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Endicia Changelog

What's new in Endicia 3.0.2

Sep 10, 2020
  • No longer crashes when trying to export the mailing log.
  • Restores the ability to print on DYMO 30383/30384/30387 labels with a return address graphic instead of getting the following error: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
  • Improves recognition of Canadian addresses and postal codes.

New in Endicia 3.0.1 (Aug 27, 2020)

  • Changes:
  • Fixes an issue where trying to print NetStamps could crash.
  • Fixes an issue where the application incorrectly says that no international mail services are available.

New in Endicia 3.0 (Aug 18, 2020)

  • Changes:
  • See the important notice below before updating to version 3.0 if you print individual stamps using Endicia for Mac. If you only use Endicia for Mac to print postage associated with an address, such as shipping labels or directly onto envelopes, you can update at your convenience.
  • Support for upcoming improvements to your Endicia account. While functionality should be identical to previous versions of Endicia for Mac, there have been many changes under the hood, please let us know if you experience any issues.
  • At some point after the update, the shipping label designs will change slightly to reflect new standards. After that change, custom fonts and colors won’t be able to be set on shipping labels. Return address logos will continue to be supported.
  • Important Notice for users of DYMO Stamps rolls and Printable Postage sheets:
  • Endicia discontinued support for DYMO Stamps rolls and sheets in 2019.
  • After the required August 25, 2020 software update to version 3.0 or later, Endicia for Mac will be unable to print on DYMO Stamps rolls and sheets. We recommend that you use any remaining DYMO Stamps rolls and Printable Postage sheets as soon as possible.
  • To print individual stamps with Endicia for Mac after August 25, 2020, you must print onto NetStamps rolls, which are available for purchase here.
  • Prior to updating your Endicia for Mac software, on or before August 25, 2020, please note the following:
  • Ensure you have used your existing DYMO Stamps, and that you have NetStamps rolls on hand.
  • If you have multiple Endicia for Mac workstations, they must all be updated at the same time.
  • If you need to print on NetStamps sheets, you must do so using the Endicia Online portal, rather than the Endicia for Mac software.

New in Endicia 2.20 (Jan 29, 2020)

  • Prices for many services are changing.
  • Other Changes:
  • Updates for changes in Endicia Parcel Insurance fees effective January 26th, 2020. https://endicia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/6516
  • Fixes an issue where a saved password disappears from the keychain on macOS 10.15 Catalina and a re-login is required.
  • Miscellaneous bug fixes.

New in Endicia 2.19.4 (Aug 28, 2019)

  • Important Change:
  • Adds compliance with the new Amazon policy for personally identifiable information for Amazon-imported orders.

New in Endicia 2.19.3 (Jun 18, 2019)

  • USPS June 23rd 2019 Price Change Support:
  • Dimensional weight pricing is now applicable for all packages shipped via Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express and Parcel Select over 1 cubic foot (1,728 inches). Be sure to enter in dimensions for any non-USPS supplied packaging to ensure proper pricing.
  • Other Changes:
  • Fixes an issue with exceptionally large return address images causing the app to hang.
  • Fixes an issue for shippers who print Retail Ground labels.

New in Endicia 2.19.1 (Mar 21, 2019)

  • Changes and Improvements:
  • Corrects an issue printing First-Class Package Services to APO/FPO/DPO addresses.
  • The application no longer crashes when sending email attachments on macOS 10.14.
  • No longer prompts for a destination ZIP code when creating “Make Your Own” Printable Postage.
  • Improves network performance on macOS 10.9-10.11.

New in Endicia 2.19 (Jan 16, 2019)

  • For detailed information see https://www.endicia.com/usps/postage-rate-change/january2019
  • Prices for many services are changing.
  • When using Endicia, the First-Class Mail Letter postage stamp rate will increase from $0.47 to $0.50.
  • When printing on Printable Postage sheets or DYMO Stamps rolls, a destination ZIP code is now required for printing First-Class Package labels.
  • Other Changes:
  • Updates for changes in Endicia Parcel Insurance fees effective January 27th, 2019: https://endicia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5912
  • Miscellaneous bug fixes.

