USPSShip Class

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Allows you to generate a USPS shipping label for any of USPS domestic services complete with addresses and barcode, or manage pickups. To get a label with USPS, postage must be paid. To get a label with postage you must use ppNone , ppEndicia , or ppStamps as your PostageProvider . Note that when PostageProvider is set to ppNone the GetPackageLabel method will generate an eVS label. The eVS (or Electronic Verification System) Label API allows high-volume package mailers and package consolidators to document and pay postage, including special service fees, using electronic manifest files.

Syntax

class dshippingsdk.USPSShip

Remarks

Generating a shipping label can be done by calling the get_package_label method. You will have to specify the package information, USPS service to be used for shipping this package, origin and destination information, and any other special services you want to associate the shipment (such as Return Shipment, etc.).

This is useful if you have your own Postnet barcode generating software.

In addition, the class can submit a request for your carrier to pick up packages from your current location. You can schedule multiple pickups and edit or cancel previously submitted pickups, and even electronically determine if carrier pickup is available at your current address.

The following methods are available for scheduling carrier pickups:

Postage Provider Notes

ppNone

When using USPS as the postage_provider (i.e. ppNone) you will need to...

• Set postage_provider to ppNone (default).
• Set usps_user_id to the UserId provided by USPS.
• Set usps_password to the password provided by USPS.
• Set usps_server to either the test or production server.

ppEndicia

When using Endicia as the postage_provider there are different instructions for Production and Testing.

Production

Endicia will provide you with a production account number and password. To use your account with the components...

• Set postage_provider to ppEndicia.
• Set usps_account_number to your production account number (provided by Endicia).
• Set usps_password to your production password (provided by Endicia).

Testing

The components come with a built in sandbox account for your use. To use that account with the components...

• Set postage_provider to ppEndicia.
• Set EndiciaTestMode to either 1 or 2.

In all cases the class will send requests to the correct server without setting usps_server.

ppStamps

When using Stamps.com as the postage_provider you will need to...

• Set postage_provider to ppStamps.
• Set usps_user_id to the sandbox or production user provided by Stamps.com.
• Set usps_account_number to the sandbox or production account number provided by Stamps.com.
• Set usps_password to the sandbox or production password provided by Stamps.com.
• Set usps_server to either the test or production server.

Property List

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The following is the full list of the properties of the class with short descriptions. Click on the links for further details.

Method List

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The following is the full list of the methods of the class with short descriptions. Click on the links for further details.

Event List

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The following is the full list of the events fired by the class with short descriptions. Click on the links for further details.

Config Settings

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The following is a list of config settings for the class with short descriptions. Click on the links for further details.

address_service_request Property

Indicates if an address service request is made.

Syntax

def get_address_service_request() -> bool: ...
def set_address_service_request(value: bool) -> None: ...

address_service_request = property(get_address_service_request, set_address_service_request)

Default Value

FALSE

Remarks

The value of this property is optional. False is assumed if no value is entered.

By setting this property to True, you can request the USPS to alert you when a customer changes their address. This feature is especially useful to ensure correct billing. The words "Address Service Requested" will appear on the shipping label immediately below the return address.

By using this option, you will receive the following service with Priority Mail:

• For 12 months after an address change, the mail piece is forwarded at no charge. However, a separate notice of the new address is returned to you and an address correction fee is charged.
• For 13-18 months after an address change, the mail piece is returned with the new address attached at no charge.
• After 18 months, or if undeliverable, the mail piece is returned with the reason for nondelivery attached at no charge.

barcode_number Property

Barcode number associated with label's barcode.

Syntax

def get_barcode_number() -> str: ...

barcode_number = property(get_barcode_number, None)

Default Value

""

Remarks

The value of this property is filled after a call to the get_package_label method when using the eVS Label API (in other words postage_provider is set to ppNone).

This property is read-only.

contents Property

Type of the contents in the package.

Syntax

def get_contents() -> int: ...
def set_contents(value: int) -> None: ...

contents = property(get_contents, set_contents)

Default Value

0

Remarks

You can set this property when generating labels to indicate the content type in the package.

Possible values are as follows:

Note that if contents is set to ctLives, you must also set the ContentDescription configuration setting. For example:

class.Contents = ctLives; class.Config("ContentDescription=0");

count_express Property

The number of Express Mail packages to be picked up.

Syntax

def get_count_express() -> int: ...
def set_count_express(value: int) -> None: ...

count_express = property(get_count_express, set_count_express)

Default Value

0

Remarks

When the schedule_pickup method is called, there must be provided at least one Express Mail Package or one Priority Mail package to make the SchedulePickup call a valid request. If your pickup contains more than one type of package, you may use the count_priority, count_international, and count_other properties to indicate such.

The maximum count is 999 packages.

count_international Property

The number of International Mail packages to be picked up.

Syntax

def get_count_international() -> int: ...
def set_count_international(value: int) -> None: ...

count_international = property(get_count_international, set_count_international)

Default Value

0

Remarks

When the schedule_pickup method is called, there must be provided at least one Express Mail Package or one Priority Mail package to make the SchedulePickup call a valid request. If your pickup contains more than one type of package, you may use the count_priority, count_express, and count_other properties to indicate such.

The maximum count is 999 packages.

count_other Property

The number of packages to be picked up for a service type other than Priority/Express/International Mail.

Syntax

def get_count_other() -> int: ...
def set_count_other(value: int) -> None: ...

count_other = property(get_count_other, set_count_other)

Default Value

0

Remarks

When the schedule_pickup method is called, there must be provided at least one Express Mail Package or one Priority Mail package to make the SchedulePickup call a valid request. If your pickup contains more than one type of package, you may use the count_priority, count_express, count_international properties to indicate such.

The maximum count is 999 packages.

count_priority Property

The number of Priority Mail packages to be picked up.

Syntax

def get_count_priority() -> int: ...
def set_count_priority(value: int) -> None: ...

count_priority = property(get_count_priority, set_count_priority)

Default Value

0

Remarks

When the schedule_pickup method is called, there must be provided at least one Express Mail Package or one Priority Mail package to make the SchedulePickup call a valid request. If your pickup contains more than one type of package, you may use the count_express, count_international, and count_other properties to indicate such.

The maximum count is 999 packages.

customer_id Property

User-assigned number for internal use.

Syntax

def get_customer_id() -> str: ...
def set_customer_id(value: str) -> None: ...

customer_id = property(get_customer_id, set_customer_id)

Default Value

""

Remarks

You can set a value to CustomerId property if you have a need to cross-reference information about a shipment using your own tracking or inventory systems. Any combination of alpha and numeric characters can be entered, up to a maximum of 30.

Note: For USPS eVS Domestic Labels only - you will be able to print the first 18 characters of the CustomerId value on the shipping label image if you set the PrintCustomerRefNo to True. In all other cases this string will not be included on the label.

For Endicia requests, this is a unique Id for the partner's end-user that is printing the label.

customer_receipt Property

Image of the Customer Online Record.

Syntax

def get_customer_receipt() -> bytes: ...

customer_receipt = property(get_customer_receipt, None)

Default Value

""

Remarks

If you want to have the Customer Online Label Record and package_shipping_label in separate image files, you can accomplish this by setting the ReceiptOption property to 1 (meaning "SEPARATE PAGE"). This image can be generated in PDF or TIF format. The image type is determined by setting label_image_type property prior to submitting the request.

The Customer Receipt must be presented when filing an indemnity claim and/or for a postage refund.

This property is read-only.

customer_receipt_file Property

Filename for CustomerReceipt (optional).

Syntax

def get_customer_receipt_file() -> str: ...
def set_customer_receipt_file(value: str) -> None: ...

customer_receipt_file = property(get_customer_receipt_file, set_customer_receipt_file)

Default Value

""

Remarks

When this property is set to a valid filename, the contents of the customer_receipt property are written into the file.

The file will be saved in the format defined by the value of label_image_type property, and the filename should include the appropriate extension.

delivery_option Property

Indicates the type of delivery option for USPS eVS Domestic shipments.

Syntax

def get_delivery_option() -> int: ...
def set_delivery_option(value: int) -> None: ...

delivery_option = property(get_delivery_option, set_delivery_option)

Default Value

1

Remarks

Note that this property is valid when service_type is stUSPSPriorityExpress (85) and postage_provider is set to ppNone.

The default value for this property is edoNormal.

Possible values are as follows:

extra_services Property

Contains the collection of extra services offered by USPS on shipment level.

Syntax

def get_extra_services() -> int: ...
def set_extra_services(value: int) -> None: ...

extra_services = property(get_extra_services, set_extra_services)

Default Value

0

Remarks

To request any of the extra services offered by USPS, you must set the extra_services to a set of flags as listed below (specified in hexadecimal notation). They can be or-ed together to include multiple conditions:

firewall_auto_detect Property

This property tells the class whether or not to automatically detect and use firewall system settings, if available.

Syntax

def get_firewall_auto_detect() -> bool: ...
def set_firewall_auto_detect(value: bool) -> None: ...

firewall_auto_detect = property(get_firewall_auto_detect, set_firewall_auto_detect)

Default Value

FALSE

Remarks

This property tells the class whether or not to automatically detect and use firewall system settings, if available.

firewall_type Property

This property determines the type of firewall to connect through.

Syntax

def get_firewall_type() -> int: ...
def set_firewall_type(value: int) -> None: ...

firewall_type = property(get_firewall_type, set_firewall_type)

Default Value

0

Remarks

This property determines the type of firewall to connect through. The applicable values are as follows:

firewall_host Property

This property contains the name or IP address of firewall (optional).

Syntax

def get_firewall_host() -> str: ...
def set_firewall_host(value: str) -> None: ...

firewall_host = property(get_firewall_host, set_firewall_host)

Default Value

""

Remarks

This property contains the name or IP address of firewall (optional). If a firewall_host is given, the requested connections will be authenticated through the specified firewall when connecting.

If this property is set to a Domain Name, a DNS request is initiated. Upon successful termination of the request, this property is set to the corresponding address. If the search is not successful, the class fails with an error.

firewall_password Property

This property contains a password if authentication is to be used when connecting through the firewall.

Syntax

def get_firewall_password() -> str: ...
def set_firewall_password(value: str) -> None: ...

firewall_password = property(get_firewall_password, set_firewall_password)

Default Value

""

Remarks

This property contains a password if authentication is to be used when connecting through the firewall. If firewall_host is specified, the firewall_user and firewall_password properties are used to connect and authenticate to the given firewall. If the authentication fails, the class fails with an error.

firewall_port Property

This property contains the transmission control protocol (TCP) port for the firewall Host .

Syntax

def get_firewall_port() -> int: ...
def set_firewall_port(value: int) -> None: ...

firewall_port = property(get_firewall_port, set_firewall_port)

Default Value

0

Remarks

This property contains the transmission control protocol (TCP) port for the firewall firewall_host. See the description of the firewall_host property for details.

Note: This property is set automatically when firewall_type is set to a valid value. See the description of the firewall_type property for details.

firewall_user Property

This property contains a user name if authentication is to be used connecting through a firewall.

