Question 1: Does the USPS require that 1.5" tabs be applied to all folded, letter-sized media, that is being processed for automation discounts?

Question 2: Which Rena Systems tabber models can apply 1.5" tabs?

Question 3: Will Rena Systems offer a "retrofit kit", to add the 1.5" tabbing ability, to older production units (units that have already been shipped)?

Question 4: Will the T-350 be re-engineered to provide the ability to apply 1.5" tabs?  

Question 5: Is Rena Systems working on a tabber that can apply tabs to both ends (side to side) of a letter-sized booklet, in one pass? 

Question 6: Does Rena Systems sell 1.5" tab stock? 

Question 7: Which Rena Systems models can NOT apply 1.5" tabs?

Question 1: Does the USPS require that 1.5" tabs be applied to all folded, letter-sized media, that is being processed for automation discounts?

Answer: As of Sept 8, 2009; "letter-sized booklets" are the only media type that requires the use of 1.5", non-perforated, tabs; to qualify for automation discounts. Please click on the following link for additional details. http://pe.usps.com/FRN/Booklets.pdf

In general; if your media does NOT have a bound edge (glued, saddle stitched/stapled, etc...), it is NOT considered a "booklet" and therefore does NOT require the use of 1.5" tabs.
In addition, a "booklet" without a uniform thickness is NOT considered "machineable" by the USPS and therefore it does NOT qualify for automation prices; so this rule does not apply.

The above information was deemed to be accurate on the date it was published. Please check with the USPS and your local postal representative for the most up-to-date information.
Online Resources:
Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service: http://pe.usps.gov/DMMdownload.asp  or  http://pe.usps.gov/default_html.asp
MailPro: http://www.usps.com/mailpro/welcome.htm

Question 2: Which Rena Systems models can apply 1.5" tabs?

Answer: The following models are capable of applying 1.5" tabs (this applies to all current and all previous production units):

• T-750

• *T-950 

• *XPS-ProTab 4.0

* All T-950 and XPS-ProTab 4.0 units have the ability to apply 1.5" tabs. 
  Starting with T-950 S/N 100025102 and XPS-ProTab 4.0 S/N 100025104, the ability to transport media as small as 4" in length was added.

As of 9-18-09; the 1.5" tabbing capability has been added to the following Rena Systems models (this applies to new purchases only):

• T-250 - Valid for new purchases only. Units shipped before 9-18-09 can NOT applying 1.5" tabs.

• L-250 - Valid for new purchases only. Units shipped before 9-18-09 can NOT applying 1.5" tabs.

• L-350 - Valid for new purchases only. Units shipped before 9-18-09 can NOT applying 1.5" tabs.

Important: Media should be tested to be sure it will properly feed through tabber, before these systems are sold to apply 1.5" tabs. If the media hesitates or skews it will not be tabbed properly. In addition, the feeder must be tested using the proposed media.
 

Question 3: Will Rena Systems offer a "retrofit kit", to add the 1.5" tabbing ability, to older production units (units that have already been shipped)?

Answer: Currently there are no plans to offer a "retrofit kit"; to update older (previously shipped) production units.

Question 4: Will the T-350 be re-engineered to provide the ability to apply 1.5" tabs?  

Answer: No. 

Question 5: Is Rena Systems working on a tabber that can apply tabs to both ends (side to side) of a letter-sized booklet, in one pass? 

Answer: Yes, production of the T-650 model is scheduled for December 2009.

Question 6: Does Rena Systems sell 1.5" tab stock?

Answer: Yes, the following 1.5" tabs are now available on rolls (3" Core, No Tab Perforations): 
Please contact your local Rena Systems Dealer (http://www.renausa.com/dealer_locator_search.asp) for ordering and pricing.

*Only New L-250/350 and T-250 Units, shipped on or after 9-18-09, are capable of applying 1.5" tabs.

Tab Technical Notes:

• To meet USPS requirements; the 1.5" roll tabs are NOT perforated.

• All roll tabs are wound on a 3" cardboard core.

• The Clear and Translucent roll tabs, shown above, are made with "engineered backing".
  The 9" rolls have a "black box" below each tab.
  The 14" and 18" rolls have "black line" between each tab. 

• The white paper tabs, shown above, are made with white paper tabs on all white backing.

• The 14" and 18" tab rolls can NOT be used on the L-250/350 or T-250.

• The 9" tab rolls, shown above, can also be used with the T-750, T-950 and XPS-ProTab 4.0.

• When using the 9" tab rolls, shown above, with the T-750, T-950 or XPS-ProTab 4.0; set the backing type to "opaque" and be sure to reset your pitch and V-Tab adjustments for this stock.

• When using the 14" and 18" tab rolls, shown above, with the T-750, T-950 or XPS-ProTab 4.0; set the backing type to "clear" and be sure to reset your pitch and V-Tab adjustments for this stock.

Question 7: Which Rena Systems tabber models can NOT apply 1.5" tabs?

Answer: The following tabber models can NOT apply 1.5" tabs.

• T-350

• T-250 shipped before 9-18-09.  New units shipped on or after 9-18-09 can apply 1.5" tabs.

• L-250 shipped before 9-18-09.  New units shipped on or after 9-18-09 can apply 1.5" tabs.

• L-350 shipped before 9-18-09.  New units shipped on or after 9-18-09 can apply 1.5" tabs.

• UT-361 (legacy model)

• TL-100 (legacy model) No longer supported.

• L-324 MT (legacy model) No longer supported.

The following model is questionable.

• L-326 (legacy model)
  According to the specifications on the L-326; it should be capable of applying 1.5" round tabs. However; since the L-326 uses "fan-fold" tab stock (not tabs on rolls), and we do not offer any 1.5" "fan-fold" tab stock; this application has never been tested by Rena Systems Inc.  Therefore; this application will not be supported by Rena Systems Inc.

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