United States Postage Meter Stamp Catalog/GROUP Q – Digital stamps with 2D barcode

GROUP Q – Digital franks with 2D barcode

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  • Digital meter stamps with 2-dimensional barcode first came into use in 2000 when Neopost (now Quadient) released their IJ model series in the U.S. Pitney Bowes followed in 2002 with the release of a new series of stamps from their DM series models. Francotyp-Postalia and new meter company Data-Pac followed later in the decade.
  • All the stamps in this Group include a 2-dimensional barcode. The earlier stamps contained a "Datamatrix" barcode which is square in shape. Later stamps have the more compact "IBI Lite" barcode which is a rectangle longer in one direction than the other. The Datamatrix barcode can vary in size, and the IBI Lite barcode is found both vertical and horizontal.
 




Sub-group QA – Quadient as of 2019, previously named Hasler, ASCOM Hasler, Neopost, and Neopost-Hasler

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  • The stamps in this sub-group can vary widely is size and shape. What they all have in common is manufacturer name imprint Neopost, Hasler, ASCOM or quadient, and meter number prefix 01, 04, or N04.
  • Known meter models are in the following series': IJ, IN, IS, PostLink, PowerPost, and WJ. Some stamps remain to be identified to a model.
  • First seen in late 2000.
 





Type SB2 in 2001 edition

 

QA1.1. “IJ-25”, early 2001.

Similar to Type NC2 (torch in hand at right) but with large Datamatrix barcode at left.
Inscribed N neopost
Meter number with "N042J8", "042J8" (without 'N' ), "N043J8", or "043J8" (without 'N' ) prefix.
Town line: "Mailed From" and ZIP code
V/F:   $0.00  (range: $0.01 to $9.99)
A. "N042J8" prefix
B. "042J8" (without 'N' ) prefix
C. "N043J8" prefix
D. "043J8" (without 'N' ) prefix



Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QA1.2.1. “IJ-40/-50/-60/-70”.

As Type QA1.1 but able to print tenths of a cent postage values.
Meter number with "042J", "O43J", "O44J", or "O45J" prefix (without N)
Town line: "Mailed From" and ZIP code
V/F:   $0.00o  (range: $0.001 to $9.999)
A. "042J" prefix
B. "043J" prefix
C. "044J" prefix
-1 Missing lower half of indicium
 
D. "045J" prefix



Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QA1.2.2. Model unidentified.    [Possibly scarce]

As Type QA1.2.1 but able to print tens of dollars in postage values.
V/F:   $00.00o  (range: $00.001 to $99.999)




Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QA1.3. “IJ-25.  [S-R]

As Type QA1.1 but inscribed neopost N
Meter number with "O42J8" prefix (without N)
Town line: "Mailed From" and ZIP code
V/F:   $0.00  (range: $0.01 to $9.99)





Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QA1.4. “IJ" series.  [S-R]

As Type QA1.3 but able to print tenths of a cent postage values.
Meter number with "O45J" prefix (without N)
Town line: "Mailed From" and ZIP code
V/F:   $0.00o  (range: $0.001 to $9.999)
-1 Missing lower half of indicium
 





Type SB1 in 2001 edition

 
 
 
 

QA2.1. Neopost-Hasler "PostLink”, 2001.

Several different self-adhesive label varieties were used, all are approximately 45mm wide by 30mm tall. All are plain white with an inverted L-shaped solid pink field at top right and right containing "US POSTAGE" reading up. The labels differ by the inscriptions at top.
A1. Inscription at top right is Secure Funds by ascom and has a small fluorescent a (barely visible) right of Funds.
A2. As A1 but the inscription has smaller ascom with the m falling under the n of Funds. Without fluorescent a.  [S]
B. As A1 but the inscription at top right is Secure Funds by HASLER. With small fluorescent H (invisible) right of Funds.
C. Without inscription in the field at upper right. (This label was an aftermarket purchase and was not a Neopost-Hasler product.)
The point-of-sale data applied in black has Datamatrix barcode at upper left, the date above value figures at center, the class of mail, town line, and meter number at bottom left.
Mail classes available:
FIRST CLASS  [C]
POSTCARD  [S]
PRIORITY  [S]
EXPRESS  [RR-RRR]
INT LETTER  [S]
Meter number with "011T" prefix.
Town line: MAILED FROM and ZIP code
V/F:   $0.00  (range: $0.01 to $9.99)
a. With CORRECTION instead of mail class below barcode  [S-R] 

The inverted L-shaped field is 6.25 mm thick along the side but can vary in thickness at the top, from 6.25 to 7.5 mm. The color can vary significantly with the pink verging into red-pink, orange-pink, and beige.