Syntax

def get_firewall_user() -> str: ...
def set_firewall_user(value: str) -> None: ...

firewall_user = property(get_firewall_user, set_firewall_user)

Default Value

""

Remarks

This property contains a user name if authentication is to be used connecting through a firewall. If the firewall_host is specified, this property and firewall_password properties are used to connect and authenticate to the given firewall. If the authentication fails, the class fails with an error.

insurance_cost Property

Insurance fee for the package being shipped.

Syntax

def get_insurance_cost() -> str: ...

insurance_cost = property(get_insurance_cost, None)

Default Value

""

Remarks

This is a computed cost of insurance based on the value specified in insured_value.

The value of this property is filled after a call to the get_package_label method only when the Return Shipment flag has been set in the shipment_special_services property.

This property is read-only.

label_image_type Property

Type of label image.

Syntax

def get_label_image_type() -> int: ...
def set_label_image_type(value: int) -> None: ...

label_image_type = property(get_label_image_type, set_label_image_type)

Default Value

0

Remarks

The value of this property is required when calling methods to retrieve shipping labels. Valid image formats are listed below:

Valid values for USPS (eVSLabels):

• sitTIF (1)
• sitPDF (3)

Valid values for Endicia:

• sitJPG (2)
• sitPDF (3)
• sitGIF (4)
• sitEPL (5)
• sitPNG (6)
• sitZPL (7)
• sitPDFVector (8)
• sitPDFVectorWithFonts (9)

Valid values for Stamps.com:

• sitJPG (2)
• sitPDF (3)
• sitGIF (4)
• sitEPL (5)
• sitPNG (6)
• sitZPL (7)
• sitAZPL (10)

label_option Property

Indicates type of label the USPS Server will return.

Syntax

def get_label_option() -> str: ...
def set_label_option(value: str) -> None: ...

label_option = property(get_label_option, set_label_option)

Default Value

""

Remarks

For Delivery and Signature confirmation, the USPS server may return either an entire label with the 'To' and 'From' address and the confirmation barcode, or a label with only the barcode and tracking number may be returned. Label options 1 and 2 are available for both Delivery Confirmation labels and Signature Confirmation labels. Detailed descriptions of these label options are included below.

machinable Property

Indicates if shipment is machinable or not.

Syntax

def get_machinable() -> int: ...
def set_machinable(value: int) -> None: ...

machinable = property(get_machinable, set_machinable)

Default Value

0

Remarks

The default value for this property is moTrue (0).

Note: The value moIrregular (2) is valid only when service_type is stUSPSBPM (74), stUSPSMedia (75), or stUSPSLibrary (76).

Possible values are as follows:

mailing_location Property

Postal Office Zip Code where the item will be mailed (if different from ZipCode ).

Syntax

def get_mailing_location() -> str: ...
def set_mailing_location(value: str) -> None: ...

mailing_location = property(get_mailing_location, set_mailing_location)

Default Value

""

Remarks

The value of this property is optional.

If you plan to mail your item(s) from a post office or a collection box other than your return address Zip Code (sender_zip_code), you must enter that ZIP Code (of the post office or collection box where the item is mailed) by providing a value for the mailing_location property.

This way, you convey this difference to the USPS server.

notify_count Property

The number of records in the Notify arrays.

Syntax

def get_notify_count() -> int: ...
def set_notify_count(value: int) -> None: ...

notify_count = property(get_notify_count, set_notify_count)

Default Value

0

Remarks

This property controls the size of the following arrays:

• notify_email
• notify_name
• notify_type

The array indices start at 0 and end at notify_count - 1.

notify_email Property

Email address of the recipient to be notified.

Syntax

def get_notify_email(notify_idx: int) -> str: ...
def set_notify_email(notify_idx: int, value: str) -> None: ...

Default Value

""

Remarks

Email address of the recipient to be notified. This is required to be provided for each recipient.

The notify_idx parameter specifies the index of the item in the array. The size of the array is controlled by the notify_count property.

notify_name Property

The name associated with the notification.

Syntax

def get_notify_name(notify_idx: int) -> str: ...
def set_notify_name(notify_idx: int, value: str) -> None: ...

Default Value

""

Remarks

The name associated with the notification.

For USPS, this name will appear in the text of the Signature Confirmation e-mail message.

This property is not applicable to FedEx, UPS, or Canada Post.

The notify_idx parameter specifies the index of the item in the array. The size of the array is controlled by the notify_count property.

notify_type Property

Identifies the set of valid email notification recipient types.

Syntax

def get_notify_type(notify_idx: int) -> int: ...
def set_notify_type(notify_idx: int, value: int) -> None: ...

Default Value

0

Remarks

Identifies the set of valid email notification recipient types. Valid values are:

For FedEx, when rtShipper, rtRecipient or rtBroker are set, the email address associated with their definitions will be used and the notify_email specified for these types will be ignored.

For USPS, only the rtShipper and rtRecipient are valid.

This property does not apply to UPS or Canada Post notifications.

The notify_idx parameter specifies the index of the item in the array. The size of the array is controlled by the notify_count property.

package_location Property

The location of pickup.

Syntax

def get_package_location() -> int: ...
def set_package_location(value: int) -> None: ...

package_location = property(get_package_location, set_package_location)

Default Value

0

Remarks

This property is required when the following methods are called:

• schedule_pickup (required)
• change_pickup (optional)
• cancel_pickup (optional)

and it is retrieved in the:

• pickup_inquiry method call.

The allowed values to be selected are: Front Door, Back Door, Side Door, Knock on Door/Ring Bell, Mail Room, Office, Reception, In/At Mailbox, Other

Note: When plOther is selected, the SpecialInstructions property is required to be entered.

package_count Property

The number of records in the Package arrays.

Syntax

def get_package_count() -> int: ...
def set_package_count(value: int) -> None: ...

package_count = property(get_package_count, set_package_count)

Default Value

0

Remarks

This property controls the size of the following arrays:

• package_cod_amount
• package_cod_type
• package_description
• package_girth
• package_height
• package_id
• package_insured_value
• package_length
• package_net_charge
• package_shipping_label
• package_shipping_label_file
• package_signature_type
• package_size
• package_tracking_number
• package_type
• package_weight
• package_width

The array indices start at 0 and end at package_count - 1.

package_cod_amount Property

The COD monetary value for the package.

Syntax

def get_package_cod_amount(package_idx: int) -> str: ...
def set_package_cod_amount(package_idx: int, value: str) -> None: ...

Default Value

""

Remarks

The COD monetary value for the package.

For FedEx, this is applicable and required for Ground shipments only. If the shipment is using COD special service (i.e., the shipment_special_services is set to the corresponding value of COD), then the COD amount should be specified on package level for all packages that are going to use COD. If this is set, then the package will be considered as using the COD service.

Since Ground packages do not travel together and may be delivered at different times, you should add the value for the individual packages to be collected. On MPS Ground shipments, a COD return label will be generated for each package that uses COD service (stored in package_cod_label).

On COD Express shipments, the COD amount should be specified on shipment level and the CODTotalAmount is required instead.

For UPS, if the package_cod_amount is set to a value other than "0.00", it indicates that COD special service is requested for that package. The collection type should be specified in the request via the package_cod_type. COD special service is not valid for return service movements. Package level COD is available for shipment from US/PR to US/PR, CA to CA, and CA to US. COD service for shipment from CA to US is not allowed for package_type Letter/Envelope. COD special service is available for shipper's with pickup_type 'Daily Pickup' or 'Drop Shipping'. Delivery Confirmation (represented by package_signature_type) and COD cannot coexist on a single package.

This property is not applicable to USPS packages.

Format: Two explicit decimal positions (e.g. 100.00).

This is not applicable for Canada Post.

The package_idx parameter specifies the index of the item in the array. The size of the array is controlled by the package_count property.

package_cod_type Property

The code that indicates the type of funds that will be used for the COD payment for this package.

Syntax

def get_package_cod_type(package_idx: int) -> int: ...
def set_package_cod_type(package_idx: int, value: int) -> None: ...

Default Value

0

Remarks

The code that indicates the type of funds that will be used for the COD payment for this package.

This property is only applicable to FedEx and UPS and identifies the type of funds that should be collected upon package delivery. It is required to be provided in the request only if COD is requested for this package (i.e., package_cod_amount is set to a value other than "0.00").

Valid values are:

Note: COD special service is not valid for return service movements.

Also note that only codtpAny (0) and codtGuaranteedFunds (2) are valid for UPS. For CanadaPost codtpAny is not valid and any type of check is accepted.

The package_idx parameter specifies the index of the item in the array. The size of the array is controlled by the package_count property.

package_description Property

For FedEx, this is the description that appears in the email to identify this package.

Syntax

def get_package_description(package_idx: int) -> str: ...
def set_package_description(package_idx: int, value: str) -> None: ...

Default Value

""

Remarks

For FedEx, this is the description that appears in the email to identify this package. This is optional.

For UPS, this is applicable and required for shipments with return service only.

This does not apply for USPS and Canada Post.

The package_idx parameter specifies the index of the item in the array. The size of the array is controlled by the package_count property.

package_girth Property

Measurement around the widest part of the package, perpendicular to the Length .

Syntax

def get_package_girth(package_idx: int) -> int: ...
def set_package_girth(package_idx: int, value: int) -> None: ...

Default Value

0

Remarks

Measurement around the widest part of the package, perpendicular to the package_length.

This property is only applicable when requesting rates for USPS packages.

Note: For parcels, package_length is the measurement of the longest dimension and package_width and package_height make up the other two dimensions. package_girth is the measurement around the thickest part of the package, perpendicular to the length. It is only required if the package is irregular and the package_packaging_type property is set to ptNonRectangular. (In this case package_width and package_height must still be set).

Except for Parcel Post, no mailpiece may measure more than 108 inches in length and girth combined. Parcel Post pieces measuring over 108 inches, but not more than 130 inches in combined length and girth are mailable at the applicable oversized rate.

Note that the package_length, package_width, and package_height are required for Priority Mail packages when the package_size is set to psLarge.

The package_idx parameter specifies the index of the item in the array. The size of the array is controlled by the package_count property.

package_height Property

The height of the package to be shipped.

Syntax

def get_package_height(package_idx: int) -> int: ...
def set_package_height(package_idx: int, value: int) -> None: ...

Default Value

0

Remarks

The height of the package to be shipped.

For FedEx, the package_height is optional, but recommended, if "Your Packaging" is used as package_packaging_type. This is required if package_length and package_width are provided in the request. It is also required if a FedEx Express heavyweight service is selected for the shipment.

For UPS, this is the width of the package used to determine dimensional weight and therefore is recommended for all shipments.

It is required for GB to GB, and Poland to Poland shipments, and for 'Pallete' packaging type. For UPS packaging types: the length, width and height are defaulted.

Length + 2*(Width+Height) must be less than or equal to 130 IN or 330 CM. When package_width is provided in the request, then all other dimensions (package_length and package_height) are to be set as well.

For USPS, this only applies to get_rates and is only required if the package is irregular and the package_packaging_type property is set to ptNonRectangular. (In this case package_width and package_height must still be set). For parcels, package_length is the measurement of the longest dimension and package_width and package_height make up the other two dimensions. package_girth is the measurement around the thickest part of the package, perpendicular to the length.

