Understand the definition of a folded self mailer fsm as outlined in dmm section 201 3 0 understand why dmm standards were changed for folded self mailers understand which dmm standards were changed and which ones remained the same understand the basic principles for standards of a folded self mailer host piece 2.
Folded self mailer dmm.
Panels are created when a sheet of paper is folded.
Folded self mailers standards developed and published unenveloped letters new section dmm 201 3 15 to cover other letter designs such as forms and open sleeve style clarity for usps acceptance and industry creative designers etc pcsc still the avenue to review design compliance questions.
Unless prepared as a folded self mailer book let or postcard under 3 14 through 3 16 each machinable or automation letter must be a sealed envelope the pre ferred method or if unenveloped must be sealed or glued completely along all four sides.
Quarter folded self mailers made of a minimum 70 pound paper basis weight or equivalent may have as few as 4 panels.
Folded self mailer reference material including mailpiece exhibits is updated routinely.
See dmm 201 3 15 for.
When a folded self mailer is made of multiple sheets multiply the number of sheets by the number of panels created when folding a single sheet to determine the number of panels in the finished multi sheet folded self mailer.
Mailpiece with fold s vertical to length of letter.
Effective may 6 2013 the postal service revised mailing standards of the united states postal service domestic mail manual dmm 201 3 0 to clarify standards for folded self mailers.
Now let s delve into folded self mailers.
The mailpiece must be tabbed secured with nonperforated 1 1 2 inch tabs glue or 1 1 2 inch wide tape.
Quarter folded self mailers made of 55 pound or greater newsprint must have at least 8 panels and may contain up to 24 panels.
Final fold must be on lead edge.
Letter size booklet type mailpiece.