Creating an Envelope Layout

One of JETMate's^© best features is the simplicity of its envelope layouts.  All an operator has to do is select a preset size (custom sizes are available), select the appropriate printer, and the rest is drag and drop!

You can use this as a guide for your particular print job because most of the functions are the same for any situation.  There are side-bar issues that will show you how to do special functions beyond the simple tasks of creating a generic layout.  Follow these links if they apply to your situation.

Let's Begin!

1. Open RENA JETMate^©

2.  Select the File Menu from the toolbar and choose New Layout.

3. JETMate's^© layout wizard will help you through the process
    Select the appropriate form size for your application.

4. Click the OK button.  You will then have to select your printer.

5. JETMate^© saves the printer you select as the default printer.
    Select any special settings if you so desire. You can change
    them at any time.  After you click OK, the layout screen
    will pop up.

6. Click on the text box button to start.  This is what you will use to
    insert the address information.  The next step involves inserting
    your data fields, so you can see why it helps to setup your data
    file first.

7. To insert your fields, double-click on the desired field from
    the selection box on the right.  Don't forget toaddspaces!

8. After you have finished adding your fields, you can select the
    barcode feature if you wish.  Now click on the Font button
    to choose your desired address font.

9. Choose your font on the left, then specify the style and point-size
    you want for this text-box. Click OK when you are done. 

    NOTE: All text within this text box will use the font you choose.
    If you would like a mixture of fonts, you will have to add 
    another text box.

10. Your formatted textbox will appear in the upper left of the layout
    screen.  To move it to the desired location, simply click and hold 
    on the text box then drag it to the desired location. 

11. Positioning information will appear in the bottom right of the
      JETMate^© layout screen to assist you in precise positioning.
                  SIDE BAR:  There are some considerations with respect to
                  positioning your layout when using a DA-615 or Envelope
                  Imager series printer.
                  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

12. Now that your address block is in place, you can add some graphics
      or an Instant-Indicia^© to your mailpiece.  If you are finished 
      designing, skip to Step 23 and save your layout.

13.  To add a bitmap graphic, click on the Insert Bitmap button.
       The bitmap properties screen will come up.  Click on the 
       Browse button.

14. The Select file window will appear.  The default  JETMate^© 'Bmp' 
      directory will display.  You can use one of our built-in graphics,
      or you can browse to a directory where you have your own files.

      NOTE:  JETMate^© will only accept bitmap files for printing.  If you
      have a different format, use a graphic editing program to convert it.

15. You will see the Bitmap Preview window.  You can manipulate
      the size and position of the image and adjust it to your liking. 
      When you are done, click OK.

      NOTE: To return to this screen, simply right-click on the image
      in your layout. 

16. After you click OK, you will be sent back to the layout screen.
      If you want to add an Instant-Indicia^©  to your mailpiece, click 
      on the bitmap button again and continue with the next step.
      If you are finished designing, skip to Step 23 and save your layout. 

17. The bitmap properties screen will come up.  Click on the Browse
      button.  You will see the following screen again.  This time,
      double-click on the folder that is named 'USPS Indicia'

18. You will see a list of five Instant-Indicia^©  files to use in your
      layout.  There are Bulk Rate, First Class, Non-Profit, Presorted
      First-Class, and Presorted Standard indicas available.

19. Select one that fits your application by clicking on the file then
      clicking the Open button.  You can also double-click it.  The bitmap
      properties screen will re-appear.
      

20. Enter in your information regarding Permit Number and the City
      and state of your permit.  Then resize the graphic to fit your 
      mailpiece.

      NOTE:  You can only use the Instant-Indicia^©  feature if you have
      a account set up with the Post Office.  See your local Postal 
      Business Center for details.

21. After you finish resizing, click OK to proceed.  You will return to
      the main layout screen.  Position the indicia in the postage 
      location area on your mailpiece.

22. If you would like, you can add a return address block as we
      have in our layout.  To do this, simply click on the text box button
      as before and type in your constant text.  Format the font, and
      click OK.  Now position your return address block.

23. Okay, we are done!  Now it is time to save your work.  We are
      going to save this as an unmerged layout, so we can use it with
      any data file we want. Click on the Save Layout button.

23. The Save Layout window will pop-up.  Type a descriptive name in
      the File Name text box and click the Save button.

25.  Congratulations!  You have just designed and saved an envelope
      layout that you can use for any mailing you do using RENA JETMate^©.

You may now proceed to Merging with a Database for your mailpiece.

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