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Presented by: Floresa Ross
Introduction to the Intelligent Mail Barcode and Mailpiece Quality
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Agenda
Mailpiece Characteristics Dimensions Aspect Ratio Plastic Covering Odd-Shaped Items Flexibility Paper Stock Reflectance Print Contrast
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Agenda (continued)
Ancillary Service Endorsements
Building Address Quality
Addressing
Barcodes and Barcode Placement
Best Practices
MERLIN and Mail Quality
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First-Class postcard rate
Pieces exceeding 4.25” x 6” must be at least .009” thick
4.25"Max.Height
6" Max. Length
3.5”Min.Height
5" Min. Length
Thickness .007" - .016"
Postcard Dimensions
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• Minimum thickness .007” Maximum thickness .25”
6.125"Max.Height
11.5" Max. Length
3.25”Min.Height
5" Min. Length
Maximum WeightFirst-Class3.5 oz. • Machinable Presort
• Automation
Standard Presort3.3 oz • Machinable Presort
3.5oz • Automation • High Density • Walk Sequence • Saturation
Pieces exceeding 3 oz. must meet additional standards for heavy letter mail in DMM 201.3.13.4.
Letter-Size Dimensions
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Pieces exceeding 4 ¼” X 6” and less than .009” thick
3.5”- 4.25”High
5” to 6” Long
Thickness Min. - .007”
- up to .016” for Postcards - up to .25” for Letters
4.25”- 6.125”High
6” to 11.5” Long
Thickness: .009” to .025”
Letters Thickness
Automation letter rate pieces must meet the above dimensions
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Aspect ratio (length divided by height) does not meet specifications if less than 1.3 or greater than 2.5
5"
4"Non-machinable
4” X 5” = 1.25
4"Machinable4” X 6” = 1.5
6"
Aspect Ratio – Letters Only
Applicable for automation or qualified Business Reply Mail rates
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Is polybagged, polywrapped, or enclosed in any plastic material OK?
Also not permitted on automation-rate letter-size mail
PLASTICS INCPO BOX 0000ANYWHERE IN 46206-0001
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
PERMIT xxx
City State
POSTAL FORUM
801 Mount Vernon Place NW
Washington DC 20001
Don’t even think about it!!
Plastic Covers Not for Letters!
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Automating Your MailpiecesOdd-Shaped Items – Letters & Flats
Contains items such as pens, pencils, or loose keys or coins that cause the thickness of the mailpiece to be uneven
Also not permitted on automation-rate letter-size or flat-size mail
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Is too rigid Does not bend easily when subjected to a transport belt tension
of 40 pounds around an 11-inch diameter turn
Automation-rate letter-size mail must be flexible
Automating Your MailpiecesFlexibility - Letters
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Pre-Test Questionable Stock
Contrast between paper & barcode Recycled Paper Phantoms/Screens Security/Check Stock Translucent Envelopes
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OCR
ABC
ABC
Reflectance
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National Postal Forum
810 Mount Vernon PL NW
Washington DC 20001-3614
National Postal Forum
810 Mount Vernon PL NW
Washington DC 20001-3614
National Postal Forum
810 Mount Vernon PL NW
Washington DC 20001-3614
National Postal Forum
810 Mount Vernon PL NW
Washington DC 20001-3614
National Postal Forum
810 Mount Vernon PL NW
