USPS Intelligent Mail Barcode Fonts

• This single Barcode Font Package generates all USPS Intelligent Mail barcodes including IMb Tracing, IMpb, IM Tray Labels, OneCode Confirm and ACS, Postnet and the IM Container Barcode.
• Over 30 font encoders are provided to format data to the fonts.
• Native font encoder source code is available in C++, C#.NET and Java.
• Includes a code-128 font that is used to generate the Intelligent Mail Packing Barcode, Intelligent Mail Container barcode and the GS1-128 delivery confirmation barcode.
• Examples for Word, Excel, Access and Crystal Reports are included.
• TrueType, PostScript, OpenType and PCL LaserJet soft fonts are included in various sizes for maximum flexibility.
• Postnet, Planet, OCR-A and FIM fonts are also included in this package.
• Single and Multi-User licenses for the USPS Intelligent Mail Barcode Fonts from $139 with royalty-free Developer licenses from $395.

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Postnet & Intelligent Mail Font Features

This font package allows generation of all barcodes used by the USPS in a variety of operating systems, environments and applications. All barcode fonts require special formatting so that the data will create a readable barcode when the font is applied. Over 30 royalty-free font encoder tools, macros and plug-ins are provided to complete this automatically.

The Intelligent Mail barcode (IMb) is a tracing, routing, sorting and tracking symbology type based on the 4-State Barcode that is used for services including OneCode Confirm & OneCode ACS. This postal barcode is also referred to as the OneCode Solution, 4-State Customer Barcode, USPS4CB and 4-CB. Details of the package are as follows:

--- Free USPS Font Encoders --- .NET Assembly DLL 4D 4th Dimension Android Font Encoder ANSI C code AppleScript for MAC AppleWorks C# bar code library C++ header file Check Digit Calculator Crystal Reports Formulas Crystal Reports UFL COM Crystal Reports UFL Native DLL for Windows COM DLL for Windows Native Excel Add-In Filemaker Barcode Plug-in Intuit QuickBooks iWork Numbers Java Class Library LotusScript MS Reporting Services DLL MS Office Macros VBA Omnis 4GL OpenOffice VB macros Oracle Reports PL/SQL Library PowerBuilder Source Code (Assorted) StarOffice add-In DLL StarOffice VB macros Source Code for Conversion Visual Basic .vb module Visual Basic 6 .bas module Visual FoxPro Word Add-In

• Font Tools Provided: Many font encoder tools are available to assist with application integration. These tools automatically format the start, stop and check characters to the data-to-encode to generate a readable barcode from a font. To create a single barcode, consider the Online Barcode Font Encoder.
• Multiple Fonts Provided: Multiple font versions are provided in this package to support various applications, implementations and printers.
• Intelligent Mail Capability: The encoding in IDAutomation's IMb fonts allows printing of Intelligent Mail and Postnet barcodes from the same font.
  Video: Generate Postal Barcodes from Postnet Fonts
• Native Source Code Available: With the purchase of a Developer License, source code to the Intelligent Mail and GS1-128 font encoders is provided in C++, C#.NET and Java.
• FIM Barcode Fonts: FIM barcode fonts are included and are used to sort business reply mail from other mail.
• Planet Barcode Capability: The Planet barcode can be generated with the Postnet() function in the free font tools and is used to track mail.

  "I can print USPS barcodes on our newsletter mailing labels directly from our database, export data to the SmartAddresser 2020 software and qualify for Automation rates when mailing newsletters." - John Langer, USCWM, Pasadena CA

• OCR-A Barcodes Included: OCR-A is included to automate mail routing in cases when the printed barcode is damaged or unreadable.
• Code-128 Font Included: A Code 128 font is provided for the printing of the Intelligent Mail Packing Barcode, Intelligent Mail Container barcode and special services such as delivery confirmation.
• Canada Post Support: The IDAutomationC128L font is provided to produce the dimensions required by the CANADA POST.
• Multiple Font Formats Provided: After purchasing a license for this package, all versions will be available for download in a single ZIP file, with the manual located in the ReadMe file. The following font formats are included:

  • "We chose this product because of clearly presented product descriptions and availability of macros to help with check digits etc. We can now use the barcode fonts in our packaging designs instead of creating a graphic and placing it in the documents manually. It's much faster and more reliable." - Joseph Wood, Vernon Communication, Elmhurst, IL

    TrueType fonts are supplied in PC and Macintosh format. The TrueType TTF fonts are compatible with Mac OSX and all versions of Microsoft Windows, including Pocket PC. Macintosh formatted MTT TrueType fonts are compatible with Macintosh System 7.1 and above.
  • OpenType OTF fonts with PostScript outlines are provided. These are compatible with Windows, Mac OSX and other systems supporting the OpenType format.
  • PostScript Type 1 fonts are supplied in binary, ASCII and Macintosh Classic MacBinary versions. Type 3 uncompressed ABS fonts are provided for the IMB and Postnet fonts in ASCII format.
  • Also included in this package are PCL LaserJet soft fonts in 11.4, 12 and 12.6 points.
  • The Developer License grants the right to convert IDAutomation fonts into other formats as necessary such as EOT OpenType.
  • For the most up-to-date installation procedures for other operating systems, please visit IDAutomation Technical Support.

