Using the Intelligent Mail Barcode Today

All Satori Software mailing preparation products currently support Basic and Full-Service Intelligent Mail. If you are using Bulk Mailer, MailRoom ToolKit Office or Architect, follow the steps below to start using the Intelligent Mail service level that is best for your business needs. Learn more about the differences between Basic and Full-Service Intelligent Mail.

Get Started with Basic Intelligent Mail

1. Request a Mailer ID through the Business Customer Gateway (gateway.usps.com). Registration is required.
2. Select Basic Intelligent Mail as the sort type in the Mail Sort wizard.
3. Enter your Mailer ID in the Permit wizard.
4. Print the Intelligent Mail barcode on mail pieces.
5. (Recommended) Submit Intelligent Mail barcode samples through your USPS Mailpiece Design Analyst (MDA) for approval.

Upgrade to Full Service Intelligent Mail

1. Bulk Mailer users: Purchase the Electronic Documentation add-on.
   MailRoom ToolKit Architect & Office Users: Purchase a Mail.dat user license from IDEAlliance (www.maildat.org)
2. Select Full Service Intelligent Mail as the sort type in the Mail Sort wizard. Enter your IDEAlliance user ID and facility information on the Mail.dat page of the wizard.
3. Create and print unique Intelligent Mail barcodes.
4. Create and print unique Intelligent Mail tray and container labels.
5. Create and submit electronic documentation through the Test Environment for Mailers (TEM) via the Business Customer Gateway.
6. Work with your MDA to approve your organization for Full-Service mailings.
7. Schedule mail drop appointments via the Business Customer Gateway (FAST^®).
8. Visit the Business Customer Gateway to receive your Full-Service feedback.

For more detailed instructions on how to use the Intelligent Mail barcode in Satori Software products, review the tech notes: Using the Intelligent Mail Barcode in Bulk Mailer, Using the Intelligent Mail Barcode in MailRoom ToolKit Office or Using the Intelligent Mail Barcode in MailRoom ToolKit Architect.