Washington DC 20001-3614
National Postal Forum
810 Mount Vernon PL NW
Washington DC 20001-3614
National Postal Forum
810 Mount Vernon PL NW
Washington DC 20001-3614
National Postal Forum
810 Mount Vernon PL NW
Washington DC 20001-3614
National Postal Forum
810 Mount Vernon PL NW
Washington DC 20001-3614
Print Contrast
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Choose the Right ColorsLetters & Flats
White paper/black ink is BEST!Pastel colors with dark ink work
Bes
t
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ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
APPLETREE POINT123 SUNSET LNSOUTH EUCLID OH 44121-4912
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4
3
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
1
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
FORWARDING SERVICE REQUESTED
#BWNCXBB**AUTOCR**C003
WILL BUY101 MAPLE STAVON OH 44001-3419
Must be surrounded by ¼” clear space Must be printed in at least an 8-point type Must have a return address
Ancillary Service Endorsement
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Has a delivery address parallel to the shorter dimension of the mailpiece
Automation rates require that the delivery address be parallel to the longest dimension
POSTAL CUSTOMER COUNCIL 475 L’Enfant Plz Washington DC 20260-0846
POSTAL CUSTOMER COUNCIL 475 L’Enfant Plz Washington DC 20260-0846
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
PERMIT xxx
City State
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
PERMIT xxx
City State
Building QualityLetters & Flats Address Orientation
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Building Quality Addressing Standards for Letters & Flats
Please use a complete and proper address
JOHN DOEABC ELECTRONICS826 KENTUCKY STYOURTOWN KY 42825-2008
JOHN DOE
ABC ELECTRONICS
826 KENTUCKY ST
YOURTOWN KY 42825-2008
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1735 N LYNN STARLINGTON VA 22209-6030
Act now!
98765** NATIONAL POSTAL FORUM810 MOUNT VERNON PLACE NWWASHINGTON DC 20001-3614
1735 N LYNN STARLINGTON VA 22209-6030
Act now!
98765** ONAL POSTAL FORUMOUNT VERNON PLACE NWINGTON DC 20001-3614
98765** ONAL POSTAL FORUMOUNT VERNON PLACE NWINGTON DC 20001-3614
Automating Your MailpiecesWindow Envelopes - Letters
Window envelopes must have 1/8” clearance between the address printing and any window edge throughout maximum insert shift.
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Non-Address DataInformation/AttentionName of RecipientDelivery AddressCity, State, ZIP+4
FELO 1225-66H KAREN MAGAZINO NATIONAL POSTAL FORUM 801 MOUNT VERNON PLACE NW WASHINGTON DC 20001-3614
GRAND PRODUCTS INC100 MAJOR STPO BOX 200NEW YORK NY 10001-0200
Dual Delivery Addresses:Mail will be delivered to
Automating Your MailpiecesAddress Block – Letters
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Quality Mailpieces Postnet Barcode Readability and Accuracy
Readability Barcode Accuracy
POSTAL CUSTOMER COUNCIL 475 L’Enfant Plz SW Washington DC 20260-0846
Even though this address block barcode appears fine,
the barcode reads
12345-6789
Extraneous Ink Voids
SmearingDot Matrix
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Postnet Barcode Placement
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Allow a clear space of 1/8” to the left and right and 1/25” above and below between the barcode and printing to the window or label edge
1735 N LYNN STARLINGTON VA 22209-6030
Postnet Barcode Building Quality Barcode Clearance & Window Insert Shift
1/8”Min.
1/25” Min.
1/8”Min.
