USPS Sack Label Barcode

This Symbology is also known as USPS 25 Sack label

This Barcode Symbology is supported by the following Neodynamic products:

Overview

USPS Sack Label BarcodeSack Label is used by United States Postal Services (USPS) for labeling of postal sacks; for automation rate mailings; for periodicals and standard mail (letter size & flat size pieces).

It contains the "ZIP code" of the receiver and a "Content Identifier Number".

The value to encode length is fixed to 8 digits and it must have the following structure:
  • 5 digits for "ZIP code"
  • 3 digits for "Content Identifier Number" [CIN]

The "Content Identifier Number" [CIN] indicates this information:
  • mailing class (express, priority, first-class, periodicals, standard, package)
  • presorting / automation process
  • sack

Sample of a USPS Sack Label Barcode
Sample of a USPS Sack Label Barcode

How to create USPS Sack Label barcodes using Barcode Professional for

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 Sack Label barcode image, please follow these steps:
  • Set the Symbology property to UspsSackLabel
  • Setting up dimensions and quiet zones:
    • Set the BarWidth property to 0.015 (Values are expressed in Inches)
    • Set the BarHeight property to 0.7 (Values are expressed in Inches)
    • Set the BarRatio property to 3
    • Set the QuietZoneWidth property to 0.15 (Value is expressed in Inches)
    • Set the TopMargin and BottomMargin properties (Values are expressed in Inches)
  • Set the Code property with the value to encode. It must be 8 digits only
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 Sack Label barcode image, please follow these steps:
  • Set the Symbology property to UspsSackLabel
  • 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 0.015 (Values are expressed in Inches)
    • Set the BarHeight property to 0.7 (Values are expressed in Inches)
    • Set the BarRatio property to 3
    • Set the QuietZone property to 0.15, 0, 0.15, 0 - Left, Top, Right, and Bottom zones (Value is expressed in Inches)
  • Set the Code property with the value to encode. It must be 8 digits only

Example of a USPS Sack Label barcode image

Code property = 55116572 will produce the following barcode image:

USPS Sack Label Barcode - Code property = 55116572