![]() When using Postnet Barcode Fonts, start, stop and checksum characters must be added to the string to create a symbol that can be read by the USPS.The following is an image generated from the example string: After the string is obtained, it is sent to the component or application to generate a barcode image.If the plan is to use DPBC, examine chapter 5 of the USPS Domestic Mail Manual for information on handling abnormal addresses. The two DPBC numbers are usually the last two digits of the street address, PO Box or route number. ![]() The DPBC POSTNET barcode consists of the start/stop character, 9-digit ZIP code data, two DPBC numbers, check digit and the start/stop character, for a total of 62 bars.The ZIP+4 POSTNET barcode consists of the start/stop character, 9-digit ZIP code data, check digit and the start/stop character, for a total of 52 bars.The 5-digit POSTNET barcode consists of the start/stop character, 5 digit ZIP code data, check digit and the start/stop character, for a total of 32 bars. ![]() If unsure as to which method to use, contact the local post office for assistance. POSTNET barcodes can be printed as a 5-digit POSTNET barcode, ZIP+4 POSTNET barcode, or a Delivery Point Barcode, which is also referred to as DPBC. To create a proper Postnet Barcode with IDAutomation barcode products, a single string of numbers must be entered that is made up of the following: FieldĬomplete string from example data above: 12345123412Īfter the string is obtained, it is encoded with IDAutomation’s products. For this reason, IDAutomation has implemented unique encoding in IDAutomation Postnet Fonts, which allow printing of Postnet, Planet, and Intelligent Mail barcodes with the same font, to meet these requirements.Īll IDAutomation Barcode Products support the printing of Postnet such as the Barcode Components, Label Software and the Postnet Font Advantage Package, which includes over 30 encoders for easy integration, including support for Microsoft Access, Crystal Reports, Oracle Reports and FileMaker. However, the USPS requires the Intelligent Mail barcode to qualify for automation discounts since January 2009. Post Offices also offer a discount for sending bulk mail that contains the POSTNET barcode. mail improve the speed, accuracy and delivery of mail. Post Office to encode zip code information. The POSTNET (Postal Numeric Encoding Technique) barcode type was developed by the U. Therefore, IDAutomatio considers POSTNET and PLANET legacy barcodes that should not be used. Note: While the USPS accepts the Postnet barcodes to assist in mail routing, it no longer offers bulk discounts for POSTNET.
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