Glossary - FP ultimail Operator's Manual

Glossary

2D barcode
Cryptography
MASTER card
Meter imprint
Metering labels
The machine readable code contains encrypted
information about the piece of mail and the
postage meter.
Special security features provide protection
against fraudulent meter imprints.
Encrypting of information.
In order to protect confidential information,
encryption is used during data exchange.
Chip card, device specific.
Access card for system administrator.
A MASTER card allows access to all system
functions.
Metering mail for carrying by Canada Post.
The regular imprint consists of the Canada Post
logo, postage value, postal code, mailing date
and a 2D barcode. Furthermore, with every
meter imprint the ultimail prints the machine
identification number, a counter, a security code
and the creation date and time (printing).
Additionally, the ultimail can print a logo
(advertising imprint) to the left of the actual meter
imprint.
Special imprints (e. g. for Incentive Lettermail,
Return Postage Prepaid) include further product
information in plain text.
Special self-adhesive labels from Francotyp-
Postalia which you can meter and stick onto your
mailpieces. Necessary for large, heavy and thick
mailpieces.
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