NOTE: The PostLink meter would also print a re-date label, shown below.  [S-R]

 



Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QA2.2. Neopost-Hasler "PostLink”, 2001.

As Type QA2.1 but capable of printing fractional postage values.
V/F:   $0.000  (range: $0.001 to $9.999)





Type SB3A in 2001 edition

 

QA3.1. “PowerPost” series.  [S-RR]

Large Datamatrix barcode at left, small ascom at top center, value figures at right.
Below the value figures are the date, US POSTAGE, mail class, town line, and meter number at bottom.
Town line: MAILED FROM ZIP code
Meter number with "011A04" prefix.
V/F:   $0.00  (range: $0.01 to $9.99)



Type SB3B in 2001 edition

 
 

QA3.2. “PowerPost” seeries.

As Type QA3.1 but with HASLER at top center.
Meter number with "011A04" prefix.
V/F:   $0.00  (range: $0.01 to $9.99)
a. Bottom half of stamp missing due to printer or software malfunction









Type SB3C in 2001 edition

 
 

QA3.3. “PowerPost” series.

As Type QA3.2 but capable of printed value figures in fractions of a cent.
Meter number with "011A04" prefix.
V/F:   $0.000  (range: $0.001 to $9.999)
a. Printed in nonstandard black instead of red









Type SB3B in 2001 edition

 

QA3.4. Neopost branded model name unidentified.

As Types QA3.1 and QA3.2 but with NEOPOST at top center.
Meter number with "048J0085" prefix.
V/F:   $0.00  (range: $0.01 to $9.99)



Type SB3C in 2001 edition

 

QA3.5. Neopost branded model name unidentified.

As Type QA3.4 but capable of printed value figures in fractions of a cent.
Meter number with "048J0085" prefix.
V/F:   $0.000  (range: $0.001 to $9.999)




Type SB4A in 2001 edition

 

QA4.1. “IJ-70/-80/-90/-110” .

 
Large Datamatrix barcode at left, Meter number at top right above value figures, date, and town line, with US POSTAGE at bottom.
Small Nneopost reading up between bar code and text.
Below the value figures are the date, US POSTAGE, mail class, town line, and meter number at bottom.
Meter number with "047J82" or "049J82" prefix.
Town line: MAILED FROM ZIP code
V/F:   $00.000  (range: $00.001 to $99.999)
A "047J82" prefix
a. Printed in black on plain white label with pink fluorescent bar across top
B "049J82" prefix




Type SB4B in 2001 edition

 

QA4.2. “WJ-65/-95” .

As Type AQ4.1 but with Hasler reading up between the bar code and the text.
Meter number with "012H16", "016H16", or "016H26" prefix.
V/F:   $00.000  (range: $00.001 to $99.999)
A "012H16" prefix
a. Printed in black on plain white label with pink fluorescent bar across top
B "016H16" prefix
C "016H26" prefix
D "017H26" prefix [S]

Type SB4C in 2001 edition

 

QA4.3. “IJ-70/-80/-90/-110”.

As Type AQ4.1 and 4.2 but with neopostN reading up between the bar code and the text.
Meter number with "047J82" or "049J82" prefix.
V/F:   $00.000  (range: $00.001 to $99.999)
a. Printed in black on plain white label with pink fluorescent bar across top
b. Bottom half of stamp missing due to printer or software malfunction




Type SB5 in 2001 edition

 

QA5.1. “WJ-110/-150/-185/-220”.

Large Datamatrix barcode at left with horizontal lines above and below text at center and right.
At center are the meter number above the values figures with lines above and below, and the date.
At bottom is the town line.
At far right is US POSTAGE reading up.
Between the barcode and the text is HASLER reading up.
Meter number with "013H15" [S], "014H15", or "017H15" prefix.
Town line: Mailed From ZIP code
A. V/F:   $0.000  (range: $0.001 to $9.999)
B. V/F:   $00.000  (range: $00.001 to $99.999)


Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QA5.2. “WJ-110/-150/-185/-220”.

As Type QA5.1 but does not print tenths of a cent postage values.
Date with year in two digits rather than four.
Meter number with "015H14" prefix.
V/F:   $0.00  (range: $0.00 to $9.99)



Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QA5.3. Model(s) unidentified.