Except for Parcel Post, no mailpiece may measure more than 108 inches in length and girth combined. Parcel Post pieces measuring over 108 inches, but not more than 130 inches in combined length and girth are mailable at the applicable oversized rate.

Note that the package_length, package_width, and package_height are required for Priority Mail packages when the package_size is set to psLarge.

Note also that this applies to Endicia shipping label requests.

For Canada Post, this field should be set to the Shortest dimension (3.1 digits e.g. 999.9 pattern).

The package_idx parameter specifies the index of the item in the array. The size of the array is controlled by the package_count property.

package_id Property

An 8-digit Unique Parcel Identification Number.

Syntax

def get_package_id(package_idx: int) -> str: ...
def set_package_id(package_idx: int, value: str) -> None: ...

Default Value

""

Remarks

An 8-digit Unique Parcel Identification Number.

Unique number used to identify the package. This property is optional, and only applies to USPS return labels.

The package_idx parameter specifies the index of the item in the array. The size of the array is controlled by the package_count property.

package_insured_value Property

Amount of insurance requested for this package.

Syntax

def get_package_insured_value(package_idx: int) -> str: ...
def set_package_insured_value(package_idx: int, value: str) -> None: ...

Default Value

""

Remarks

Amount of insurance requested for this package. The value has 2 explicit decimal position and has a maximum of 11 characters including the decimal.

The package_idx parameter specifies the index of the item in the array. The size of the array is controlled by the package_count property.

package_length Property

The length of the package to be shipped.

Syntax

def get_package_length(package_idx: int) -> int: ...
def set_package_length(package_idx: int, value: int) -> None: ...

Default Value

0

Remarks

The length of the package to be shipped.

For FedEx, the package_length is optional, but recommended, if "Your Packaging" is used as package_packaging_type. This is required if package_width and package_height are provided in the request. It is also required if a FedEx Express heavyweight service is selected for the shipment.

For UPS, this is the width of the package used to determine dimensional weight and therefore is recommended for all shipments. Length must be the longest dimension of the container.

It is required for GB to GB, and Poland to Poland shipments, and for 'Pallete' packaging type. For UPS packaging types: the length, width and height are defaulted.

Length + 2*(Width+Height) must be less than or equal to 130 IN or 330 CM. When package_width is provided in the request, then all other dimensions (package_length and package_height) are to be set as well.

Valid values are 0 to 108 IN and 0 to 270 CM.

For USPS, this is only required if the package is irregular and the package_packaging_type property is set to ptNonRectangular. (In this case package_width and package_height must still be set).

Note: For parcels, the package_length is the measurement of the longest dimension and package_width and package_height make up the other two dimensions. package_girth is the measurement around the thickest part of the package, perpendicular to the length.

Except for Parcel Post, no mailpiece may measure more than 108 inches in length and girth combined. Parcel Post pieces measuring over 108 inches, but not more than 130 inches in combined length and girth are mailable at the applicable oversized rate.

Note that the package_length, package_width, and package_height are required for Priority Mail packages when the package_size is set to psLarge.

Note also that this applies to Endicia shipping label requests.

For Canada Post, this field should be set to the longest dimension (3.1 digits e.g. 999.9 pattern).

The package_idx parameter specifies the index of the item in the array. The size of the array is controlled by the package_count property.

package_net_charge Property

Actual Net Charge applicable to this package.

Syntax

def get_package_net_charge(package_idx: int) -> str: ...
def set_package_net_charge(package_idx: int, value: str) -> None: ...

Default Value

""

Remarks

Actual Net Charge applicable to this package.

For FedEx, this is normally specific to the payor_account_number. It is used in the FedExShip and FedExShipIntl classs only.

When this is used, please note that for MPS the FedEx server provides the rating information in two different ways for domestic and international shipments.

In MPS domestic shipments, the rating information is available on package level. In this case, the properties that store the rating information: package_base_charge, package_net_charge, package_total_surcharges, and package_total_discount, indicate the rate for that particular package.

While in MPS international shipments, the rating information is available on shipment level only and it is returned in the last package response. That being said, please note that: for all packages with index=0 to PackageCount - 2, the properties that store the rating information will be set to 'N/A', and in last package (at index=PackageCount - 1, these properties will contain the rate for the whole shipment.

For UPS, upon a successful response to get_rates, this is returned in the server reply for each package included in the shipment.

For USPS, this specifies the postage required for mailing a package of the indicated size and weight. If this property is not supplied, it will be calculated and returned in the response.

This will also be set when an Endicia label is returned describing how much postage was charged from the Endicia account for the package.

For Canada Post, upon a successful response, this is returned in the server reply for the package requested.

The package_idx parameter specifies the index of the item in the array. The size of the array is controlled by the package_count property.

package_type Property

The packaging type of the package being rated and/or shipped.

Syntax

def get_package_type(package_idx: int) -> int: ...
def set_package_type(package_idx: int, value: int) -> None: ...

Default Value

0

Remarks

The packaging type of the package being rated and/or shipped.

Possible values are:

If this is set to a value that is not applicable to a certain provider, it will automatically be set to ptNone (0).

For FedEx, this is required in a ship request when either the get_package_label or get_shipment_labels method is called. FedEx only supports one packaging type for the whole shipment, so only the package_packaging_type for the first package is used in label requests.

If the package_packaging_type is set to 31 (Your Packaging), then the dimensions of the package should be provided in the request by setting the following: package_length, package_width, and package_height.

If the service_type is set to any of the FedEx Ground services (Ground or Ground Home Delivery), then the package_packaging_type will be automatically set to 31 (Your Packaging).

Please note that the types pt10kgBox (13) and pt25kgBox (14) are only meant for international shipments and domestic shipments outside of the United States.

For UPS, please note that when selecting package_packaging_type make sure this is valid for all the following: sender_country_code, recipient_country_code, service_type, and all special services requested at both shipment and package level.

Also the following restrictions apply when using UPS Mail Innovations:

For USPS, this is used for getting rates and Endicia labels. For international shipments, the only valid values are: ptRectangular and ptNonRectangular.

For Canada Post, ptLetter (2) is only applicable if theContractId is set.

The package_idx parameter specifies the index of the item in the array. The size of the array is controlled by the package_count property.

package_shipping_label Property

Image of the shipping label for this package returned by the Server upon a successful ship response.

Syntax

def get_package_shipping_label(package_idx: int) -> bytes: ...

Default Value

""

Remarks

Image of the shipping label for this package returned by the server upon a successful ship response.

This is the decoded binary image file of the shipping label, stored in memory upon successful ship response. The kind of label data returned depends on the label formatting specified in your ship request via label_image_type. If you requested a GIF label, the data returned will be a GIF file. If you requested a thermal label, it will be a thermal label image. If the package_shipping_label_file is set to a valid path and filename, the label is also saved to disk in a label_image_type format.

The package_idx parameter specifies the index of the item in the array. The size of the array is controlled by the package_count property.

This property is read-only.

package_shipping_label_file Property

Filename and location to save the ShippingLabel of this package to.

Syntax

def get_package_shipping_label_file(package_idx: int) -> str: ...
def set_package_shipping_label_file(package_idx: int, value: str) -> None: ...

Default Value

""

Remarks

Filename and location to save the package_shipping_label of this package to. When the package_shipping_label_file is set to a valid path and filename, the contents of the package_shipping_label are written to disk upon successful response.

This filename should have the same extension defined by label_image_type (for example, if label_image_type is set to GIF, then package_shipping_label_file has to have .gif extension).

If the filename exists, you can choose to overwrite it or not by setting the Overwrite config setting (which defaults to True).

The package_idx parameter specifies the index of the item in the array. The size of the array is controlled by the package_count property.

package_signature_type Property

Specifies one of the Delivery Signature Options requested for this package.

Syntax

def get_package_signature_type(package_idx: int) -> int: ...
def set_package_signature_type(package_idx: int, value: int) -> None: ...

Default Value

0

Remarks

Specifies one of the Delivery Signature Options requested for this package. Possible values are:

For FedEx Express shipments, the NoSignatureRequired option will not be allowed when the following special services are requested: Alcohol, Hold At Location or Dangerous Goods.

For residential FedEx Ground International shipments from Canada to the U.S., two valid signature options are allowed: NoSignatureRequired and Direct.

The impact of signature options fees may vary depending on your agreement with FedEx. Following are the definitions for FedEx:

• Service Default: In this case, the appropriate signature option will be selected for your shipping service. For example, if the package contains Dangerous Goods, the Direct signature option is chosen for you. The actual signature option applied to this package could be different than the signature option requested if a conflict occurred with other service features in the package. In this case, the value set in the request will be ignored.
• Indirect Signature Required: Indicates that an indirect signature is required upon delivery. This is allowed to residential addresses only. In this case, FedEx obtains a signature in one of three ways: from any person at the delivery address, from a neighbor, building manager, or other person at a neighboring address. The recipient can sign a FedEx door tag authorizing release of the package without anyone present. This might affect the shipping rates and/or service availability.
• Direct Signature Required: Indicates that a direct signature is required upon delivery. In this case, FedEx obtains a signature from any person at the delivery address. If no one is at the address, FedEx will reattempt delivery; Direct Signature Required overrides any recipient release that may be on file for deliveries to nonresidential addresses. This option is not available for Hold at FedEx Location shipments. This might affect the shipping rates and/or service availability.
• Adult Signature Required: Indicates that the adult signature is required upon delivery. In this case, FedEx obtains a signature from any person at least 21 years old (government-issued photo identification required) at the delivery address. If no one is at the address, FedEx will reattempt delivery. Adult Signature Required overrides any recipient release that may be on file for deliveries to nonresidential addresses. This might affect the shipping rates and/or service availability.

Note: In the server reply, this option may differ from that requested value due to other characteristics of the shipment.

For UPS, when delivery confirmation is requested for a package, the package_signature_type should be set to a value other than 0 (stServiceDefault). The availability of this special service depends on the service_type. The type stIndirect is not valid for UPS packages.

Also, when using UPS Mail Innovations, delivery confirmation can be requested by setting this to stUSPSDeliveryConfirmation.

Delivery Confirmation and COD cannot coexist on a single package. Also, Delivery Confirmation option cannot be combined with the Return Services option.

For USPS, if this is not set to stServiceDefault or stNoSignatureRequired, the Signature Confirmation service will be used. Also, for Express label shipments, set this to stNoSignatureRequired to waive the signature requirements.

This does not apply for Canada Post.

The package_idx parameter specifies the index of the item in the array. The size of the array is controlled by the package_count property.

package_size Property

Size of the package being mailed.

Syntax

def get_package_size(package_idx: int) -> int: ...
def set_package_size(package_idx: int, value: int) -> None: ...

Default Value

0

Remarks

Size of the package being mailed.

This property is only used by USPS and is required for the get_rates method call.

See below for valid entries:

Note: For parcels, length; is the measurement of the longest dimension and girth is the measurement around the thickest part (perpendicular to the length). Except for Parcel Post, no mailpiece may measure more than 108 inches in length and girth combined. Parcel Post pieces measuring over 108 inches, but not more than 130 inches in combined length and girth are mailable at the applicable oversized rate.