Implementating USPS Postal Barcode Symbologies

Several postal barcode implementation examples are provided with the Windows installation executable file included in the package. These examples may be helpful to assist with initial set up. Additionally, many of IDAutomation's Font Tools that are royalty free include tutorials for the postal barcodes.

Obtaining Data to Encode

The first step in creating any USPS barcode is to obtain the data that is to be encoded. The links below will provide the information necessary to create a string of text that may be encoded in a function.

• The IntelligentMail() function uses the IDAutomationIMB font to generate the Intelligent Mail Barcode (IMb). This barcode type combines Postnet zip code data and Planet tracking into one compact symbol. It is also referred to as the IMb Tracing Barcode, the 4-State Customer Barcode (4CB), OneCode Confirm and OneCode ACS.
• The Code128() function uses the IDAutomationC128L font for the IM Container Barcode, Intelligent Mail Package Barcode (IMpb), IM Tray Labels and special services such as delivery confirmation.
• The Postnet() function uses the IDAutomationPOSTNET font to encode the zip code and delivery point. The USPS uses Postnet barcodes to automate the delivery of mail, however, discounts for bulk mail printed with the Postnet barcode are no longer available.

Formatting Data to Fonts

After the data is in the proper format for the function, the text is passed to the function and the result is a text string that the font is then applied to, to produce a proper barcode symbol. The functions are available in many font encoders to automatically format data to the font. When a font encoder cannot be used, it is recommended to access a database that contains the text string already formatted for the font. The Word mail-merge example included in this package works in this manner; a merge field in Word is linked to a column in Excel that contains the text string formatted for the font.

Postal Barcode Printing and Font Size

After the data is formatted to the USPS font and the appropriate font has been selected, it will display and print properly. The font size of 12 points should be used when printing all Intelligent Mail, Postnet and Planet barcodes. FIM symbols should be printed with a font size of 36 points. The Code 128 font used for GS1-128 should be printed at 16 points for USPS Special Services. More information about the sizing of fonts is provided in the Font Specifications.

USPS Barcode Font Package Specifications

IDAutomation suggests printing USPS fonts at the recommended point sizes specified in this section. When TrueType, PostScript or OpenType fonts are used, the size may be further adjusted by changing the font point size. For example, to print the 12-point Postnet barcode font slightly wider, increase the font size to 12.1 points.

IMB, Postnet & Planet Font Specifications

IDAutomationOCRa Specifications

IDAutomationC128L Specifications

Supported Implementations, Font Names and Compatible Functions

* Fonts ending with N1 or N2 signify different narrow intensities:

• n1 is a narrow-version font that generates the smallest possible barcode allowed by the specification, which is 24 bars per inch and a narrow bar width of .015 inches.
• n2 is an extra narrow-version font also produces 24 bars per inch but with the bars narrowed by an additional 10%. This font may be used with ink jet printers or others that print much darker than normal.

** Intelligent Mail barcode fonts are currently supported by Feature Level 7 or greater font encoder tools such as the Crystal Reports UFL, Microsoft VBA for Excel and Access and the Windows DLL. All OneCode() and IntelligentMail() encoding methods are identical and may be used interchangeably.

Intelligent Mail barcodes may be produced from IDAutomation's fonts and font encoder tools, as well as other encoders, such as the encoders provided by the US Postal Service. To accommodate both types of encoding, each 4-State symbol element is placed at two character locations within the Postnet font according to the following table:

The USPS uses uppercase letters for encoding while IDAutomation font encoders use lower case letters. The lower case letters used provide complete compatibility with the IDAutomation Universal Barcode Font, which allows generation of Intelligent Mail, Postnet and Planet, as well as Code 128, Code 39 and Interleaved 2 of 5 barcode symbols from a single font.

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• The Developer License allows one (1) developer royalty-free distribution up to 10,000 user licenses.
• The 5 Developer License grants the rights of the Developer License for up to five (5) developers and 20,000 user licenses.
• The Unlimited Developer License grants the rights of the Developer License for an unlimited number of developers and an unlimited number of user licenses.
• Highly discounted Small and Mid-Size Company Developer Licenses grant the rights of the Developer License to qualifying organizations.
• The Site License allows unlimited use at a single site within a single organization, but disallows rights for development or distribution.
• The Single User License allows use of the Software for one (1) user in your organization. However, if the Software is used in connection with a high speed printer that prints over 55 pages per minute or a system (including all hardware, printer and software) having a cost totaling over $50,000 USD or equivalent in a foreign currency, a Developer License is required. Multiple User Licenses are also available in various quantities.

Postnet & Intelligent Mail Postal Barcode Font Package	$139	$395*	$590	$790	$1580	$2370

The C++ header file, C# file and Java Class Library source are included in a separate download file when purchasing a Developer License and above.

* The applicable Small or Mid-Size Company Agreement must be completed prior to purchase.

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