Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen Senior Content Strategist at 4OVER4.COM
Question

What happens if my artwork doesn't qualify for Presorted Automation?

Answer

If a design does not leave the clear zones the post office needs, it may not qualify for presorted automation rates. When that happens, there are two common paths.

  • The piece can often still mail, but at a higher, non-automation postage rate.
  • Adjusting the artwork to open up the indicia and addressing areas can bring it back into automation pricing.
  • Our team can flag the issue and suggest the smallest change needed to keep your postage low.

Reserving a 1.25" x 1.25" indicia area and a 4" x 2.5" addressing area from the start is the easiest way to avoid this.

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