Note: Use the package_length, package_height, package_width and optionally package_girth (irregular shaped packages only) properties to specify the dimensions of the package.

Note: only psRegular and psLarge are available when getting rates for international shipments.

The package_idx parameter specifies the index of the item in the array. The size of the array is controlled by the package_count property.

package_tracking_number Property

Tracking number assigned to this package.

Syntax

def get_package_tracking_number(package_idx: int) -> str: ...

Default Value

""

Remarks

Tracking number assigned to this package. Upon successful request, this is returned in the server reply for each package included in the shipment.

The package_idx parameter specifies the index of the item in the array. The size of the array is controlled by the package_count property.

This property is read-only.

package_weight Property

Weight of this package.

Syntax

def get_package_weight(package_idx: int) -> str: ...
def set_package_weight(package_idx: int, value: str) -> None: ...

Default Value

"0.0"

Remarks

Weight of this package.

For FedEx, this is required to be provided in the request. It requires one explicit decimal position in pounds or kilograms, depending on the value of the WeightUnit config, (i.e. N.N formatting).

For UPS, this is required to be provided in the request for each package contained in the shipment if package_packaging_type is set to a value other than 0 (UPS Letter). For Ground shipments, if the actual weight is less than 150 pounds, then the billable weight is 150 pounds. Air and 3 Day Select shipments will not be subject to a minimum billable weight. Format: it requires one explicit decimal position in pounds or kilograms, depending on the value of the WeightUnit config, (i.e. N.N formatting).

Note that if the service_type stUPSSurePostLessThan1LB or stUPSFirstClassMail is used, or the service_type stUPSExpeditedMailInovations is used with the package_packaging_type ptMachineables, ptIrregulars, or ptStandardFlat then the weight must be specified in ounces. The WeightUnit config will be set automatically to "OZS" if not set.

For USPS, this must be the weight in pounds and ounces of the package. Package weight cannot exceed 70 pounds. (First-Class Mail cannot exceed 13 ounces. Bound Printed Matter cannot exceed 15 pounds). On international shipments, weight limits vary by country.

The format must be in "N lbs N oz", or as an integer showing the number of ounces. For example, a package with weight 6 lbs, 8 oz can be specified as "6 lbs 8 oz" or as "104".

However, in USPS, if postage_provider is set to ppEndicia, then the format must be one explicit decimal position in ounces (i.e. N.N formatting).

For Canada Post, the weight of the parcel should be specified in kilograms (e.g. 99.999).

The package_idx parameter specifies the index of the item in the array. The size of the array is controlled by the package_count property.

package_width Property

The width of the package to be shipped.

Syntax

def get_package_width(package_idx: int) -> int: ...
def set_package_width(package_idx: int, value: int) -> None: ...

Default Value

0

Remarks

The width of the package to be shipped.

For FedEx, the package_width is optional, but recommended, if "Your Packaging" is used as package_packaging_type. This is required if package_length and package_height are provided in the request. It is also required if a FedEx Express heavyweight service is selected for the shipment.

For UPS, this is the width of the package used to determine dimensional weight and therefore is recommended for all shipments.

It is required for GB to GB, and Poland to Poland shipments, and for 'Pallete' packaging type. For UPS packaging types: the length, width and height are defaulted.

Length + 2*(Width+Height) must be less than or equal to 130 IN or 330 CM. When package_width is provided in the request, then all other dimensions (package_length and package_height) are to be set as well.

For USPS, this is only required if the package is irregular and the package_packaging_type property is set to ptNonRectangular. (In this case package_width and package_height must still be set).

Note: For parcels, package_length is the measurement of the longest dimension and package_width and package_height make up the other two dimensions. package_girth is the measurement around the thickest part of the package, perpendicular to the length.

Except for Parcel Post, no mailpiece may measure more than 108 inches in length and girth combined. Parcel Post pieces measuring over 108 inches, but not more than 130 inches in combined length and girth are mailable at the applicable oversized rate.

Note that the package_length, package_width, and package_height are required for Priority Mail packages when the package_size is set to psLarge.

Note also that this applies to Endicia shipping label requests.

For Canada Post, this field should be set to the second longest dimension (3.1 digits e.g. 999.9 pattern).

The package_idx parameter specifies the index of the item in the array. The size of the array is controlled by the package_count property.

permit_issuing_po_city Property

Name of city, town, etc.

Syntax

def get_permit_issuing_po_city() -> str: ...
def set_permit_issuing_po_city(value: str) -> None: ...

permit_issuing_po_city = property(get_permit_issuing_po_city, set_permit_issuing_po_city)

Default Value

""

Remarks

Name of city, town, etc. In a ship request, this is required to be provided for both sender and recipient.

permit_issuing_po_state Property

State or province code.

Syntax

def get_permit_issuing_po_state() -> str: ...
def set_permit_issuing_po_state(value: str) -> None: ...

permit_issuing_po_state = property(get_permit_issuing_po_state, set_permit_issuing_po_state)

Default Value

""

Remarks

State or province code. This is the identifying abbreviation for US state, Canada province, etc. In a ship request, this is required to be provided for both sender and recipient (where applicable). Format and presence of this field will vary, depending on country.

permit_issuing_po_zip_code Property

Postal code.

Syntax

def get_permit_issuing_po_zip_code() -> str: ...
def set_permit_issuing_po_zip_code(value: str) -> None: ...

permit_issuing_po_zip_code = property(get_permit_issuing_po_zip_code, set_permit_issuing_po_zip_code)

Default Value

""

Remarks

Postal code. This is identification of a region (usually small) for mail/package delivery. Format and presence of this field will vary, depending on country.

In a ship request, this is required to be provided for both sender and recipient. In all other requests, this element is required if both permit_issuing_po_city and permit_issuing_po_state are not present.

Valid characters: A-Z; 0-9; a-z. Maximum length: 16.

permit_number Property

Permit number to print Postage Due labels.

Syntax

def get_permit_number() -> str: ...
def set_permit_number(value: str) -> None: ...

permit_number = property(get_permit_number, set_permit_number)

Default Value

""

Remarks

Sending postage due packages requires a permit with a US Post Office. This property should contain the Permit Number you were issued by that post office.

postage_due_address1 Property

Street name.

Syntax

def get_postage_due_address1() -> str: ...
def set_postage_due_address1(value: str) -> None: ...

postage_due_address1 = property(get_postage_due_address1, set_postage_due_address1)

Default Value

""

Remarks

Street name. In a ship request, this is required to be provided for both sender and recipient. In all other requests, it is required for a valid physical address. For UPS postage_due_address1 should not exceed 35 characters.

postage_due_city Property

Name of city, town, etc.

Syntax

def get_postage_due_city() -> str: ...
def set_postage_due_city(value: str) -> None: ...

postage_due_city = property(get_postage_due_city, set_postage_due_city)

Default Value

""

Remarks

Name of city, town, etc. In a ship request, this is required to be provided for both sender and recipient.

postage_due_state Property

State or province code.

Syntax

def get_postage_due_state() -> str: ...
def set_postage_due_state(value: str) -> None: ...

postage_due_state = property(get_postage_due_state, set_postage_due_state)

Default Value

""

Remarks

State or province code. This is the identifying abbreviation for US state, Canada province, etc. In a ship request, this is required to be provided for both sender and recipient (where applicable). Format and presence of this field will vary, depending on country.

postage_due_zip_code Property

Postal code.

Syntax

def get_postage_due_zip_code() -> str: ...
def set_postage_due_zip_code(value: str) -> None: ...

postage_due_zip_code = property(get_postage_due_zip_code, set_postage_due_zip_code)

Default Value

""

Remarks

Postal code. This is identification of a region (usually small) for mail/package delivery. Format and presence of this field will vary, depending on country.

In a ship request, this is required to be provided for both sender and recipient. In all other requests, this element is required if both postage_due_city and postage_due_state are not present.

Valid characters: A-Z; 0-9; a-z. Maximum length: 16.

postage_provider Property

The postage provider to use. If a postage-paid label is required either ppEndicia or ppStamps must be used.

Syntax

def get_postage_provider() -> int: ...
def set_postage_provider(value: int) -> None: ...

postage_provider = property(get_postage_provider, set_postage_provider)

Default Value

0

Remarks

When set to ppNone, the class will communicate with USPS servers. When set to this value the following properties should also be set.

• Set usps_user_id
• Set usps_password
• Set usps_server

When set to ppEndicia, the class will communicate with Endicia's servers. When set to this value the following properties should also be set.

For Production

• Set usps_account_number
• Set usps_password

For Testing

• Set EndiciaTestMode

When set to ppStamps, the class will communicate with Stamps.com's servers. When set to this value the following properties should also be set.

• Set usps_user_id
• Set usps_account_number
• Set usps_password
• Set usps_server

postal_zone Property

Indicates the number of postal rate zones between the origin and destination zip codes.

Syntax

def get_postal_zone() -> str: ...

postal_zone = property(get_postal_zone, None)

Default Value

""

Remarks

The Postal Zone (which might be "Local" or "0 through 8") identifies the appropriate distance code assigned to each origination and destination Zip Code pairing for every Zip Code in the nation. These zones are used for Priority Mail packages over 5 lbs.

The value of this property is filled by the response from the USPS server.

This property is read-only.

price_option Property

Indicates pricing that should be returned (i.e. Commercial Base).

Syntax

def get_price_option() -> int: ...
def set_price_option(value: int) -> None: ...

price_option = property(get_price_option, set_price_option)

Default Value

2

Remarks

The default value for this property is poCommercialBase (2).

Note: When service_type is stUSPSPriorityMailCubic (134) the component will send "Commercial Plus" in the request (per USPS eVSLabel specifications).

Note: The value poRetail (0) is valid only when service_type is stUSPSPriorityMailInternational (84).

Possible values are as follows:

proxy_auth_scheme Property

This property is used to tell the class which type of authorization to perform when connecting to the proxy.

Syntax

def get_proxy_auth_scheme() -> int: ...
def set_proxy_auth_scheme(value: int) -> None: ...

proxy_auth_scheme = property(get_proxy_auth_scheme, set_proxy_auth_scheme)

Default Value

0

Remarks

This property is used to tell the class which type of authorization to perform when connecting to the proxy. This is used only when the proxy_user and proxy_password properties are set.

proxy_auth_scheme should be set to authNone (3) when no authentication is expected.

By default, proxy_auth_scheme is authBasic (0), and if the proxy_user and proxy_password properties are set, the component will attempt basic authentication.

If proxy_auth_scheme is set to authDigest (1), digest authentication will be attempted instead.

If proxy_auth_scheme is set to authProprietary (2), then the authorization token will not be generated by the class. Look at the configuration file for the class being used to find more information about manually setting this token.

If proxy_auth_scheme is set to authNtlm (4), NTLM authentication will be used.

For security reasons, setting this property will clear the values of proxy_user and proxy_password.

proxy_auto_detect Property

This property tells the class whether or not to automatically detect and use proxy system settings, if available.

Syntax

def get_proxy_auto_detect() -> bool: ...
def set_proxy_auto_detect(value: bool) -> None: ...

proxy_auto_detect = property(get_proxy_auto_detect, set_proxy_auto_detect)

Default Value

FALSE

Remarks

This property tells the class whether or not to automatically detect and use proxy system settings, if available. The default value is False.

proxy_password Property

This property contains a password if authentication is to be used for the proxy.

