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Intelligent Mail Package

The Intelligent Mail Package Barcode (IMPB) was developed for the use on mail in the United States. Barcodes of this symbology are used only for packages as opposed to Intelligent Mail barcodes, which are used for postcards, letters, and flats.

This barcode is capable of encoding package tracking information required for more efficient sorting and delivering of packages with the capability of piece-level tracking.

Add the Barcode to a Report

  1. Drag the Barcode item from the report controls toolbox tab and drop it onto the report.

  2. Set the control’s Symbology property to IntelligentMailPackage.

  3. Specify common barcode properties and properties specific to Intelligent Mail Package.

Specific Properties

In the property grid, expand the Symbology list and specify the following property specific to Intelligent Mail Package:

  • FNC1 Functional Character

    Specifies the symbol (or set of symbols) in the barcode text that will be replaced with the FNC1 functional character when the barcode's bars are drawn.

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