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5.7 Other Barcode-Like Markings

5.7.1. Facing Identification Mark (FIM)

Used by the United States Postal Service (USPS), the FIM symbology is used to assist automated mail processing. There are only 4 valid symbols which can be generated using the characters A-D as shown in the table below.

Code Letter

Usage

A

Used for courtesy reply mail and metered reply mail with a pre-printed PostNet symbol.

B

Used for business reply mail without a pre-printed zip code.

C

Used for business reply mail with a pre-printed zip code.

D

Used for Information Based Indicia (IBI) postage.






5.7.2 Flattermarken

Used for the recognition of page sequences in print-shops, the Flattermarken is not a true barcode symbol and requires precise knowledge of the position of the mark on the page. The Flattermarken system can encode any length numeric data and does not include a check digit.



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