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One of the requirements for mail to be eligible for discounted lettermail rates is that it is machineable.

Mailers can prepare their mail to be machineable by ensuring it is:

EASY TO FIND both and because they are:

1. Located within specified areas

2. Separated from other print by both location and quiet zones.

See 3.2 Location of the Destination Address for more information.

EASY TO READ the complete Destination address because the address is:

1. In the format described in 3.1 Address Format

2. Is printed with clear, easy-to-see characters.

See 3.3 Printing, 3.4 Character Requirements and 6.5.2 Cover Characteristics.

EASY TO PRINT the bar code because the mail item:

1. Has clear space for the barcode

2. Will show a clear impression of the bar code by being