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Online
Mailing Services
From desktop to doorstep, the Postal Service offers several online services
that combine the speed of the Internet with the effectiveness of traditional
mail. Online services allow you to select or design a mailpiece and enter
addresses or upload an address list. Your mailpieces are printed, prepared,
and delivered in as few as one or two days.
ADVANTAGES
NetPost Mailing Online offers a variety of printing and mailing services.
- NetPost is cost-effective, simple, and time-saving.
- If placed before 2 p.m. EST, your order will be in the mail the following
business day, regardless of how big your order is.
- NetPost can provide a discounted postage rate by automating and presorting
your mail. There is no minimum number of pieces required.
- NetPost does not require you to apply for a permit or pay an annual
fee.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
NetPost Mailing Online services allow customers to submit electronic documents
and mailing lists via the Postal Service Web site. The Postal Service
sends those files to a contract printer, who prints the items and enters
them into the mail.
From your computer you can create or choose from an array of postcards
or greeting cards, or you can upload files you’ve created for letters,
flyers, booklets, or self-mailers. The Postal Service helps you send them
to everyone on your mailing list after you create or select the design.
You can upload your address list or type in the addresses manually. NetPost
services are securely transmitted to the print site closest to the recipients’
addresses. The documents are then printed, addressed, stamped, and transported
to the post office for processing and delivery.
COST
Prices depend on the postage, production, and features you choose. Postage
discounts are available with many NetPost services.
PLANNING AN ONLINE MAILING
Seven easy steps are involved in the online mailing process.
1. Choosing An Online Mailing Service
Select an appropriate online service for your mailing.
2. Upload A Document Or Choose An Image
Choose or create a design for your mailpiece.
3. Upload Or Enter Addresses
You have the choice of uploading a formatted address list or entering
individual addresses by hand.
4. Enter Return Address
Enter the return address of your business.
5. Review And Approve Document
Review and approve your document online before it is printed and mailed.
6. Pay For Mailing
Payment can be made using a credit card or NetPost’s debit account
program.
7. Receive E-Mail Order Confirmation
You will receive e-mail confirmation that your mailing has been accepted
and mailed.
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NetPost
Mailing Online Service
Upload your documents for printing, addressing, and delivery to your customers.
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How Does It Work?
Using NetPost Mailing Online, you can create postcards, letters,
booklets, and self-mailers/flyers on your desktop computer that
adhere to the size and shape guidelines required by the Postal Service.
You can upload your documents and either enter your addresses or
upload your address list, which you can store in a secure online
address book. Mail merging, which lets you add variable data fields,
is available so you can further personalize your mailings.
After you upload your documents, you can preview them and submit
them. They are then transmitted securely to print sites near your
recipients’ addresses.
Your pieces will be printed, addressed, and delivered. Orders placed
before 2 p.m. EST are printed and mailed the following business
day, and you have the option to schedule mailings up to 30 days
in advance. You will receive e-mail confirmation that your order
has been accepted and mailed.
See NetPost Mailing
Online for complete information.
Which Mailing Services Are Available?
Your mailing can be sent by First-Class Mail, Standard Mail, or
Nonprofit Standard Mail services.
What About Address Standardization?
With NetPost, you get free address standardization, meaning that
ZIP Codes are automatically verified for accuracy and, where possible,
corrected or improved. Discounted rates are then applied to all
of the mailpieces with addresses that have been successfully standardized.
What Are the Accepted File Formats for
Address Lists?
- ASCII comma or tab delimited (.csv or .txt)
- Corel WordPerfect 7.0-9.0
- Microsoft Access 95, 97, or 2000
- Microsoft Excel 95, 97, or 2000
- Microsoft Word 95, 97, or 2000
How Much Does It Cost?
Although the price varies according to the printing and the delivery
options you select, you can estimate the cost with the NetPost Mailing
Online Cost
Estimator.
How Do I Pay?
Payment can be made using a credit card or NetPost’s debit
account program.
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WHAT TYPES OF DOCUMENTS CAN I CREATE AND SEND?
 Postcards
4-1/4" x 6" postcards printed on white cardstock and using
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 Letters
8-1/2" x 11" sheets, folded and sent in a dual windowed
#10 envelopes (4-1/8" x 9-1/2") or left unfolded and sent
in a 9" x 12" flat envelope.
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 Booklets
Documents of up to 96 pages (48 double-sided sheets) printed on
11" x 17" sheets of paper that are folded in half so they
read like a book. Can be sent in an envelope or as a self-mailer.
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 Self-Mailers/Flyers
8-1/2" x 11" documents folded in thirds and sealed along
the top edge with two adhesive tabs. Up to eight pages can be uploaded
and will result in a four-page double-sided self-mailer.
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NetPost
CardStore Service
Upload your own image or choose from an online gallery to send quality
greetings to your customers.
What Are Personal Connect and Business
Connect?
Personal Connect and Business Connect are the two kinds of accounts available
at NetPost CardStore. Personal Connect is for individuals and their mailing
needs, and Business Connect offers one centrally controlled business account
that can be accessed by multiple users.
Both Personal Connect and Business Connect let you choose from a selection
of images designed for every occasion or upload your photo or other artwork.
Both let you upload your address lists and store them in a private address
book.
For an annual charge of $50, Business Connect customers can take advantage
of some specialized features including a central gallery of their images
and logos. Full-color logos and handwritten signatures can be included
on greetings. Unlimited numbers of people in your company can access your
corporate account, and everyone will have their own account history, handwritten
signatures, and profile information. You can even set up automatic mailing
schedules for future mailings.
