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4 Labels and Bar Codes

4 Labels and Barcodes

Barcode Symbologies

Barcoded Label Certification Process

Barcode and Label Placement

Barcode Placement on Address/Shipping Label

Label Placement on Package

Merchandise Return Service Label

Barcode Specifications

Barcode Identification Format

Human-Readable Description of Mailpiece Specifications

Human-Readable Information

Parsing

Identification Bars

Print Specifications

Dimensions

Clear Zone

Reflectance

Barcode Quality

Specification

Barcode Elements

Barcode Elements

Start Code

Function One (FNC1)

Routing Application Identifier (AI)

Destination ZIP Code

Tracking Application Identifier

Service Type Code (STC)

Sequential Package ID

Check Digit

Stop Code

“e/” Endorsement Label

ZIP Code Identifier for Concatenated Barcodes

Barcode Formats

Calculating the MOD 10 Check Digit

Calculating the MOD 10 Check Digit for the Package Identification Code (PIC)

MOD 10 Calculation for the Electronic File Number