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705Advanced Preparation: Manifest Mailing System705.2.32.3 Keylineb. For manifests using batch processing, write the adjustments directly on themanifest listing showing the consecutive serial number, weight increment, ratecategory, and postage of each item next to the batch that includes the serialnumber. Alternatively, a separate list may be prepared as an attachment to themanifest showing, for each spoiled piece, the consecutive serial number,weight increment, rate category, and postage. The total number of pieces,piece weight, and postage must be deducted from the batch, manifestsummary, and postage statement.2.3.1 Batch MailingsThe keyline printed on each piece of presorted letter- or flat-size First-Class Mail orStandard Mail produced using batch processing must contain, in order, theconsecutive unique piece number, the weight increment (First-Class Mail only), therate category for which the piece qualifies, and the postage paid by weight and ratecategory (see Exhibit 2.3.1).Exhibit 2.3.1 Letter-Size Keyline InformationKeylinelocationFirst-Class Mailor StandardMail indiciaABC Company1234 Main St.Anytown NY 10001-6789KeylinelocationMR AND MRS JOHN A SAMPLE99 OAK STANYTOWN WA 98765-43214-3/4"5698 1 FP 0.2955/8"Optional internal mailing codePostage paidRate categoryWeight (in ounces)- First-Class Mail onlyConsecutive serial numberReserved for barcodes2.3.2 Mailer CodesCodes for internal mailer use may be printed to the right of the postage-paidinformation, if at least two spaces separate the postage paid and any internal codeinformation.Domestic Mail Manual Updated 3-15-07