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Sections:

	First Class	Post Cards	Letters	(All Classes)	Auto	Flats
	MIN	MAX	MIN	MAX	MIN	MAX
Height	3.5"	4.25"	3.5"	6.125"	6"	12"
Length	5"	6"	5"	11.5"	6"	15"
Thickness	.007"	.016"	.009"	.25"	.009"	.75"

Quick Tips:
Mail length is the dimension that parallels the lines of the delivery address. Rectangular shape, with a height-to-length ration of between 1.3 and 2.5. 100% of the mailing must be delivery point bar-coded to qualify for automated rates. Flats can be either zip + 4 bar-coded or delivery point bar-coded. Minimum thickness for letters measuring 4.24" x 6" or less is .007"

Tabs & Wafer Seals

Self-Mailers prepared for automation rate mailings must be tabbed (secured) to prevent an open edge from jamming high-speed processing equipment. Construction of the mailpiece plays an important role in determining automation compatibility. Standards for tabbing are based on basis weight of paper stock used and the location of the folded or bound edge. As an alternative to tabs or wafer seals, the open edge of the length of the mailpiece may be continuously glued or spot glued. Tabs are not required on flats but may be necessary or advisable to meet other preparation standards.

	Double Card Tabs 1 (middle) Fold Top or Bottom Sheets Single Basis Weight 75 lb
	Folded Self-Mailer Tabs 1 (middle) Fold Bottom Sheets Single Basis Weight 28 lb.
	Folded Self-Mailer Tabs 1 (middle) Fold Bottom Sheets Multiple Basis Weight 24 lb.
	Folded Self-Mailer Tabs 2 (start < or = 1 inch from edges) Fold Top Sheets Single or Multiple Basis Weight 20, 24 or 28 lb.
	Folded Self-Mailer Tabs 2 (start < or = 1 inch from edges) Fold Top or Bottom Sheets Single Basis Weight 20 lb.
	Folded Self-Mailer (Invitation Fold) Tabs Address Label Fold Top and Bottom Sheets Single Basis Weight 20 lb.
	Folded Self-Mailer (Invitation Fold) Tabs 1 (center of overlap) Fold Top or Bottom Sheets Multiple or Single Basis Weight 20 lb.
	Folded Self-Mailer (Continuous Glue Strip) Glue Strip Top Edge Fold Bottom Sheets Single Basis Weight 20 lb.
	Booklet Tabs 2 (start < or = 1 inch from the edges) Spine Bottom Sheets Multiple with Cover Basis Weight 20 lb. (Cover)
	Booklet Tabs 2 (start < or = 1 inch from edges) Spine Top Fold Bottom Sheets Multiple with Cover Basis Weight 20 lb. (Cover)
	Booklet Tabs 2 (start < or = 1 inch from top edge) Spine Top Fold Bottom Sheets Multiple with Cover Basis Weight 20 lb. (Cover)
	Folded Self-Mailer Tabs 1 (middle) Fold Right Sheets Single Basis Weight 75 lb.
	Booklet Tabs 2 (start < or = 1 inch from top and bottom edges) Spine Right Sheets Multiple with Cover Basis Weight 24 lb. (Cover)

Letter-Size Folded Self-Mailers
Fold (top or bottom) must be parallel to the longest dimension (length) and address of the mailpiece.

• With one tab or wafer seal: folded edge at bottom of mailpiece, tab or wafer seal in middle of top edge of mailpiece.
• Single folded sheet, sealed with one tab or wafer seal, minimum basis weight: 28 pounds (17 by 22 inches by 500 sheets) or 70 pounds (25 by 38 inches by 500 sheets).
• Two or more sheets, sealed with one tab or wafer seal, minimum basis weight: 24 pounds (17 by 22 inches by 500 sheets) or 60 pounds (25 by 38 inches by 500 sheets).
• With two tabs or wafer seals: minimum basis weight 20 pounds (17 by 22 inches by 500 sheets) if folded edge is at top or bottom of the mailpiece. Tabs or wafer seals must be placed within 1 inch of the right and left edges of mailpiece.
• With fold on right (leading) edge: left (trailing) edge secured with at least one tab or a glue line, additional tabs may be required based on trim size and basis weight. Pieces 7 or more inches in length must also be secured at top and bottom edges and be pre-approved by the USPS.

Cards
Minimum basis weight of 75 pounds or greater. Double postcards not sealed on all edges must have folded edge at the top or bottom. The open edge must be secured with 1 tab in the middle.

Flat-Size Booklet-Type Mailpieces
The contents of the mail piece prepared in sleeves or other wrappers must be sufficiently secured in the sleeve or wrapper to stay in place during processing. If material bearing the delivery information or barcode for the mailpiece is enclosed in a partial wrapper, that wrapper must be sufficiently secure to prevent the contents from shifting and obscuring the delivery address.

Sample Indicia

Simply recreate the appropriate indicia in your graphics
or word processing program to use our permit for your mailing.

Non Profit Organization	Bulk or Standard Mail	1st Class Presort
Non Profit Org US Postage PAID Mail Movers	PRSRT STD US Postage PAID Mail Movers	PRSRT 1st Class US Postage PAID Mail Movers

Change Your Postal Meter Year

Year Change Assistance
If you need assistance when changing the year wheel on your meter, you may call the following number for assistance. When calling, have the model number ready for the technician. It may be necessary for you to leave a recorded message. When you leave a message, leave your meter model number, your name, area code, phone number and extension. A Technical Support Representative will call you back as soon as possible to provide you with telephone assistance in changing the year wheel to the correct year.

(410) 749-1885 or (800) 356-5923

You also have the option of bringing the meter to our local office to have the year wheel changed at no charge.

If you require on-site assistance by a Service Representative to change the year wheel, please be advised that this type of service is outside the scope of the meter lease agreement and is, therefore, chargeable at our prevailing flat rate zone service charge.

MODEL(S) 9248/9212/9500/9640 SERIES
The Year Date Wheel is located under the printhead cover. To set the year date, place a pointed instrument between the numerals on the Year Date Wheel and rotate the wheel towards you until the correct year appears.

MODEL(S) 9250/9260/9280 SERIES
Open the print head cover above the Meter Date Wheels and, using a pointed instrument such as a ball point pen, rotate the two year wheels until the cottect year appears. NOTE: There are 2 separate wheels for the year.

CAUTION
Always run zero value tests imprints after changing the year to verify the setting is correct before starting to process mail.