Q. I have a brochure that is 8-1/2"X 11", composed of two pages folded together. I plan to mail it as Standard Mail to about 6,500 customers. How can I prepare it as a letter-size piece eligible for automation rates?

A. Fold the brochure to measure 5-1/2” high by 8-1/2” long. Apply the address to be parallel to the 8-1/2’ length of the mailpiece. Apply the correct CASS-certified delivery point barcode, then tab or secure the open edge or edges according DMM C810.7.2, depending on the thickness of the paper stock and the location of the final fold. DMM Quick Service Guide (QSG) 811 is a handy visual guide on tabbing these types of mailpieces.

QSGs covering a wide variety of mail preparation issues are available on http://pe.usps.gov.