Operator`s manual
Bar Codes Chapter 8
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Figure 8-11 Intelligent Mail Barcode bars
TYPE FIELD DIGITS EXAMPLE
Barcode Identifier 2 (2
nd
digit must be 0-4) 01
Special Services 3 234
Customer Identifier 6 567094
Tracking Code
Sequence Number 9 987654321
Routing Code Delivery Point ZIP Code 0, 5, 9, or 11 01234567891
Table 8-8 Intelligent Mail Barcode Structure
Complete data string from above:
0123456709498765432101234567891
or
01234567094987654321-01234567891
Barcode Identifier
The Barcode Identifier field is a 2-digit field reserved for future use to encode
the presort identification that is currently printed in human-readable form on
the optional endorsement line.
Special Services
The Special Services field is a 3-digit field that identifies the type of service.
Customer Identifier
The Customer Identifier field is a 6-digit number identifying the mailer.