Quick Service Guides
04/15/2014
Withdraw MTE Request

This document explains how the “Withdraw Request” function allows users to easily remove requests from MTEOR after they have been placed.

FAQs
03/18/2014
Full-Service Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

This document provides frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers for Full-Service.

Presentations
03/15/2014
Postal Customer Council (PCC) Workshop: NCOA vs. ACS™: Which is Best?

This presentation provides a comparison of both NCOA and ACS.

Announcements
03/14/2014
ACS™ Announcement: Electronic Product Fulfillment (EPF) Planned Maintenance and Migration Rescheduled

Electronic Product Fulfillment (EPF) maintenance previously planned for March 15, 2014 has been tentatively rescheduled to begin March 22, 2014 at 10am CST and end March 23, 2014 at 10pm CST.

Announcements
03/14/2014
Licensing Announcement: Reminder on Electronic Product Fulfillment (EPF) Server Migration

As a reminder, the Electronic Product Fulfillment (EPF) website will be migrated to a new server Saturday, March 15.

Presentations
03/13/2014
Full-Service Customer Registration Identification (CRID) and Mailer Identifier (MID) (Presentation)

This document contains a presentation for Full-Service CRIDs and MIDs.

Presentations
03/03/2014
New L012 Labeling List

Effective March 3, 2014, the Postal Service™ will revise the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®) 235, 245, and 707 to refer to the use of Labeling List L012 as the source for 5-digit ZIP Code™ scheme combinations when preparing automation letters.

Applications/ Forms
03/01/2014
Manifest Analysis Certification (MAC) Batch™ Certification Order Form

This document is an order form for Manifest Analysis Certification (MAC) Batch™ Certification.

Quick Service Guides
02/07/2014
Origin IMb Tracing® Customer Instructions

These instructions are for Origin IMb Tracing customers who want to participate in the Earned Value Promotion and whose MID does not appear in the IMb™ on their CRM and BRM mailpieces.

Presentations
01/22/2014
Intelligent Mail® Package Barcode (IMpb) Compliance Training Presentation

PostalOne! January 2014 release training presentation for Intelligent Mail® Package Barcode (IMpb) Compliance. This presentation covers a wide range of topics related to new standards for IMpb, including benefits, requirements, Postal Wizard enhancements, and providers and tools for mailers.

Presentations
01/22/2014
Intelligent Mail® Package Barcode (IMpb) Compliance Training Presentation (with notes)

PostalOne! January 2014 release training presentation and notes for Intelligent Mail® Package Barcode (IMpb) Compliance. This presentation covers a wide range of topics related to new standards for IMpb, including benefits, requirements, Postal Wizard enhancements, and providers and tools for mailers.

Presentations
01/13/2014
PCC Best Practices: Online Seminars Offer Anytime, Anywhere Learning

The Capital Region PCC in Albany, NY, offers interactive Web casts delivered by knowledgeable industry experts as a low-cost option for its educational programs.

FAQs
01/09/2014
MTEOR for Local Mailers: FAQs

This document lists frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers for MTEOR Local Mailers.

Tech Guides
01/02/2014
Appendix C: Sample Qualification Reports

This document contains a list of sample qualification reports for PAVE™ (Presort Accuracy, Validation, and Evaluation.)

Presentations
01/01/2014
Zone Chart Exceptions Presentation for Zone 9

This presentation is about Zone 9 and 5-Digit ZIP Code Exceptions. It is specifically geared toward the following mail classes: Bound Printed Matter, Critical Mail, Standard Post®- Retail Parcels, Parcel Return Service, Parcel Select, Periodicals, and Priority Mail® & Priority Mail Express.

Announcements
11/19/2013
Licensing Announcement: Reminder on NCOALink® Weekly Product Updates via Electronic Product Fulfillment (EPF)

This licensing announcement is a reminder that weekly product updates for NCOALink are posted each Monday.

Tools
10/22/2013
Computerized Delivery Sequence (CDS) Conversion Software (Windows)

This document contains the Windows conversion software for the CDS product.

Quick Service Guides
10/08/2013
Alternative Processing Acknowledgement Form (PAF) Renewal Policy

The Alternative PAF renewal policy serves as an option to the existing PAF renewal policy. The two models enable licensees to choose an option that best suits their business needs.

Quick Service Guides
10/01/2013
Place MTE Request Instructions

This document outlines the necessary steps to place a MTE request.

Publications
10/01/2013
Publication 804: Drop Shipment Procedures for Destination Entry

This publication provides information on Drop Shipment Procedures for Destination Entry.

FAQs
09/13/2013
MTEOR General Information: FAQs

This document provides frequently asked questions (FAQs) about general MTEOR information.

Fact Sheets
08/20/2013
Registrations and Trademarks

This list is not exhaustive of all USPS® Registrations and Trademarks.

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).

Fact Sheets
08/10/2013
USPS® Registrations and Trademarks

This list is not exhaustive of all USPS® Registrations and Trademarks.

Quick Service Guides
08/01/2013
Quick Step Guide to Mailer Identifier (MID) and/or CRID Acquisition

This document provides an overview of how to acquire nine-digit Mailer Identifiers (MIDs) and/or Customer Registration IDs (CRIDs), which are used to identify and track Full-Service mailings.

