Postal Code Targeting requirements

There are a variety of features available to use in the Adobe Illustrator template.

Indicia layers. A variety of postal indicia are included on separate layers. Select the appropriate layer or indicia required for your mailing.
Graphics and quiet zones layer. The graphics and quiet zones layer outlines the areas set out for the placement of text or images/graphics and quiet zones which must be kept free of graphics and text (other than address information).
Graphics sample layer. The graphic sample layer has an example of graphics/text and colours applied to the mail item.

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We developed the Machineable Mail Advisor tool to help you design envelopes, self-mailers, and cards that meet our Machineable specifications. By delineating the areas that are reserved for addressing and postage, the tool is also meant to highlight and give you the opportunity to leverage the areas available for customization. The tool is based on our Machineable Mail designing module and outlines the basic design requirements for Machineable items.
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Postage zone. The postage zone is found at the top of the Postal Code Targeting item.
2D barcode. The 2D Barcode can be located anywhere on the front of the Postal Code Targeting item outside the quiet zones. The barcode is to have a quiet zone of 8 mm on all sides.
CPC print zone. The CPC print zone is found in the bottom right of the Postal Code Targeting item. It measures 110 mm by 25 mm.
Quiet zone. There’s a quiet zone found in the bottom left of the Postal Code Targeting item. It measures 140 mm by 15 mm.
Minimum and maximum size for a Postal Code Targeting envelope, self-mailer, or card. The minimum size for an envelope, self-mailer, or card is 90 mm by 140 mm. The maximum size for an envelope, self-mailer, or card is 156 mm by 245 mm.
Minimum size for a square Postal Code Targeting envelope. The minimum size for a square Postal Code Targeting envelope is 140 square mm.
Maximum size for a square Postal Code Targeting envelope. The maximum size for a square Postal Code Targeting envelope is 156 square mm.

Postage zone. The postage zone is found at the top of the Postal Code Targeting item.
2D barcode. The 2D Barcode can be located anywhere on the front of the Postal Code Targeting item outside the quiet zones. The barcode is to have a quiet zone of 8 mm on all sides.
CPC print zone. The CPC print zone is found in the bottom right of the Postal Code Targeting item. It measures 110 mm by 25 mm.
Quiet zone. There’s a quiet zone found on the back of the Postal Code Targeting item. It measures 140 mm by 15 mm.
Minimum and maximum size for a Postal Code Targeting envelope, self-mailer, or card. The minimum size for an envelope, self-mailer, or card is 90 mm by 140 mm.The maximum size for an envelope, self-mailer, or card is 156 mm by 245 mm.
Minimum size for a square Postal Code Targeting envelope. The minimum size for a square Postal Code Targeting envelope is 140 square mm.
Maximum size for a square Postal Code Targeting envelope. The maximum size for a square Postal Code Targeting envelope is 156 square mm.

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