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February 25th 2005

Mail Services


Metering Services

The Central Mail Facility utilizes 6 high-speed automated postage meters with a processing capacity of (up to) 10,000 pieces per hour. After inserting the contents into the envelopes, the mailer must ensure that all envelope flaps within a bundle are all up. An hourly rate will be charged if CMF personnel have to reorient or reorganize the mail so that it can be processed on our metering/sealing equipment. Also, if we have to seal envelopes by hand, an hourly fee will be charged.

All postage to be metered is charged to the initiating department through their account identifier number. This identifier number is on all of the processing cards, and should accompany all of your outgoing mail.

Envelope Sealing

The mailing machines used by the Central Mail Facilities have the capability of sealing envelopes of various sizes. However, the envelopes should not be over-stuffed and should not have anything sticking out of them. Flats can only be sealed when the opening is on a long side of the envelope, and not on one of the short sides. Customers should hand-seal all other mail to ensure the contents remains intact.

For more information regarding these services, please contact: Thomas M. O'Donnell
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