 

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.

Publications
07/28/2013
Appendix D: Glossary of ACS™ Acronyms and Terminology

This document contains a glossary of ACS™ terms.

Quick Service Guides
07/10/2013
USPS® Container Requirements for Adult Birds

This document describes requirements for bird containers, which must be designed with consideration of the birds' comfort, awareness, health, and welfare.

Fact Sheets
06/24/2013
Folded Self-Mailer (FSM) Reference Material

This document provides summarized information for the standards that Folded Self-Mailers (FSM) and specific Unenveloped mailpiece designs must meet to receive automation letter discounts.

Announcements
05/17/2013
Licensing Announcement: Reminder on Electronic Product Fulfillment (EPF) for Large Files Beta Test

This licensing announcement serves as a reminder that the EPF for Large Files beta test concludes on Saturday, June 15, 2013.

Announcements
05/07/2013
CASS™ and MASS™ Cycle O Deferment Letter

This letter announces the deferment of CASS™/MASS™ Cycle O implementation.

FAQs
04/11/2013
MTEOR Inventory Reporting FAQs

This document provides a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for MTEOR Inventory Reporting.

Applications/ Forms
03/29/2013
PS 5053: Bulk Proof of Delivery Application

Bulk proof of delivery provides mailers the opportunity to receive proof of delivery (delivery record) information in bulk. Participation is limited to mailers who use a Mailer ID in their labels or in an electronic file. Mailers previously registered with the Postal Service™ may use their existing Mailer ID. Customers not previously registered with the Postal Service will be assigned a Mailer ID. Mailers must complete a certification process and/or authorization process to participate.

Tools
03/29/2013
Computerized Delivery Sequence (CDS) Conversion Software (Windows7)

This document contains Windows 7 Conversion software for the CDS product.

Applications/ Forms
03/15/2013
Manifest Analysis Certification (MAC™)/MAC Gold™ Customer Charge Form

This document is a charge form for MAC™/MAC Batch™.

Fact Sheets
03/14/2013
Multiline Optical Character Readers (MLOCR) Presentation of Residual Mail

This document provides a presentation of the Commercial Residual Mail Portion from an MLOCR Presorted orAutomation Letter First-Class Mail.

Announcements
02/25/2013
Licensing Announcement: NCOALink® Reporting Requirements

Effective with the March 2013 reports, the USPS® will be validating the Monthly NCOALink reports for accuracy. Licensees and vendors will be required to provide corrected reports to the USPS in accordance with the Licensee Performance Requirements.

Announcements
02/25/2013
Licensing Announcement: NCOALink® Reporting Reminder

This licensing announcement covers new changes to NCOALink reporting compliance.

Fact Sheets
02/25/2013
First-Class Mail® (FCM) Residuals

This document contains facts and information on First-Class Mail residuals.

Announcements
02/22/2013
Electronic Product Fulfillment (EPF) for Large Files

As an effort to provide a more efficient method for USPS® product fulfillment, the USPS is seeking beta testers for a new electronic product fulfillment service.

Quick Service Guides
02/01/2013
Backorder Process Guide

Backorders allow Mailers to know when an order cannot be filled by the original sourcing due to lack of inventory. This document outlines the backorder process.

Quick Service Guides
02/01/2013
Order Details Overview

The following document is designed to help you to understand the order detail page and associated information.

Applications/ Forms
01/29/2013
PS Form 5113: Barcode Certification Customer Application

This application form is for the following certification programs: Delivery Confirmation, Parcel Barcode, Parcel Return Services, Express Mail, Flat Container Label, International Customs, Sack Container Label, International Customs, Sack Container Label, Special Services, and Signature Confirmation Services. 

 

Quick Service Guides
01/16/2013
Address Element Correction (AEC) Calculator Instructions

Instructions for using the AEC calculator, which estimates the potential return on investment for mailers utilizing AEC/AECII® service.

Announcements
01/11/2013
Licensing Announcement: NCOALink® Pricing Changes Reminder

This licensing announcement serves as a reminder, effective January 27, most of the NCOALink licensing fees will change.

Announcements
01/11/2013
Licensing Announcement: NCOALink® MPE Pricing Changes Reminder

This licensing announcement serves as a reminder that the NCOALink Mail Processing Equipment (MPE) licensing fees will change on January 27, 2013.

Applications/ Forms
01/10/2013
Sample AIS Order Form reflecting RDI™

This document contains the Sample AIS Order Form reflecting RDI™.

Announcements
01/10/2013
Transition of the RDI™ Product to an AIS

To facilitate the needs of the mailing industry, the USPS® has decided to categorize the RDI™ Product as an AIS (Address Information System) data product, effective January 27, 2013. As a result of this change, the parcel shipping requirement, as well as the RDI License Agreement, will be eliminated.

Presentations
01/08/2013
IMpb ACS and IMpb ACS with Shipper Paid Services

This document provides information on IMpb ACS and IMpb ACS with Shipper Paid Services. Currently ACS with Shipper Paid Forwarding (SPF) is only available via the Traditional ACS method.