INTELLIGENT MAIL® University 1 Intelligent Mail® Barcodes Period 2 Version 1.0

INTELLIGENT MAIL® University 2 Agenda Intelligent Mail® Implementation Intelligent Mail® barcodes for Mailpieces Intelligent Mail® Tray barcode and labels for trays and sacks Intelligent Mail® Container barcode and placard for containers The Mailer ID

INTELLIGENT MAIL® University 33 Intelligent Mail® Implementation Requirements for Basic-Service Option –Intelligent Mail® barcodes on letter and flat mailpieces Requirements for Full-Service Option –Unique Intelligent Mail® barcodes on letter and flat mailpieces –Unique Intelligent Mail® Tray barcodes on tray and sack Intelligent Mail® Tray Labels –Unique Intelligent Mail® Container barcodes on Intelligent Mail® Container Placards –Electronic documentation –Appointment scheduling using FAST (when required).

INTELLIGENT MAIL® University 4 Intelligent Mail® Implementation Intelligent Mail® barcodes for mailpieces Intelligent Mail® Tray barcode and labels for trays and sacks Intelligent Mail® Container barcode and placard for containers The Mailer ID Agenda

INTELLIGENT MAIL® University 5 Placement Content Specifications Tools and Resources Intelligent Mail® barcode for Mailpieces

INTELLIGENT MAIL® University 6 Intelligent Mail® Barcode Placement Placement on letters –Address block or –Barcode clear zone Placement on flats –On address side and –At least 1/8 inch from any edge of the piece Only one IM barcode can be placed in the same area. Placement configurations of the IM barcode on a letter-size and flat-size mail are defined in the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM™).

INTELLIGENT MAIL® University 77 Intelligent Mail® Barcode Content Difference between Basic and Full-Service –Unique ID –Different Service Type Codes Barcode ID Ex: “00” for No OEL Service Type ID Ex: “700” for First Class Mail Mailer ID Ex: “123456” USPS assigned Routing Code Ex: 6449 Amberview Ct., Memphis, TN Serial Number Ex: “ ”

INTELLIGENT MAIL® University 88 Intelligent Mail® Barcode Content: Service Type Codes Barcode ID Ex: “00” for No OEL Service Type ID Ex: “700” for First Class Mail Mailer ID Ex: “123456” USPS assigned Routing Code Ex: 6449 Amberview Ct., Memphis, TN Serial Number Ex: “ ” If you are not requesting special address change service handling and are not using CONFIRM you will use the following Service Type IDs Service Type Identifiers - No Extra Services Class of MailCurrently May 2009 Basic OptionFull-Service Option First-Class Mail Standard Mail Periodicals Bound Printed Matter

INTELLIGENT MAIL® University 9 Intelligent Mail® Barcode Specification 11-digit POSTNET™13-digit PLANET Code® Intelligent Mail® Barcode Number of Bars Width of Bars (in inches) ± Bars per inch (length) 22 ± 2 (min: 2.542”) 22 ± 2 (min: 2.958”) 22 ± 2 (min: 2.667”) Height of Full Bar (in inches) ± (min: 0.115) ± (min: 0.115) 0.145± (min: 0.125)* Vertical Barcode Clearance (in inches) min: Min: Voids (in inches)min: min: 0.010

INTELLIGENT MAIL® University 10 Intelligent Mail® Barcode Specification: Bar Parameters

INTELLIGENT MAIL® University 11 Intelligent Mail® Barcode Specification: Clearance/Voids Maximum dot matrix spacing must not exceed inch. A minimum clear zone of inch between the left and right edges of the barcode is required. A minimum clear zone of inch above and below the barcode is required.

INTELLIGENT MAIL® University 12 Tools and Resources POSTNET™ and PLANET Code® –Image-based fonts –Do not require encoding algorithms POSTNET™ Example: = Visually determine the information….(74210) Intelligent Mail® barcode requires an encoding algorithm –Bar-for-bar image –Requires conversion with algorithms Intelligent Mail® barcode example: DADTATFFAFFTTTAFTAFDADFDDDDDTAFFDAAFFDAFDDFFTADFTFTTFDAAFTFTADTTT

INTELLIGENT MAIL® University 13 Tools and Resources Apply Encoding Algorithm Encoder Library Step 2 Form 31-digit Payload Mailing List DB USPS Technical Resource Guide Step DADTATFFAFFTTTAFTAFDADFDDDDDTAFFDAAFFDAFDDFFTADFTFTTFDAAFTFTADTTT Print Intelligent Mail® Barcode Printer Specific Fonts USPS Developed Font Package Step 3

INTELLIGENT MAIL® University 14 Tools and Resources Manual Tools –Visual Inspection –Plastic Templates –Optical Comparator Software Tools –Online Encoder/Decoder –Scanners and Verifiers Contact your Mailpiece Design Analyst (MDA) To generate Intelligent Mail barcodes review specification USPS-B-3200 available on RIBBS

INTELLIGENT MAIL® University 15 Tools and Resources –Automation Barcode Gauge Template (Item #04A) –Great tool available from your local Business Service Network or Mailpiece Design Analyst –Measures both the Intelligent Mail® barcode and the POSTNET™

INTELLIGENT MAIL® University 16 Tools and Resources -Optical Comparator 6X (Eye Gauge) by Gage- Line Technology -Complements Item 04A with ability to measure exact heights/widths and to assess barcode jitter (~centerline shift).

