Discontinuation of 1” Sack and Tray Tags

The USPS has released a final ruling stating Full-Service IMb will become the requirement for automation-compatible mail effective Jan. 26, 2014.  Full-Service IMb will require a change in format to sack and tray tags, which Interlink will support in advance of USPS requirements.

Although current sacks and trays have two-inch holders, many of Interlink’s clients purchase and use one-inch tags in those holders.  This option has worked in the past because the current design places the barcode in the lower half of the tag where it is not interrupted by the perforation between the two one-inch tags.

USPS Full-Service IMb changes the format of sack and tray tags by placing the barcode closer to the middle of the tag, causing the perforation to run through the middle of the barcode when printing on two one-inch tags.  To avoid compromising the integrity of the barcode to meet USPS Full-Service requirements, Interlink will stop selling one-inch sack/tray tags as of Aug. 31, 2013.

In addition to the current case of two-inch sack tags offered, effective immediately, Interlink will offer a smaller package containing 100 sheets for $30 including shipping.  The mailing supply order form has been updated to include the new package of 100 sheets of two-inch tags, and a disclaimer statement has been added regarding USPS Full-Service requirements and the incompatibility with the one-inch tags.

Interlink Supplies Order Form 4/2013