MASS™ Technical Guide for Cycle N

This document provides a technical guide for MASS™ Cycle N. MASS™ is an extension of the CASS™ system. The MASS certification cycle is designed to evaluate the ability of MLOCRs and encoding stations to process address information and apply an accurate delivery point barcode (DPBC) to a mailpiece.

CASS™ Technical Guide for Cycle N

This document provides a technical guide for the CASS™ product. The CASS™ certification process is designed in cooperation with the mailing industry to improve the accuracy of addresses for mail qualifying for postal discounts.

Mail.dat Technical Specifications R47 V3

Version 3 of the comprehensive technical guide that outlines steps for exchanging electronic data with the PostalOne! system.

Guide to Postage Assessment

For postage assessment information please see the attached guide to Streamlined Mail Acceptance for Letters and Flats.

Postal Service Mail.xml Technical Specifications

Appendix B: Universal Name/Address Record

This appendix to the PAVE technical guide contains information on universal name / address record for BMA certification.

USPS® Verification of Periodicals Advertising Percentage

The Postal Service requires publishers, qualifying for Periodicals mailing privileges, to provide the percentage of advertising and non-advertising content for each issue to determine the pound price charge (DMM 207.2.1.5) of the mailing.

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.

Dimensioned Layouts for the 4" x 7" Self-Adhesive Container Barcode Format

Currently, the USPS® is recommending two form factors for the Container Label. View dimensioned layouts for the recommended placement of information for the 4" x 7" self-adhesive format. 

Dimensioned Layouts for the 8"min x 11" Container Barcode Format

Currently, the USPS® is recommending two form factors for the Container Label. View dimensioned layouts for the recommended placement of information on the 8"min x11" format.