User Manual

SmartAddresser 5Check the Include Carrier Route Level check box when you want to sortthe mail to the Carrier Route level. When this box is checked, you willreceive the lowest possible postage rates per postal regulations. Insome cases, this may create more containers than a non-carrier routebased mailing.For information on the Periodical-specific checkboxes at the bottom of themailpiece setup column, refer to Preparing Periodical Mail.The Mail Drop SetupIn the 5-Digit ZIP code text box type the 5-digit ZIP code for your localpost office or the 5-digit ZIP code where your mailing permit is held. Ifyou are unsure, contact the post office where you normally submit yourmail and ask them for their ZIP code. As you type in the ZIP code intothe text box, SmartAddresser 5 will display your local post office name,SCF (Sectional Center Facility), and BMC (Bulk Mail Center). Check thebox or boxes where you plan to drop the mail. The advantage of dropshipping mail at the BMC or SCF is lower postage rates and fasterdelivery of mail. Only some of the mail may qualify to be dropped atthe SCF or BMC. SmartAddresser 5 will determine the discounts, as themail is presorted when the additional check boxes are checked. Theonly drawback for qualifying for these lower rates is that you arerequired to drive the mail to the facilities and drop off the qualifyingpieces of mail. You must also obtain special permission from your localpost office to do this. Most of the time, you will be able to pay for all ofthe mail at your local post office, then, drop the mail at the SCF and/orthe BMC post offices. These other post offices could be many milesaway from your location, and not worth the savings in postage. Youmust decide if it is worth it for you.DDU Setup and Drop ShippingIf you receive carrier route rates in your mailing, you may qualify foradditional, Destination Delivery Unit (DDU) discounts on the carrierroute qualified mail. Pieces that are being entered at the delivery unitthat serves the delivery address on the mail could qualify for DDUdiscounts. You can enter and save as many sets of zips for differentDDU’s as desired and choose them when you plan to drop at a givenpost office. For instructions on setting up the DDU Chart (includingplant-verified drop shipments), see the topic Destination Delivery Unit(DDU) under Carrier Route Mail Preparation. For information onperforming Drop Shipments on your mail, see Preparing DropShipments.130