National Postal Forum 810 Mount Vernon Pl NW Washington DC 20001-3614
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Inside the Intelligent Mail Barcode (Mail Piece)
Type Indicator: 2-digit mail preparer identifier (USPS or external) & applicable barcode specification
Special Services: 3-digit field used to identify any special or extra services
Mailer ID (MID): 6- or 9-digit unique mailer identifier (assigned by USPS)
Adjustable Field: 3-digit field used for MID (if 9-digit MID), or to assign additional unique serial numbers to mailpieces
Unique Serial Number: 6-digit field used to uniquely identify mailpieces
Destination ZIP: 11-digit Delivery Point ZIP Code
15 1617 18 19Unique Serial Number
6N
202122232425262728293031Routing ZIP
11N
3 4 5Special Svcs
3N
6 7 8 9 1011Business Entity ID
6N
1 2Type Ind
2N
1213 14
3N
Adj Field
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Inside the Intelligent Mail Barcode (Mail Piece)
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Intelligent Mail Barcode Building Quality
Barcode Clearance & Window Insert Shift
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Building Quality Address Block Barcode – Letters & Flats
Above Address
Below Optional Endorsement Line and/or Keyline Information
**************************5 DIGIT 98765
POSTAL CUSTOMER 123 MAIN ST ANYTOWN US 98765-4321
POSTAL CUSTOMER 123 MAIN ST ANYTOWN US 98765-4321
Preferred
BXBJDCK *******5 DIGIT 98765 #JSN0069TWK2874# POSTAL CUSTOMER 123 MAIN ST ANYTOWN US 98654-4321
Above Optional Endorsement Line and/or Keyline Information
Below Address
POSTAL CUSTOMER 123 MAIN ST ANYTOWN US 98765-4321
Acceptable
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Barcode must be within 4” of mailpiece bottom and at least 1/2” from right or left edge
Entire address block and barcode must be at least 5/8” from bottom
Quality Mailpieces BarcodePlacement - Letters
1/2” POSTAL CUSTOMER COUNCIL 475 L’ENFANT PLZ WASHINGTON DC 20260-0846
BARCODE READ AREA
4”
1/2”
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BASELINE
BASELINE
POSITIONAL SKEW LETTERS 5º
ROTATIONAL SKEW LETTERS 5ºFLATS 10º
BASELINE SHIFT .015” FROM BASE
BASELINE
Postnet Barcode Building Quality Barcode Skew – Letters & Flats
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Intelligent Mail Barcode Building Quality
Barcode Skew – Letters & Flats
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Quality “Not-to-do’s” Incompatible Materials
Textured/Glossy Paper
Fluorescence/ Phosphorescence
Some Recycled Paper Dark Fibers
Security Patterns
15% Maximum Contrast
Opacity
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Barcode Placement - Flats
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Standard #10 Window - Letters
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Didn’t Have 1/25” Below Barcode Letters & Flats
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Barcode Clear Zone - Letters
Barcode was in 5/8” area – not in Barcode Clear Zone
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Delivery address 1 inch lower and 1 inch to the right of return address
Minimum clear area of 3/8 inch, recommend 1/2 inch
Avoid skew
Readability Guidelines Address Block Location - Flats
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Address Block Location - Flats
Landscape Orientation Portrait Orientation
Readability Guidelines
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Use 10 to 12 point OCR readable font
Use black ink against a light background
Left justify information
Place POSTNET barcode below the city, state, ZIP Code line
Place PLANET Code above or below OEL and / or ACS line
Delivery Address Format Flats
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Apply label on outside of poly, when possible
If inside of poly, poly must be clear and wrinkle free
Place address labels uniformly, avoiding skew
Adhesive Labels - Flats
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Keep advertising, logos, and other information clear of delivery address area
Cannot use two different return addresses
Recommend not printing store or other locations on same side as delivery address
If you must print locations, center-justify these addresses
Extraneous Information - Flats
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Flexibility test, part 1
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Flexibility test, part 2Flats 10” or Longer
Flats 10 inches or longer that contain a rigid insert; length perpendicular to edge.
