ZIP + 4 / DP Combination Properties

These features output the 9-digit ZIP Code, the Delivery Point code, and an optional check digit.

Some printers may use this special field to print the barcode.

The table below describes available options for this field.

  ZIP + 4 / DP Combination Properties

  Option

  Description

Output As

Allows you to use digits or band characters when outputting the POSTNET Barcode to file, or to use Graphics or TrueType font when printing labels.

    Graphics

Outputs barcode as a graphic to ensure exact matching of USPS specifications . Recommended for non-PCL / non-PostScript printers.

    TrueType font

Outputs barcode using your printer's TrueType font. For PCL and PostScript printers, this option will reduce print image size and increase printing speed, if the printer is set to download TrueType fonts.

    Digits

Outputs barcode using numeric digits.

Band characters

Replacement characters used by some printers to print barcodes.

Digit options

Includes a hyphen between the ZIP Code and the +4 add-on, and / or a check digit at the end of the barcode digits. These settings are ignored for file types such as Videojet and Prism.

Band characters

Specifies the character used to represent each band character of the barcode.

Options

Prints a five-digit barcode on the selected pieces when 11-digit barcodes cannot be created. Five-digit barcodes can be used on non-automation cards and letters, non-automation flats and non-presorted pieces.