At Type QA5.1 but with Nneopost reading up between bar code and text.
Meter number with "042J66" prefix.
V/F:   $0.000  (range: $0.001 to $9.999)




Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QA6.1. “WJ Pro” .

 
 
Small frank with horizontal IBI Lite barcode at bottom left.
At top left is Hasler above the meter number and town line.
At top right is US POSTAGE above the value figures and the date
With class of mail above the barcode.
Meter number with "018H13" prefix.
Town line: ZIP with ZIP code
V/F:   $00.000  (range: $00.001 to $99.999)
A. Thin numbers
B Thick numbers
a. With FULL PRICE in place of mail class
b. Bottom half of stamp missing probably due to printer or software malfunction
c. Top line missing ("HASLER" and "US POSTAGE") probably due to printer or software malfunction







Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QA6.2. “IJ-15K” .

As Type QA6.1 but inscribed neopostN
Meter number with "042K02" prefix.
V/F:   $00.000  (range: $00.001 to $99.999)
A. Thin numbers

    Known use: "PRSRT FIRST-CLASS"

B Thick numbers

    Known use: "FIRST CLASS", (also known without rate class)

a. Top line missing ("NEOPOST" and "US POSTAGE") probably due to printer or software malfunction
 

    Known use: "INTERNATIONAL"



Unlisted in 2001 edition

 
 

QA7.1. “WJ-20, IM-280/-330/-5000/-6000, IN-330/-360/-600/-700" series.

Frank with horizontal IBI Lite barcode at bottom left.
At top left is Hasler above the date and US POSTAGE negative on a solid field.
With or without mail class above the value figures.
Town line above the meter number at bottom right.
Meter number with "011D10", "011D11", or "011D12" prefix.
Town line: ZIP with ZIP code
V/F:   $00.000  (range: $00.001 to $99.999)
a. Printed in black on plain white label with pink fluorescent bar across top (shown) or directly on envelope.






Unlisted in 2001 edition

 
 

QA7.2. “WJ-20, IM-280/-330/-5000/-6000, IN-330/-360/-600/-700" series.

As Type QA7.1 but capable of printing stamp denominations up to $999.999
Meter number with "011D1" or "011E1" prefix.
Town line: ZIP with ZIP code
V/F:   $000.000  (range: $000.001 to $999.999)
a. Printed in black on plain white label with pink fluorescent bar across top (shown)








Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QA7.3. “IS-280, IN-300/-600/-700/-5000/-6000" series.

As Type QA7.1 but inscribed neopostN.
Meter number with "041L1" prefix.
V/F:   $00.000  (range: $00.001 to $99.999)
a. Printed in black on plain white label with pink fluorescent bar across top (shown)



Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QA7.4. “IS-280, IN-300/-600/-700/-5000/-6000" series.

As Type QA7.3 but capable of printing stamp denominations up to $999.999
Meter number prefixes seen: "041L1" and "041M1".
V/F:   $000.000  (range: $000.001 to $999.999)
a. Printed in black on plain white label with pink fluorescent bar across top (shown)




Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QA7.5. “IS-280, IN-300/-600/-700/-5000/-6000" series.

As previous QA7 types but inscribed NEOPOST.
Meter number with "041L1" or "041M1" prefix.
V/F:   $000.000  (range: $000.001 to $999.999)
a. Printed in black on plain white label with pink fluorescent bar across top



Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QA7.6. “IS-280, IN-300/-600/-700/-5000/-6000" series.

As Type QA7.5 but inscribed quadient.
Meter numbers seen with "041M1" prefix.
V/F:   $000.000  (range: $000.001 to $999.999)



Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QA7.7. “IS-280, IN-300/-600/-700/-5000/-6000" series. 2024

As Type QA7.6 but inscribed IMI at upper right.
Meter numbers seen with "041M1" prefix.
V/F:   $000.000  (range: $000.001 to $999.999)



Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QA8. Model unidenified.

Low and wide design with horizontal IBI Lite barcode at far right above the meter number.
At left is US POSTAGE above the mail class.
At center are the value figures.
Along the bottom at left are the town line, date, and HASLER.
Meter number with "019H1" prefix.
Town line: ZIP with ZIP code
V/F:   $0.000  (range: $0.001 to $9.999)



Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QA9.1. Model unidentified.

