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.
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.
Generating RMS4CC Barcodes:
Printing:
Scanning:
RMS4CC barcodes are used within the Royal Mail system for:
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.