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Presentations
Flats Sequencing Systems (FSS) Locations Map
This document provides the FSS locations map.
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Release Notes 09/29/2016
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Release Notes 08/12/2016
DMM Red-lines for FSS Updates Under Consideration for January 2017
DMM section 201 red-lines for FSS Updates under consideration for January 2017.
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Release Notes 06/01/2016
Structural Change Requests for Idealliance® Mail.dat®: Additional Rate Categories to Support FSS Structure
The USPS proposes to eliminate the Flats Sequencing System (FSS) pricing cells from price tables and postage statements and manage FSS mail preparation through existing mailing standards and labeling lists as outlined in DMM sections 705 and 708.
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FAQs 01/01/2014
Flats Sequencing Systems FAQs
Commonly asThis document provides frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers to Flats Sequencing Systems, the latest generation of mail-sortation that automates the sorting of flat-sized pieces.
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FAQs 01/01/2014
Flats Sequencing Systems FAQs
Commonly asThis document provides frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers to Flats Sequencing Systems, the latest generation of mail-sortation that automates the sorting of flat-sized pieces.
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Fact Sheets 03/29/2013
Addressing Fact Sheet for Standard Flats
This document is for business mailers who are sending flat-size Standard Mail (such as large envelopes, catalogs, and circulars). To use the Standard Mail prices, you must send at least 200 pieces or 50 pounds of mail at a time, prepared and sorted according to Postal Service guidelines.
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Fact Sheets 03/29/2013
Addressing Fact Sheet for Package Services
This document is for mailers who are sending Flat-size Bound Printed Matter (such as catalogs) using the Presorted or Carrier Route prices or Flat-size Media Mail or Library Mail (such as large envelopes) using the Presorted prices.
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Presentations 08/01/2010
Flats Sequencing System (FSS) System Overview
This presentation provides a FSS system overview including the program purpose and status.
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Fact Sheets 05/01/2010
Maximizing Postage Savings & Delivery for Small Volume Periodicals (PDF)
This document provides information on Maximizing Postage Savings & Delivery for Small Volume Periodicals.
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Presentations 03/01/2010
Automating Flat Mail Preparation in the Future (wmv)
This document contains information for future state of Flat Mail Preparation.
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Presentations 03/01/2010
USPS® Catalog Industry Team Report to Catalogers
This presentation, given at the National Postal Forum on April 4th, 2010, provides information regarding the catalogue industry.
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Presentations 03/01/2010
Optional Flat Mail Preparation in the FSS Environment
This document provides information about Flat Mail Preparation at the National Postal Forum presentation on April 12, 2010.
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Presentations 03/01/2010
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Presentations 03/01/2010
Nuts & Bolts of Periodicals
This presentation provides helpful information about Periodicals.
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Presentations 03/01/2010
Automating Flat Mail Preparation in the Future (ppt)
This presentation contains information about future Flat Mail preparation.
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Presentations 03/01/2010
Maximizing Postage Savings & Delivery for Small Volume Periodicals (Powerpoint)
This presentation provides information on Maximizing Postage Savings & Delivery for Small Volume Periodicals.
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Presentations 03/01/2010
Move Update Rules and Printers' Role
This presentation provides information on printers as Mail Service Providers.
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Presentations 03/01/2010
USPS® Flats Strategy
This presentation, given at the National Postal Forum, provivdes information regarding Flats Strategy.
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Fact Sheets 03/29/2009
New Address Standards for Flat-Size Mail Poster
New address placement standards apply to all Periodicals, Standard Mail, and Package Services flats mailed at presort, carrier route, and automation prices (optional for First-Class Mail). This document provides detailed information on address placement.
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Fact Sheets 03/29/2009
Addressing Fact Sheet for First-Class Flats
This document is for mailers who are sending flat-size mail (such as large envelopes) at Automation and Presorted First-Class Mail prices.
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Fact Sheets 03/29/2009
New Address Requirements for Automation, Presorted, and Carrier Route Flat-Size Mail
The Postal Service adopts new address placement and formatting requirements for Periodicals, Standard Mail®, Bound Printed Matter, Media Mail®, and Library Mail flat-size pieces sent at automation, presorted, or carrier route prices.
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FAQs 01/17/2009
Addressing Fact Sheet for Periodicals Flats
An overview of new address requirements for mailers who are sending flat-size Periodicals (such as magazines and newspapers).
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Presentations 01/01/2009
New Address Standards for Commercial Flat-Size Mail Presentation
This presentation outlines the standards for commercial flat-size mail including address characteristics and placement, Federal register overview, mailpiece examples, and FAQ's.
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Presentations 03/01/2008
Flats Strategy
This document includes information about Flats Strategy. The key components of the system include: 1) automatic high speed feeders, 2) a dolly induction system, 3) carousel sorter, 4) tray staging, 5) integrated tray converters, and 6) a standalone mail prep sub-system.
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