New in Endicia 2.18.4 (Sep 27, 2018)

  • Corrects printing issues on macOS 10.14 Mojave.

New in Endicia 2.18.3 Build 752 (Aug 3, 2018)

  • This update corrects an issue where specific older versions of macOS (10.9-10.11.5) can't connect to the Endicia servers.

New in Endicia 2.18.2 Build 750 (Jun 7, 2018)

  • Important Information:
  • On June 30th, due to security and compliance issues we will no longer be able to support macOS 10.6, 10.7 or 10.8. In order to connect to the Endicia servers after that date, Endicia for Mac must be running on macOS 10.9 or greater. We highly recommend upgrading to the latest version you can.
  • Changes and Improvements:
  • Added support for the DYMO Wireless LabelWriter.
  • Handles two line addresses (such as the Internal Revenue Service) correctly.
  • Fixes display issue with Priority Mail prices and zones. Printed labels are always charged correctly.

New in Endicia 2.18.1 Build 747 (Jan 23, 2018)

  • This latest update fixes a display issue with Priority Mail prices and zones.

New in Endicia 2.18 Build 746 (Dec 29, 2017)

  • This update includes support for the upcoming January 21st, 2018 price change, as well as bug fixes and other changes.

New in Endicia 2.17.1 Build 742 (Jul 26, 2017)

  • Changes and Bug Fixes:
  • Enhanced support for the USPS Automated Package Verification System.
  • When a manual weigh of a package exceeds the weight limit for the selected mail class (say you weigh a 2 pound package and First-Class is selected), the error dialog now lets you choose the class to use instead such as Priority Mail or Media Mail.
  • Added support for an OverweightMailClass tag for XML/URL requests. This is useful in the case where you send in FIRST as the mail class but the package is over 16 ounces. Instead of an error, now you can specify the class to use instead.
  • International one-ply landscape labels on plain paper are now centered within the half sheet.
  • Fixed an issue with creating international large flat envelopes.
  • Corrected an issue where insurance prices for First-Class International Package Service were quoted as more expensive than would actually be charged.
  • Fixed a crash with certain return address images.
  • Improved error handling for loss of Internet connectivity or connection errors.

New in Endicia 2.17 Build 738 (Jan 5, 2017)

  • USPS Jan 22nd 2017 Price Change Support:
  • For detailed information see
  • http://www.endicia.com/usps/postage-rate-change/january2017
  • Prices for many services are changing.
  • When using Endicia, the First-Class Mail Letter postage stamp rate will decrease from $0.465 to $0.46.
  • There are no price changes for First-Class Mail International®, Priority Mail International®, First-Class Package International Service® or Priority Mail Express International®.
  • New Features:
  • Added support for nonrectangular First-Class Package Services pieces.
  • You can now hide the file extension when saving a label to PDF.
  • Added new capitalization preference for international addresses. The default is set to Mixed Case.
  • Added automatic ability to verify city/street/ZIP code only for addresses that don’t fully verify with the USPS. These labels can now be printed.
  • Removed Features:
  • Removed support for DYMO 99019 label entirely. You’ll need to switch to a different DYMO label type such as 30387.
  • Removed the option to manually pick a particular customs form, as the software now automatically picks the correct one.
  • Changes and Improvements:
  • Corrects an issue where the application says your passphrase is incorrect instead of prompting you that it must be changed.
  • Ensures that the tab/comma import options are shown when importing a text file of addresses.
  • When printing a Priority Mail Express mailing record, the barcode will now scan correctly at post offices. The package labels have always scanned correctly, this is simply the receipt that can be printed from the mailing log.
  • Fixed a bug where the software always defaulted to First-Class Mail instead of the mail class that was last printed.

