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PRESORT MAIL
1.Description
Table of Contents
1.1 Scope 
Types of Mail Items
The following items can be prepared as Presort Mail:
| • | Short and long: envelopes, self-mailers, postcards and cards |
| • | Oversize: envelopes, wrapped items (paper and transparent) |
1.2 Dimensions
Size and Weight Table
| Envelopes, Self-mailers |
Max |
245 mm |
156 mm |
5.00 mm |
100 g |
| Min |
140 mm |
90 mm |
0.18 mm |
3 g |
| Postcards and Cards |
Max |
235 mm |
120 mm |
5.00 mm |
N/A |
| Min |
140 mm |
90 mm |
0.18 mm |
N/A |
| Oversize |
Max |
380 mm |
270 mm |
20 mm |
500 g |
| Min |
140 mm |
90 mm |
0.5 mm |
5 g |
Shape
Ensure that envelopes, self-mailers, and cards meet the aspect ratio requirements of:
Ensure that all items are rectangular.
1.3 Delivery Mode Code (DMC)
Ensure a current delivery mode code is included on Presort mailings.
The DMC should be:
| • | Not less that 2 mm in height. |
| • | On a line without delivery address information (e.g. the line containing the name of the destination company). |
| • | Placed three to four blank spaces to the right of the longest non-addressing line. |
| • | Example of a delivery mode code: H 12 (M) |
1.4 All Other Requirements
Both Presort Mail and Machineable Mail must meet the same requirements described in this manual.
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