Basic is a specialized contract only, small package ground transportation service that meets the following criteria:
Residential consignee address.
Origin and destination within the US 48.
Maximum weight of 70 pounds.
Dimensional weight does not exceed 84 inches.
Single-piece shipment.
Tasks for Basic shipments include:
Set up a thermal printer. See Install a Label Printer and Set Up a Label Printer.
Print test labels and have the labels certified with the USPS. See Print and Certify Basic Test Labels.
Process a shipment. See Process a Shipment with the Basic Service Option.
Save an incomplete shipment. See Defer Shipments and Edit or Complete Deferred Shipments.