐 Size and Design

    The size and design of the scale matter, especially if you have limited space. A compact and lightweight scale like the Rollo Digital Shipping Scale could be an ideal choice in such cases.

    ⚖️ Accuracy

    Accuracy is paramount when it comes to shipping scales. A scale with high accuracy can help avoid potential issues with postage fees and shipping adjustments. Rollo’s shipping scale, for example, offers accuracy to the nearest 0.07 oz or 2 grams, making it an excellent choice.

    🎁 Added Features

    Shipping scales often come with added features that can improve efficiency and ease of use. The Tare function allows for easy deduction of packaging weight, while the Hold function can keep a record of the weight even after the package is removed. Consider scales with these features for added convenience.

    💲 Cost

    Last but not least, the cost should align with your budget. However, always ensure you’re not compromising on necessary features and quality for a lower price. The Rollo Digital Shipping Scale, with its impressive features, high accuracy, and competitive price, offers excellent value for money.

     

    Conclusion

    Having a quality shipping scale can streamline your shipping operations, enhance efficiency, and save you money by ensuring accurate weight measurements. While alternatives to shipping scales exist, they often lack the precision and weight capacity required for reliable shipping calculations.

    Remember, investing in a good shipping scale like the Rollo Digital Shipping Scale is not just buying a tool; it’s making a strategic decision to improve your shipping operations, leading to better customer satisfaction and the overall success of your business.

    The Rollo Digital Shipping Scale is an excellent choice for anyone involved in shipping, from small business owners to those working from home. With its perfect blend of capacity, accuracy added features, and affordability, this shipping scale makes a valuable addition to any business or home shipping setup. After all, getting your shipping process right is a crucial step in ensuring customer satisfaction and the success of your business.

    Get Your Shipping Essential Today!

    If you want to optimize your shipping processes, the Rollo Digital Shipping Scale might be the best choice you can make. It provides a simple, affordable, and accurate solution to your shipping weighing needs and ensures that you can focus on what you do best: growing your business.

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    Frequently Asked Questions about the Shipping Scale

    Q: 🥕📦What is the difference between a shipping scale and a kitchen scale?


    Short Answer: shipping scale for larger weights, kitchen for smaller items like food ingredients.

    A: A shipping scale is designed specifically to handle larger weights and provide precise measurements for packages, while a kitchen scale is designed for measuring smaller, lighter items such as food ingredients with precision but usually has a lower weight capacity. Additionally, shipping scales often include features geared towards postal needs, such as determining postage costs, which kitchen scales typically do not.


    Q: 🍳 Will a kitchen scale work for postage?


    Short Answer: No.

    A: While a kitchen scale can give a rough estimate of a package’s weight and can be used for light items, it may lack the capacity and precision required for accurately determining postage costs for larger packages, which is typically offered by a shipping scale. Therefore, a shipping scale is recommended for regular postage calculation.


    Q: 🍎 Will a food scale work for shipping?


    Short Answer: No.

    A: A food scale can provide a ballpark weight for small, lightweight items intended for shipping, but they generally lack the weight capacity and precision necessary for accurately weighing larger parcels, a task for which a dedicated shipping scale is far better suited.