PGL Programmer's Reference Manual

POSTNET

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POSTNET

The POSTNET bar code structure is illustrated in Figure 30 and Figure 31 and

described on the following pages. The POSTNET code can be a part of the

address block and appear anywhere within a vertical 4-inch area across the

length of the mail piece.

Figure 30

. POSTNET Structure

NOTE: Additional information regarding POSTNET bar code requirements

can be obtained from the U.S. Postal Service’s Publication 25:

Guide to Business Mail Preparation.

Return Address Area Postage Area

1/2"1/2"

BAR CODE DATA FIELD

START STOP

QUIET ZONE

CODE CODE

SR, SC

POSITION

QUIET ZONE

CHECK DIGIT

NOTE: Illustration is not to scale

QUIET

ZONE

QUIET

ZONE

ADDRESS BLOCK BAR CODE READ AREA