Large Datamatrix barcode at left, US POSTAGE reading up at right.
Between the barcode and US POSTAGE are, left justified, HASLER above the mail class, value figures, date and town line, with the meter number on the bottom.
Meter number with "012D14" or "012E14" prefix.
Town line: ZIP with ZIP code
V/F:   $000.000  (range: $000.001 to $999.999)



Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QA9.2. Model unidentified.

As Type QA9.1 but inscribed neopostN.
V/F:   $000.000  (range: $000.001 to $999.999)
A. 042L before 8-digit number starting with 14.
B. 042M before 8-digit number starting with 14.


Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QA9.3. Model unidentified, 2017.

As Types QA9.1 and QA9.2 but inscribed NEOPOST and with US POSTAGE in negative letters against a solid bar.
V/F:   $000.000  (range: $000.001 to $999.999)
A. 042L before 8-digit number starting with 14.
B. 042M before 8-digit number starting with 14.



Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QA9.4. Model unidentified, 2019.

As Type QA9.3 but US POSTAGE is positive.
Meter numbers seen with "043M30" and "043M31" prefix.
V/F:   $000.000  (range: $000.001 to $999.999)
a. With "- IMI" added after the mail class statement. This indicates the stamp is compatable with USPS's new Intelligent Mail Indicia standard.
 








Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QA9.5. Model unidentified, 2020.

As Type QA9.4 but inscribed quadient.
V/F:   $000.000  (range: $000.001 to $999.999)
A. 043M before 8-digit number starting with 30, 31, 32.
a. With "- IMI" added after the mail class statement. This indicates the stamp is compatible with USPS's new Intelligent Mail Indicia standard.
 
b. As subtype "a" with "CORRECTION" in mail class line (R)
Seen with following mail class types: FIRST-CLASS MAIL, FIRST-CLASS MAIL AUTO, PRSRT MKT AUTO
B. 044K before 8-digit number starting with 33.
a. With "- IMI" added after the mail class statement. This indicates the stamp is compatible with USPS's new Intelligent Mail Indicia standard.
Seen with following mail class type: FIRST-CLASS MAIL






 

QA9.6. Quadient (digital), 2024.

pink fluorescent strip across top
4 box 2-D barcode at left
"U.S. POSTAGE " at right, vertical from bottom to top
"quadient" at top
rate class below
IMI below rate class
date and origin zip code
meter ID: 043M followed by 8 digits, starting with 31.



Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QA9.7. Model unidentified, 2022.

As Type QA9.5 but inscribed quadient and with US POSTAGE in negative letters against a solid bar.
V/F:   $000.000  (range: $000.001 to $999.999)
A. 042L before 8-digit number starting with 14.






Sub-group QB – Pitney Bowes

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  • The stamps in this sub-group can vary widely is size and shape. All but Types QB2.1 through QB2.3 have name imprint PITNEY BOWES. All stamps except Types QB2.3 and QB3.2 have meter number prefix 02.
  • For QB1 and QB4 the meter number is found in two lines with a two part prefix above a number. For QB2 and QB3 the number format can be the same or different. See the descriptions of these types for the exact configurations.
  • Known meter models are in the following series: DM, MailStation, DM Infinity, and Connect +.
  • First seen in 2002.
 





Type SD1 in 2001 edition

 
 

QB1.1. "DM300-400, DM550-1100" (MailStation), 2002.

Large 2D DataMatrix barcode at left. “UNITED STATES POSTAGE” curved around eagle’s head at top.
M# with 02 1(letter) prefix.
Wing feathers different lengths. "PITNEY BOWES" small but longer than lowest feather.
Town line: "MAILED FROM ZIP CODE" with ZIP code
V/F:   $00.00o  (range: $00.001 to $99.999)
Identification numbers:
A. 02 1L over 10-digit number starting with 00072 (DM300-400)  [S-R]
B. 02 1A over 10-digit number starting with 00043/ 00046 (DM550-1100)
a. Printed in blue instead of red
C. 02 1M over 10-digit number starting with 00042/ 00080 (DM550-1100)
D. 02 1R over 10-digit number starting with 00020/ 00065 (DM550-1100)




Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QB1.2. "DM100-400" (MailStation).

As Type QB1.1 but the top two feathers are the same length with "PITNEY BOWES" small but longer than lowest feather.
V/F:   $00.00o  (range: $00.001 to $99.999)
Identification number: 02 1P over 10-digit number starting with 00023/ 00024.



Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QB1.3. "DM100-400" (MailStation).

