Oct. 22, 1998

New Postal Rules
Effective January 1, 1999 please be sure your window envelopes comply with United States Postal Service (USPS) regulations for automation-compatible mail. No part of the window may intrude into the Barcode Clear Zone. This zone is the lower right corner of the envelope and extends 4 inches from the lower right corner edge and 5/8 inch from the bottom of the envelope.

The generic UW envelopes stocked by University Stores comply with these new requirements:

Generic 98195 Window Envelope U Stores # 1078-310

Generic 98105 Windows Envelope U Stores # 1078-309

Departments who use custom window envelopes preprinted with department name and address should order new envelopes before January. Custom envelopes may be ordered through Publication Services, 543-5680.

Using these envelopes will allow your mail to qualify for postage discounts (3 cents per piece) on your outgoing domestic first-class USPS mail.

For more information about automation-compatible mail, please consult Mailing Services at 543-8757 or your Publications Services coordinator at 543-5680. You may also e-mail us at mailserv@u.washington.edu or visit the U.S. Postal Service web site at http://www.usps.gov. Mailing Services