6. Is an inkjet window required for co-mail and if so, does it have to be in a specific position? Customers have the option of using an inkjet window (see template) or a pressure sensitive label (which the address is then inkjet onto) EXAMPLE ONLY HESS Mail that is not sorted to destination Hess Print Solutions (Mail is processed and prepared for shipment) Mail is transported to Consolidator who combines mail pallets to common USPS locations USPS discounts goes first to the local PO and then the closest USPS processing center Kent PO Cleveland Processing Hess Printing and Bindery 3765 Sunnybrook Road Post Press Operations Brimfield, OH 44240 Email: info@HessPrintSolutions.com Ph. 330.678.5868 PH. 800.678.1222 7. What quantities work best for co-mail? This is where we can help make that determination. Normally co-mail pockets are reserved for titles of 10,000 or more. However, there are times that they will accept as few as 5,000 pieces. We will also review you list to determine if co-mail is the right option. Many times larger files, or more regionalized lists, benefit more from directly drop shipping – other times co-mail is the option. For periodicals, anything less than 250,000 normally benefits. 8. Can you run poly bagged mailings on your co-mail machine? Yes. While normally not an issue, it is always best to present a sample to make sure the overhang or other characteristics of the poly are acceptable. Selvage (overhang) is a critical issue and the total length of the excess poly should be less than one inch. 9. How is postage paid for titles within co-mail? Debit CAPS account permit imprint. This is required because there are multiple titles in a pool, and no one wants to be held up waiting to release due to someone else being short on postage funds. See page 5 on opening a CAPs account. 10.How many extra books will you need sent for spoilage? A min of 300 extra books should be set aside for spoilage. All product left over from the extra material will be scrapped. Below is requested overage chart: 10,000 – 19,999 3.00% 20,000 – 49,999 2.00% 50,000 – 99,999 1.50% 100,000 – 199,999 1.00% 200,000 – 499,999 0.75% Over 499,999 0.50% Drop Ship is the process whereby the Printer (Hess) transports the mail directly to various NDC (national Distribution Centers) and SCF (Sectional Center facilities). The USPS offers discounts for the printer to handle the distribution of Standard Mail and some Periodical. Hess will evaluate the amount of mail qualifying for these facilities, compare the USPS discount vs. the cost of transportation, and determine if we can save our clients money by offering this. Drop Ship (Destination Discounts) Made Easy NDC San Fran, CA 894-895, 897, 936- 969 SCF Oakland, CA 945-948 DDU Alameda, CA 94501-94502 Drop Ship can eliminate up to 1-2 delivery days. Avg Standard Mail Nat. delivery time: 8-10 days 10
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