User Guides
05/26/2015
ACS™ Electronic Product Fulfillment (EPF) File Access

Instructions for accessing ACS Electronic Product Fulfillment (EPF) files.

User Guides
02/23/2015
Test Procedures for Automatable Polywrap Film

This document provides updated information for USPS-T-3204 - Test Procedures for Automatable Polywrap Film sections referenced in the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) for the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). Requirements identified in the DMM 201.4.5.  Polywrap Specifications refer to specific sections for test methods in USPS-T-3204 – Test Procedures for Automatable Polywrap Film.

User Guides
06/17/2014
Intelligent Mail Barcode Tracing (IMb Tracing®) User Guide

Refer to this guide to learn more about how IMb Tracing can benefit you and how to get started.

User Guides
03/24/2014
Container, Tray, and Bundle Visibility User Guide

This user guide shows mailers how to obtain Container, Tray, and Bundle tracking information. 

User Guides
08/12/2013
How to Submit Mail.XML Jobs to Test Environment for Mailers (TEM)

This document contains information on how to submit Mail.XML jobs to Test Environment for Mailers (TEM).

User Guides
08/12/2013
How to Submit Mail.dat Jobs to Test Environment for Mailers (TEM)

This document contains information on how to submit Mail.dat jobs to Test Environment for Mailers (TEM).

User Guides
08/01/2013
Unique Intelligent Mail® Barcode (IMb) Testing for Postal Wizard Details

This document is a detailed Postal Wizard Guide for certification and testing of Unique IMb.

User Guides
10/09/2012
Electronic Mailing Information and Reports Guide

The purpose of the Electronic Mailing Information and Reports Guide is to provide information on how to access and use electronic mailing reports and to keep the user apprised of the continuous improvements to the reports as the Intelligent Mail Program matures. 

User Guides
10/01/2012
Electronic Documentation (eDoc) and Full-Service Authorization Guide for Software Vendors using Mail.XML

This document contains a user guide for eDoc and Full-Service vendors usings Mail.xml.

User Guides
10/01/2012
Electronic Documentation (eDoc) and Full-Service Authorization Guide for Software Vendors using Mail.dat

This document contains a user guide on eDoc and Full-Service software vendors.

User Guides
07/01/2012
Publication 407: Optional Procedure Mailing System (OPMS)

This document covers OPMS basics, mailer responsibilities and requirements, and the request process for OPMS.

User Guides
06/10/2012
A Guide to Customer/Supplier Agreements

This document provides guidance on how to create a Customer/Supplier Agreement (CSA), a written notice that confirms, for a commercial mailer, the Origin-Entry preparation requirements.

User Guides
11/01/2011
Customer-Supplier Agreement (CSA) Simplification Job Aid

The purpose of this document is to define the simplification changes to Customer/ Supplier Agreements (CSAs) effective November 6, 2011. As part of the ongoing simplification effort, CSAs have been modified to only contain the information necessary for First-Class separations.

User Guides
03/29/2009
New Address Requirements for Automation, Presorted, and Carrier Route Flat-Size Mail

The Postal Service adopts new address placement and formatting requirements for Periodicals, Standard Mail®, Bound Printed Matter, Media Mail®, and Library Mail flat-size pieces sent at automation, presorted, or carrier route prices. 

User Guides
02/19/2009
Intelligent Mail Move Update DVD User Guide

This document contains a user guide for Intelligent Mail Move Update (video).

User Guides
01/01/2009
Intelligent Mail® Barcode Technical Resource Guide

This document contains the technical guide for Intelligent Mail® Barcode.

User Guides
03/15/2008
Guidelines for Trademark Use in Advertising

This document provides a user guide for Trademark Use in Advertising.

User Guides
03/08/2006
USPS-LR-L-61

This study provides comprehensive information on the volume, characteristics, and costs of Undeliverable-As-Addressed (UAA) and Personal-KnowledgeRequired (PKR) mail and on addressing deficiencies by rate category and applicable mail processing category.

User Guides
Service Standard Platform File Layout

The Postal Service is looking to move ahead with service standard changes to support Delivering for America network changes.  We intend to continue providing service standard data files for customer use to determine the number of days in transit. This tech sheet will provide the current and future proposed file layouts to help customers understand upcoming changes associated with the proposed changes.