USPS Intelligent Mail Container Barcode

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.

6-digit Mailer ID Barcode Format:

Application Identifier: 2-digit which is "99".
Type Indicator: 1 alpha char which is "M"
Mailer ID: 6-digit USPS-assigned ID with the leading digit ranging from "0" through "8"
Serial Number: 12 alphanumeric chars. If the value in the fixed length Serial Number field is less than the required 12 characters, it shall be padded with either leading zeros OR leading dashes ("-", ASCII 45); however, leading zeros are recommended. For example, if the mailer opts for a container identifier of "123456", a value of "000000123456" OR "------123456" shall be encoded.

9-digit Mailer ID Barcode Format:

Application Identifier: 2-digit which is "99".
Type Indicator: 1 alpha char which is "M"
Mailer ID: 9-digit USPS-assigned ID with the leading digit being "9"
Serial Number: 9 alphanumeric chars. If the value in the fixed length Serial Number Field is less than the required 9 characters, it shall be padded with either leading zeros OR leading dashes ("-", ASCII 45); however, leading zeros are recommended. For example, if the mailer opts for a container identifier of "123456", a value of "000123456" OR "---123456" shall be encoded.

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:

Set the Symbology property to UspsIntelligentMailContainerBarcode
Setting up dimensions and quiet zones:
- 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 a value 10 times the BarWidth value for left and right zones and 0.125 for top and bottom zones (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.

USPS Intelligent Mail Container Barcode

This Symbology is also known as USPS IM Container Barcode, IM Container Barcode

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