The paper describes the development of the machine to meet operational requirements and discusses the steps taken to standardize on components for use on this and other associated postal machines. The techniques of sorting mail at high speed, the machine's relationship with the translator, and the features introduced to deal with ‘Post Office Preferred’ items are dealt with in the paper.
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