It provides explanations of each document and information on how to find and print these documents. It is a reference source that will help you as you learn the ins-and-outs of Intelligent Mail services.
A Beginners Overview to Intelligent Mail Services (PDF/516KB)
In this guide, A Beginners Overview to Intelligent Mail Services, you will find fundamental information on what Intelligent Mail services offer and require, Intelligent Mail barcodes and their benefits, the two service level options being offered, how to get started with the Intelligent Mail program and where to find additional resources to help you.
A Guide to Intelligent Mail for Letters and Flats (PDF/1.26MB)
A Guide to Intelligent Mail for Letters and Flats provides guidance on how to prepare your mail and electronic documentation and identifies the data that will be provided at no additional charge for Full-Service compliance. In addition, the Guide also describes what will be available in the first release of Intelligent Mail services.
Electronic Documentation and Intelligent Mail; Ready, Set, Go! (PDF/497KB)
Electronic Documentation and Intelligent Mail; Ready, Set, Go! guide provides clear guidance on how to transition Intelligent Mail using either the Basic of Full-Service options. It also describes how to migrate from existing electronic documentation options to the new Full-Service capabilities.
Postal Service Mail.dat Technical Specification
(PDF/1.7MB)
The Postal Service Mail.dat Technical Specification provides detailed specifications for how to populate your Mail.dat 09.1 files to comply with the requirements for the Full-Service option. This technical specification explains the eDoc, postage, and induction requirements on how to use Mail.dat with the PostalOne! System.
Postal Service Mail.XML Technical Specification
(PDF/703KB)
The Postal Service Mail.XML Technical Specification outlines the specifications for the messages used to send and receive data from PostalOne!. This technical specification explains FAST appointment scheduling, Full Service Data Distribution (ACS COA, ACS Nixie, Start-The-Clock), eDoc postage and electronic induction status management through Mail.XML messaging.