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Exclusion Zone

Except for the indicia and the USPS Facing Identification Mark (FIM), avoid placing graphics or print in the exclusion zone, because they might obscure the legibility of the USPS-applied cancellation mark.

Sample 6 inches x 9 inches Business Reply Mail Envelope (Exclusion zone is shown in gray.)

Exclusion Zone. Depth is 0.90 inches from top of envelope to the base of the indicia. Total length is 4.56 inches from right edge of the envelope and contains 2 specific areas. The first area of the zone is 2.83 inches from the right edge, it contains the indicia. From that point an additional length of 1.73 inches is added to the existing area and allows space for the cancellation mark

NOT TO SCALE

Sample 3.875 inches x 8.875 inches Business Reply Mail Envelope (Exclusion zone is shown in gray.)

Exclusion Zone. Depth is 0.90 inches from top of envelope to the base of the indicia. Total length is 4.56 inches from right edge of the envelope and contains 2 specific areas. The first area of the zone is 2.83 inches from the right edge, it contains the indicia. From that point an additional length of 1.73 inches is added to the existing area and allows space for the cancellation mark.

NOT TO SCALE

Sample 4.125 inches x 9.5 inches Business Reply Mail Envelope (Exclusion zone is shown in gray.)

Exclusion Zone. Depth is 0.90 inches from top of envelope to the base of the indicia. Total length is 4.56 inches from right edge of the envelope and contains 2 specific areas. The first area of the zone is 2.83 inches from the right edge, it contains the indicia. From that point an additional length of 1.73 inches is added to the existing area and allows space for the cancellation mark.

NOT TO SCALE

Sample 6.125 inches x 11 inches Business Reply Mail Envelope (Exclusion zone is shown in gray.)

Exclusion Zone. Depth is 0.90 inches from top of envelope to the base of the indicia. Total length is 4.56 inches from right edge of the envelope and contains 2 specific areas. The first area of the zone is 2.83 inches from the right edge, it contains the indicia. From that point an additional length of 1.73 inches is added to the existing area and allows space for the cancellation mark.

NOT TO SCALE

Sample 9 inches x 12 inches Business Reply Mail Envelope (Exclusion zone is shown in gray.)

Exclusion Zone. Depth is 0.90 inches from top of envelope to the base of the indicia. Total length is 4.56 inches from right edge of the envelope and contains 2 specific areas. The first area of the zone is 2.83 inches from the right edge, it contains the indicia. From that point an additional length of 1.73 inches is added to the existing area and allows space for the cancellation mark.

NOT TO SCALE

Sample 6 inches x 9 inches Postcard (Exclusion zone is shown in gray.)

Exclusion Zone. Depth is 0.90 inches from top of envelope to the base of the indicia. Total length is 4.56 inches from right edge of the envelope and contains 2 specific areas. The first area of the zone is 2.83 inches from the right edge, it contains the indicia. From that point an additional length of 1.73 inches is added to the existing area and allows space for the cancellation mark.

NOT TO SCALE

Sample 6 inches x 9 inches Courtesy Reply Mail Envelope (Exclusion zone is shown in gray.)

Exclusion Zone. Depth is 0.90 inches from top of envelope to the base of the indicia. Total length is 4.56 inches from right edge of the envelope and contains 2 specific areas. The first area of the zone is 2.83 inches from the right edge, it contains the indicia. From that point an additional length of 1.73 inches is added to the existing area and allows space for the cancellation mark.

NOT TO SCALE

 

Sample 6.125 inches x 11 inches Courtesy Reply Mail Envelope (Exclusion zone is shown in gray.)

Exclusion Zone. Depth is 0.90 inches from top of envelope to the base of the indicia. Total length is 4.56 inches from right edge of the envelope and contains 2 specific areas. The first area of the zone is 2.83 inches from the right edge, it contains the indicia. From that point an additional length of 1.73 inches is added to the existing area and allows space for the cancellation mark.

NOT TO SCALE

Sample 3.875 inches x 8.875 inches Courtesy Reply Mail Envelope (Exclusion zone is shown in gray.)

Exclusion Zone. Depth is 0.90 inches from top of envelope to the base of the indicia. Total length is 4.56 inches from right edge of the envelope and contains 2 specific areas. The first area of the zone is 2.83 inches from the right edge, it contains the indicia. From that point an additional length of 1.73 inches is added to the existing area and allows space for the cancellation mark.

NOT TO SCALE

Sample 4.125 inches x 9.5 inches Courtesy Reply Mail Envelope (Exclusion zone is shown in gray.)

 

NOT TO SCALE

Sample 9 inches x 12 inches Courtesy Reply Mail Envelope (Exclusion zone is shown in gray.)

Exclusion Zone. Depth is 0.90 inches from top of envelope to the base of the indicia. Total length is 4.56 inches from right edge of the envelope and contains 2 specific areas. The first area of the zone is 2.83 inches from the right edge, it contains the indicia. From that point an additional length of 1.73 inches is added to the existing area and allows space for the cancellation mark.

NOT TO SCALE

Samples of Incorrect Official Election Mail Logo Placement

incorrect usage of the logo

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