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The RMS4CC barcode (Royal Mail 4-State Customer Code) is a barcode symbology used by the Royal Mail in the United Kingdom for encoding postal addresses on mail items. It is designed to facilitate automated sorting and delivery within the Royal Mail system.

What is RMS4CC Barcode?

  • Purpose: The RMS4CC barcode encodes address information including postal codes, routing information, and delivery point details. It helps in automating the sorting and processing of mail within the Royal Mail network.

  • 4-State Barcode: RMS4CC is a 4-state barcode, meaning it consists of four possible states for each module (bar or space), allowing it to encode more information in a smaller space compared to linear barcodes.

  • Structure: RMS4CC barcodes include bars that can be in four different states, arranged vertically in columns. Each column represents a specific part of the address information.

How to Use RMS4CC Barcode:

  1. Generating RMS4CC Barcodes:

    • Use specialized barcode generation software or tools provided by Royal Mail for generating RMS4CC barcodes.
    • Input the postal address information, including postal codes and delivery point details.
    • Generate the barcode, which will produce an image containing vertical bars representing the encoded address data.
  2. Printing:

    • Print the generated RMS4CC barcode on mail items using a barcode printer or Royal Mail-approved printing systems.
    • Ensure that the barcode is printed clearly and meets the specifications required for automated sorting and processing by Royal Mail.
  3. Scanning:

    • Use barcode scanners capable of reading RMS4CC symbology to scan mail items during processing and delivery within the Royal Mail system.
    • The scanner decodes the barcode to retrieve the encoded address information, facilitating accurate sorting and routing of mail.

What RMS4CC Barcode is Used With:

RMS4CC barcodes are used within the Royal Mail system for:

  • Automated Sorting: Sorting mail items efficiently based on encoded address information.
  • Delivery Point Routing: Routing mail to the correct delivery points and post offices.
  • Enhanced Address Accuracy: Verifying and correcting addresses to ensure accurate and timely delivery.

In this example, the RMS4CC barcode consists of columns of bars representing encoded address data, formatted according to Royal Mail specifications.

RMS4CC barcodes are integral to the Royal Mail's efforts to automate mail handling processes, improve delivery efficiency, and ensure accurate delivery of mail items to recipients across the United Kingdom.