Mailpiece
Contents
What quantifies "the mailpiece"? The answer is... the envelope, its stampings or imprints, and all contents within the envelope.
The document:
Put simply, AutoMail® will add three lines to the name / address area (address block) of a given document or mailpiece.
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The envelope:
There are several factors to be considered with the actual delivery vehicle for your document(s). That is... "the envelope". It must meet certain height / width requirements, window placement requirements, endorsement requirements, permit imprint requirements, etc. Making recommendations for you to order an envelope that meets these stringent USPS requirements is what AutoMail's Mailpiece Design Specialists are experts in, and will guide as such at the time of initial install.
1. Ancillary Endorsement 2. Permit Imprint Indicia 3. Return Address 4. Left edge of envelope to left edge of window – Minimum ½” 5. Right edge of envelope to the right edge of window – Minimum ½” 6. Top of the window- Maximum 5” 7. Recommended window height – Minimum 1 ½” Maximum 1 ¾” 8. Recommended window width – 4” for 9” envelope; 4 ½” for 9 ½” envelope 9. IM®b barcode – Maximum 4” from bottom edge of envelope 10. Bottom edge of envelope to bottom edge of window – Minimum ½” |
The Ancillary Service Endorsement provides the USPS with instructions on how to handle undeliverable pieces. The recommended required endorsement options are:
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See also.... USPS Info. & Requirements to learn more about Intelligent Mail® specifications.
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Postage Methods:
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