Mailing Tips

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We have compiled a brief list of useful hints to help your job run smoothly. Please take a moment to read this.

Envelope Specifications

All envelopes must be lick & stick / machine sealable, wallets - i.e. with the flap on the long edge.

Envelopes

If mailing DL (99 x 210mm) inserts - use DL-E (114 x 224mm) or DL-X (120 x 235mm) envelopes.
If mailing A5 (210 x 148mm) inserts - use C5 (162 x 229mm) envelopes.
If mailing A4 (297 x 210mm) inserts - use C4 (229 x 324mm) envelopes.
Remember to include a "Postage Paid Australia" imprint plus a return address.

Requirements for Inkjet/Laser Addressing

Please note that for successful inkjet addressing of envelopes and address sheets, databases should be provided to B&C in one of the following formats:

Microsoft excel with field names in 1 st line.
One field per column. e.g. Suburb, state and postcode - must be in separate columns. (Do not include non essential information. Such as phone, fax, etc as this confuses things.)
ASCII comma separated/delimited or CSV with field names in 1 st line e.g.; "AAAA", "38 Martin Place", "Sydney","NSW","2000"
ASCII tab separated (an invisible TAB character used between field names.) with field names in 1 st line
e.g.; AAAA38 <TAB> Martin Place <TAB> Sydney <TAB> NSW <TAB> 2000
In many instances an acceptable database is simply a matter of 'exporting' the data file in the correct format. In other cases this can be done after minor procedural changes at the customer end.

Incorrect presentation of databases causes all sorts of problems including;

Delays in mail processing while data is being fixed
Additional costs
Disruptions to processing schedules at B&C as jobs are not ready

It is important that databases are provided in an acceptable format. As B&C will not commit to a mailing deadline until database problems have been cleared up

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Laser Printing

If you wish to send out a personalised letter, please ensure that you supply your letterhead. This should be on laser compatible bond.
We will also need a signature, this may be supplied by e-mail or as hard copy. For best reproduction quality use black ink on plain white paper.
You will need to supply letter text and data either on disk or e-mail.
We will proof your letter to you for approval prior to production.

Postcards / Small Letters

We are able to ink jet print addresses directly onto postcards supplied.
As with envelopes, postcards must include the postage paid imprint and your return address.
Must be oblong in shape - the length must be at least 1.414 times the width.
To qualify for small letter postal rate the postcard may not be larger than 130 x 240mm.

Delivery of Stock

All stock for your mailing should be sent to:

B&C Mailing
Unit D, 511-515 Botany Road
Alexandria NSW 2015

It is very important that ALL the boxes are clearly marked with:

YOUR COMPANY NAME AND LOCATION
DESCRIPTION OF CONTENTS - I.E. LETTERHEADS, BROCHURES, LEAFLETS
Please also advise us of deliveries before they arrive!

Deliveries are received from 8.00am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday

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Summary

We know that your mailing is important to you and hope that this information is of help. However, these are general tips and should you need more advice relating to your specific job please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thanking you.