Syntax

def get_proxy_password() -> str: ...
def set_proxy_password(value: str) -> None: ...

proxy_password = property(get_proxy_password, set_proxy_password)

Default Value

""

Remarks

This property contains a password if authentication is to be used for the proxy.

If proxy_auth_scheme is set to Basic Authentication, the proxy_user and proxy_password are Base64 encoded and the proxy authentication token will be generated in the form Basic [encoded-user-password].

If proxy_auth_scheme is set to Digest Authentication, the proxy_user and proxy_password properties are used to respond to the Digest Authentication challenge from the server.

If proxy_auth_scheme is set to NTLM Authentication, the proxy_user and proxy_password properties are used to authenticate through NTLM negotiation.

proxy_port Property

This property contains the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) port for the proxy Server (default 80).

Syntax

def get_proxy_port() -> int: ...
def set_proxy_port(value: int) -> None: ...

proxy_port = property(get_proxy_port, set_proxy_port)

Default Value

80

Remarks

This property contains the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) port for the proxy proxy_server (default 80). See the description of the proxy_server property for details.

proxy_server Property

If a proxy Server is given, then the HTTP request is sent to the proxy instead of the server otherwise specified.

Syntax

def get_proxy_server() -> str: ...
def set_proxy_server(value: str) -> None: ...

proxy_server = property(get_proxy_server, set_proxy_server)

Default Value

""

Remarks

If a proxy proxy_server is given, then the HTTP request is sent to the proxy instead of the server otherwise specified.

If the proxy_server property is set to a domain name, a DNS request is initiated. Upon successful termination of the request, the proxy_server property is set to the corresponding address. If the search is not successful, an error is returned.

proxy_ssl Property

This property determines when to use a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) for the connection to the proxy.

Syntax

def get_proxy_ssl() -> int: ...
def set_proxy_ssl(value: int) -> None: ...

proxy_ssl = property(get_proxy_ssl, set_proxy_ssl)

Default Value

0

Remarks

This property determines when to use a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) for the connection to the proxy. The applicable values are as follows:

proxy_user Property

This property contains a username if authentication is to be used for the proxy.

Syntax

def get_proxy_user() -> str: ...
def set_proxy_user(value: str) -> None: ...

proxy_user = property(get_proxy_user, set_proxy_user)

Default Value

""

Remarks

This property contains a username if authentication is to be used for the proxy.

If proxy_auth_scheme is set to Basic Authentication, the proxy_user and proxy_password properties are Base64 encoded and the proxy authentication token will be generated in the form Basic [encoded-user-password].

If proxy_auth_scheme is set to Digest Authentication, the proxy_user and proxy_password properties are used to respond to the Digest Authentication challenge from the server.

If proxy_auth_scheme is set to NTLM Authentication, the proxy_user and proxy_password properties are used to authenticate through NTLM negotiation.

recipient_address1 Property

Street name.

Syntax

def get_recipient_address1() -> str: ...
def set_recipient_address1(value: str) -> None: ...

recipient_address1 = property(get_recipient_address1, set_recipient_address1)

Default Value

""

Remarks

Street name. In a ship request, this is required to be provided for both sender and recipient. In all other requests, it is required for a valid physical address. For UPS recipient_address1 should not exceed 35 characters.

recipient_address2 Property

A specific detail on the address (such as building, suite, apartment, floor number etc.

Syntax

def get_recipient_address2() -> str: ...
def set_recipient_address2(value: str) -> None: ...

recipient_address2 = property(get_recipient_address2, set_recipient_address2)

Default Value

""

Remarks

A specific detail on the address (such as building, suite, apartment, floor number etc.). This is optional. For UPS recipient_address2 should not exceed 35 characters.

recipient_city Property

Name of city, town, etc.

Syntax

def get_recipient_city() -> str: ...
def set_recipient_city(value: str) -> None: ...

recipient_city = property(get_recipient_city, set_recipient_city)

Default Value

""

Remarks

Name of city, town, etc. In a ship request, this is required to be provided for both sender and recipient.

recipient_country_code Property

Country code.

Syntax

def get_recipient_country_code() -> str: ...
def set_recipient_country_code(value: str) -> None: ...

recipient_country_code = property(get_recipient_country_code, set_recipient_country_code)

Default Value

"US"

Remarks

Country code. This identifies a country. In a ship request, this is required to be provided for both sender and recipient. Maximum length: 2.

Here is a list of country names and their codes. Code is the value that has to be provided in all requests sent where country code is to be entered. Note that with USPS you can also specify the full country name here.

* Not supported by USPS

** Has multiple values, the values used for USPS are below

recipient_state Property

State or province code.

Syntax

def get_recipient_state() -> str: ...
def set_recipient_state(value: str) -> None: ...

recipient_state = property(get_recipient_state, set_recipient_state)

Default Value

""

Remarks

State or province code. This is the identifying abbreviation for US state, Canada province, etc. In a ship request, this is required to be provided for both sender and recipient (where applicable). Format and presence of this field will vary, depending on country.

recipient_zip_code Property

Postal code.

Syntax

def get_recipient_zip_code() -> str: ...
def set_recipient_zip_code(value: str) -> None: ...

recipient_zip_code = property(get_recipient_zip_code, set_recipient_zip_code)

Default Value

""

Remarks

Postal code. This is identification of a region (usually small) for mail/package delivery. Format and presence of this field will vary, depending on country.

In a ship request, this is required to be provided for both sender and recipient. In all other requests, this element is required if both recipient_city and recipient_state are not present.

Valid characters: A-Z; 0-9; a-z. Maximum length: 16.

recipient_company Property

Identifies the contact person's company name.

Syntax

def get_recipient_company() -> str: ...
def set_recipient_company(value: str) -> None: ...

recipient_company = property(get_recipient_company, set_recipient_company)

Default Value

""

Remarks

Identifies the contact person's company name. In a ship request, either recipient_first_name and recipient_last_name or recipient_company are required to be provided.

recipient_email Property

Identifies the contact person's email address.

Syntax

def get_recipient_email() -> str: ...
def set_recipient_email(value: str) -> None: ...

recipient_email = property(get_recipient_email, set_recipient_email)

Default Value

""

Remarks

Identifies the contact person's email address. Maximum length: 120.

recipient_fax Property

Recipient's fax number.

Syntax

def get_recipient_fax() -> str: ...
def set_recipient_fax(value: str) -> None: ...

recipient_fax = property(get_recipient_fax, set_recipient_fax)

Default Value

""

Remarks

Recipient's fax number. The value of this property is optional. No format checking is done on international fax numbers.

recipient_first_name Property

Sender's first name.

Syntax

def get_recipient_first_name() -> str: ...
def set_recipient_first_name(value: str) -> None: ...

recipient_first_name = property(get_recipient_first_name, set_recipient_first_name)

Default Value

""

Remarks

Sender's first name. The value of this property is required. Values for either recipient_first_name and recipient_last_name or recipient_company must be sent.

recipient_last_name Property

Person's last name.

Syntax

def get_recipient_last_name() -> str: ...
def set_recipient_last_name(value: str) -> None: ...

recipient_last_name = property(get_recipient_last_name, set_recipient_last_name)

Default Value

""

Remarks

Person's last name. The value of this property is required. Values for either recipient_first_name and recipient_last_name or recipient_company must be sent. Maximum length: 45 characters for both names or company name.

recipient_middle_initial Property

Middle initial.

Syntax

def get_recipient_middle_initial() -> str: ...
def set_recipient_middle_initial(value: str) -> None: ...

recipient_middle_initial = property(get_recipient_middle_initial, set_recipient_middle_initial)

Default Value

""

Remarks

Middle initial. The value of this property is optional.

recipient_phone Property

Identifies the contact person's phone number.

Syntax

def get_recipient_phone() -> str: ...
def set_recipient_phone(value: str) -> None: ...

recipient_phone = property(get_recipient_phone, set_recipient_phone)

Default Value

""

Remarks

Identifies the contact person's phone number. In a ship request, this is required to be provided. Maximum length: 15.

rma_barcode Property

Indicates whether to print the RMANumber as a barcode on the label.

Syntax

def get_rma_barcode() -> bool: ...
def set_rma_barcode(value: bool) -> None: ...

rma_barcode = property(get_rma_barcode, set_rma_barcode)

Default Value

FALSE

Remarks

The RMA number entered by the user through the rma_number property can also appear as a US128C barcode on the label. If you wish to see the number displayed as a barcode on the label, set this property to True. Enter False if no barcode is desired.

rma_number Property

Return Materials Authorization number.

Syntax

def get_rma_number() -> str: ...
def set_rma_number(value: str) -> None: ...

rma_number = property(get_rma_number, set_rma_number)

Default Value

""

Remarks

The value of this optional property may be any combination of alphanumerical characters, up to a maximum length of 30. If entered, this number will appear on the Return Label.

Assigning an RMA number to each package at the time an agreement is made with a customer (to have merchandise returned), enables retailers to provide a closed-loop correlation between receipt of returned packages and records of the order, typically kept in an order-processing database.

sender_address1 Property

Street name.

Syntax

def get_sender_address1() -> str: ...
def set_sender_address1(value: str) -> None: ...

sender_address1 = property(get_sender_address1, set_sender_address1)

Default Value

""

Remarks

Street name. In a ship request, this is required to be provided for both sender and recipient. In all other requests, it is required for a valid physical address. For UPS sender_address1 should not exceed 35 characters.

sender_address2 Property

A specific detail on the address (such as building, suite, apartment, floor number etc.

Syntax

def get_sender_address2() -> str: ...
def set_sender_address2(value: str) -> None: ...

sender_address2 = property(get_sender_address2, set_sender_address2)

Default Value

""

Remarks

A specific detail on the address (such as building, suite, apartment, floor number etc.). This is optional. For UPS sender_address2 should not exceed 35 characters.

sender_city Property

Name of city, town, etc.

Syntax

def get_sender_city() -> str: ...
def set_sender_city(value: str) -> None: ...

sender_city = property(get_sender_city, set_sender_city)

Default Value

""

Remarks

Name of city, town, etc. In a ship request, this is required to be provided for both sender and recipient.

sender_state Property

State or province code.

Syntax

def get_sender_state() -> str: ...
def set_sender_state(value: str) -> None: ...

sender_state = property(get_sender_state, set_sender_state)

Default Value

""

Remarks

State or province code. This is the identifying abbreviation for US state, Canada province, etc. In a ship request, this is required to be provided for both sender and recipient (where applicable). Format and presence of this field will vary, depending on country.

sender_zip_code Property

Postal code.

Syntax

def get_sender_zip_code() -> str: ...
def set_sender_zip_code(value: str) -> None: ...

sender_zip_code = property(get_sender_zip_code, set_sender_zip_code)

Default Value

""

Remarks

Postal code. This is identification of a region (usually small) for mail/package delivery. Format and presence of this field will vary, depending on country.

In a ship request, this is required to be provided for both sender and recipient. In all other requests, this element is required if both sender_city and sender_state are not present.