INTELLIGENT MAIL® University 17 Tools and Resources Basic online decoder tool is available at:

INTELLIGENT MAIL® University 18 Tools and Resources The Culver Group - HHP4600 Area Imager Videk - VisionSensor 2030 and POSTNET™ Verifier BCC Software (A BÖWE BELL+HOWELL Company) - Mail Verifier Plus (MVP) Motorola / Symbol - Scanners – DS3408, DS3478 and DS Mobile computers – MC50, MC70, MC3000, MC9000 Others ribbs.usps.gov/onecodesolution/

INTELLIGENT MAIL® University 19 Intelligent Mail® Implementation Intelligent Mail® barcodes for mailpieces Intelligent Mail® Tray barcode and labels for trays and sacks Intelligent Mail® Container barcode and placard for containers The Mailer ID Agenda

INTELLIGENT MAIL® University 20 Basic & Full-Service Options Requirements for Basic-Service Option –Intelligent Mail® barcodes on letter and flat mailpieces Requirements for Full-Service Option –Unique Intelligent Mail® barcodes on letter and flat mailpieces –Unique Intelligent Mail® Tray barcodes on tray and sack Intelligent Mail® Tray Labels –Unique Intelligent Mail® Container barcodes on Intelligent Mail® Container Placards –Electronic documentation –Appointment scheduling using FAST (when required)

INTELLIGENT MAIL® University 21 Intelligent Mail® Barcode Full-Service Option Existing Legacy Label Transitional10/24-digit Intelligent Mail® Tray Label Future 24-digit Intelligent Mail® Tray Label Unique Intelligent Mail® Tray Barcodes on Tray and Sack Intelligent Mail® Tray Labels

INTELLIGENT MAIL® University 22 Intelligent Mail® Barcode Full-Service Option Unique Intelligent Mail® Tray Barcodes on Tray and Sack Intelligent Mail® Tray Labels ZIP™ Code Ex: Memphis, TN “38141” Content Identification Number (CIN) 3-digits describing the tray Processing Code Ex: “1” for Automation Compatible Serial Number Serial Number Ex:“ ” Mailer Assigned Mailer ID Ex: “123456” USPS Assigned Label Type Ex: “1” for 6-digit MID The former tray barcode only contained delivery point information. The 24-digit Intelligent Mail Tray label cannot be used until April 2009.

INTELLIGENT MAIL® University 23 Generating IM ™ Tray Labels For Intelligent Mail® Tray labels: You will need: – USPS-assigned Mailer ID (MID) – Content Identification Number (CIN) List – Software to generate Code 128 subset C for the Intelligent Mail ® Tray barcode Review specifications USPS-L-3191 and USPS-L-3216 available on RIBBS

INTELLIGENT MAIL® University 24 The Intelligent Mail® Tray Label Certification The USPS has implemented a voluntary certification process for the Intelligent Mail® Tray Label. –The use of certified labels is recommended by the USPS. –Vendors will be certified as Basic or Full-Service. Full-Service Option will meet the needs of both. –The vendors will submit samples to the National Customer Support Center. –All information must be submitted for each operational configuration.

INTELLIGENT MAIL® University 25 The Intelligent Mail® Tray Label Certification Benefits of Certification Vendors receive PS Form 3114 as documentation for successfully completing certification. A list of certified vendors will be maintained on RIBBS™. Customers looking for a certified software vendor will be directed to the RIBBS™ website.

INTELLIGENT MAIL® University 26 Intelligent Mail® Implementation Intelligent Mail® barcodes for mailpieces Intelligent Mail® Tray barcode and labels for trays and sacks Intelligent Mail® Container barcode and placard for containers The Mailer ID Agenda

INTELLIGENT MAIL® University 27 Basic & Full-Service Options Requirements for Basic-Service Option –Intelligent Mail® barcodes on letter and flat mailpieces Requirements for Full-Service Option –Unique Intelligent Mail® barcodes on letter and flat mailpieces –Unique Intelligent Mail® Tray barcodes on tray and sack Intelligent Mail® Tray Labels –Unique Intelligent Mail® Container barcodes on Intelligent Mail® Container Placards –Electronic documentation –Appointment scheduling using FAST (when required)

INTELLIGENT MAIL® University 28 Two sizes are allowed: 8"x11" and 4"x7" adhesive label The 8”x11” allows for a specific mailer area Two labels must be affixed to the outside of the shrinkwrap or container Intelligent Mail® Barcode Full-Service Option 8 " x 11 " 4 " x 7 " MAILER/ACCEPTANCE UNIT AREA Unique Intelligent Mail® Container Barcodes on Intelligent Mail® Container Placards

INTELLIGENT MAIL® University 29 Intelligent Mail® Barcode Full-Service Option Unique Intelligent Mail® Container Barcodes on Intelligent Mail® Container Placards Application Identifier “99” Type Indicator “M” Mailer ID USPS Assigned, Ex: “123456” Serial Number Mailer Assigned, Ex: “ ” The former container label did not contain a barcode

INTELLIGENT MAIL® University 30 Generating Intelligent Mail® Container Barcode and Label Talk with your vendor about generating the label and barcode For the latest Intelligent Mail® Container Barcode specifications go to and reference USPS-B-3215 Use Domestic Mail Manual as a resource

INTELLIGENT MAIL® University 31 Intelligent Mail® Implementation Intelligent Mail® barcodes for mailpieces Intelligent Mail® Tray barcode and labels for trays and sacks Intelligent Mail® Container barcode and placard for containers The Mailer ID Agenda

INTELLIGENT MAIL® University 32 Obtaining a Mailer ID The Mailer ID –Is a unique 6-digit or 9- digit numeric code based on mail volume –Is issued by the USPS for use in the Intelligent Mail® barcodes –Is used to identify the mail owner or preparer

INTELLIGENT MAIL® University 33 Obtaining a Mailer ID The Application Process –The Mailer ID is requested by contacting your local Business Mail Entry (BME) or Mailpiece Design Analyst (MDA) –Mail preparers can request Mailer IDs for mail owners Resources –The application form can also be found at

INTELLIGENT MAIL® University 34 Questions?