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Confirmation Services Technical Guide Exhibit G-6 Identification Bars (not to scale) Minimum Dimensions (preferred sizes in italics) Human-Readable Information Text Bold text placed no less than 0.125 inch and no more than 0.5 inch above the barcode, must contain the appropriate service, i.e., USPS DELIVERY CONFIRMATION, USPS SIGNATURE CONFIRMATION, USPS INSURED, etc. See section “‘e/’ Endorsement for Confirmation Services Postage-Evident Items” below for additional requirements for postage-evident items. The font must be sans serif bold, and the size must be a minimum of 12 points (14 points is preferred). When 14-point type is used, you may abbreviate the text to USPS DELIVERY CONFIRM or USPS SIGNATURE CONFIRM when full text in larger-point type would be longer than the barcode symbol. The larger text should not exceed the length of the barcode. The text must be printed in upper-case letters and must be placed above the top clear zone of the barcode. Numbers A human-readable numeric representation of the barcode must appear no less than 0.125 inch and no more than 0.5 inch below the barcode. The font must be sans serif bold, and the size must be a minimum of 10 points. If UCC/EAN Code 128 symbology is used, AI “91” and “420” must not appear in parentheses. It is recommended that parsing of the human-readable numbers should grouped no greater than four to facilitate manual entry when required. 84 Publication 91, September 2002
Barcode Specifications “e/” Endorsement for Confirmation Services Postage-Evident Items Postage-evident confirmation services electronic option customers who are paying postage with stamps, meter strips, or PC Postage are required to include an “e/” endorsement in their label format (see Exhibit G-7). This endorsement will ensure that mailers are not charged retail rates when presenting “e/” label rate items at lobby retail counters. The text “e/ USPS DELIVERY CONFIRMATION SERVICE” or “e/ USPS SIGNATURE CONFIRMATION,” etc., must be printed between 1/8 inch and 1/2 inch above the barcode. The minimum size of this text must be 12-point bold sans serif type. Mailers approved for the confirmation services electronic option may, at their discretion, print the text “ELECTRONIC RATE APPROVED # [D-U-N-S Number]” directly below the bottom horizontal identification bar (see below). The minimum size of this text must be 8-point bold sans serif type. All other barcode elements must be in accordance with DMM S918 and S919. Exhibit G-7 Sample “e/” Endorsement Label (not to scale) “ZIP” Identifier for Concatenated Barcodes In addition to the requirements set out in the paragraph entitled “Text” of this section, concatenated barcodes must meet one additional requirement as stated in the DMM, Section C850, Barcoding Standards for Machinable Parcels, para. 1.4.b(5) Use With Delivery Confirmation and Signature Confirmation Services. It specifically states: In addition to the human-readable requirements in S918, S919 [sections in the DMM], and Publication 91, the word “ZIP” must be printed on the barcode label. No other information should be put in the barcode area. One of the following two options must be incorporated. Publication 91, September 2002 85
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