User guide

46 Label Studio User’s Guide
Label requirements
The USPS has strict requirements for address, container, and pallet labels. This
section shows typical label arrangements in Label Toolbox and points out items to
consider when preparing your input files.
Address labels
Input file details Your input file should include data for each of the fields that you want to include
on your address label.
 Inkjet drivers only: If you want to personalize your forms or labels by
including first names or family names in greetings or messages, you should
keep the FirstName and LastName fields separate in your input file.
 If you plan on splitting your address output into separate files, you should
also include the fields that define the file separation, such as PW.Unt_Brk1.
Label design Below is a typical address label arrangement in Label Toolbox. Refer to the
DMM for address label requirements. The USPS mandates the placement and
appearance of some elements.
Container labels Container labels are sack labels and tray labels.
Input file details Your input file should include data for each of the fields you want to include on
your container label.
Barcodes and fonts Label Studio works with your Windows or PCL Data Stream printer drivers to
generate barcodes and multiple fonts. Barcode fonts are available, as well as a
narrow font, LTNarrow, which is useful on sack labels for automated-rate
mailings. You may use one of your system’s narrow fonts, such as Arial Narrow.
PCL Data Stream drivers must use a PCL Data Stream font. You can use one of
the provided fonts located in the Fonts folder of your Label Studio installation
directory, or create your own font in Label Studio (Tools > Create Data Stream
fonts).
Name
Address
City State ZIP ZIP+4
Break marksBarcodeEndorsement