RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

FOLD Follow folding instructions

SIZE Do not overstuff box, fit the 20mm slot

WEIGHT Under 500g

DESTINATION Send within Canada only for lettermail rates

POSTAGE Correct amount for weight of box

*Canada Post website requests that boxes being mailed as “Oversize Lettermail” be placed in a paper envelope or wrapper that covers sharp box corners to qualify as “Machinable Mail”. It allows the box to ease into the machinery and protect the equipment from potential jams.

If you wish to mail without an envelope, it is recommended that a CP associate access it. Canada Post has final say when it comes to accepting boxes without envelopes into their system.

Placing the box in an envelope is a great way to keep the box looking attractive and promote box reuse instead of it heading straight into the recycle bin. Go ahead dress it up! Stamping the box with an image or your logo is a great way to celebrate your brand or create a fun unpacking experience. Now your customer will now have a nice little gift box too!

FOLDING THE BOX

1) Pop out the tabs

2) PRE-FOLD all the CREASE lines of the BOX. This softens up the rigid cardboard and helps the box to fold easily and squarely.

3) On the side panels - there are two lines of perforated dots =============== Ensure you fold a nice smooth FLAT EDGE between these dots.

4) Tuck in 2 of the long side tabs and fold over the side panel, making a side wall. Do both sides.

5) Ensure tabs have cleared the slots in the base.

6) Once packed, square up the box and securely tape closed

7) Tada! A sturdy box to send as Other/Non-Standard Oversize Lettermail

TROUBLESHOOTING

a) If the box gets “hung up” at the edge or corner passing the template, smooth perforated edge flat and tamp corners down.

b) If the middle of the box gets “stuck” passing through the template, then the box is overpacked or item is too big. Rearrange items, take out some of the packing material, close the box up and try again.

c) If tabs pop out of slots, the perforated edge is not flat. Smooth it down. The handle of scissors works well as a hard edge to aid this step.