USPS Tray Label Barcode

This Symbology is also known as USPS 25 Tray label

This Barcode Symbology is supported by the following Neodynamic products:

Overview

USPS Tray Label BarcodeTray Label is used by United States Postal Services (USPS) for labeling of postal trays; 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 10 digits and it must have the following structure:
  • 5 digits for "ZIP code"
  • 3 digits for "Content Identifier Number" [CIN]
  • 2 digits for "Processing Code"

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

The "Processing code" indicates this information:
  • 07 = other
Sample of a USPS Tray Label Barcode
Sample of a USPS Tray Label Barcode

How to create USPS Tray 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 Tray Label barcode image, please follow these steps:
  • Set the Symbology property to UspsTrayLabel
  • 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 10 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 Tray Label barcode image, please follow these steps:
  • Set the Symbology property to UspsTrayLabel
  • 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 10 digits only

Example of a USPS Tray Label barcode image

Code property = 2230034401 will produce the following barcode image:

USPS Tray Label Barcode - Code property = 2230034401