Inside the Envelope

The USPS is redefining letter-size booklets. New size and tabbing requirements took effect September 8, 2009. A booklet consists of multiple sheets or pages that are bound by a saddle-stitching, perfect binding, pressed glue or other binding method that creates a nearly uniformly thick mailpiece. The new requirements apply only to letter-size booklets, not larger booklets or unbound folded self-mailers. • The minimum height is 3.5 inches and the maximum is 6 inches. • The minimum length is 5 inches and the maximum is 10.5 inches. • The minimum thickness is .009 Inches and the maximum is .25 Inches. • 3 tabs required, minimum 1 ½ inch diameter, non perforated (currently 1" diameter and can be perforated).

The USPS announced a postage rate increase effective May 11, 2009. You can find full information on the increase here . Did you know there are ways to cut your postage costs? One way is presorting. If you have never heard of presort automation, then you are missing out. Presorting is the process of taking mail that would otherwise not be applicable for a discount, barcoding it, and sorting by zip code to obtain that discount. Many presort service bureaus offer this service for little or no cost, and pass savings on to their customers. You can learn about Data Mail's presort program on our website at www.datamailinc.com/automation.html . Many times, it takes as few as 50 pieces of mail per day to qualify. If you are not in the Evansville/Newburgh area, search for a presort bureau in your area and begin taking advantage of presorting today!

If you have ever wondered what it takes to print and mail, we have the answer! We recently finished shooting and editing our new promotional videos collectively entitled "Pushing the Envelope". The videos can be viewed from YouTube , or directly on our website . Enjoy!

Welcome to "Inside the Envelope", the professional blog for Data Mail, Inc. , a printing and mailing firm in Evansville Indiana. Our hope for this blog is that it can provide helpful and useful information pertaining to printing and mailing.