VARIABLE DATA INFORMATION:
Variable data printing is a printing method that allows for changes in text, graphics, and images from one printed piece to the next without interrupting the printing process. This is accomplished using information from a database or external file. For example, personalized postcards can be printed, each featuring the same basic layout but displaying a different name and address.
Similarly, brochures can be printed for multiple students, with each student's brochure showcasing different images. The printer does not need to stop for each setup, enabling simultaneous production—resulting in mass production with personalized customization.
BULK MAIL INFORMATION:
For assistance, contact the Center for Print Production at 274-3998.
When you electronically send your address file, the software verifies its accuracy, applies a ZIP+4 barcode, and sorts it to maximize a discount with USPS.
- A properly prepared non-profit standard mailing can be sent for as little as $0.15 per piece.
- An automated first-class mailing, also properly prepared, can be sent for as little as $0.34 per piece.
Bulk mail and variable data files can be uploaded to the Bulk Mail and Print Media Technology folder in Mentor at the following location: Mentor_Shared_CtrPrintProd_Files for Print Media_Campus.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES AVAILABLE:
- Insertion of up to 5 pieces into #9 or #10 envelopes.
- Inkjet addressing, barcodes, optional endorsements, and sorting by ZIP code sequence.
- Verification of your mailing list for Delivery Point Validation (DPV) before sending.
- Address verification for MOVE updates.
For more information about these services, contact prepress@ithaca.edu or call 274-3998.