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Printing the Basic Intelligent Mail® Barcode with Satori Software® productsStarting January 2013, USPS® will require at least the Basic Intelligent Mail barcode on all Automation rate letters and flats. Use this guide to get going with the Basic Intelligent Mail barcode quickly and easily.

Getting Ready for January 2013

Most Basic IM® barcode users will only require one 9-digit Mailer ID. If you mail more than 100,000 pieces per month and want to use additional IM services, you can request additional Mailer IDs.

Step 1: Get a Mailer ID from USPS

1. Open a web browser and go to http://gateway.usps.com.

2. If you have an account, log in. Otherwise, click the Sign up link to get an account.

3. Under Design & Prepare, click Mailer ID.

4. If you currently have a Mailer ID, it will be shown on this page. Otherwise, click Request a MID to get a free 9-digit Mailer ID.

5. Write down your Mailer ID in an easily accessible location.

Step 2: Generate the Intelligent Mail Barcode

While the POSTNET™ barcode only included address correction data, the Basic IM barcode includes both address correction and sort information.

1. If you haven’t already, run Address Correction on your list to generate delivery point information for the barcode.

2. On the first page of the Mail Sort wizard, select Basic Intelligent Mail.

3. Advance to the Mailing Permit page. Open your Permit template and enter your Mailer ID below your permit information. Save your permit template.

4. On the Intelligent Mail Settings page, uncheck the Sequence mail pieces option. Sequencing is not required for Basic Intelligent Mail.

5. Run the mail sort. The Intelligent Mail barcode is generated as the list is sorted.

Step 3: Print the Intelligent Mail Barcode

To print the Intelligent Mail barcode from a new print template:

1. Open the Print Mail wizard.

2. Select your printer type, driver and paper size in the wizard.

3. On the Address Block Options page, select a block with a barcode. Under Barcode Type, select Intelligent Mail.

4. Enter a name for your template and click Finish to continue setting up your layout.

5. Once the layout is complete, click the Go to Preview Mode button in the upper left corner.

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The Intelligent Mail barcode consists of 65 bars, and does not include framing bars or a check digit.

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To print the Intelligent Mail barcode from an existing print template:

1. Open the Print Mail template.

2. Click once on the Address Block that contains your barcode.

3. On the properties panel to the right, find the Barcode Type setting. This is usually the first option.

4. Click POSTNET next to Barcode Type, and select Intelligent Mail instead.

5. Click the Go to Preview Mode button in the upper left corner.

To print the Intelligent Mail barcode outside Satori Software products:

1. When exporting your list, include the IM Barcode and/or Numeric IM Barcode fields.

2. Most printing programs use the regular IM barcode field. If your program needs the Numeric IM barcode, see your program manufacturer for more information.

3. To use the IM barcode field, add the field to your print program. Edit the font properties to use the USPS4CB font at 16 point size. This font is installed with your software.

Step 4: Test your printed Intelligent Mail Barcodes

The IM barcode has readability requirements similar to the POSTNET barcode. Testing your printed barcodes can help reduce entry problems when you submit your first IM barcoded mailing.

1. Print 5-20 samples of your mail piece with the IM barcode.

2. Contact your USPS Mailpiece Design Analyst to have the samples tested. To find your local MDA, visit http://pe.usps.com/mpdesign/mpdfr_mda_lookup.asp

3. Submit your pieces to your MDA, and work through any requested design changes.

After you have completed these four steps, you are ready to send your first mailing with Intelligent Mail barcodes.

If you have further questions, or are interested in the next step, Full-Service Intelligent Mail, contact Satori Software at 800-553-6477 or sales@satorisoftware.com for information on our Full-Service, Full-Start program

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