Usage specification PREMIUMADRESS label
Functions and opportunities of PREMIUMADRESS label
The PREMIUMADRESS label provides easy access to the PREMIUMADRESS product. The PREMIUMADRESSlabel can be placed on the envelope or within the address itself, in order to receive item-related address
services provided exclusively through Deutsche Post AG. It can only be used on products that are delivered
by Deutsche Post.
Delivery identification mark
Data matrix code with contract partner PREMIUMADRESS
customer number, product number and PREMIUMADRESS ID
Identification text of customers, withproduct types and product group

The PREMIUMADRESS label does not substitute the franking of the item. It has no postage value and is used
exclusively to transfer PREMIUMADRESS data. Franking types may be DIALOGPOST with franking wave(including abbreviated franking mark), Frankit, Frankierservice or PLUSBRIEF.
The product groups available for selection are letter mail, DIALOGPOST with outer envelope, DIALOGPOST
without outer envelope, Streifbandzeitung (wrapper-packed newspaper) and Bücher- und Warensendung(Merchandise / book shipment). The product information on the label must be absolutely identical to that ofthe actually posted product on which it is used. The identification text on the label does not differentiate
between DIALOGPOST with and without outer envelope. This differentiation occurs in the data matrix code.

Creating a PREMIUMADRESS label
Contract partners have the option of creating a PREMIUMADRESS label and saving it as an image file bylogging in at www.premiumadress.de. This file complies with Deutsche Post's layout guidelines and content
criteria. In addition to a PREMIUMADRESS contract is the only prerequisite for use that this image file isapplied in the required size, colour, print quality and position.
Data matrix code size 7.6 mm x 7.6 mm
Ink colour: black
In principle, the quality of the printed data matrix code should correspond to "Grade A" according to thequality parameters stated in the ISO/IEC 15415 standard.

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Permitted positions of the PREMIUMADRESS label
The PREMIUMADRESS label does not substitute the franking of the item. It has no postage value and is used
exclusively to transfer PREMIUMADRESS data. Franking types may be DIALOGPOST with franking wave(including abbreviated franking mark), Frankit, Frankierservice and PLUSBRIEF.
Permitted positions within the envelope window, on the label or within the address itself:
The PREMIUMADRESS label may not extend beyond the address window under any circumstances.
Variable positioning above the recipient address is allowed. The quiet zone (distance to other elements)
must be maintained.
Data matrix code size: 7.6 mm x 7.6 mm
Quiet zone: at least 2 mm away from otherelements, e.g. address window. This area
must remain clear.

Recipient customer number: This number
will be recorded by Deutsche Post andreturned with the data record (section 6.2 ofthe PREMIUMADRESS Manual). Font size
matches that of the address.

Permitted position outside the envelope window, the label or the address itself:
Positioning above the address.

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Usage restrictions
When the PREMIUMADRESS label is used, nothing else may be printed alongside it such as FRANKIT
impression with the data matrix code, which also contains information about the special PREMIUMADRESS
service.
It is not possible to use the PREMIUMADRESS label and IT franking with data matrix code at the same time.
The PREMIUMADRESS label may only be used for letter mail, DIALOGPOST items, and not for preferred andstandard periodicals.

Recipient customer number
When using the PREMIUMADRESS label, it is also possible to print a reference number in plain text enclosed
within hash signs, alongside the recipient's address. This number will be recorded and returned by Deutsche
Post. In order to ensure that the number can be recorded properly, the printing of this customer number has
been standardized, and is described in section 4.3 of the PREMIUMADRESS Manual. The following
specifications must also be met:
Font and font size must match those of the address.
Recipient customer number and recipient address must form a unified block of text.
The customer number may not extend beyond the address window under any circumstances.
If other information is required at the same time, this should be printed above the address and recipient
customer number using a smaller font size.

Certification of items
Deutsche Post AG provides a quality assurance certificate free of charge. Customers should apply to therelevant member of Deutsche Post sales staff for this.

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Positioning of the PREMIUMADRESS label when used in conjunction with theabbreviated franking mark for DIALOGPOST
If there is not enough space to display the franking wave in the franking zone, using the abbreviated franking
mark in the address field is a suitable solution. When also using the PREMIUMADRESS label, its position isand the on the left side of the address field and the abbreviated franking mark on the right side. This applies
for the envelope window, the label or the address itself. The quiet zone (distance to other elements) must bemaintained.
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