New in Endicia 2.16.4 Build 733 (Aug 25, 2016)

  • USPS August 28th 2016 Price Change Support:
  • For detailed information see http://www.endicia.com/usps/postage-rate-change/august2016
  • Prices are being increased for 1/2/3oz First-Class Mail Parcels.
  • Note the new rates will be in effect even if you don’t download this update.
  • Changes and Bug Fixes:
  • There is an update to the Mixed Case option for domestic addresses to be more case-preserving of original text. We are continuing to work on this so if you have any feedback on addresses that aren’t getting the proper case, please let us know.
  • International addresses are now left in their entered case to save on character width and fit more characters on the label. Only the country name will be forced to uppercase.
  • Correct display issues with letter postage in Printable Postage roll mode.
  • The ZIP+4 is now retained if entered and address validation isn’t able to find a more specific entry.
  • Error messages have been improved for account errors.

New in Endicia 2.16.3 Build 725 (Mar 24, 2016)

  • Changes and Bug Fixes:
  • There are no more restrictions on reprint. You can now do reprint on a different day than the print date.
  • Fix for printing letter envelope postage for certain international countries including South Korea.
  • Fix for long running post-process AppleScripts that execute during an XML/URL driven print.
  • Fix for rounding error in USB scales that return 3 significant digits.
  • Fix for an issue displaying proper pricing for custom Priority Mail rates.

New in Endicia 2.16.2 Build 718 (Jan 27, 2016)

  • Changes and Bug Fixes:
  • Automatically chooses the cheaper retail 1/2/3/oz First-Class Mail Parcel pricing when applicable.
  • Improves the speed of filtering/sorting the mailing log.
  • Improved messaging when the address verification service is down.
  • Fixes an issue displaying proper pricing for custom Priority Mail rates.

New in Endicia 2.16.1 Build 713 (Jan 12, 2016)

  • Changes and Bug Fixes:
  • Fix for certificate warnings on older Mac OS operating systems (we highly recommend updating to OS X 10.11 if you are able to).
  • An issue where the application would hang on launch was been fixed.
  • Hold for Pickup should now work as expected.
  • Customers with First-Class Package Services Commercial Plus Pricing and/or cubic pricing discounts are now fully supported before and after the price change.
  • We are phasing out support for DYMO 99019 labels, at this time, you can use them to print address labels but you cannot print postage on them. We will fully remove support for this label type in a future release.

New in Endicia 2.16 Build 706 (Dec 29, 2015)

  • New Features:
  • Added the ability to set a different induction ZIP code per return address. Each return address defaults to the account ZIP, or you can set one explicitly. If the sending ZIP doesn’t match the return ZIP, it will show up in light grey beneath the from address on the main screen. This ZIP is saved with the return address.
  • A new “Estimate Transit Time” button is available on the main window to allow for one-off transit time lookups.
  • There is now an optional warning if you try to ship to the same address you just shipped to.
  • You can now set a preference to automatically copy the last tracking number as a full URL instead of just the number.
  • Removed Features:
  • Due to various internal changes, the follow features have been removed:
  • Postage Corrections. You will now need to refund a mis-priced label and print a new one. Alternatively, you can use the “Make Your Own” feature of Printable Postage to print stamps for any amount.
  • Postage-less labels with tracking barcodes. If you turn off postage, we now just print address labels without any barcode of any kind.
  • M-bags. You will need to contact your local post office for solutions to print M-bag postage.
  • Changes and Improvements:
  • Mailing log operations are greatly sped up, including searching, adding new shipments, importing and exporting. We will continue to focus on improvements to the speed and operation of the mailing log.
  • Hold for Pickup shipments will no longer error out with cryptic error codes.
  • Many bug fixes and minor improvements.

New in Endicia 2.15.2 Build 626 (Sep 30, 2015)

  • Includes improved support for OS X 10.11 El Capitan as well as bug fixes and other minor changes.

New in Endicia 2.15.1 Build 609 (May 19, 2015)

  • Fixes an issue where the program stalls on launch.
  • Fixes an issue in generation of CP72 forms for M-Bags where the last line was missing.
  • Fixes an error printing postage for international postcards in Printable Postage.

