UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549

                                   FORM 12b-25

                           NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING

(Check One): [ ] Form 10-K  [ ]Form 20-F [ ]Form 11-K [X]Form 10-Q [ ]Form N-SAR
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         For Period Ended:   September 29, 2002
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                  [   ]  Transition Report on Form 10-K
                  [   ]  Transition Report on Form 20-F
                  [   ]  Transition Report on Form 11-K
                  [   ]  Transition Report on Form 10-Q
                  [   ]  Transition Report on Form N-SAR


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Nothing in this form shall be construed to imply that the Commission has
verified any information contained herein.



If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above, identify
the items to which the notification relates.


PART I - REGISTRANT INFORMATION

PSC INC.
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Full Name of Registrant

Former Name if Applicable


111 S.W. Fifth Avenue, Suite 4100
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Address of Principal Executive Officer (Street and Number)

Portland, Oregon 97204
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City, State and Zip Code

PART II - RULES 12b-25(b) AND (c)

If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable effort or expense
and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12b-25(b), the following should
be completed. (Check box if appropriate)


                  (a)      The reasons described in reasonable detail in Part
                           III of this form could not be eliminated without
                           unreasonable effort or expense;

        |X|       (b)      The subject annual report, semi-annual report,
                           transition report on Form 10-K, Form 20-F, 11-K, Form
                           N-SAR, or portion thereof, will be filed on or before
                           the fifteenth calendar day following the prescribed
                           due date; or the subject quarterly report of
                           transition report on Form 10-Q, or portion thereof
                           will be filed on or before the fifth calendar day
                           following the prescribed due date; and

                  (c)      The accountant's statement or other exhibit required
                           by Rule 12b-25(c) has been attached if applicable.

PART III - NARRATIVE

State below in  reasonable  detail the reasons  why the Form 10-K,  20-F,  11-K,
10-Q,  N-SAR, or the transition  report or portion  thereof,  could not be filed
within the prescribed time period. (Attach Extra Sheets if Needed)

The registrant, PSC Inc., is unable to file its quarterly report on Form 10-Q
within the prescribed time period as a result of the additional review necessary
for financial and disclosure requirements.

PART IV - OTHER INFORMATION

(1)      Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
         notification.

            Paul M. Brown                     503             553-3920
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                  (Name)                  (Area Code)    (Telephone Number)

(2)      Have all other periodic reports required under Section 13 or 15(d) of
         the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30 of the Investment
         Company Act of 1940 during the preceding 12 months or for such
         shorter period that the registrant was required to file such report(s)
         been filed? If answer is no, identify report(s).
                                            [X] Yes        [ ] No

(3)      Is it anticipated that any significant change in results of operations
         from the corresponding period for the last fiscal year will be
         reflected by the earnings statements to be included in the subject
         report or portion thereof?
                                            [ ] Yes        [X] No


         If so, attach an explanation of the anticipated change, both
         narratively and quantitatively, and if appropriate, state the reasons
         why a reasonable estimate of the results cannot be made.


                                    PSC INC.
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                  (Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
hereunto duly authorized.

Date  November 14, 2002           By  /s/PAUL M. BROWN
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                                   Paul M. Brown
                                   Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
                                   (Principal Financial Officer)