Valid characters: A-Z; 0-9; a-z. Maximum length: 16.

sender_company Property

Identifies the contact person's company name.

Syntax

def get_sender_company() -> str: ...
def set_sender_company(value: str) -> None: ...

sender_company = property(get_sender_company, set_sender_company)

Default Value

""

Remarks

Identifies the contact person's company name. In a ship request, either sender_first_name and sender_last_name or sender_company are required to be provided.

sender_email Property

Identifies the contact person's email address.

Syntax

def get_sender_email() -> str: ...
def set_sender_email(value: str) -> None: ...

sender_email = property(get_sender_email, set_sender_email)

Default Value

""

Remarks

Identifies the contact person's email address. Maximum length: 120.

sender_fax Property

Recipient's fax number.

Syntax

def get_sender_fax() -> str: ...
def set_sender_fax(value: str) -> None: ...

sender_fax = property(get_sender_fax, set_sender_fax)

Default Value

""

Remarks

Recipient's fax number. The value of this property is optional. No format checking is done on international fax numbers.

sender_first_name Property

Sender's first name.

Syntax

def get_sender_first_name() -> str: ...
def set_sender_first_name(value: str) -> None: ...

sender_first_name = property(get_sender_first_name, set_sender_first_name)

Default Value

""

Remarks

Sender's first name. The value of this property is required. Values for either sender_first_name and sender_last_name or sender_company must be sent.

sender_last_name Property

Person's last name.

Syntax

def get_sender_last_name() -> str: ...
def set_sender_last_name(value: str) -> None: ...

sender_last_name = property(get_sender_last_name, set_sender_last_name)

Default Value

""

Remarks

Person's last name. The value of this property is required. Values for either sender_first_name and sender_last_name or sender_company must be sent. Maximum length: 45 characters for both names or company name.

sender_middle_initial Property

Middle initial.

Syntax

def get_sender_middle_initial() -> str: ...
def set_sender_middle_initial(value: str) -> None: ...

sender_middle_initial = property(get_sender_middle_initial, set_sender_middle_initial)

Default Value

""

Remarks

Middle initial. The value of this property is optional.

sender_phone Property

Identifies the contact person's phone number.

Syntax

def get_sender_phone() -> str: ...
def set_sender_phone(value: str) -> None: ...

sender_phone = property(get_sender_phone, set_sender_phone)

Default Value

""

Remarks

Identifies the contact person's phone number. In a ship request, this is required to be provided. Maximum length: 15.

separate_receipt Property

Indicates whether you want the shipping label and Customer Online Label Record be printed on two separate pages.

Syntax

def get_separate_receipt() -> bool: ...
def set_separate_receipt(value: bool) -> None: ...

separate_receipt = property(get_separate_receipt, set_separate_receipt)

Default Value

FALSE

Remarks

The value of this property is optional on all methods calls. Use separate_receipt property to request shipping label & Customer Online Record be printed on 2 separate pages. Enter True if you want this option, or False is you want those to be printed on the same single page. False is assumed if no value is entered.

service_type Property

Identifies the USPS service type (applicable to US domestic shipments) to use in a ship request.

Syntax

def get_service_type() -> int: ...
def set_service_type(value: int) -> None: ...

service_type = property(get_service_type, set_service_type)

Default Value

0

Remarks

This property is required to be provided in a ship request when the get_package_label method is called.

Valid values for USPS are:

Please note that the service_type stUSPSBPM (74) is no longer supported by Endicia.

ship_date Property

Date package will be mailed.

Syntax

def get_ship_date() -> str: ...
def set_ship_date(value: str) -> None: ...

ship_date = property(get_ship_date, set_ship_date)

Default Value

""

Remarks

You can post-date the Express Mail label up to three days in advance by using this optional property. The mailing date entered should reflect the actual date the package will be shipped. For USPS, the ship date may be today plus 0 to 3 days in advance. Enter the date in either format: yyyy-MM-dd, such as 2022-08-14, or MM/dd/yyyy, such as 08/14/2022.

This property allows you to post-date the Signature Confirmation label up to four days in advance. The package should not be shipped until the label date requested.

Note: When using Endicia, only the format yyyyMMdd is valid and may be specified up to 7 days in advance. When using Stamps.com date format should be "yyyy-MM-dd", e.g. 2022-08-14.

This property is also returned after the following carrier pickup methods are called:

• pickup_availability
• schedule_pickup
• change_pickup
• pickup_inquiry

This indicates the date on which the packages will be picked up from the specified location.

shipment_special_services Property

Contains the collection of special services offered by USPS on shipment level.

Syntax

def get_shipment_special_services() -> int: ...
def set_shipment_special_services(value: int) -> None: ...

shipment_special_services = property(get_shipment_special_services, set_shipment_special_services)

Default Value

0

Remarks

To request any of the special services offered by USPS, you must set the shipment_special_services to a set of flags as listed below (specified in hexadecimal notation). They can be or-ed together to include multiple conditions:

ssl_accept_server_cert_encoded Property

This is the certificate (PEM/Base64 encoded).

Syntax

def get_ssl_accept_server_cert_encoded() -> bytes: ...
def set_ssl_accept_server_cert_encoded(value: bytes) -> None: ...

ssl_accept_server_cert_encoded = property(get_ssl_accept_server_cert_encoded, set_ssl_accept_server_cert_encoded)

Default Value

""

Remarks

This is the certificate (PEM/Base64 encoded). This property is used to assign a specific certificate. The ssl_accept_server_cert_store and ssl_accept_server_cert_subject properties also may be used to specify a certificate.

When ssl_accept_server_cert_encoded is set, a search is initiated in the current ssl_accept_server_cert_store for the private key of the certificate. If the key is found, ssl_accept_server_cert_subject is updated to reflect the full subject of the selected certificate; otherwise, ssl_accept_server_cert_subject is set to an empty string.

ssl_cert_encoded Property

This is the certificate (PEM/Base64 encoded).

Syntax

def get_ssl_cert_encoded() -> bytes: ...
def set_ssl_cert_encoded(value: bytes) -> None: ...

ssl_cert_encoded = property(get_ssl_cert_encoded, set_ssl_cert_encoded)

Default Value

""

Remarks

This is the certificate (PEM/Base64 encoded). This property is used to assign a specific certificate. The ssl_cert_store and ssl_cert_subject properties also may be used to specify a certificate.

When ssl_cert_encoded is set, a search is initiated in the current ssl_cert_store for the private key of the certificate. If the key is found, ssl_cert_subject is updated to reflect the full subject of the selected certificate; otherwise, ssl_cert_subject is set to an empty string.

ssl_cert_store Property

This is the name of the certificate store for the client certificate.

Syntax

def get_ssl_cert_store() -> bytes: ...
def set_ssl_cert_store(value: bytes) -> None: ...

ssl_cert_store = property(get_ssl_cert_store, set_ssl_cert_store)

Default Value

"MY"

Remarks

This is the name of the certificate store for the client certificate.

The ssl_cert_store_type property denotes the type of the certificate store specified by ssl_cert_store. If the store is password protected, specify the password in ssl_cert_store_password.

ssl_cert_store is used in conjunction with the ssl_cert_subject property to specify client certificates. If ssl_cert_store has a value, and ssl_cert_subject or ssl_cert_encoded is set, a search for a certificate is initiated. Please see the ssl_cert_subject property for details.

Designations of certificate stores are platform dependent.

The following designations are the most common User and Machine certificate stores in Windows:

When the certificate store type is PFXFile, this property must be set to the name of the file. When the type is PFXBlob, the property must be set to the binary contents of a PFX file (i.e., PKCS#12 certificate store).

ssl_cert_store_password Property

If the type of certificate store requires a password, this property is used to specify the password needed to open the certificate store.

Syntax

def get_ssl_cert_store_password() -> str: ...
def set_ssl_cert_store_password(value: str) -> None: ...

ssl_cert_store_password = property(get_ssl_cert_store_password, set_ssl_cert_store_password)

Default Value

""

Remarks

If the type of certificate store requires a password, this property is used to specify the password needed to open the certificate store.

ssl_cert_store_type Property

This is the type of certificate store for this certificate.

Syntax

def get_ssl_cert_store_type() -> int: ...
def set_ssl_cert_store_type(value: int) -> None: ...

ssl_cert_store_type = property(get_ssl_cert_store_type, set_ssl_cert_store_type)

Default Value

0

Remarks

This is the type of certificate store for this certificate.

The class supports both public and private keys in a variety of formats. When the cstAuto value is used, the class will automatically determine the type. This property can take one of the following values:

ssl_cert_subject Property

This is the subject of the certificate used for client authentication.

Syntax

def get_ssl_cert_subject() -> str: ...
def set_ssl_cert_subject(value: str) -> None: ...

ssl_cert_subject = property(get_ssl_cert_subject, set_ssl_cert_subject)

Default Value

""

Remarks

This is the subject of the certificate used for client authentication.

This property must be set after all other certificate properties are set. When this property is set, a search is performed in the current certificate store to locate a certificate with a matching subject.

If a matching certificate is found, the property is set to the full subject of the matching certificate.

If an exact match is not found, the store is searched for subjects containing the value of the property.

If a match is still not found, the property is set to an empty string, and no certificate is selected.

The special value "*" picks a random certificate in the certificate store.

The certificate subject is a comma-separated list of distinguished name fields and values. For instance, "CN=www.server.com, OU=test, C=US, E=support@nsoftware.com". Common fields and their meanings are as follows:

If a field value contains a comma, it must be quoted.

ssl_provider Property

This specifies the SSL/TLS implementation to use.

Syntax

def get_ssl_provider() -> int: ...
def set_ssl_provider(value: int) -> None: ...

ssl_provider = property(get_ssl_provider, set_ssl_provider)

Default Value

0

Remarks

This property specifies the SSL/TLS implementation to use. In most cases the default value of 0 (Automatic) is recommended and should not be changed. When set to 0 (Automatic) the class will select whether to use the platform implementation or the internal implementation depending on the operating system as well as the TLS version being used.

Possible values are:

Additional Notes

In most cases using the default value (Automatic) is recommended. The class will select a provider depending on the current platform.

When Automatic is selected, on Windows the class will use the platform implementation. On Linux/macOS the class will use the internal implementation. When TLS 1.3 is enabled via SSLEnabledProtocols the internal implementation is used on all platforms.

ssl_server_cert_encoded Property

This is the certificate (PEM/Base64 encoded).

Syntax

def get_ssl_server_cert_encoded() -> bytes: ...

ssl_server_cert_encoded = property(get_ssl_server_cert_encoded, None)

Default Value

""

Remarks

This is the certificate (PEM/Base64 encoded). This property is used to assign a specific certificate. The ssl_server_cert_store and ssl_server_cert_subject properties also may be used to specify a certificate.

When ssl_server_cert_encoded is set, a search is initiated in the current ssl_server_cert_store for the private key of the certificate. If the key is found, ssl_server_cert_subject is updated to reflect the full subject of the selected certificate; otherwise, ssl_server_cert_subject is set to an empty string.

This property is read-only.

standardize_address Property

Checks the delivery address against the USPS Address Matching System.

