The Material Distribution Center (MDC) will automatically deliver the 2008 year type for hand stamp and canceling machines to all Postal Service™ facilities that received 2007 year types for hand stamps and canceling machines. On October 9, 2007, the MDC will notify each Postal Service facility that received 2007 year types by sending out a postcard.
If your facility needs a different quantity or a different 2008 year type, you can make changes on the preaddressed postcard and drop it in the mail. If no changes are needed, do not mail the postcard. You will be sent the same quantities as last year.
If your facility has not received the MDC notification postcard by November 1, 2007, and will need 2008 year type, you must contact Customer Service at 800-332-0317 no later than November 8, 2007. Please be ready to give the customer service representative the PSIN for the item needed, the quantity you need, and the FEDSTRIP number for the ordering facility.
The MDC will ship the 2008 year type no later than December 14, 2007. Allow 6 to 8 days for delivery. If you have not received your 2008 year type by December 24, 2007, contact Customer Service at 800-332-0317. Any orders submitted for year type before October 15, 2007, will be processed for the 2007 year type. After this date the 2007 year type will not be available and orders will be cancelled unless you call Customer Service at 800-332-0317 and request the 2007 year type. No orders for 2008 year type will be accepted until after the annual distribution of the 2008 year type has been made.
You can determine the proper year type for canceling machines by checking the model number on the machine nameplate. Use SPEC, Supplies Parts and Equipment Catalog, formally Publication 112, and Publication 247, Supply and Equipment Catalog, Exhibit 15, as a guide for ordering the correct type and for complete descriptions. Following is a list of all current year types:
- PSIN O76E for Models D, K, and G new style canceling machines using 77, 225, and 218-A die hubs. (7520-01-363-9283)
- PSIN O103HD2 for Models HD-2 canceling machines. (7490-00-920-9277)
- PSIN O217E for Model G canceling machines using 218 die hubs. (7520-01-363-9279)
- PSIN O691G for Model Flier and M machines using 1207-G die hubs. (7520-01-363-9280)
- PSIN O702A for steel post marked, hammer type. (7520-01-363-9281)
- PSIN O718A for steel post marker, rotary type. (7520-01-363-9282)
- PSIN O642 rubber, for use on Nos. 550, 570, and 552. (7520-01-000-9100)
- PSIN O744, steel, for use with No. 700 without flange. (7520-01-364-1911)
- PSIN O747, steel, for use with No. 700 with flange. (7520-01-364-3887)
If your facility is a plant maintenance facility that received the 2007 year type, you will automatically receive the 2008 year type for Mark II Facer-Cancellers, 7490–04–000-2008. This year type is also used on the MRC small canceling machine (Models 3601/3602). Only plant maintenance facilities may order this year type. All advanced facer canceler system (AFCS) machines have been upgraded with the ink jet cancellation and no longer require year type. Please return the postcard and reduce the quantity ordered accordingly. Plant maintenance facilities are responsible for supplying this year type to all offices they service.
— National Supply Management Programs,
Supply Management, 9-27-07