For more information, see Personal
Connect or Business
Connect.
How Does It Work?
With NetPost CardStore, you can create and send greeting cards or postcards.
Both options let you choose an image for the front of your mailpiece from
an extensive online gallery or upload your own images in JPEG format.
You can save your images to a personal account to use with future mailings.
A variety of fonts and ink colors complete your design choices.
You can either enter your addresses manually or upload your address list,
which you can store in a private address book. Salutation merging lets
you personalize your message to each of your recipients with a custom
salutation, such as “Dear Jim.”
After you upload your documents, you preview and submit them. They are
then transmitted securely, printed, assembled, and mailed the next business
day if ordered by 8 p.m. EST.
You have the option to schedule mailings up to a year in advance.
An e-mail confirmation that your order has been accepted and mailed will
be sent to you.
Which Mailing Services Are Available?
All cards are sent using First-Class Mail and can be sent to both domestic
and international addresses.
If you’d like to have your printed cards returned to you, with or
without addresses and postage, they can be shipped to you using Priority
Mail or Express Mail.
What Are the Accepted File Formats for
Address Lists?
Comma separated value (.csv) formatted files from most word processing,
database, and spreadsheet applications.
How Much Does It Cost?
Prices vary according to the type of greeting you select and the added
postage. The more you purchase, the more the production cost drops.
How Do I Pay?
Payment can be made using a credit card or invoicing through a corporate
billing account.
WHAT TYPES OF MAILPIECES CAN I CREATE AND SEND?
Upload Your Image
You can upload your image to create a greeting and choose from the following
three options:
Choose from the Image Gallery
If you choose an image from either the Personal Connect or Business Connect
galleries, you can choose from the following two options:
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x 7" Folded Card with Envelope |
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100-pound paper stock with
a matte finish sent in an envelope made of 80-pound stock. |
| 5"
x 7" Oversize Postcard |
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100-pound cardstock, UV-coated
with a glossy finish. Must be sent at First-Class letter rates
because of the dimensions. |
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NetPost
Premium Postcard Service
Connect with your customers by sending high-quality full-color glossy
postcards you create online.
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How Does It Work?
With this service, you can create full-color, high resolution, full-gloss
postcards that are printed on heavy 110-pound stock with a UV coating
on both sides. You can choose an image for the front of your postcard
from the extensive online gallery or upload your own images in JPEG
format. Save your images to a personal online image gallery to use
with future mailings.
Use an image or type up to 18 lines of copy to appear in the message
portion of the postcard.
You can enter your addresses or upload your address list, which
you can store in a secure online address book. Message merging,
which lets you include up to 13 merge fields of information, is
available so you can further personalize your mailings.
After you upload your documents, you preview and submit them. They
are then transmitted securely to print sites and assembled and mailed
the next business day if ordered by 8 p.m. EST.
You have the option to schedule mailings up to a year in advance.
You will receive e-mail confirmation that your order has been accepted
and mailed.
For more information, see NetPost
Premium Postcard Service.
Which Mailing Services Are Available?
All postcards are sent using First-Class Mail with a permit imprint
and can be sent to domestic addresses.
What about Address Verification?
Addresses are automatically verified, and discounted rates are applied
to all verified addresses.
What Are the Accepted File Formats
for Address Lists?
Comma separated value (.csv) formatted files from most word processing,
database, and spreadsheet applications.
How Much Does It Cost?
Prices vary depending on how many pieces you send and the design
you select.
How Do I Pay?
Payment can be made using a credit card or NetPost’s debit
account program.
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Online
Shipping Labels
You can print shipping labels and pay for postage online using Click-N-Ship.
How Does It Work?
Using Click-N-Ship, you can print shipping labels with or without postage
for Express Mail and Priority Mail from your computer. To print labels
with postage, simply register
on USPS.com and pay for postage online with your credit card. The labels
will print with PC Postage indicia.
Once you register, you simply fill in the mailing address and weight
of the mailpiece, and rates will be calculated for you. Then choose between
Express Mail or Priority Mail and whether you want to print and pay for
postage or print without postage. Then print!
Once you’ve printed your label, you will get a confirmation screen
with your label number to use for checking the delivery status on the
Track & Confirm site. If you print a label with postage, you will
also get an e-mail confirmation.
Which Mailing Services Are Available?
- Priority Mail
- Includes no-fee Delivery Confirmation
- Signature Confirmation available at a reduced fee
- Express Mail
- International mail
- Global Express Guaranteed
- Global Express Mail
Do I Need Any Special Equipment or Supplies?
All you need is a computer with an Internet connection and a laser or
high-quality inkjet (600 DPI) printer. Your browser should be Internet
Explorer 5.0 or later or Netscape 4.7 or later.
Labels can be printed on 8 1/2" x 11" paper and glued or taped
securely to the package. Self-adhesive labels are recommended and can
be easily ordered online.
What about Standardizing and Saving Addresses?
Addresses are automatically standardized and the complete ZIP Code added.
You can save frequently used addresses in your online address book. Sort
your addresses by name, business, or address and quickly select one for
label printing.
How Do I Pay?
Pay for postage with any major credit card. There is no charge for labels
without postage. If you print your labels without postage, you can use
postage stamps or meter strips or take the mailpiece to a post office.
How Do I Mail?
Drop your Express Mail and Priority Mail pieces with PC Postage labels
in a Postal Service collection box. You can also hand your mailpieces
with postage to your letter carrier, schedule a pickup online, or drop
them at your local post office.
For more information, see Click-N-Ship.
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