A folded self mailer is formed of panels that are created when one or more unbound sheets of paper are folded together and sealed to make a letter size mailpiece.
Folded self mailer usps.
Panels are created when a sheet of paper is folded.
However folded self mailers fsm designs must meet required standards receive automation letter discounts.
Folded self mailer decision tree design matrix the matrix table is a summarized version of specification elements for folded self mailers fsm.
Any folds or perforations must be parallel to the address.
Folded self mailer fsm reference material this document provides summarized information for the standards that folded self mailers fsm and specific unenveloped mailpiece designs must meet to receive automation letter discounts.
Design requirements the folded self mailer must be prepared from paper stock of at least 75 lb.
Some self mailers have flaps which are created when the last panel is folded over and attached to the unaddressed side of the piece.
The 1st column is a list of basic and optional elements of a finished mailpiece.
Letter size folded self mailers.
Below are some basic standards and requirements for flaps.
Discs in folded self mailers.
Oblong pieces are covered below.
The postal service grants automation discounted pricing for specific unenveloped mailpiece designs.
The postal service routinely updates folded self mailer reference material.
The 2nd column provides the standards for a basic fsm format.
The last folded edge must be positioned at the bottom of the self mailer unless it is an oblong piece.
Quarter folded self mailers made of 55 pound or greater newsprint must have at least 8 panels and may contain up to 24 panels.
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To clarify if it has staples in the fold or glue in the fold it is defined by the postal service as a booklet and not a self mailer.