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business
reply
Mail
format
examples
for
postcards
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Business Reply Mail Postcard
Business Reply Mail Letter (1 oz)

Follow these particular
requirements for business reply labels:
- You must use labels that measure at least 2 inches
by 3 inches. You are not required to print a FIM or a
barcode on labels of this size. (For use on letter-size
envelopes, you must print labels that are at least 2-5/8
inches high adn 4-1/4 inches long. You must print the
appropriate FIM (FIM B or FIM C) on these labels.)
- You must make sure that the series of horsizontal
bars is at least 3/4 inches high.
- You must substitute "BUSINESS REPLY LABEL" for
"BUSINESS REPLY MAIL" in the business reply legend
(rectangular box above delivery address).
- If you print the address in the address block, you
must ensure that the address meets optical character
reader (OCR) readability standards.
- You must coat the backs of the labels with a
permanent adhesive.
- You must provide a pictorial diagram for the
respondent that shows correct placement of the label and
that includes at least the following instructions:
Business Reply Label
Instructions:
- Place the label squarely on the upper right corner
of the envelope.
- do not write on the envelope.
- Do not use an envelope that has a window, one that
is less than 1 inch taller than the label or one that
has any prinitng on it other than the return address.
- Do not use the label on letter-size envelopes more
than 4 1/2 inches high. There is no height restriction
when using BRM labes on flat-size envelopes. BRM labels
may be used on flat-size pieces and parcels.
- Do not use tape to affix the label.
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