Choose laser-compatible paper stocks
Uncoated offset stocks from 50 pound to 9 point usually work well. — If using a coated stock, use a dull or matte sheet between 7 and 9 points thick. — Do not use glossy papers.
Plan your project
Careful copy and graphics placement can allow you to produce all versions of your mailing in a single print run, mail-sorted and otherwise eligible for postage discounts.
Use standard-size addressing windows
Windows measuring 1-1/8" high by 4-1/2" wide minimize up, down, left, or right address shifting once your project is in the mailstream. Check out a full-size dummy first!
Check your list twice a year— or more often
Ask your printer to match your house file, membership roster, or other lists against the latest National Change Of Address (NCOA) file.
Audit your rented lists
Audit reports help you spot and correct garbled or missing prefixes, names, and addresses.
Take full advantage of USPS discounts
If you are mailing 8,000 or more pieces to a given geographical area, you may be eligible for postal discounts.
Print laser-personalized newsletters or other multi-page documents
They are highly productive response generators.
Make your variable text relevant to your recipient
Use individual buying histories and preferences, donation records, purchase dates, and other data to boost response much higher than mere name-and-address information.