As Type QB1.1 with feathers different lengths, but "PITNEY BOWES" is the same length as the lowest feather.
V/F:   $000.00o  (range: $000.001 to $999.999)
Identification number: 02 1P over 10-digit number starting with 00005/ 00006/ 00007/ 00010/ 00020/ 00028/ 00029/ 00032/ 00033/ 00045/ 00069/ 00071.
See "AR-FPO8" for type "QB1.3" used from FPO facilities.



Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QB1.4. "DM100-400" (MailStation 2).

As Type QB1.1 with feathers different lengths, but "PITNEY BOWES" is large, as long as the top feather.
V/F:   $000.00o  (range: $000.001 to $999.999)
Identification number: 02 1P over 10-digit number starting with 00000/ 00002/ 00003/ 00008/ 00009/ 00016/ 00017/ 00018/ 00019/ 00021/ 00022/ 00025/ 00026/ 00027/ 00030/ 00031/ 00038/ 00039/ 00041/ 00043/ 00044/ 00046/ 00047/ 00065.



Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QB1.5. "DM" series, exact model unidentified, ~ June 2018.

Similar to previous QB1 types but the arc over the eagle's head consists of stars and "PITNEY BOWES". A large "US POSTAGE" is below two wing feathers with the stubs of two others appearing under the eagle's beak.
V/F:   $000.00o  (range: $000.001 to $999.999)
Identification numbers seen:
A. 02 1P over 10-digit number starting with 00011, 00012, 00021, 00026 and 00035
-a. "Correction" above 02 1P
 
B. 02 7H over 10-digit number starting with 00012, 00013 and 00060
-a. "Correction" above 02 7H





Type SD2 in 2001 edition

 

QB2.1. “DM Infinity”, 2005.  [RRRR]

Small, narrow frank with eagle with truncated wing at top. Small DataMatrix barcode at left.
Below the eagle are “U.S. POSTAGE”, the value figures, date, Zip code, plus two lines of alpha-numeric codes.
Printed in gray black.
Town line: "ZIP" with ZIP code
V/F:  $00.00o
The meter number is the second line from the bottom.
Identification number: 02 plus 7-digit number starting with zeros over 1A plus 7-digit number starting with 27.


Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QB2.2. “DM Infinity”.

As Type QB2.1 but with large "Datamatrix" barcode.
V/F:  $00.00o
Identification number: 02 1A over 7-digit number starting with 27.



Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QB2.3. “DM Infinity”.

As Types QB2.1 and QB2.2 but with horizontal "IBI Lite" barcode.
V/F:  $00.00o
Identification number: 6-digit number starting with zeros over 21 plus 7-digit number.






Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QB3.1. “DM Infinity”, EKU:18 May 2005

Very similar to Type QB2.2 but with “PITNEY BOWES” added between the eagle and “U.S. POSTAGE.
V/F:  $00.00o
Identification number: 02 plus:
A. 1A over 7-digit number starting with 27 (EKU:18 May 2005)
a. With FIM barcode at left
B. 1M over 7-digit number starting with 69
C. 1T over 7-digit number, seen are numbers starting with 30 or 69
 
(EKU:05 Sep 2006)
a. Top section above the value figures missing






b. With FIM barcode at left,
c. With FIM barcode at left, with upper section of top right graphic missing
 


"Note:" The "FIM" bar codes occur in two arrangements, a standard position 7 mm to the left of the 2D bar code, second, with the use of a rate slug, 16 mm to the left of the 2D bar code.
"Note:" It has been reported that there may be a size variation in the indicium, widths of 15 mm and 16.5 mm have been reported.








Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QB3.2. “DM Infinity”.

As Type QB3.1 but with horizontal "IBI Lite" barcode.
V/F:  $00.00o
Identification number: 6-digit number starting with zeros over 21 plus 7-digit number starting with 27, 30, or 69.





a. Printed in red instead of black
 







b. Top section above the value figures missing
 







c. Top section above "PITNEY BOWES" over-stretched so that only a portion remains
 











Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QB3.3. “DM Infinity”.

As QB3.1 but with re-designed eagle and flag ornament at top, shorter and with three instead of two stars at left, a smaller eagle head, and more wing and flag stripes showing at right.
V/F:  $00.00o
Identification number: 02 plus 1T over 7-digit number starting with 30.
a. With FIM barcode to left





Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QB3.4. “DM Infinity”.