New in Endicia 2.15 Build 607 (May 13, 2015)

  • New Features and Changes:
  • All Canadian address now require a valid Canadian postal code within the address before they can be printed. Canadian postal codes are 6 characters and follow the format A1A 1A1.
  • Imported Address Book entries can now be searched by an associated reference id or description.
  • Many bug fixes and minor improvements.

New in Endicia 2.14.6 Build 507 (Dec 3, 2014)

  • Changes and Bug Fixes:
  • Batch status check will correctly update delivered pieces to the delivered status.
  • Fixed other issues relating to checking status of recently shipped and delivered items.
  • Fixed a rare crash showing alert panels.

New in Endicia 2.14.5 Build 505 (Nov 11, 2014)

  • Changes and Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed issue with printing pieces with fractional ounces (3.5oz letters and 15.9oz packages).
  • The text in the description field from the main window will show up in reports on Endicia.com.
  • Now links to tracking for letters/large envelopes through the Endicia web site from the mailing log.
  • Improvements for accounts with custom USPS prices.
  • Various cosmetic fixes.

New in Endicia 2.14.4 Build 403 (Sep 3, 2014)

  • Changes and Bug Fixes:
  • There is no longer an error printing Certified Mail. As an added bonus, Ceritified Mail now prints with the barcode on large envelopes and packages and you only need to attach a generic Label 3800-N to the item. This functionality will be available for letters in a future release.
  • Fixed an issue where the Printable Postage screen was blurry or had jagged text.
  • If you switch print preview on then off again, the PDF output options will work correctly.
  • A few other cosmetic issues have been corrected.
  • Looking to print on pre-addressed return envelopes?
  • This new release now requires complete return address for every postage print. However, if you are printing to envelopes or postcards that already have an address printed on them, you can turn off return address printing in the Postcards & Envelopes tab of the Printer Setup panel.

New in Endicia 2.14.3 Build 401 (Aug 20, 2014)

  • There is now built-in PDF generation for labels, which is handy especially for reply postage. You can save or email a PDF label right from within Endicia for Mac on the print preview panel or the main window if print preview is turned off.
  • The Hold for Pickup service is now available.
  • Prices for each mail class are now shown in the in mail class pop-up menu for easy comparison.
  • Pasting tabular data (from a spreadsheet program like Numbers for example) into the address field will now parse the address correctly.
  • The Mailing Log is now searchable by barcode number.
  • You can now specify margins both as fractions and as negative numbers.
  • Many other improvements in reliability and and error reporting.

New in Endicia 2.14.2 Build 392 (May 15, 2014)

  • New Features and Changes:
  • Our Web Stores feature now lets you import orders from Amazon.com as well as eBay.
  • You can now choose the placement and label orientation for all 2-up labels in Printer Setup. Margins are directly settable in the Print Setup dialog as well.
  • Margins can now also be set for Printable Postage sheets.
  • Many improvements in batch printing including better parsing of .csv files.
  • Various other bug fixes and improvements.

New in Endicia 2.14 Build 376 (Jan 16, 2014)

  • New prices for most mail classes.
  • Delivery Confirmation has been renamed to USPS Tracking.
  • A new 10:30am delivery option is available for Priority Mail Express items for an additional $5.

New in Endicia 2.13.2 Build 360 (Jun 14, 2013)

  • Endicia for Mac can now import your orders from eBay with our new Web Stores window.
  • After connecting your eBay account with your Endicia account using the built-in Web Store Manager, you can view a list of all your pending eBay orders, ship them, and the tracking information is automatically sent back to eBay and to your customer.
  • Web Stores is available from the main toolbar and the File menu.

New in Endicia 2.13.1 Build 339 (Feb 12, 2013)

  • Due to popular request, you can now choose a different printer for your 3-part 2976-A forms than your thermal printer.
  • Incorrect retail prices were being shown for First-Class Package International Service. The Commercial Base price was always charged correctly. This has been fixed.
  • There should no longer be passphrase errors when doing electronic refunds from the mailing log.
  • Other small fixes and improvements.

