MailMiser Lite Ver. 1.3 April 1992 General: This MailMiser Lite Shareware includes many of the capabilities of commercial MailMiser versions. Product differences are noted below. Please see MANUAL.DOC for complete information on product capabilities. All MailMiser versions (including MailMiser Lite) are USPS POSTNET Barcode Certified as of April 1992. MailMiser Lite Installation: Copy the MailMiser Lite files to an appropriate sub-directory on your hard drive. Change to the sub-directory, then enter MMLITE to start the program. Product Descriptions: MailMiser Plus ($195 List Price) Contains: (1) A 43,000+ record ZIP Code Database. Each record contains a City Name, State, County, County FIPS Code, and ZIP Code Type. This enables automatic entry of this information, based on the 5 digit ZIP, thus speeding data entry and minimizing errors. It also allows list selection and extraction based on these fields in addition to other selection criteria. (2) An ordered file export function allowing integration with word processing and other software. The exported file is produced in the same order as the previous mailpiece run (1st or 3rd class presort order, etc.). The feature is generally used in conjunction with WP mail merge operations to eliminate manual sorting of letters into presort order. It is also useful for printing personalized messages on the reverse of continuous form card stock. The Plus version also has complete 1st & 3rd class rate structures (Letter, Flat, Postcard, Over 3.3 oz) including nonprofit. Calculates pieces for 15 lb qualifier, if appropriate. Prints Presort reports by qualifying groups and pieces, and rate extensions with total postage due!!! Qualifying reports by CAR-RT, Basic Presort, 3/5 Presort, 5-Digit ZIP+4 BARCODE, etc., etc. Saves untold time and frustration preparing documentation for mailings, plus... it's correct! Reports may be generated withOUT printing `labels'. MailMiser ($145 List Price) does not include the ZIP database (and by extension, the extra fields for County, FIPS Code, and ZIP Code Type). Other features and functions are identical in all other respects. MailMiser Lite ($59 License and Registration Fee): The Lite Version is designed for smaller mailers who do not need the following Standard MailMiser functions: * Support for specialty envelope or line printers (and associated print to file/device options), or * Cheshire labeling (which can be set up by you as custom form sizes). MailMiser Lite Trial System Limitations: Delivery Point Barcodes are supported under current USPS regulations. The method of generating Delivery Point Barcodes will change, however, by the end of 1992. Free upgrade to the new method will be provided to registered users (we also will send you a manual, upgrade notices, etc., upon receipt of payment/registration). Also note that the use of Delivery Point Barcodes is not required at this time to qualify for automation discounts, but will be required within the next few months. Your registration is urged so that you can benefit from continued use of Delivery Point Barcodes as USPS rules and regulations change. Printer Support: 1. All printer drivers have been tested and are at a production release level. 2. Note that Windows overhead will cause speed degradation. If you are printing many labels, it may be advisable to exit Windows entirely before running MailMiser Lite to do your print job. Trial System Documentation: A text-only version of the manual is included with the software (the file name is MANUAL.DOC). It can be TYPEd or PRINTed if you so desire. The document is approximately 40 pages long. Please note that feature and function differences between MailMiser and MailMiser Lite are noted in the text, but this README.TXT file takes precedence because of periodic updates to the various versions. Also please take particular note of the CASS.TXT file which accompanies the MailMiser Lite distribution. It discusses requirements of the USPS Coding Accuracy Support System (CASS). There is a great deal of confusion about this subject (not the least of which is inside the USPS itself). A firm understanding of the meaning and requirements of CASS Certification will help you in your dealings at the post office. This important file should accompany any copies of MailMiser Lite that you pass along to your friends and associates - please help us help the next person by including it upon redistribution of the software. Last, but not least, thanks for your interest in MailMiser Lite. We trust that you will find it to be a valuable, money saving tool for your business or non-profit organization. For further information, please contact Kestrel Enterprises at: P.O. Box 88663, Carol Stream, IL 60188-0663 or by phone at (708) 293-1910. Technical assistance is available from Al Johnson, (414) 245-9026.