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POSTNET
The POSTNET bar code structure is illustrated in Figure 5–24 and
Figure 5–25 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 mailpiece.
Return Address Area
1/2"
SR, SC
POSITION
CLEAR
ZONE
NOTE: Illustration is not to scale
NOTE: Additional information regarding POSTNET bar code requirements
5–98
ADDRESS BLOCK BAR CODE READ AREA
4"
START
BAR CODE DATA FIELD
CODE
Figure 5–24. POSTNET Structure
can be obtained from the U.S. Postal Service's Publication 25: A
Guide to Business Mail Preparation.
CLEAR ZONE
CLEAR ZONE
CHECK DIGIT
Postage Area
CLEAR
STOP
ZONE
CODE
Bar Codes
1/2"
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