2 • General Material Specifications and Storage
Table 2-1C
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Minimum Requirements
Envelope
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Printer
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Collation Total Thickness Limits
For reliable inserting, the total thickness of the entire collation
to be inserted into the envelope must be limited to 0.060 in.
You can estimate the thickness using the table in Appendix B.
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Mail Materials Reference
Use only #10 size
(4-1/8 x 9-1/2").
Dimensions from
envelope to envelope
should not vary more
than ± 1/16".
24-28 lb. bond basis
weight
Guidelines for curl:
» 1/4" curl maximum
on any one corner
» 3/8" combined curl
maximum for entire
envelope
» 1/8" curl maximum
on flap
Guidelines for
window:
» 1-1/8" high
» 4-1/2" wide
» 7/8" from left edge
of envelope
» 5/8" from bottom
edge of envelope
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Performance Tips
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Avoid weights less
than 24 lb. bond.
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Web-fed preferred
over die-cut.
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Side seam better than
diagonal seam.
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Side seam preferred
over executive or
commercial.
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Avoid recycled
materials.
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Window envelopes
may be used, but any
window material must
be secured with no
loose edges.
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Do not use open-
faced window
envelopes.
Mail Materials Reference Guide