Setup - PMOD Tab - Labels and Scan Form

In addition to registering providers and possibly selecting a Default Account, the PMOD tab has the setup of the label format, printer, and label information. Each Provider has its setup. Select the Provider from the drop-down and then set up the label. Why are print settings by a Provider? Each Provider has a slightly different label layout, so that you may need different settings.

Only International Bridge supports the Label Image Format - ZPL.

EasyPost

International Bridge

Pitney Bowes

An explanation of each option or field is shown below the print screen:

Select both the Label Image Format and the corresponding Label Image Resolution.

If ZPL is selected, the Label Image Resolution defaults to 203 but can be modified by the user if preferred.

For Zebra brand thermal printers, a Label Image Format of ZPL or PNG can be used, although ZPL will likely be better and faster. It is acceptable to select PNG and a 203 Label Image Resolution for a 203-dpi thermal printer (Zebra or other brands), so long as the printer is installed with a Windows printer driver. If your thermal printer does not support ZPL, then a Label Image Format of PNG must be chosen, and a Windows printer driver installed.

Please note that the resolution selected should match the printer's use (ZPL or PNG) capability. Choosing a resolution not supported by the printer will result in degraded quality of the printed barcode and possibly affect the size of the label printed.

ZPL is not an image format like PNG, JPG, BMP, etc. Instead, it contains a list of native commands specifically for Zebra printers that tell them what to do. Because of this, DAT-MAIL/PMOD cannot produce a label image for you to view within DAT-MAIL before printing. Only labels assigned a PNG image format can be viewed before printing.

For inkjet or laser printers, PNG should be selected.

Label Image Size: Thermal printers only support a Label Image Size of 4x6, while inkjet and laser printers support 4x6 and 2 Up 4x6 labels.

Label Printer: Select the Label Printer by clicking on Label Printer. When the Select PMOD Label Printer appears, click the drop-down to select the printer. Click OK when ready.

Select a printer to print the USPS PS Form 5830, which we refer to as a Scan Form. Click Scan Form Printer to select a printer.

There are three reference lines available for use (optional). Click the drop-down and select the fields to populate on the PMOD label. The reference lines available are Job Number, Job Name, Historical HDR Job ID, Job ID (DAT-MAIL system-generated Job ID), Shipment ID, and Container ID Range.

Customers shipping PMOD have indicated that the Container ID Range is beneficial.

Leave the Setup screen open and go to Setup - Mailer Information Tab.