Syntax

def get_standardize_address() -> bool: ...
def set_standardize_address(value: bool) -> None: ...

standardize_address = property(get_standardize_address, set_standardize_address)

Default Value

FALSE

Remarks

Set standardize_address to True if you want the class to check the delivery address for accuracy. Identified errors will be returned to allow you to correct them.

timeout Property

A timeout for the class.

Syntax

def get_timeout() -> int: ...
def set_timeout(value: int) -> None: ...

timeout = property(get_timeout, set_timeout)

Default Value

60

Remarks

If the timeout property is set to 0, all operations will run uninterrupted until successful completion or an error condition is encountered.

If timeout is set to a positive value, the class will wait for the operation to complete before returning control.

The class will use do_events to enter an efficient wait loop during any potential waiting period, making sure that all system events are processed immediately as they arrive. This ensures that the host application does not "freeze" and remains responsive.

If timeout expires, and the operation is not yet complete, the class fails with an error.

Please note that by default, all timeouts are inactivity timeouts, i.e. the timeout period is extended by timeout seconds when any amount of data is successfully sent or received.

The default value for the timeout property is 60 seconds.

total_weight Property

The estimated weight for the package to be picked up.

Syntax

def get_total_weight() -> int: ...
def set_total_weight(value: int) -> None: ...

total_weight = property(get_total_weight, set_total_weight)

Default Value

0

Remarks

Enter the total estimated aggregate weight (in pounds) of all packages being picked up.

This property is required when the following methods are called:

• schedule_pickup
• change_pickup

and retrieved in the:

• pickup_inquiry method call.

transaction_id Property

The transaction Id.

Syntax

def get_transaction_id() -> str: ...
def set_transaction_id(value: str) -> None: ...

transaction_id = property(get_transaction_id, set_transaction_id)

Default Value

""

Remarks

This property is only used for Endicia labels, and is defined as a unique Id for the partner's end-user's transaction. This can be an invoice number or transaction number.

usps_account_number Property

The shipper's Endicia account number.

Syntax

def get_usps_account_number() -> str: ...
def set_usps_account_number(value: str) -> None: ...

usps_account_number = property(get_usps_account_number, set_usps_account_number)

Default Value

""

Remarks

The shipper's Endicia account number.

This property is only used when shipping with Endicia and will take a production account number. During testing please set EndiciaTestMode which will automatically use a sandbox account. During testing this property does not need to be set.

usps_password Property

Password to use for logging in to the USPS Server .

Syntax

def get_usps_password() -> str: ...
def set_usps_password(value: str) -> None: ...

usps_password = property(get_usps_password, set_usps_password)

Default Value

""

Remarks

Password to use for logging in to the USPS server.

This password is provided to you by USPS when you register for service. The password is not to be shared with others outside your organization, nor is it to be packaged, distributed, or sold to any other person or entity.

Note, the Password property has been depreciated by USPS, and remains only for backwards compatibility.

When postage_provider has been set to ppEndicia, this must be the pass phrase associated with your postage account that was supplied to you by Endicia upon registration.

usps_server Property

URL for the USPS server where the requests are sent.

Syntax

def get_usps_server() -> str: ...
def set_usps_server(value: str) -> None: ...

usps_server = property(get_usps_server, set_usps_server)

Default Value

"https://secure.shippingapis.com/ShippingAPI.dll"

Remarks

URL for the USPS server where the requests are sent.

When postage_provider has been set to ppEndicia, the live production URL will be set automatically. For testing please set EndiciaTestMode.

When postage_provider has been set to ppStamps, the live production URL will be set automatically. For testing please set StampsTestMode.

There are two different live and test URLs that have been provided by the US Postal service for use with the Webtools APIs (and these classs). There is one plaintext URL and one SSL-secured URL for both live and testing. These URLs are listed below, along with the classs that use them.

Live Servers:

Test Servers:

These test servers return CANNED RESPONSES. They will only accept a specific set of data, and will only return one pre-formed response. Any transaction that does not contain the exact data they expect will cause an error to be generated. Because of these limitations we strongly recommend you test using a live account.

Note that the label components must use the live server for testing, but with the Certify configuration setting set to True. There is no need to set Certify with Endicia or Stamps.com. Set EndiciaTestMode or StampsTestMode instead.

usps_user_id Property

User Id for logging in to the USPS WebTools or Stamps.

Syntax

def get_usps_user_id() -> str: ...
def set_usps_user_id(value: str) -> None: ...

usps_user_id = property(get_usps_user_id, set_usps_user_id)

Default Value

""

Remarks

User Id for logging in to the USPS WebTools or Stamps.com server.

This User Id is provided to you by USPS or Stamps.com when you register for service. The user_id is not to be shared with others outside your organization, nor is it to be packaged, distributed, or sold to any other person or entity. During testing set StampsTestMode to use the built-in sandbox account. This field is not used by Endicia.

cancel_package Method

Cancels a single package by deleting it from the eVS shipping log.

Syntax

def cancel_package(barcode_number: str) -> str: ...

Remarks

The Cancel request allows an eVS label to be removed from processing. This functionality is available only if the eVS label is pending inclusion in the Shipping Services.

The BarcodeNumber parameter that identifies the package to be canceled and deleted from the shipping log, is the package_tracking_number assigned to the package by USPS server when the get_package_label method was called.

If the BarcodeNumber entered is valid (matches the existing record and is within the time frames available for cancellation), this method will return with no error. The return value for this method is a string containing a message from USPS about the request to cancel the eVS Label.

cancel_pickup Method

Cancels a scheduled Carrier Pickup request.

Syntax

def cancel_pickup(confirmation_number: str) -> str: ...

Remarks

When the CancelPickup method is called, the exact data from the original SchedulePickup request must be entered.

You must enter the following information:

• ConfirmationNumber (required)
• sender_company (optional)
• sender_address1 (required)
• sender_address2 (optional)
• sender_city (required)
• sender_state (required)
• sender_zip_code(required)

The confirmation number alone cannot be used to cancel or change a scheduled pickup. You must also supply address information that is identical to what was originally entered when the pickup was scheduled with schedule_pickup.

If the information entered is valid (matches the existing record and is within the time frames available for cancellation), this method fills the original pickup address and tracking number as well as the status property.

You may submit your cancellation to your pickup request anytime before 2:00 AM CST on the day of pickup to take effect. Otherwise, your Carrier Pickup request cannot be canceled online.

If you miss the deadline for canceling your pickup, or if you did not save the ConfirmationNumber or address information, you should put a note at the package_location you specified in the original schedule_pickup request explaining that you wish to cancel the pickup.

The return value for this method is a string containing the status of the cancellation.

change_pickup Method

Changes requested data in your original Pickup Schedule request and schedules a new pickup.

Syntax

def change_pickup(confirmation_number: str) -> str: ...

Remarks

When the ChangePickup method is called, the exact data from the original SchedulePickup request must be entered, with whatever changes you wish to enter. It is recommended that you first send a pickup_inquiry to fill all the properties, edit the property you wish to change, and then submit a change_pickup request.

At the minimum, you must enter the pickup address information, number of packages for the service requested, estimated weight, package location, weight, special pickup instructions and confirmation number. The confirmation number alone cannot be used to cancel or change a scheduled pickup.

The name and phone number of the sender can be changed, along with the number and types of package services, weight, and the location of the pickup.

Address data and the confirmation number cannot be changed and must be identical to the original SchedulePickup request (supplied to and returned by schedule_pickup method when first called).

After a successful call, this method fills the following properties:

• ConfirmationNumber (required)
• sender_first_name (required)
• sender_last_name (required)
• sender_company (optional)
• sender_address1 (required)
• sender_address2 (optional)
• sender_city (required)
• sender_state (required)
• sender_zip_code(required)
• sender_phone (optional)
• total_weight (required - value may be changed from the original request)
• count_express (optional if count_priority is provided - value may be changed from the original request)
• count_priority (optional if count_express is provided - value may be changed from the original request)
• count_international (optional - value may be changed from the original request)
• count_other (optional - value may be changed from the original request)
• package_location (required - value may be changed from the original request)
• SpecialInstructions (optional - value may be changed from the original request)

To verify the accuracy of your data, you can call the pickup_inquiry method. However, the confirmation number cannot be retrieved online. If you need to change or cancel your Carrier Pickup request, please leave notification (at the Package Location you indicated in your Carrier Pickup request) that provides details of your Carrier Pickup change or cancellation.

If the information entered is valid (matches the existing record and is within the time frames available for pickup change), this method will return the Status of the request and fill the sender's information and pickup address (properties listed above), and also the following properties:

• total_weight
• count_express
• count_priority
• count_international
• count_other
• package_location
• SpecialInstructions
• ConfirmationNumber
• ship_date
• CarrierRoute

You may submit your changes to your pickup request anytime before 2:00 AM CST on the day of pickup to take effect. Otherwise, your Carrier Pickup request cannot be changed online.

config Method

Sets or retrieves a configuration setting.

Syntax

def config(configuration_string: str) -> str: ...

Remarks

config is a generic method available in every class. It is used to set and retrieve configuration settings for the class.

These settings are similar in functionality to properties, but they are rarely used. In order to avoid "polluting" the property namespace of the class, access to these internal properties is provided through the config method.

To set a configuration setting named PROPERTY, you must call Config("PROPERTY=VALUE"), where VALUE is the value of the setting expressed as a string. For boolean values, use the strings "True", "False", "0", "1", "Yes", or "No" (case does not matter).

To read (query) the value of a configuration setting, you must call Config("PROPERTY"). The value will be returned as a string.

get_package_label Method

Generates a shipping label for the first package in the shipment. When PostageProvider is set to ppNone the GetPackageLabel method will generate an eVS label.

Syntax

def get_package_label() -> None: ...

Remarks

When this method is called, the following properties are used to construct the request:

• usps_server (required)
• usps_account_number (required for Endicia shipments)
• usps_user_id (required)
• usps_password (required)
• label_image_type (required)
• sender_address (required)
• sender_contact (optional)
• recipient_address (required)
• recipient_contact (optional)
• packages (required)
• service_type (required)
• extra_services (optional)
• contents (required)
• ContentDescription (optional)
• price_option (optional)
• machinable (optional)
• delivery_option (optional)
• notify (optional)
• PackageNumber (optional)
• TotalPackages (optional)
• ship_date (optional)
• HoldForManifest (optional)
• mailing_location (optional)
• customer_id (optional)
• CRID (optional)
• MID (optional)
• LogisticsManagerMID (optional)

This method fills in the following properties:

• package_tracking_number
• barcode_number
• package_shipping_label
• package_net_charge (only for Endicia and Express labels);
• ship_date (only for Endicia)
• customer_receipt

To print out the package_shipping_label, you can save it to the package_shipping_label_file file in label_image_type format.

pickup_availability Method

Checks the availability of a Carrier Pickup service for the given address.

Syntax

def pickup_availability() -> None: ...

Remarks

The PickupAvailability method requires the values for the following properties:

• sender_company (optional)
• sender_address1 (required)
• sender_address2 (optional)
• sender_city (required)
• sender_state (required)
• sender_zip_code (either the ZipCode or City and State are required)

After a successful request, the above properties will show a standardized address, as returned from the USPS server. If the Carrier Pickup service is available to the supplied address, the following properties will also be returned. These properties indicate the earliest available pickup date and the carrier route that will be picking up your packages:

• ship_date
• CarrierRoute

pickup_inquiry Method

Retrieves the data submitted in your original SchedulePickup request.