New in Endicia 2.13 Build 327 (Jan 16, 2013)

  • Important Information:
  • Endicia for Mac no longer will operate on Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger. If your computer is currently running 10.4, you'll need to upgrade to a newer version of Mac OS X to continue to print postage. View system requirements for 10.5. We highly recommend upgrading to at least Mac OS X 10.7 Lion if at all possible.
  • USPS Jan 27th 2013 Price Change Support:
  • New prices for First-Class Mail, Library Mail, Media Mail, and First-Class Mail International.
  • New prices for Express Mail, Priority Mail, Parcel Select, Express Mail International, Priority Mail International, and M-Bag.
  • Parcel Post has been eliminated and has been replaced by Parcel Select. A new class called Standard Post is available for those customers who don't qualify for Parcel Select.
  • Includes Commercial Base prices for First-Class International Package Services.
  • Free Delivery Confirmation is now available on First-Class Mail International packages to Canada.
  • For integrators, see the latest XML documentation.
  • New Features:
  • We now support all customs forms on 4x6 labels to be printed on a DYMO 4XL or Zebra printer. This allows all shipments of all mail classes that need customs forms to be printed on thermal printers. This includes shipments to military mail destinations as well. This means you can finally operate Endicia for Mac without a plain paper printer.
  • Printable Postage transactions can now be saved to your Mailing Log with a reference number for easy cross-referencing. To enable this, you can turn it on in the General Preferences and a new field on the Printable Postage screen will appear. The reference ID will be available in the local Mailing Log and on your Web-based reports.
  • Other Changes:
  • There are new optional fields for adding the HS (Harmonized System) Tarriff number to your customs form items.
  • You can now add up to 5 customs items per shipment.
  • There is an attempt to normalize non-Latin addresses, so if given an address in a non-Latin alphabet, we will transform it into Latin characters.
  • To get the best performance out of your Zebra printer, we recommend setting it up as a native printer on your Mac. This lets the printer spool in the background.

New in Endicia 2.12.4 Build 310 (Aug 1, 2012)

  • Compatible with OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion including Gatekeeper and privacy controls on your contacts.
  • Electronic refunds are now allowed on First-Class Mail International.
  • The Flat Rate Padded Envelope can now be used with Express Mail shipments.
  • The description and reference number can now be imported with a flat file import.
  • Delivery Confirmation is no longer required on Priority Mail shipments going to an APO/FPO/DPO.
  • Bugs related to date sorting in the mailing log have been fixed.

New in Endicia 2.12.3 Build 304 (Jun 8, 2012)

  • Allow printing Priority Mail labels for APO/FPO destinations that don't allow Delivery Confirmation.
  • Added support for the Priority Mail Large Flat Rate Video Box.
  • Fixed an issue where a user would be unable to buy more than $10 in postage at a time.
  • Eliminated a problem where the postage indicium didn't print on older Zebra printers.
  • Modified the address validation routine to now allow quotes in addresses.
  • Increased compatibility with future versions of Mac OS X.

New in Endicia 2.12.1 Build 287 (Jan 25, 2012)

  • New prices for First-Class Mail, Library Mail, Media Mail, Parcel Post, and First-Class Mail International.
  • New prices for Express Mail, Priority Mail, Parcel Select, Express Mail International, Priority Mail International, and M-Bag.
  • Includes Commercial Base prices for First-Class Mail Package Services.
  • New support for the Express Mail Flat Rate Box and the Priority Mail Regional Rate Box C.

New in Endicia 2.12 Build 286 (Jan 13, 2012)

  • Supports January 22nd, 2012 Price Change

New in Endicia 2.11.2 (Apr 6, 2011)

  • Added support for Commercial Base pricing for First-Class Mail parcels in Printable Postage.

