An envelope that is machinable. The flap is gummed and on the long edge of the envelope.

Mailsort is a service offered by Royal Mail. With this scheme, discounts are offered on large mailings if the mail is presorted according to Royal Mail guidelines and at least 90% of the postcodes are correct.

Preparation work carried out when setting up a printing job

The process where an insert (unique to the addressee) is gathered with at least one other similar insert and put in the same package.

Application of this clear finish (with little or no reflection) will improve the readability of the images and writing on the page, when applied to paper during the printing process. See also gloss finish and semi-gloss finish.

See Also gloss finish semi-gloss finish

The process of combining two or more lists into a single one.

The process of combining more than one data file

A special ink that has flecks of metal combined into it to simulate a gold, silver or bronze surface. Although expensive it can be used on highly targeted smaller audiences to great effect.

Abbreviation of Microsoft Access, now known as Microsoft Office Access. It is a database management system, which is compatible with SQL

See Also SQL

A Microsoft database management system using SQL

See Also SQL

Also known as VFP, this is a data-centric, object-orientated programming language, developed by Microsoft.

A version of a database management system using SQL developed in Sweden, now available in the public domain.

See Also SQL

To place a piece inside a part or all of another piece. This can help ensure that parts of mailing packs do not get left behind in the envelope when opened or help to make a pack more personalised.

A computerised mail processing that scans addresses on mail and applies the barcode.

The envelope that your package is delivered in. This is as opposed to and IE (inner envelope).

This security feature is the printed design or solid found inside envelopes to prevent the contents being read from the outside.

The portion of a print run that exceeds the quantity specified in the purchase order.