BluJay Solutions Parcel 21.1.0 - User Guide
US Postal Service - Account Number and Services |
Scroll |
When you add a new US Postal Service carrier account, the page to enter the US Postal Service account number appears. On this page, you also select the US Postal Service services with which you will ship packages from this location.
To configure the US Postal Service account number and services, complete these steps...
1.From the Carrier drop-down list, select United States Postal Service.
2.In the Account Number field, type the US Postal Service account number for this location.
3.In the Domestic Code field, type a name for the carrier as you want it to appear in this Configuration Tool and in Parcel. For example, if you are setting up more than one UPS account for this location, you might want to type USPS-2 if this is the second USPS account for this location.
4.In the eVS check box, select or clear this check box for enabling / disabling eVS manifesting while adding the USPS carrier.
Notes:
•This check box is cleared (not selected) by default.
•After selection of eVS/Non eVS while adding the USPS carrier, you will not able to change the eVS status from Account Defaults.
•If you create the Non eVS account then in the Account Default >> eVS tab all the fields are displayed in read-only mode.
•If you create the eVS account then in the Account Default >> eVS tab, only eVS check box is displayed in read-only mode and you can edit values in remaining fields.
5.In the Services section, select the services that you will use to ship US Postal Service packages from this location by moving them from the left-hand column to the right-hand column. To select all of the services at once, click [ADD ALL]. You can also use the [Move Up] and [Move Down] to change the order of the services in the list.
Notes:
•The USPS is rebranding Express Mail as Priority Mail Express as of January 26, 2014. Service names in the Parcel UI reflect this change.
•Each basic service has several or more specific types that apply to this service; for example, First Class Flats, First Class International, etc.
•For International Special Services, it is up to the user to determine which countries support which services. These services are as follows:
- Priority Mail International Insurance
- Registered Mail
- Return Receipt
- Restricted Delivery
•Parcel now automatically calculates and includes the USPS Barcoded Discount for services with barcoded labels. For standard and flat-rate USPS packaging, Parcel now automatically barcodes all labels for all services. Some services with nonstandard (user) packaging may result in non-barcoded labels. In this case, when the label displays or prints out, you need to verify whether it is barcoded or not to determine if the Barcoded Discount or Non-barcoded Surcharge applies.
The following table lists and describes the basic USPS services:
Service |
Description |
Priority Mail Express |
Service for time-sensitive letters, documents or merchandise. •Next day delivery by noon or by 3:00 pm to many destinations. •Delivery to most addresses in the United States - including PO Boxes and military addresses. •Delivery to most locations 365 days a year, including Sundays and holidays at no extra charge. •Automatically insured to $100 against loss or damage. The Priority Mail Express options in the drop-down menu are: •Priority Mail Express Flat Envelope •Priority Mail Express Intl •Priority Mail Express Intl Flat Envelope •Priority Mail Express Parcels Note: Priority Mail Express International is for International delivery of packages. This service provides day-certain service with a money-back guarantee to Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan and Korea. |
Bound Printed Matter (BPM) |
Permanently-bound sheets of advertising, promotional, directory or editorial material such as catalogs and phone books. •Can weigh up to 15 pounds. •Sheets must be permanently-bound by secure fastenings such as staples, spiral binding, glue or stitching. •At least 90% of the sheets must be imprinted by any process other than handwriting or typewriting. •Rates are based on weight, distance, and shape. The Bound Printed Matter options in the drop-down menu are: •BPM Destination NDC Flats •BPM Destination NDC Irregular Parcels •BPM Destination NDC Parcels •BPM Presorted Parcels •Bound Printed Matter •BPM Presorted Irregular Parcels •BPM Presorted Flats •BPM Destination SCF Parcels •BPM Destination SCF Irregular Parcels •BPM Destination SCF Flats •BPM Nonpresort Parcels •BPM Nonpresort Irregular Parcels •BPM Nonpresort Flats |
First Class |
For postcards, letters, and large envelopes. This service, along with Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express, can be used for personal correspondence, handwritten or typewritten letters, and bills or statements of account. It may also be used for advertisements and lightweight merchandise. The weight limit for First-Class Mail is 13 ounces. For heavier items, use Priority Mail. The First Class options in the drop-down menu are: •First Class Flats •First Class International •First Class Letters •First Class Parcels |
Media Mail |
Mail books, sound recordings, recorded video tapes, printed music, and recorded computer-readable media (such as CDs, DVDs, and diskettes). Can not contain advertising except for incidental announcements of books. •Maximum weight for Media Mail is 70 lbs. •Presorted rates are available for bulk quantities of Media Mail (minimum quantity is 300 pieces). •A bar code discount is available for Media Mail. •Rates are based on weight and size. |
Priority Mail |
Delivery of documents and packages in an average of 2 to 3 days. Flat-rate shipping is also available for any destination and any weight up to 70 lb. when you use either Flat Rate Envelopes or Flat Rate Boxes. •Delivery to every address in the United States - including PO Boxes and military addresses. •Flat rate envelopes and flat rate boxes are available. •Maximum weight is 70 pounds, and the maximum size is 108 inches in length and distance around the thickest part combined. |
Parcel Select |
Ground delivery for sorted parcels. Three levels of entry allow you to mail sorted parcels closer to their ultimate destination. |
Parcel Select Lightweight |
Allows you to prepare and sort your mail to achieve lower postage costs. Use it to mail printed matter, flyers, circulars, advertising, newsletters, bulletins, catalogs, or small packages. •An annual mailing fee of $160 is required. •Each piece must weigh less than 16 ounces. •A minimum of 200 pieces or 50 pounds per mailing is required. •Cannot be used for sending personal correspondence, handwritten or typewritten letters, or bills and statements of account. •Rates are based on weight, shape, preparation, and entry. Automation rates are lower than nonautomation rates. |
Parcel Select Nonpresort |
Parcel Select Nonpresort is the commercial equivalent of USPS Standard Post. There are no special discounts and no minimum number of pieces required. See the USPS Quick Service Guide for Parcel Select (under Commercial Parcels). Note: Parcel select Nonpresort replaces Parcel Post, which is no longer supported. |
Priority Mail International |
Accelerated airmail service for correspondence, business documents, advertising messages, printed matter, and light-weight merchandise 4 pounds and under to over 51 countries and territories worldwide. |
4.When you are done configuring this page, click [SAVE] in the lower-right corner of the page to save the settings. Otherwise, click [CANCEL] to cancel the settings.
Note: For a detailed breakout of USPS services supported by Parcel, including USPS 2009 (January and May)Rate and Compliance changes, see the topic: US Postal Service - Supported/Modified Services
To continue configuring US Postal Service, complete the following sections:
Configuring Time in Transit Calculation with USPS
In addition to the previously listed screens, if you enable time in transit calculation on the Account Defaults > Time in Transit tab, the following additional screens are available for importing and editing time in transit data:
For more information on time in transit calculation, see the following Help topic: Overview of Time in Transit Calculation.