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Flexibility test, part 2Flats less than 10” Long
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Deflection Test - for pieces 10” or longer
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Deflection test – pieces less than 10” long
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Minimum Maximum
0.009 inch 0.75 inch
Recommendation: Avoid minimum & maximum limits
Thickness
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Must be uniformly thick
Must have flat smooth and regular shape and be free of creases, folds, tears, or other irregularities
Recommendation: Avoid placing irregularly shaped items or items repeatedly in the same location in a flat-size mailpiece
Uniformity of Thickness
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Mailing wrappers are envelopes, sleeves, partial wrappers, or polywrap
Recommendation: Avoid sleeves and partial wrappers or use spot glue to hold in place
Mailing Wrappers
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Use only approved polywrap
Wrap direction is around longer axis
Recommendation: Avoid wrapping poly too tight
Polywrap
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AFSM 100—Physical Requirements
Wrap direction: around longer axis Seam:
Parallel to longer dimension Front or back (back is preferred) Not over address or barcode
Polywrap
JOE
L S
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PO
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RV
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500 W C
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NU
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SP
RIN
GF
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D M
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FRONT BACK
(SEAM DIRECTION)
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AFSM 100—Overhang
Polywrap
JOE
L S
CH
RO
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PO
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RV
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500 W C
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NU
T E
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¼”
¼”
3/4”3/4”
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Must be parallel to longer axis
If on address side, must not cover any part of address or barcode
Recommendation: Place seam on reverse or non-addressed side of the mailpiece
Seam
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Poly must be smooth to allow address or barcode readability
Recommendation: When possible place address labels on outside of polywrap
Delivery Address
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Not more than 0.5 inch at top
Not more than 1.5 inches on side
Recommendation: Keep overhang to a minimum
Selvage
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Best Practices for Letters and Flats
Pre-test samples for barcode readability with Postal Service
Monitor for changes thru production
Communicate barcode concerns to your customers & staff
Establish internal quality control measures
Assign someone to monitor tests
Use report data for training and improvement
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MERLIN and Mail Quality
Ensuring Quality Mail
MERLIN Reports
Where to Get Help
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MERLIN Reports
Summary Verification
Barcode Readability
Barcode Exceptions
Barcode Error Listing
Barcode Components
Barcode Digit String
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Summary Verification Report
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Automation Rate Barcode Readability Report
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Barcode Exceptions
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Barcode Error Listing
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Automation Rate Barcode Components Report
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Barcode Digit String
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MERLIN AppealsSecond Level Review
Barcode Readability Review Pieces Identified With Errors
Second Level Review
Appeal – Decision Must Be At Time Of MailingTest Mail Sent To Appeal Center
Return Test Mail To Mailer
Enter Test Mail at Appeal Center
Barcode Digit ‘9999’ Appeals
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Ensuring Mail QualityDesigning Your Mailpiece
Create a practical and effective mailpiece
Ensure adequate margins for manufacturing tolerance are built into the design
Addressing and barcode placement must be exact
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Ensuring Mail QualityReviewing Your Mailpiece
Examine mailpieces
Contact your local Mailpiece Design Analyst to have samples tested
Develop a test plan
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Ensuring Mail QualityProducing Your Mailpiece
Follow your manufacturer’s procedures specific to your printing platform
Contact manufacturer for advice
Have machine operators, mechanics and set-up personnel keep a pre-production checklist
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Ensuring Mail QualityMaintain Printer Hardware
Maintain hardware according to manufacturer’s approved procedures
Use authorized parts and materials
Take precaution on inkjet printers
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Ensuring Mail QualityReview and Track Reports
Assign someone to review and track Merlin reports
www.usps.com/merlin/readingreports.htm
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Where to Get HelpMERLIN Website
http://www.usps.com/merlin
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Where to Get Help“All About MERLIN” Brochure
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Ensuring Quality Mail
Prepare your mail for automation rates
Establish a Mail Preparation Total Quality Management Operation
www.usps.com/mptqm/welcome.htm
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Where to Get HelpMore Resources
Domestic Mail Manual 300
Mailpiece Design Analysts
http://pe.usps.gov/text/dmm300/dmm300_landing.htm
http://pe.usps.gov/mpdesign/mpdfr_mda_lookup.htm
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Resources
Mailpiece Design Analysthttp://pe.usps.gov/mpdesign/mpdfr_mda_lookup.htm
Mailpiece Quality Control (MQC) Programhttp://pe.usps.gov/
Addressinghttp://www.usps.com/ncsc
MERLIN Web site http://www.usps.com/merlin
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Build Quality Mailpieces Every Time!!