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4. Express Business Systems Inc. The barcode clear zone is a rectangular area in the lower corner of the address side of cards and letter-size mail pieces. Barcode Clear Zone

5. Express Business Systems Inc. Mail Piece Clear Zones RETURN ADDRESS AREA 50% OF LENGTH 33% OF HEIGHT ½” ½” OCR READ AREA 2 ¾” 5/8” BARCODE CLEAR ZONE 4 ¾”

6. Express Business Systems Inc. Mail Piece Clear Zones Mail Piece Clear Zones Postcard Postcard Postcard

7. Express Business Systems Inc. Automated Mail Piece Size Limits 6 1/8” Max 3 ½” Min 6 1/8” Max 3 ½” Min 4 ¼” Max 3 ½” Min Postcard Dimensions Letter Dimensions 6” Max 5” Min Thickness: .007”- .0160” (4 ¼ x 6 is .009”) 75 lb Stock Paper 11 ½” Max 5” Min Thickness: .007” - .25” Max Wt – 3 oz

8. Express Business Systems Inc. Express Business Systems Inc. The “Perfect Address” JOHN DOE APT 10 123 STREET THIS TOWN NJ 07006 • All capital letters • Non proportional font • Min 10 pt • Apartment number above the delivery address if it cannot be . printed on the same line as the delivery address • No city abbreviation • No punctuation • Address printed on white background • Address shows completely in window

9. Express Business Systems Inc. Time is money and if you have any of these errors, it could take more time for your mail to be delivered and increase your costs.