| BAR CODE |
A series of vertical bars and half bars representing numerical info (ex. Zip code)
that facilitates sorters and scanners in swift processing by automation |
BAR CODE READ
AREA |
The clear zone on the bottom right of a mail piece where the bar code is applied.
This area must remain free of any printing, logos, etc. which may interfere with the application –or– reading
of the bar code |
BAR CODE SLIP |
AKA “Buck Slip” or “Postage Slip” Form #GS-0848, issued by State Postal
Services that must accompany mail-to-be-metered, bearing the barcode assigned to a specific allotment code and cost center |
DISPATCH |
Mail sorted and loaded for transportation |
ENDORSEMENT |
Handwriting or hand stamping on a mail piece, which designates class (FIRST) or handling (FRAGILE) |
FLAT MAIL
|
Generally describes manila/kraft envelopes (varied sizes)
|
| “WHITE” MAIL |
Refers to letter mail |
GURNEY |
AKA “Hamper” “Cart” “Basket” or “Buggy” Canvas container used for hauling and distributing U.S. Mail |
MACHINE
READABLE |
Mechanically reproduced addresses that may be read by automated equipment |
METERED
MAIL |
Any class of mail with postage printed by a U.S. Postal approved meter |
MISCODED/
MISZIPPED |
Mail with an incorrect zip code as part of the delivery address |
NONMAILABLE |
A mail piece unacceptable in the U.S. Mail (design problem such as too small) |
NONREADABLE
MAIL |
AKA “Rejects” Mail that cannot be read by automated sorting equipment
(font or color of background) |
NON STANDARD
MAIL |
A piece of First Class mail or Standard A single piece rate mail weighing 1 oz or less
that exceeds specified size limits; surcharge per piece is 13 cents
- length exceeds 11 1/2 inches
- height exceeds 6 1/8 inches
- thickness exceeds 1/4 inch
- its aspect ratio (length divided by height) does not fall between 1 to 1.3 and 1 to 2.5 inclusive
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PERMIT MAIL |
Mail with printed indicia instead of a stamp, showing that the sender has paid postage |
POSTAGE DUE MAIL |
AKA “Short Paid” Mail with insufficient postage, requiring fee collection,
prior to final delivery |
DMM |
Domestic Mail Manual
Policies and Procedures manual of the United States Postal Service
containing operational procedures, postage rates, special services, mail classifications, mail preparation requirements, etc. |
IMM |
International Mail Manual
Policies and Procedures manual of the United States Postal
Service containing classification regulations, postage rates and requirements for mailing between the U.S. and other
countries |
GMF |
General Mail Facility
In Nashville, the GMF is the U.S. Post Office located at 525 Royal
Parkway in Donelson (Nashville,TN 37229) |