Syntax

def pickup_inquiry(confirmation_number: str) -> None: ...

Remarks

This method requires: the exact pickup address and confirmation number returned in the SchedulePickup request (when the schedule_pickup method was called). This method will fill the following properties:

• sender_company (optional)
• sender_address1 (required)
• sender_address2 (optional)
• sender_city (required)
• sender_state (required)
• sender_zip_code (either the ZipCode or City and State are required)
• ConfirmationNumber (required)

On valid request, returns the information that was originally entered in SchedulePickup call: the sender's information and pickup address (properties listed above) and also the following:

• total_weight
• count_express
• count_priority
• count_international
• count_other
• ship_date
• ConfirmationNumber
• package_location
• SpecialInstructions

The pickup_inquiry method is very useful for the change_pickup request. pickup_inquiry will retrieve the data from your original request, and you can then change whatever properties you like and then call change_pickup.

reset Method

Resets the internal state of the class and all properties to their default values.

Syntax

def reset() -> None: ...

Remarks

The Reset method does not have any parameters and does not return any value.

schedule_pickup Method

Schedules a Carrier Pickup and provides the user a confirmation number for the scheduled pickup.

Syntax

def schedule_pickup() -> str: ...

Remarks

This method allows users to make a Carrier Pickup request.

The SchedulePickup method requires the values for the following properties:

• sender_first_name (required)
• sender_last_name (required)
• sender_company (optional)
• sender_address1 (required)
• sender_address2 (optional)
• sender_city (required)
• sender_state (required)
• sender_zip_code(required)
• sender_phone (required)
• total_weight (required)
• count_express (optional if count_priority is provided)
• count_priority (optional if count_express is provided)
• count_international (optional)
• count_other (optional)
• package_location (required)
• SpecialInstructions (optional)

After a successful request, the above properties will show a standardized address, as returned from the USPS server. If the Carrier Pickup service is available to the supplied address, the following properties will also be returned. These properties indicate the earliest available pickup date and the carrier route that will be picking up your

• ship_date
• CarrierRoute

Prior to making a SchedulePickup call, it is recommended to first call the pickup_availability method to confirm that the pickup service is available.

There must be at least one Express Mail Package or Priority Mail package to make this call a valid request. Either one of the count_priority, count_express, count_international or count_other properties are required for a valid request.

The Confirmation Number will be returned after a successful request.

on_error Event

Information about errors during data delivery.

Syntax

class USPSShipErrorEventParams(object):
  @property
  def error_code() -> int: ...

  @property
  def description() -> str: ...

# In class USPSShip:
@property
def on_error() -> Callable[[USPSShipErrorEventParams], None]: ...
@on_error.setter
def on_error(event_hook: Callable[[USPSShipErrorEventParams], None]) -> None: ...

Remarks

The on_error event is fired in case of exceptional conditions during message processing.

ErrorCode contains an error code and Description contains a textual description of the error. For a list of valid error codes and their descriptions, please refer to the Error Codes section.

on_notification Event

Notification returned by the server upon successful request (if applicable).

Syntax

class USPSShipNotificationEventParams(object):
  @property
  def message() -> str: ...

# In class USPSShip:
@property
def on_notification() -> Callable[[USPSShipNotificationEventParams], None]: ...
@on_notification.setter
def on_notification(event_hook: Callable[[USPSShipNotificationEventParams], None]) -> None: ...

Remarks

When sending a request, the server may return with a successful reply or an error. However, even when a transaction is successful, a warning or a note might still be returned by the server. In such cases, the on_notification event is fired.

Notifications returned through this event are non-fatal and shipments will still be processes, labels will still be printable, rates are still returned, etc. These notifications should be treated as informational only.

on_ssl_server_authentication Event

Fired after the server presents its certificate to the client.

Syntax

class USPSShipSSLServerAuthenticationEventParams(object):
  @property
  def cert_encoded() -> bytes: ...

  @property
  def cert_subject() -> str: ...

  @property
  def cert_issuer() -> str: ...

  @property
  def status() -> str: ...

  @property
  def accept() -> bool: ...
  @accept.setter
  def accept(value) -> None: ...

# In class USPSShip:
@property
def on_ssl_server_authentication() -> Callable[[USPSShipSSLServerAuthenticationEventParams], None]: ...
@on_ssl_server_authentication.setter
def on_ssl_server_authentication(event_hook: Callable[[USPSShipSSLServerAuthenticationEventParams], None]) -> None: ...

Remarks

During this event, the client can decide whether or not to continue with the connection process. The Accept parameter is a recommendation on whether to continue or close the connection. This is just a suggestion: application software must use its own logic to determine whether or not to continue.

When Accept is False, Status shows why the verification failed (otherwise, Status contains the string OK). If it is decided to continue, you can override and accept the certificate by setting the Accept parameter to True.

on_ssl_status Event

Fired when secure connection progress messages are available.

Syntax

class USPSShipSSLStatusEventParams(object):
  @property
  def message() -> str: ...

# In class USPSShip:
@property
def on_ssl_status() -> Callable[[USPSShipSSLStatusEventParams], None]: ...
@on_ssl_status.setter
def on_ssl_status(event_hook: Callable[[USPSShipSSLStatusEventParams], None]) -> None: ...

Remarks

The event is fired for informational and logging purposes only. This event tracks the progress of the connection.

USPSShip Config Settings

The class accepts one or more of the following configuration settings. Configuration settings are similar in functionality to properties, but they are rarely used. In order to avoid "polluting" the property namespace of the class, access to these internal properties is provided through the config method.

USPSShip Config Settings

HTTP Config Settings

TCPClient Config Settings

SSL Config Settings

Socket Config Settings

Base Config Settings

USPSShip Errors

USPSShip Errors

	301   Operation interrupted (or timeout).
	432   Invalid index.
	527   Server Error Response.
	528   Property set with invalid data.

The class may also return one of the following error codes, which are inherited from other classes.

SOAP Errors

	169   Invalid param index (out of range).
	170   Invalid namespace index (out of range).
	171   method not found. Please specify a valid method.
	172   No method URI. Please specify a valid method_uri.
	173   SOAP Fault. See fault_code and/or fault_string for details.

The class may also return one of the following error codes, which are inherited from other classes.

HTTP Errors

	118   Firewall Error. Error description contains detailed message.
	143   Busy executing current method.
	151   HTTP protocol error. The error message has the server response.
	152   No server specified in url
	153   Specified url_scheme is invalid.
	155   Range operation is not supported by server.
	156   Invalid cookie index (out of range).
	301   Interrupted.
	302   Can't open attached_file.

The class may also return one of the following error codes, which are inherited from other classes.

TCPClient Errors

	100   You cannot change the remote_port at this time. A connection is in progress.
	101   You cannot change the remote_host (Server) at this time. A connection is in progress.
	102   The remote_host address is invalid (0.0.0.0).
	104   Already connected. If you want to reconnect, close the current connection first.
	106   You cannot change the local_port at this time. A connection is in progress.
	107   You cannot change the local_host at this time. A connection is in progress.
	112   You cannot change MaxLineLength at this time. A connection is in progress.
	116   remote_port cannot be zero. Please specify a valid service port number.
	117   You cannot change the UseConnection option while the class is active.
	135   Operation would block.
	201   Timeout.
	211   Action impossible in control's present state.
	212   Action impossible while not connected.
	213   Action impossible while listening.
	301   Timeout.
	302   Could not open file.
	434   Unable to convert string to selected CodePage.
	1105   Already connecting. If you want to reconnect, close the current connection first.
	1117   You need to connect first.
	1119   You cannot change the LocalHost at this time. A connection is in progress.
	1120   Connection dropped by remote host.

SSL Errors

	270   Cannot load specified security library.
	271   Cannot open certificate store.
	272   Cannot find specified certificate.
	273   Cannot acquire security credentials.
	274   Cannot find certificate chain.
	275   Cannot verify certificate chain.
	276   Error during handshake.
	280   Error verifying certificate.
	281   Could not find client certificate.
	282   Could not find server certificate.
	283   Error encrypting data.
	284   Error decrypting data.

TCP/IP Errors

	10004   [10004] Interrupted system call.
	10009   [10009] Bad file number.
	10013   [10013] Access denied.
	10014   [10014] Bad address.
	10022   [10022] Invalid argument.
	10024   [10024] Too many open files.
	10035   [10035] Operation would block.
	10036   [10036] Operation now in progress.
	10037   [10037] Operation already in progress.
	10038   [10038] Socket operation on non-socket.
	10039   [10039] Destination address required.
	10040   [10040] Message too long.
	10041   [10041] Protocol wrong type for socket.
	10042   [10042] Bad protocol option.
	10043   [10043] Protocol not supported.
	10044   [10044] Socket type not supported.
	10045   [10045] Operation not supported on socket.
	10046   [10046] Protocol family not supported.
	10047   [10047] Address family not supported by protocol family.
	10048   [10048] Address already in use.
	10049   [10049] Can't assign requested address.
	10050   [10050] Network is down.
	10051   [10051] Network is unreachable.
	10052   [10052] Net dropped connection or reset.
	10053   [10053] Software caused connection abort.
	10054   [10054] Connection reset by peer.
	10055   [10055] No buffer space available.
	10056   [10056] Socket is already connected.
	10057   [10057] Socket is not connected.
	10058   [10058] Can't send after socket shutdown.
	10059   [10059] Too many references, can't splice.
	10060   [10060] Connection timed out.
	10061   [10061] Connection refused.
	10062   [10062] Too many levels of symbolic links.
	10063   [10063] File name too long.
	10064   [10064] Host is down.
	10065   [10065] No route to host.
	10066   [10066] Directory not empty
	10067   [10067] Too many processes.
	10068   [10068] Too many users.
	10069   [10069] Disc Quota Exceeded.
	10070   [10070] Stale NFS file handle.
	10071   [10071] Too many levels of remote in path.
	10091   [10091] Network subsystem is unavailable.
	10092   [10092] WINSOCK DLL Version out of range.
	10093   [10093] Winsock not loaded yet.
	11001   [11001] Host not found.
	11002   [11002] Non-authoritative 'Host not found' (try again or check DNS setup).
	11003   [11003] Non-recoverable errors: FORMERR, REFUSED, NOTIMP.
	11004   [11004] Valid name, no data record (check DNS setup).

XML Errors

	101   Invalid attribute index.
	102   No attributes available.
	103   Invalid namespace index.
	104   No namespaces available.
	105   Invalid element index.
	106   No elements available.
	107   Attribute does not exist.
	201   Unbalanced element tag.
	202   Unknown element prefix (can't find namespace).
	203   Unknown attribute prefix (can't find namespace).
	204   Invalid XML markup.
	205   Invalid end state for parser.
	206   Document contains unbalanced elements.
	207   Invalid xpath.
	208   No such child.
	209   Top element does not match start of path.
	210   DOM tree unavailable (set build_dom to true and reparse).
	302   Can't open file.
	401   Invalid XML would be generated.
	402   An invalid XML name has been specified.