As QB3.3 but with horizontal "IBI Lite" barcode.
V/F:  $00.00o
Identification number: 6-digit number starting with zeros over 21 plus 7-digit number starting with 30.











Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QB3.5. “DM Infinity”. 2024

As QB3.3 but with re-designed eagle and flag ornament at top, shorter and with three instead of two stars at left, a smaller eagle head, and more wing and flag stripes showing at right.
"IMI" above 'PITNEY BOWES' at upper right
V/F:  $00.00o
Identification number: 02 plus 1T over 7-digit number starting with 30.
a. With FIM barcode to left





 

QB3.6. “DM Infinity”. 2024

As QB3.4 but with re-designed eagle and flag ornament at top, shorter and with three instead of two stars at left, a smaller eagle head, and more wing and flag stripes showing at right.
"IMI" above 'PITNEY BOWES' at upper right
V/F:  $00.00o
Identification number: 6-digit number starting with zeros over 21 plus 7-digit number starting with 30.









Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QB4. "Connect +" forerunner, 2008.  [Extremely rare, value uncertain]

Experimental design with vertical IBI Lite barcode at left.
U.S. POSTAGE   >> PITNEY BOWES across the top.
Eagle head and wing morphing into waving flag above point-of-sale data across bottom.
Town line and meter number at lower left.
Value figures and date at lower right.
Identification number: 02 1M prefix over 10-digit number starting with 00042.
Town line: "ZIP" with ZIP code
V/F:  $00.00o


Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QB5.1 "Connect +" series (digital), 2010.

Similar to Type QB4 but with large DataMatrix barcode, and the eagle has a straight wing with bottom feather with two segments. If one segmented see "QB8."
U.S. POSTAGE >> PITNEY BOWES across the top.
Town line: "ZIP" with ZIP code
V/F:  $000.00o
Identification numbers:
A. 02 1W or 04 1W over 10-digit number starting with 00013/ 00014
B. 04 1W or 02 4W over 10-digit number starting with 00003
NOTE: The Connect+ system can print a path completely across the top of an envelope including the return address, slogan, and whatever, as well as the frank, and in multiple colors.



Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QB5.2 "Connect +" series (digital), 2021.

As Type QB4 but the two chevrons (>>) between "US POSTAGE" and "PITNEY BOWES" have been replaced by three small letters IMI.*
The eagle has a straight wing with bottom feather with two segments. If one segmented see "QB8."
 

* "IMI" stands for USPS's new Intelligent Mail Indicia standard which on June 30 2024 will displace the older "IBI" (Information Based Indicia) standard. The IMI standard offers greater security and automation options.

 
Town line: "ZIP" with ZIP code
V/F:  $000.00o
Identification numbers:
A. 02 7H over 10-digit number starting with 00012/ 00013/ 00060/ 00061
-a "Correction" at upper right above indicium
R. "REDATE"
 







Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QB6. Model unidentified (digital), 2020.

Small stamp without eagle motif, with vertical IBI-Lite 2D barcode at right.
At left, from top to bottom: the value figures, US POSTAGE, mail class, PITNEY BOWES, identification number, origin ZIP code, and date
Town line: ZIP code only
V/F:  $0.00o
Identification number in 2000000000 series??? I do not believe that this is an identification number, it matches what would be customer identification in similar machines, if one has a scan of this type please submit to the editor.



Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QB7.1. Model unidentified (digital), 2021.

Similar to QB6 but with large DataMatrix barcode.
At left, from top to bottom: PITNEY BOWES, value figures, US POSTAGE, mail class, ID number, a 10-digit number, ZIP code, and date.
Town line: ZIP code only
V/F:  $0.00o
Identification number with 026W prefix.

NOTE: Type QB7 is nearly identical in appearance to Type PC-D6. They differ only in color and in the ten-digit number that appears below the identification number, red and 2 for QB7, and black and 3 for PC-D6.



Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QB7.2. Model unidentified (digital), 2022.

As QB7.1 with three small letters "IMI" inserted after "US POSTAGE"
V/F:  $0.00o
A. 026W over 10-digit number starting with 0004
B. 028W over 10-digit number starting with 0002




Unlisted in 2001 edition

 
 

QB8 "Connect +" series (digital), 2021.

