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Examine all mailpiece designs before presenting for acceptance to confirm they meet Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®) standards.
Contact your local Mailpiece Design Analyst (MDA) for an appointment to have your sample mailpieces tested. The sample should be between 25-50 pieces for each design. The MDA will test the samples and provide a feedback report.
Develop a complete test plan, and analyze high-risk pieces first. The test plan will vary depending on the size and type of your business. Use the reports to update your high-risk pieces.
These factors should be considered when developing a test plan:
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Mailpiece types |
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Paper stock and coatings |
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Addressing/barcoding platforms |
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Barcode fonts available |
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Location of address/barcode printers, transport bases, inserters, web press, bindery equipment, etc. |
Keep a record of all test results, and use a grid to identify and investigate trends. Make sure you are able to interpret the MERLIN™ program diagnostic reports.
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