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USPS Mail Panel Regulations: Guidelines for Optimizing Address Readability for USPS

New Postal Service automation equipment is capable of processing flat-size mail at a rate of over 17,000 pieces per hour! This high speed processing not only helps to hold down postal operating costs and, consequently, postage rates, it also enables consistency in on-time mail delivery. High readability of barcode and…

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Improve Direct Mail with USPS Picture Permit Imprint Indicia

As a new offering by the USPS, Picture Permit Imprint Indicia allows commercial mailers to creatively add value to their mailpiece by customizing permit indicia by incorporating a logo, picture, trademarked brand, or other image along with required information. Utilizing this new offering allows your company to gain immediate recognition…

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InSite User Guide

Modern Litho, Brown Printing and Modern Litho-St. Louis are proud to utilize Kodak® InSite as our Prepress Client Portal system. This online gateway allows our clients to upload files, download files, manage proofs and engage in the proof approval process in a turnkey environment built for simplicity and speed. We…

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Poster Design Tips

When designing a poster, whether it’s a small ad or a large production, keep the poster’s application and purpose in mind. The poster will typically be displayed in a public area, where the competition for attention is high. The following is a poster design checklist that can help you to…

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Application for mailing at Non-Profit Rate with USPS (USPS Form 3624)

Applying for Authorization to Mail Non-Profit Standard Mail Rates with the USPS. Download USPS Form 3624 by clicking the image below. Complete and return to the USPS. Looking for a quick response? You can submit the form online and use the handy checklist on the last page of the form…

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USPS Postage and Mail Guidelines Poster

Looking for a great way to keep USPS Direct Mail guidelines top of mind? We’ve got the reference just for you. This USPS reference guide will have you ready to send your direct mail piece today!

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Application for Mailing Periodicals (USPS Form 3500)

ALTHOUGH YOU MUST MEET SPECIFIC STANDARDS FOR YOUR CHOSEN QUALIFICATION CATEGORY WHEN MAILING PERIODICALS, FOUR BASIC CRITERIA APPLY TO ALL PERIODICALS: Periodical Publication (DMM E211.2) You must show intent to publish issues of a publication indefinitely with continuity from issue to issue. The purpose of the publication must be to…

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Applying for Periodical Publication Additional Entry (USPS Form 3510-M)

Publication additional entry form Jefferson City, Missouri. Procedure for Applying for Authorization to Mail at Periodical Rate at an Additional Post Office from Jefferson City, Missouri. For more information, call Dave Verdot at 1-800-456-5867 or email dverdot@modernlitho.com

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