As Type QB5 with the bottom feather of the eagle with one segment. If two segments see "QB5."
and the three small letters IMI.* between "US POSTAGE" and "PITNEY BOWES"
Town line: "ZIP" with ZIP code
V/F:  $000.00o
Identification numbers:
A. 02 1W over 10-digit number starting with 00013/ 00014
B. 02 4W over 10-digit number starting with 00003
C. 02 7W over 10-digit number starting with 00003 / 00080
 








Sub-group QC – Francotyp Postalia

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  • The stamps in this sub-group all have a large DataMatrix barcode and all have large imprint FP left of "US POSTAGE".
  • All stamps have meter number prefix 03.
  • Known meter models are in the following series: T-1000, MyMail, OptiMail, UltiMail, Centormail, JetMail, and PostBase.
  • First seen in 2003.
 





Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QC1.1. Several different models and model series produced this stamp but which ones exactly is to be determined, 2003.

Large DataMatrix barcode at left.
At right, large “FP” logo (15mm wide) and "US POSTAGE" above value figures.
Logo indented to the right from the end of the top line
Below the FP logo and value figures are three lines of text separated by horizontal lines.
From top to bottom the text lines are the town line, the date, and the meter number.
Town line: "Mailed From" with ZIP code
Meter numbers with 031A prefix followed by ten numbers. 031A 00023....
With or without class of mail below value figures.
V/F:   $00.00o  (range: $00.001 to $99.999)


a. “CORRECTION” below value figures



Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QC1.2. Several different models and model series produced this stamp but which ones exactly is to be determined.

As Type QC1.1 but can print postage values in whole cents only.
Logo indented to the right from the end of the top line
Meter numbers with 031A prefix followed by ten numbers,
With or without class of mail below value figures.
V/F:  $ 00.00   (range: $00.01 to $99.99)
A. 031A 00023
B. 031A 00031



Unlisted in 2001 edition

QC1.3. Several different models and model series produced this stamp but which ones exactly is to be determined.

 
As QC1.1, Large DataMatrix barcode at left.
At right, large “FP” logo (15mm wide) and "US POSTAGE" above value figures.
"FP" aligned with the left end of the horizontal lines.
Below the FP logo and value figures are three lines of text separated by horizontal lines.
From top to bottom the text lines are the town line, the date, and the meter number.
 
Town line: "Mailed From" with ZIP code
Meter numbers with 031A prefix followed by ten numbers beginning with 00021.
With or without class of mail below value figures.
V/F:   $00.00o  (range: $00.001 to $99.999)
a. Printed without 2D barcode and with "REDATE" below zero-cent value figures



Unlisted in 2001 edition

QC1.4. Several different models and model series produced this stamp but which ones exactly is to be determined.

 
As Type QC1.1 but can print postage values in whole cents only.
Meter numbers with 031A prefix followed by ten numbers beginning with 00023.
With or without class of mail below value figures.
V/F:  $ 00.00   (range: $00.01 to $99.99)



Unlisted in 2001 edition

QC1.5. Several different models and model series produced this stamp but which ones exactly is to be determined.

 
Similar to QC1.3, Large DataMatrix barcode at left.
At right, large “FP” logo (15mm wide) and "US POSTAGE" above value figures.
"FP" aligned with the 'M' OF 'MAILED'.
Shiny printing (printed through Mylar ribbon).
Below the FP logo and value figures are three lines of text separated by horizontal lines.
From top to bottom the text lines are the town line, the date, and the meter number.
Town line: "Mailed From" with ZIP code
Meter numbers with 031A prefix followed by ten numbers beginning with 00041.
With or without class of mail below value figures.
V/F:   $00.00o  (range: $00.001 to $99.999)



Unlisted in 2001 edition

QC1.6. Several different models and model series produced this stamp but which ones exactly is to be determined.

 
Similar to QC1.4.
"FP" aligned with the 'M' OF 'MAILED'.
Shiny printing (printed through Mylar ribbon).
As Type QC1.1 but can print postage values in whole cents only.
Meter numbers with 031A prefix followed by ten numbers beginning with 00041.
With or without class of mail below value figures.
V/F:  $ 00.00   (range: $00.01 to $99.99)



Unlisted in 2001 edition

QC1.7. Several different models and model series produced this stamp but which ones exactly is to be determined.