New in Endicia 2.11.1 (Mar 30, 2011)

  • USPS Apr 17th 2011 Price Change Support:
  • For detailed information see http://pe.usps.com/
  • New prices for First-Class Mail, Library Mail, Media Mail, Parcel Post, and First-Class Mail International.
  • Changes:
  • Delivery Confirmation can now be turned off for Priority Mail if you are using DYMO 30383 or DYMO 30384 labels.
  • The customs numbers for all packages will now appear in the generated email confirmation.
  • A new software update mechanism is now used which will allow for more frequent and easier software updates for Endicia for Mac.

New in Endicia 2.10.1 (Sep 6, 2010)

  • Supports Jan 4th, 2010 Price Change

New in Endicia 2.9.2 (Aug 28, 2009)

  • Support in the application and the Address Book plug-in for Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard.
  • Fix for problems printing Small Flat Rate Box stamps.
  • Fix for problems selecting DYMO LabelWriter in Printer Setup.
  • Keeps the font size of destination addresses on international labels the same or greater than the return address.
  • Includes a counter of items in your mailing log.
  • Improved performance for loading and updating the USPS zone chart.

New in Endicia 2.9 (May 6, 2009)

  • Support for May 11 2009 USPS prices.
  • The standard Flat Rate Box has been rebranded the Medium Flat Rate Box by the USPS. You will now see it referred to as the Medium Flat Rate Box throughout the software. The rates and eligibility have not changed.
  • The application is now smarter about the amount of postage you can purchase, you will only be provided with options that will successfully go through, and not put you over limit.
  • The DYMO LabelWriter 4XL with 4"x6" label stock is now fully supported for shipping labels.
  • There is support for more Zebra printers connected via USB, specifically the S4M, the ZP500 and the ZP450. They should just work when attached.
  • The Intelligent Mail barcode is now used on Postcard-sized mailpieces.
  • The backgrounds of shipping labels should no longer be fuzzy or blurry.
  • Printable Postage sheets now override your print settings to print to Letter-sized pieces of paper.
  • Integrated customs forms for First-Class Mail International and Priority Mail International (Small Flat Rate Box and Flat Rate Envelope) now correctly use the print settings for your domestic shipping labels. This way you can have a setting for label stock and a setting for the bigger customs forms and not need to switch between them manually.
  • Clicking the Recover button in Printable Postage will no longer result in an error.

New in Endicia 2.8 (Jan 15, 2009)

  • Support for Jan 18 2009 USPS prices.
  • Supports Commercial Base Prices for all domestic Express Mail shipments and Priority Mail shipments sent with Delivery or Signature Confirmation.
  • All Priority Mail International and Express Mail International shipments get the reduced pricing as well.
  • Also support for the new Commercial Plus pricing for eligible accounts. Lastly, there is support for the new Small Flat Rate Box.
  • Due to USPS changes, all First-Class Mail International labels must now be physically refunded.

New in Endicia 2.7.2 (Oct 16, 2008)

  • Endicia for Mac now requires Mac OS X 10.3.9 or greater, we have eliminated support for previous versions of the Mac OS, specifically Mac OS X Jaguar 10.2.8.
  • Removed support for Bound Printed Matter per USPS requirements.
  • Fixes for M-Bag printing with customs forms.
  • The "To Address" is now centered on DYMO labels.
  • There is a new XML tag for the return address phone number, ReturnAddressPhone. This is useful for international shipments with customs forms.

New in Endicia 2.7 (May 8, 2008)

  • Support for May 12 2008 USPS prices. Endicia for Mac supports new Commercial Base Prices for all domestic Express Mail shipments and Priority Mail shipments sent with Delivery or Signature Confirmation. All Priority Mail International and Express Mail International shipments get the reduced pricing as well.
  • There are no XML interface changes
  • Customs forms are now supported for Guam and American Samoa
  • OneCode barcodes are automatically included for First-Class envelopes and flats. These allow for faster processing through the mailstream and provide electronic refund capabilities if you misprint.
  • An issue on Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard with multiple printers installed has been corrected