Mail Piece Design Requirements

PROOFING
It is critical that all SELF MAILERS be reviewed by Central Distribution PRIOR to printing. Central Distribution can also assist in the planning of large mailings. Involving Distribution in the planning stages of large mailings may save you valuable time and money that may be required to reprint mail pieces. Distribution can assist to ensure your mailing will meet postal regulations as well as machine processing specifications.

NOTE:
Samples of permit imprints for First Class Presort, Non-profit Bulk Mail, and Regular Bulk Mail can be obtained from Central Distribution. Samples are also printed in the Editorial Service’s Institutional Identity handbook.

BUSINESS REPLY MAIL (BRM)
Business Reply Mail service enables mailers to receive First Class mail by paying postage only on mail that is returned. The mailer guarantees payment of the appropriate First Class postage plus a handling charge (assessed by the U.S. Postal Service not Distribution) per piece. All BRM postage and handling charges are billed back to departments. For proper postal design and format for BRM, contact Publication Design and Production for camera-ready artwork. Your department UMC number must appear in the address for billing.