Videk VISIONSENSOR 2030 User Manual

Intelligent Mail® Barcodes Christine SimoneJuly 16, 2009Intelligent Mail® Symposium

The Intelligent Mail barcode consists of:20-digit Tracking Code 11-digit Routing CodeThe sample barcode above represents a fictitious

11• Intelligent Mail® Barcode Construct:o Is a 2-digit field that corresponds to the type of barcodeo For flat-size mail, it designates the Optional E

12Service Type Service Type IdentifierIdentifierEx: “700” for First Class MailBarcode IDBarcode IDEx: “50” for Mixed AADCMailer IDMailer IDEx: “123456

13• Intelligent Mail® Barcode Constructo Is a 6-digit or 9-digit field assigned by the USPSo Identifies the Mail Owner or the Mail Preparero For Full-

14Mailer IDMailer IDEx: “123456” USPS assigned Routing CodeRouting CodeEx: 6449 Amberview Ct., Memphis, TN 38141834649• Intelligent Mail® Barcode Cons

15Mailer IDMailer IDEx: “123456” USPS assigned Serial NumberSerial NumberEx: “200800001” Mailer assigned • Intelligent Mail® Barcode Constructo 11-d

• Barcode Placemento On letters, IM barcode can be placed in the address block or in the lower right barcode clear zoneo To avoid ambiguity, only one

• Obtaining a Mailer IDo The Mailer ID:Is a unique 6-digit or 9-digit numeric codeIs issued by the USPS for use in the Intelligent Mail barcodesIs

• Obtaining a Mailer IDo The Application ProcessThe Mailer ID is requested by accessing the Business Customer GatewayMail preparers can request Mai

• What you need….o It’s easy to generate the Intelligent Mail® barcode. Here’s what you’ll need:USPS or vendor-developed Intelligent Mail® barcode

• 2 – Intelligent Mail Barcode 1 – Intelligent Mail Services-• Basic & Full-Service Options• 3 – Intelligent Mail Tray Label• 4 – Intelligent Mai

Free EncodersYesYesMS Office Version for WindowsYesYesProgrammer Version for WindowsYesYesMac OS XYesYesHP/UXYesYesSolarisYesYesLinuxYesYesAIXYesYesYe

• Producing the Intelligent Mail® Barcodeo There are three steps required to generate the Intelligent Mail® barcode on letters & flats:1. Form

Step 1Form 31-digit PayloadMailing List DBUSPS Technical Resource Guide5070012345620080000138141834649• Form the 31-digit Payloado Gather and assemble

Note: Download encoders and user guides fromhttp://RIBBS.USPS.GOV/ONECODESOLUTIONStep 2Form 31-digit PayloadMailing List DBUSPS Technical Resource Gui

Step 2Step 1DADTATFFAFFTTTAFTAFDADFDDDDDTAFFDAAFFDAFDDFFTADFTFTTFDAAFTFTADTTTApply Encoding AlgorithmEncoder LibraryForm 31-digit PayloadMailing List

• Key IM™ Barcode Checklisto Service Type ID is required for processing At a minimum provide Mail Class; do not use “000”!o Mailer ID is required fo

Barcode Workshop Agenda 2 – Intelligent Mail Barcode 1 – Intelligent Mail Services 3 – Intelligent Mail Tray Label• Label Format• Barcode Construct

ZIP CodeZIP Code®®e.g. Memphis, TN 38141Content Content Identification Identification Number (CIN)Number (CIN)3-digits describing the mail in the tray

• Generating IM™ Tray Labelso You will need: USPS-assigned Mailer ID (MID)  Content Identification Number (CIN) Listo Labels can be produced by: I

• IM™ Tray Label Certificationo The USPS® has implemented a voluntary certification process for the Intelligent Mail Tray label The use of certified

3Basic Option Requirements• Migrate from POSTNET™ to Intelligent Mail® BarcodePOSTNET™Intelligent Mail BarcodeBasic Option Requirements

• IM™ Tray Label Certificationo Benefits of Certification Vendors receive PS Form 3114 as documentation for successfully completing certification A

Workshop Agenda 2 – Intelligent Mail Barcode 1 – Intelligent Mail Services 3 – Intelligent Mail Tray Label• 4 – Intelligent Mail Container Placard

Application Application IdentifierIdentifier99Type Type IndicatorIndicatorMMailer IDMailer IDEx: 123456USPS-AssignedSerial NumberSerial NumberMailer-D

• Intelligent Mail Container Placards (Two Configurations)o Minimum 8“ high x 11“ wide (landscape format)  Top ½ must be retained for USPS-

• Intelligent Mail Container Placards (Two Configurations)o Minimum 4“ high x 7“ long(landscape) USPS-required elements Restricted Mailer / Accepta

• Generating the IM™ Container Barcode & Placardo Talk with your vendor about generating the barcode and placardo For the latest Intelligent Mail

Barcode Agenda 2 – Intelligent Mail Barcode 1 – Intelligent Mail Services 3 – Intelligent Mail Tray Label• 4 – Intelligent Mail Container Placard

• Tools and Resourceso Manual Tools Plastic Templates Optical Comparatoro Software Tools Online Encoder/Decoder Scanners and Verifierso Contact y

Manual Tools - Template• Automation Barcode Gauge Template• (Item #04A)• Great tool available from your local Business Service Network or Mailpiece De

• Manual Tools - Reticleo Optical Comparator 6X (Eye Gauge) by Gage- Line Technologyo Complements Item 04A with ability to measure exact heights/widt

Basic Option IM™ BarcodeBasic Option IM BarcodeApply an Intelligent Mail barcode on letter and flat mailpieces and populate the relevant fields in th

Decoder ToolBasic online decoder tool is available at: http://ribbs.usps.com/OneCodeSolutionTools and Resources

Scanners/Verifiers• The Culver Groupo HHP4600 Area Imager• Videko VisionSensor 2030 and POSTNET™ Verifier• BCC Software (A Böwe Bell+Howell Company)

Envelope Reflectance Meter (ERM III)Envelope ReflectanceMeter (ERM III)Tools and Resources

• Resources & Informationo Contact your local Business Mail Entry Unit or Mailpiece Design Analyst: District Business Mail Entry Locatorhttp:/

• Software Vendors and Service Providerso Talk with Software Vendors to find out what will be available in future software releaseso Talk with your s

• Additional Resourceso Domestic Mail Manualo www.ribbs.usps.govo Federal Register Notice: Implementation of New Standards for Intelligent Mail® B

Questions?Questions

Full-Service Option IM Barcode• Full-Service requires a unique Intelligent Mail barcode on Letter and Flat Mailpieces• An Intelligent Mail barcode i

Full-Service Option Tray BarcodeUnique Intelligent Mail® TrayBarcodes on Tray and Sack LabelsFull-Service Option IM™ Tray Barcode6-digit Mailer Identi

Unique Intelligent Mail® Container Barcodes on Intelligent Mail® Container Placards6-digit Mailer Identifier9-digit Mailer IdentifierFull-Service Opti

Barcode Workshop Agenda 2 – Intelligent Mail Barcode• Barcode Construct & Placement• Obtaining a Mailer ID• Producing the Intelligent Mail Barcod

• Intelligent Mail Barcodeo The IM barcode is similar to earlier Postal barcodes Shares data fields with POSTNET (= Routing Code) and PLANET Code (=