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R44.0.1.0 PostalOne!® Release Notes

The PostalOne! system Release 44.0.1.0 will be implemented on August 21, 2016 to introduce software fixes to the system. This includes corrections to issues previously identified in a prior release. These Release Notes provide the contents of the release and affected subsystems. Contents of this document are subject to change.

Weekly Incorrect Scanner Configuration Report

This document contains the downloadable weekly Incorrect Scanner Configuration Report in Excel. 

Structure Change Request

This document contains a zip file of .dat and .XML structure change request files.

Structural Change Requests for Idealliance Mail.dat and Mail.XML

This document contains information on timelines for the Mail.dat and Mail.XML version start and termination dates for the following functionalities:

• eDoc and Postage Statement Functionality
  • Mail.dat Job Submissions
  • Mail.XML Job Submissions
• Mail. XML Data Distribution Functionality
• Mail. XML Profile Management (MID-CRID) Functionality
• Mail. XML FAST Functionality

Manifest Analysis Certification (MAC™) Gold Manifest Mailing Application

This document provides an application for MAC Gold Manifest Mailing System.

Pre-production Environment Training

Presort Accuracy, Validation and Evaluation (PAVE™) Test Files

Windows and Mainframe Encoder Software and Fonts

Vendor Enrollment Tool

This tool allows vendors to enroll for Intelligent Mail® Barcodes.

PO Box™ Throwback Table in the DPV® Product

In an effort to facilitate and grow the packaged‐service business, the USPS® has made the decision to include the PO Box Throwback table in the DPV and AMS API Products.

ANKLink® FAQs

This document contains frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers for the ANK^Link product.

Intelligent Mail® Package Barcode Compliance Update

This document provides a general update to IMpb. Topics include overview and current status, IMpb Quality compliance metrics and MTAC Work Group #187 objectives.

Share Mail STIDs Now Available

Beginning October 1, 2016, Share Mail will be available as a Unique IMb or Static IMb service option.

Share Mail Service Type Identifier (STID) Table

This document provides STID Information for Priority Mail®, Reply Mail by ZIP, Reply Mail by MID, and *ShareMail* will take effect on October 1, 2016.

PostalOne!® Release 43.1.1.0

Clarification to the Move Update Standard

This document contains information on the Move Update standards.

PS Form 17: Federal Agency Stamp Requisition Form

Only federal agencies that have an Official Mail account can use this form. To order, you must get approval from your agency’s mail manager.

Modify MTEOR Order

The Modify Order function allows users to make changes to orders from MTEOR.

Publication 32: Glossary of Postal Terms

This publication provides an exhaustive glossary of industry terms and acronyms.

Licensing Announcement: Instructions on Submitting MPE Audit Test Decks for Grading

Reminder! All NCOALink® MPE Data User Licensees are required to return test answer files via Electronic Product Fulfillment (EPF).

Informed Visibility® Mail Tracking & Reporting (IV®-MTR) Mail.XML™ Test Message SSL Certificate

This ZIP file includes the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate for MailXML™ test pull messages in the IV-MTR application. This certificate is necessary when using Mail.XML pull messages to receive mail tracking data from the IV application.

Postal Customer Council (PCC) Insider

This document provides PCC insider related information (memebership, education, communication, policy administration, and notices).

Licensing Announcement: Reminder on Processing NCOALink® MPE Audit Test Decks

A reminder for NCOALink® licenses to use current live ZIP+ 4 data when processing MPE audit decks.

NCOALink® and Mail Processing Equipment (MPE) User License Agreement

This agreement licenses the use of the NCOALink® product with Mail Processing Equipment.

Licensing Announcement: Updated NCOALink® MPE Performance Requirements

This document provides a licensing announcement for the updated NCOALink® MPE performance requirements.

Q-004 MAC Batch Cycle Q Advisory

This document provides information on the PAVE™/MAC Batch™ Cycle Q Advisory update.

Full-Service Audit Elements: Mailer Version

This document includes an audit checklist for mailers' interested in qualifying for Platinum Full-Service Certification.

Postal Service eDoc Error Codes: Mail.xml Validations

This documente provides spreadsheet data on eDoc Mail.xml validations.

Postal Service Mail.dat Technical Specification v3 (43)

This document is a comprehensive technical guide that outlines steps for exchanging electronic data with the PostalOne! ® system using the Mail.dat® file format. 

Postal Service Mail.dat Technical Specification Version 1 Release 44

Postal Service Mail.dat Technical Specification Version 1 (R44) is a comprehensive technical guide that outlines steps for exchanging electronic data with the PostalOne! ® system using the Mail.dat® file format.

Order Tray Label Holders

This MTEOR guide provides information on how to order Tray Label Holders.

Create Tray Label Holder Request

This document outlines a step-by-step approach to create tray label holder requests for MTE orders.

Licensing Announcement: Zero Table Issues

Information as of April 19, 2016 concerning issues with the Zero Table for National Change of Address (NCOALink®) Mail Processing Equipment (MPE) Data Users. 

Reminder on Updated MPE Testing Requirements

This document provides updated MPE Testing Requirements.

IMpb Deep Dive: Address Quality

This presentation provides a thorough overview of maintaining compliance when using the Intelligent Mail® Package Barcode (IMpb.)

Electronic Verification System (eVS®) Approved Product List

This document contains an updated listing of eVS approved products.

USPS® DTS Comm Options: PTS Matrix

This document provides information about the USPS® Data Transfer Services - Secure Protocol Options.

Intelligent Mail Tray Label 24-Digit Technical Specifications

This document contains tech specs for mailers that use 24-Digit barcoded labels on trays, flat tubs, and sacks of mail. It also provides information for software vendors associated with the production of these barcoded labels so that the trays and sacks may be processed within postal facilities using the appropriate automated handling equipment.

PS Form 8125: Plant-Verified Drop Shipment Verification and Clearance

This form provides proof to the entry facility that the mail being presented by the mailer or mailer’s agent was verified and paid for at origin. Plant-verified drop shipment (PVDS) enables origin verification and postage payment for shipments that a mailer transports from the mailer’s plant to destination Post Offices™ where the prepaid and pre-verified shipments are accepted by the Postal Service™ as mail.

Licensing Announcement: LACSLink® File Size Expansion

In an effort to reduce the number of density-related collisions (false positives) in the LACSLink Product, the file size of the llk.hsa binary hash table will increase.

Mailflow Optimization Matrix (MOP): Flats/ Carrier Route Flow

This document provides information specific to Mailflow Optimization such as minimizing container handlings. 

Mail Flow Diagrams

This document includes information on Mail Flow Diagrams. The content originated from MTAC WG #156: Mail Optimization (MOP).

Postal Customer Council (PCC) Workshop: Secure Destruction

A Postal Customer Council (PCC) workshop presentation on Secure Destruction, as part of the new sustainable BlueEarth mail service offering.

Postal Customer Council (PCC) Workshop: Business Mail 101

This presentation provides information on the basics of discounted mail.

Standardized Periodicals Critical Entry Times (CET) FAQs

This document provides frequently asked questions and answers about Standardized Periodicals Critical Entry Times.

Enhanced Mailpiece Automation Compatibility (EMAC) Review FAQ

This document provides frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers for EMAC.

Electronic Induction (eInduction) Software Vendor Certification Enrollment Tool

This document contains the software vendor certification enrollment tool for eInduction.