CP Useful Information

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Address Block

Ancillary Service Endorsements

Links to USPS pages.

USPS Mailpiece Guidlines

USPS RIBBS Website

USPS Zip Code Search

USPS Rates

Address Block

The address block of a letter should be below the return address and atleast 1/2" from every edge. The top of the address should not be more than 2-3/4" from the bottom edge of the letter. There should also be a minimum of 1/8" between the edge of the address block and any other printing.

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Ancillary Service Endorsements

The USPS requires mailers who take advantage of postal discounts on First-Class mail to use one of these services to meet the move update requirements. The services are as follows:

Ancillary Service	Action taken by Post Office
Address Service Requested	When possible the mail piece is forwarded to the new address. A printed notice is returned to the sender with the updated address. This service may result in an additional charge from the Post Office
Return Service Requested	The mail piece is returned to the sender with the updated address attached. The mail piece is not forwarded and there is no additional charge for this service.

These services can generally be applied by your postage meter when postage is applied.

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Design

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Dimensions

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File Types

Our software supports various file types such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, fixed width text file, tab delimited, label format text files, .dbf, .csv, .txt, .sdf, and various others.

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Inscriptions

The USPS reguires discounted mail to be marked indicating what type of rate is applied. This marking is refered to as an inscription.

First-Class mail - The inscription should read "Presorted First-Class".
Standard Mail - The Inscription should read "Presorted Standard".
Non-Profit Standard Mail - The inscription should read "Non-Profit Organization"

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Permits

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Piece Minimums

First-Class Mail - The USPS requires a minimum of 500 pieces for discounted mailings and a minimum of 200 pieces for full postage if paid by a permit.
Standard or Non-Profit Standard Mail - The USPS requires a minimum of 200 letters for both of these. For Flat sized mailings 125 pieces or 15 pounds is required.

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Return Address

First-Class Mail - The USPS requires a return address on First-Class mail that is entered at a discounted rate. This enables the USPS to rovide the sender with the recipients updated address.
Standard Mail - No return address is required but may be present.
Non-Profit Standard Mail - The return address must match the permit holder.

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USPS Links

United States Postal Service Web Site

USPS Rapid Information Bulliten Board System Web Site

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While we make every effort to ensure all information is correct and accurate USPS regulations change constantly so we make no quarantee about the information provided. The USPS website is allways the best source for information and can be found here usps.com