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Questions regarding mailpiece design can be answered by a Postal Service Mailpiece Design Analyst (MDA). Prior to printing, please consult with an MDA to discuss the design for the envelope or cover of every mailpiece you plan to mail (e.g., postcards, envelopes, or larger mail such as manila envelopes, also known as flats). This service is free of charge, and it can save significant costs for your mailing operation as well as help prevent unforeseen delays in delivery.
Physical or electronic examples can be submitted to an MDA for review. Electronic samples must be provided as a PDF file with crop marks and borders at 100% (no scaling). Files should be emailed to mda@usps.gov for evaluation and feedback prior to printing.
Physical samples are required for testing reflectance, barcode quality, and print/contrast ratio. For QBRM approval, 10 samples must be submitted. Once samples are received, the MDA will check to see if they meet current Postal Service standards for automation (e.g., envelope dimensions, paper stock, and ink colors for readability) and general mailability. Mailpiece review typically occurs within 48 hours of submission.
Ask the MDA to do the following:
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