 
Similar to QC1.3, Large DataMatrix barcode at left. Horizontal lines 1-1.5mm longer.
At right, large “FP” logo (15mm wide) and "US POSTAGE" above value figures.
"FP" aligned with the 'M' OF 'MAILED'.
Dull printing (printed by inkjet).
Below the FP logo and value figures are three lines of text separated by horizontal lines.
From top to bottom the text lines are the town line, the date, and the meter number.
Town line: "Mailed From" with ZIP code
Meter numbers with 031A prefix followed by ten numbers beginning with 00051.
With or without class of mail below value figures.
V/F:   $00.00o  (range: $00.001 to $99.999)



Unlisted in 2001 edition

QC1.8. Several different models and model series produced this stamp but which ones exactly is to be determined.

 
Similar to QC1.4. Horizontal lines 1-1.5mm longer.
"FP" aligned with the 'M' OF 'MAILED'.
Dull printing (printed by inkjet).
As Type QC1.1 but can print postage values in whole cents only.
Meter numbers with 031A prefix followed by ten numbers beginning with 00051.
With or without class of mail below value figures.
V/F:  $ 00.00   (range: $00.01 to $99.99)



Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QC2.1. Model(s) unidentified, 2013.

As Type QC1.1 but the FP logo is smaller, 11.5mm wide.
Meter numbers with 032A prefix.
With or without class of mail below value figures.
V/F:   $00.00o  (range: $00.001 to $99.999)





Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QC2.2. Model(s) unidentified, 2013.

As Type QC2.1 but can print postage values in whole cents only.
Meter numbers with 032A prefix.
With or without class of mail below value figures.
V/F:  $ 00.00   (range: $00.01 to $99.99)





Unlisted in 2001 edition

 

QC3.1. Model(s) unidentified, 2016.

As previous QC types but with new logo made of a smaller, solid FP and small circled envelope.
Town line: "ZIP" with ZIP code, right justified.
Meter numbers seen with 033A,034A, 035A and 036B prefixes.
V/F:   $000.00o  (range: $000.001 to $999.999)
A. Prefix 033A
B. Prefix 034A
C. Prefix 035A
D. Prefix 036B



Unlisted in 2001 edition

QC3.2. Model(s) unidentified, 2016.

 
As previous QC types but with new logo made of a smaller, solid FP and small circled envelope.
Town line: "ZIP" with ZIP code, right justified.
Meter numbers seen with 033A, 034A,035A and 036B prefixes.
V/F:   $000.01  (range: $000.00 to $999.99)
A. Prefix 033A
B. Prefix 034A
C. Prefix 035A
D. Prefix 036B

Unlisted in 2001 edition

QC3.3. Model(s) unidentified, 2021.

 
As previous QC types but with new logo made of a smaller, solid FP and small circled envelope.
Town line: "ZIP" with ZIP code, right justified.
With "- IMI" added after the mail class statement. This indicates the stamp is compatable with USPS's new Intelligent Mail Indicia standard.
Meter numbers seen with 033A, 033B, 034A, 034B, 036B prefixes.
V/F:   $000.00o


A. Prefix 033B
B. Prefix 034A
C. Prefix 034B
D. Prefix 036B
E. Prefix 033A











Sub-group QD – Data-Pac

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  • The stamps in this sub-group all have a waving American flag logo with "DATA-PAC" reading up serving as the flag pole.
  • All stamps have meter number prefix 08.
  • Meter model: America2.
  • First seen, 11 November 2006.
 





 
 
 

QD1. “America2" , 11 November 2006.

Small, short frank with flag logo at left.
At center are US POSTAGE above a horizontal IBI Lite barcode.
At right are the value figures above the date, the town line, and the meter number.
Town line: "ZIP" plus ZIP code
Meter number with “0801” prefix to 7-digit number starting with 105.
Normally printed in black.
V/F:  $00.00o  (range: $00.001 to $99.999)
a. Printed in a color other than black (red, blue, pink and brown seen)
b. With FIM barcode inserted between the flag and the rest of the frank






QD2. NOTE: The item previously listed as QD2 has been moved to essays as ESY-QH1

QD2. “America2" , 2024.

 
Small, short frank with flag logo at left.
At center are US POSTAGE IMI above a horizontal IBI Lite barcode.
At right are the value figures above the date, the town line, and the meter number.
Town line: "ZIP" plus ZIP code
Meter number with “0801” prefix to 7-digit number starting with 105.
Normally printed in black.



QD3. DataPac?, 2019.

 
Small frank with 2-D Data Matrix (4) barcode to the right
At top are US POSTAGE above the value fugures.
V/F $0.00¹
With or without date
Meter number with “082B” prefix to 7-digit number starting with 200.
Town line: "ZIP" plus ZIP code
Normally printed in black.