FIM
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FIM
The FIM (Facing Identification Mark) bar code structure is shown in Figure 18
and Figure 19 and described on the following pages. The left boundary must
begin 3 inches from the right edge of the mail piece. The right-most bar must
be 2 inches ± 1/8-inch from the right edge of the mail piece. Bars must be 5/8-
inch ± 1/8-inch tall; the top of the bars must be no lower than 1/8-inch fr om
the top edge of the mail piece (and may touch the top edge of the m ail piece).
The bar code baseline must be within 1/8-inch from the bottom edge of the
clear zone.
Figure 18. FIM Structure
Return Address Area
5/8"
1-1/4"
(Optional Line)
(Top Line)
(Optional Line)
(Line Above Last)
(Last Line)
NON-ADDRESS DATA
NAME OF RECIPIENT
INFORMATION/ATTENTION LINE
DELIVERY ADDRESS
POST OFFICE STATE ZIP
SR, SC
POSITION
1-3/4"
Clear
3"
1/8"
2"- 1-7/8"
NOTE: Illustration is not to scale
Zone