The Intelligent Mail Container
barcode is used by USPS on mailer-generated pallet labels to uniquely identify
pallets and similar containers (i.e. All Purpose Containers, hampers, pallet
boxes, etc.) in addition to identifying the mail owner.
Two distinct data constructs are permitted. Both formats are 21-characters in
length and will require mailers to encode their respective USPS-assigned 6- or
9-digit Mailer ID. The length of the mailer’s Mailer ID (6 or 9 digits) will
dictate which format to follow.
Sample of a USPS Intelligent Mail Container Barcode
Note: Please refer to the Class
Reference documentation for more information about the properties and methods
stated in this document.
In order to get a USPS Intelligent Mail Container Barcode
image, please follow these steps:
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Set the Symbology
property to UspsIntelligentMailContainerBarcode
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Setting up dimensions and quiet zones:
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Set the BarWidth
property to a value ranging from 0.0225 to 0.0275 (Values are expressed in
Inches). NOTE: The overall length of the barcode, measured from the leading
edge of the first bar to the trailing edge of the last bar, shall not exceed
7.25 inches. An overall barcode length between 6.25 and 7.25 inches is
recommended.
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Set the BarHeight
property to a value ranging from 0.75 to 1.1 (Values are expressed in Inches)
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Set the QuietZoneWidth
property to 10 times the BarWidth property i.e. 10 * BarWidth
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Set the TopMargin and BottomMargin properties to 0.125 (Value is
expressed in Inches)
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Set the Code property with the value to encode as stated above for 6-digit or
9-digit Mailer ID Barcode formats.
Note: Please refer to the Class
Reference documentation for more information about the properties and methods
stated in this document.
In order to get a USPS Intelligent Mail Container Barcode
image, please follow these steps:
-
Set the Symbology
property to UspsIntelligentMailContainerBarcode
-
Setting up dimensions and quiet zones:
All values for barcode dimensions are expressed
in INCHES by default. However, Barcode Professional supports other unit
of measurement such as Millimeter, Centimeter, and Mils.
For modifying the unit of measurement for barcoding, please set up the BarcodeUnit
property as needed.
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Set the BarWidth
property to a value ranging from 0.0225 to 0.0275 (Values are expressed in
Inches). NOTE: The overall length of the barcode, measured from the leading
edge of the first bar to the trailing edge of the last bar, shall not exceed
7.25 inches. An overall barcode length between 6.25 and 7.25 inches is
recommended.
-
Set the BarHeight
property to a value ranging from 0.75 to 1.1 (Values are expressed in Inches)
-
Set the QuietZone
property to 10 times the BarWidth property i.e. 10 * BarWidth
-
Set the TopMargin and BottomMargin properties to 0.125 (Value is
expressed in Inches)
-
Set the Code property with the value to encode as stated above for 6-digit or
9-digit Mailer ID Barcode formats.