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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 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 – Neopost-Hasler, Neopost (branded as Neopost, Hasler, or ASCOM Hasler)

  • 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, or ASCOM (except for Type QA2C) 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 "NO42J8" prefix
Town line: "Mailed From" and ZIP code
V/F: $0.00 (range: $0.01 to $9.99)


Unlisted in 2001 edition

QA1.2. “IJ-40/-50/-60/-70”.

As Type QA1.1 but able to print tenths of a cent postage values.
Meter number with "O43J", "O44J", or "O45J" prefix (without N)
Town line: "Mailed From" and ZIP code
V/F: $0.00o (range: $0.001 to $9.999)



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.
One seen with meter number "O45J" prefix (without N)
Town line: "Mailed From" and ZIP code
V/F: $0.00o (range: $0.001 to $9.999)




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)




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)



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. Printed in black on plain white label with pink fluorescent bar across top





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. Printed in black on plain white label with pink fluorescent bar across top



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




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)



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 "015H15" prefix.
V/F: $0.00 (range: $0.00 to $9.99)



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. With FULL PRICE in place of mail class





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)




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)






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 "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

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.
Meter number with "042M14" prefix.
V/F: $000.000 (range: $000.001 to $999.999)



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.
Meter numbers seen with "042L14" and "042M14" prefixes.
V/F: $000.000 (range: $000.001 to $999.999)




Unlisted in 2001 edition

QA9.4. Model unidentified, 2019.

As Type QA9.3 but US POSTAGE is positive.
Meter numbers seen with "043M31" prefix.
V/F: $000.000 (range: $000.001 to $999.999)








Sub-group QB – Pitney Bowes

  • 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.
  • The identification numbers are found in two lines with multi-segmented prefixes. They appear to be a combination of meter and transaction number.
  • 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.
Identification numbers:
A. 02 1L over 10-digit number starting with ? (DM300-400) [S-R]
B. 02 1A over 10-digit number starting with 00043/ 00046 (DM550-1100)
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)
Town line: "MAILED FROM ZIP CODE" with ZIP code
V/F: $00.00o (range: $00.001 to $99.999)
a. Printed in blue instead of red




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.
Identification number: 02 1P over 10-digit number starting with 00023/ 00024.
V/F: $00.00o (range: $00.001 to $99.999)




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

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




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.
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.
V/F: $000.00o (range: $000.001 to $999.999)




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.
Identification numbers seen:
A. 02 1P over 10-digit number starting with 00011, 00012, 00021, and 00026
B. 02 7H over 10-digit number starting with 00012
V/F: $000.00o (range: $000.001 to $999.999)





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.
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.
Printed in gray black.
Town line: "ZIP" with ZIP code
V/F: $00.00o



QB2.2. “DM Infinity”.

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




QB2.3. “DM Infinity”.

As Types QB2.1 and QB2.2 but with horizontal "IBI Lite" barcode.
Identification number: 6-digit number starting with zeros over 21 plus 7-digit number starting with 27.
V/F: $00.00o




QB3.1. “DM Infinity”, 2006.

Very similar to Type QB2.2 but with “PITNEY BOWES” added between the eagle and “U.S. POSTAGE.
Identification number: 02 plus:
A. 1A over 7-digit number starting with 27
B. 1M over 7-digit number starting with ?
C. 1T over 7-digit number, seen are numbers starting with 30 and also 69
V/F: $00.00o



QB3.2. “DM Infinity”.

As Type QB3.1 but with horizontal "IBI Lite" barcode.
Identification number: 6-digit number starting with zeros over 21 plus 7-digit number starting with 27, 30, or 69.
V/F: $00.00o
a. Printed in red instead of black
b. Top section above the value figures missing









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



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

Similar to Type QB4 but with large DataMatrix barcode, and the eagle has a straight wing.
U.S. POSTAGE >> PITNEY BOWES across the top.
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
Town line: "ZIP" with ZIP code
V/F: $000.00o
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.






Sub-group QC – Francotyp Postalia

  • 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.





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.
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.
With or without class of mail below value figures.
V/F: $00.00o (range: $00.001 to $99.999)
a. “CORRECTION” below value figures
b. Printed without 2D barcode and with "REDATE" below zero-cent value figures



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.
Meter numbers with 031A prefix.
With or without class of mail below value figures.
V/F: $ 00.00 (range: $00.01 to $99.99)




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)




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)




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: $000.00# (range: $000.001 to $999.999) Note that if the tenths of a cent figure is zero it does not print leaving a blank space between the cent figure and the margin.









Sub-group QD – Data-Pac

  • 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, and brown seen)
b. With FIM barcode inserted between the flag and the rest of the frank









QD2. Data-Pac "America2" (digital).

Found only in the upper portion of large address labels printed by the meter.
Value figures at upper left, "US POSTAGE" and town line at upper right.
Flag logo and "IBI Lite" barcode below.
V/F seen:$0.00
NOTE: This stamp has not been reported by collectors. The image shown is from Data-Pac's web site.














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