Using the DAT-MAIL/Tagger Interface - Importing Data from the Barcode Tagger

Whenever you print a sibling tray tag from a Mail.dat with the Tagger, the barcode for the new tray is recorded along with the barcode from the tray that overflowed is saved to a log file. This file is uniquely named based on the Tagger’s serial number and placed in the “Logs” folder of the network share or USB flash drive. The log files can hold data from multiple Mail.dats so they are imported into DAT-MAIL as multi-job files.

Manual Import

Not supported. All importing is now performed using the Scheduler’s IM Scan Manager plug-in.

Do not attempt to import the multi-job file generated by the Tagger with the “Import Siblings” button in the Advanced Navigator. This is for a single-job file of IMTB’s which is not currently supported by the Tagger. Since the current file can contain tags generated from multiple jobs, it needs to be exported from a part of the program that has access to all of DAT-MAIL’s Mail.dats.

Automated Import with the Scheduler IM Scan Manager Plug-In

Using the IM Scan Manager plug-in, the BT-850 log files are updated into the Mail.dats unless the job is open by a user. When this happens, the log entries are stored in a database and when the postage statements are generated with the BT-850, all changes will be added to the Mail.dats at that time.

To determine if there are any pending BT-850 entries that have not been updated before generating statements, go to the Advanced Navigator screen and click the Check for Pending Actions If there are pending entries, you will have the option to update them from there.

Setting Up a 2D Scanner to Use the Interface

If you are using a 2D handheld USB scanner for the first time, you will need to set it up so it can scan a USPS Intelligent Mail Barcode and also to add a carriage return, line feed at the end of each scan. To do this with a scanner supplied by Whittier Mailing Products or Window Book, please go to Setting up a 2D Scanner Supplied by Whittier Mailing Products or Window Bookfor further instructions.

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