Clippership 22.4.3.000

Release Date: 7/9/2023

Download using this link: Clippership 22.4.3.000 upgrade

To upgrade an existing installation, log all users out of Clippership, and run the installation from one workstation.

USPS Rate Change 2023 (effective 7/9/2023)

An upcoming release of BluJay Clippership will contain UPS compliance updates (The following does not apply to this release):

• UPS 4×4.25“ label format, most UPS labels will now be formatted to fit within a 4 x 4.25” space on a 4 x 6“ label as well as supporting 4 x 4”, 4 x 6“ and 4 x 6.75”
• BluJay Clippership will discontinue support for the Eltron Printer, it no longer supports UPS. [Eltron was acquired July 9, 1998 by Zebra Technologies and is incapable of supporting modern carrier font and barcode requirements.]
• UPS Peak Surcharge downloadable object to automate handling of Peak surcharge values automatically.
• Due to a change in UPS distribution methods the UPS Routing files and UPS WorldWide Validation Files will be in a combined into a new download object that contains many files that may not be updated as often. The new WWV Version D is not available in versions less than 23.1.0.000.
• In order to maintain proper routing of UPS packages, shippers are required to upgrade to the BluJay Clippership version 23.1.0.000 or higher when it is available.
• This release will support UPS Synchronized Delivery - UPS Synchronized Delivery ServiceTM allows UPS to hold packages (per a shipper account contract) in order to pair their delivery with other packages going to the same address. This service allows UPS to lower the amount of stops at a single address and also allows the shipper to receive a discounted rate.
• The UPS Residential Charge will be broken out into a separate residential surcharge field, RES_CHG.
• As a result of the UPS label format changes the Peripheral Engine has been changed to remove outdated drivers for legacy Eltron and other devices that are no longer believed to be in the field.
• BluJay Clippership will temporarily discontinued support for the PNG Image Driver. If this driver was in use, please contact support to enter a ticket.
• NOTE: Some of these features may be referenced in this help file, prior to availability in BluJay Clippership.

• This release contains a help file that may mention features available in a future release that is currently in testing.
• With this release an error message no longer appears if Tsystem0.DLL has been removed or renamed, instead this will simply be reported in the Clippership error log.[CSPA-39]
• With Version 22.0.2.000, BluJay Parcel reverted to Clippership® branding. The Help File will continue to be updated in this release.

• The U.S. Postal Service rate changes, service enhancements and zone updates for July 2023 (effective July 9, 2023) are supported in this release. Remember, before anyone uses BluJay Clippership on July 9, 2023, all users must be logged out of BluJay Clippership. [CSPA-269, CSPA-299, CSPA-336,CSPA-333]
• The U.S. Postal Service has merged First Class Package Service and Parcel Ground NonPresorted into a single service USPS Ground Advantage, in this release P01 will be the internal code that is used for the merged service, it supports weights up to 15.999 oz rated per ounce, and up to 70 lbs. per poind thereafter. Using P42 will result in an error “As of 07/09/2023, the internal code 'P42' for 'Parcel Ground Non-Presorted' is not a valid United States Postal Service code. 'USPS Ground Advantage' 'P01' is the suggested alternative.”[CSPA-306]
• Flat-shaped Marketing Mail (P32 based on Presort setup in USPS Account setup) now applied a flat rate for all pieces of any weight and a per pound price above 4 oz. [CSPA-309]
• Registered Mail to mailed with DOmestic services will now have a flat fee cap at $50,000 of declared value, mailers may continue to declared higher values with this fee cap.[CSPA-314]
• Several Domestic services are no longer rated by zone, Bound Printed Matter, Parcel Select.[CSPA-312]

• This release allows for an expanded list of allowed alpha characters in the UPS Shipper Number, except I, O, Q, and S are now accepted in UPS Account Setup or in Bill Recipient or Bill Third Party shipments. [CSPA-246]

• Previously, Clippership would validate FedEx 9-digit account numbers based on a length of 9 and a check digit. FedEx has removed this requirement, Clippership will only check for a length of 9 in locations that validate such as account setup, Bill Recipient or Bill 3rd Party prompts[CSPA-335]