Privately printed domestic forms and labels feature a Package Identification Code (PIC) represented by a Code 128 barcode.
The Code 128 Barcode Format for Package Identification Code is made up of four fields totaling 20 characters. The four required data fields are:
- Service Type Code (STC): Service Type Codes are 2-digit designators used to represent type of product and service used for each item. Use one of the following numbers depending on the service being used: Certified Mail (71), Insured Mail (73), Registered Mail (77), and Return Receipt for Merchandise (81).
- Customer ID: 9-digit; DUNS number that uniquely identifies the customer
- Package Sequence Number (PSN): 8-digit; fixed sequential number
- Modulus 10 Check digit: It is a digit added at the end of a sequence of numbers that validates the authenticity of the number. It can be automatically calculated and encoded by Barcode Professional if needed.
Sample of a USPS Package Identification Code Barcode (USS Code 128) barcode
In order to get a Sample of a USPS Package Identification Code Barcode (USS Code 128) barcode image, please follow these steps:
- Set the Symbology property to UspsPicCode128
- 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.
- Set the BarWidth property to a value ranging from 0.015 to 0.017 (Values are expressed in Inches)
- Set the BarHeight property to 0.75 (Values are expressed in Inches)
- Set the QuietZone property to 0.25, 0.125, 0.25, 0.125 (Values are expressed in Inches)
- Set the Code property with the value to encode i.e. 19 or 20 digits