Print and Postage : Automated Direct Mail - HelpCenter

Print and Postage

How do I prepare my design for print?

CONTENT: Which is the correct ICC profile? What colour profile should I choose?    CMYK  1. How do I check if my PDF is in CMYK colour mode?   2. How ...

Triggering automated mailings on specific days

Log in to the optilyz Platform and create a new automated mailing.  Login > Automations > New Automation After entering the name and the count...

In which processing step is my mailing currently?

In our constant strive to improve not only the technical aspects of our platform, but also the usability, we have reworked our the mailing statuses at the b...

Sustainability: Can I use FSC paper with optilyz?

Sustainability plays a major role at optilyz, which is why e.g. all of our standard papers are FSC-certified and our printers also meet high sustainability ...

Price Calculator

Always know what you're getting into Use the price calculator to see the costs of various configurations and volumes before you start your campaign. ...

How quickly will my campaign be printed?

As soon as you have your customer files and visuals ready, it only takes you a few clicks. Once you have booked your campaign, the printability of your docu...

Where are the mailings printed?

We work with a selected network of suppliers that have been carefully selected in order to offer you the best products on the market. You can find an ex...

I have some pre-printed materials. Can I use them?

Unfortunately not. In order to provide the highest possible service, we must tightly manage the production and fulfillment process.

Do I have to pay postage upfront?

Not always! But there are cases in which you have to pay the postage upfront. optilyz does not pay in advance for delivery costs at Deutsche Post for po...

International shipping costs

Notes: This article is up to date as of June 3, 2025. Postage thresholds and format guidelines may differ from the below.  For more country-specific ...