The present invention provides an apparatus and method for generating a mail package in real time. Electronic mail jobs are sent to a distribution center. At the distribution center, the mail jobs are received and stored in a database. The mail jobs are converted into program control language (PCL) scripts and sent to print centers. The print centers execute the PCL scripts producing documents, tabs and mail labels. The documents are packaged and the mail labels affixed to the packages. The packages are mailed to the customers from the print center.