Standard cards and postcards

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.
Destination address layer and return address layer. You can edit the addresses on the destination address layer and return address layer as required.
Address and postage zones layer. The address and postage zones layer outlines the areas set out for the placement of addresses and postage. The address must appear in the areas outlined.
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.

Please note:

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.
For complete requirements, you must consult the applicable customer guide for your chosen service.
This tool allows you to download a mail template and then modify certain elements using the design software of your choice. But, if you alter the size or layout of a template, it may render the item out of specification, potentially disqualifying it from the expected services or applicable prices. Such modifications may also impact envelope/card manufacturing or postage costs. It’s your responsibility to make sure that final printed envelopes, self-mailers, or cards meet all requirements.
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Postage zone. The postage zone is found in the top right of the card. The postage zone must be approximately 35 mm from the top and 74 mm from the right edge of the card. If using a postage meter, the postage zone is 35 mm by 100 mm.
Return address zone. The return address zone is found in the top left of the card. The return address zone itself is to be located at least 15 mm from the top of the destination address.
Destination address zone. The destination address zone is found 35 mm down from the top, 10 mm from the left side of the card, 10mm from the bottom, and 10mm from the right side of the card.

Postage zone. The postage zone is found in the top right of the card.
Quiet zone. The quiet zone is found around the address on the card. The quiet zone is to be at least 5 mm from the top, right, bottom, and left of the address.
Graphics zone. You can place graphics anywhere outside the quiet zone.

An example of a Standard horizontal card or postcard with graphic.

Destination address zone. The destination address zone is found 35 mm down from the top of the card, 10 mm from the left side of the card, 10mm from the bottom, and 10mm from the right side of the card.

Quiet zone. The quiet zone is found around the address on the card. The quiet zone is to be at least 5 mm from the top, right, bottom, and left of the address.
Graphics zone. You can place graphics anywhere outside the quiet zone.

An example of a Standard vertical card with graphic.

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