Pitney Bowes DM50 Franking Machine Review

The Pitney Bowes DM50 is an entry-level franking machine designed for new users and businesses sending up to around 30 items a day. It uses smart meter technology (smart blue ink and VAT reclaim), connects via LAN or telephone line, and supports 5 adverts, departmental accounts and PIN protection – but it is not Mailmark-compatible.

The DM50 is an entry-level machine manufactured by Pitney Bowes, designed with new users in mind and businesses sending as many as 30 mail items a day. This is the recommended volume rather than a hard limit, and the machine comes with several features that make franking worthwhile.

Pitney Bowes DM50 Franking Machine

The Pitney Bowes DM50 comes with smart meter technology, so your business can use Royal Mail’s VAT services and frank in smart blue ink. With smart meter you can reclaim any VAT paid on your mail. This entry-level model connects via a telephone line or a LAN line for quick, easy downloads – LAN gives faster speeds, though a telephone line also works well.

The DM50 also offers other useful features. You can promote your business using 5 different advertisements – frank your company logo and a personalised advert on all your mail. You can also keep on top of postage spending with PIN-protected departmental accounts, helping you monitor all postage expenses.

However, this model does not come with the Mailmark service. It may become Mailmark compliant in future, but for now the DM50 is not Mailmark compatible, so you cannot benefit from Mailmark rates. We can supply both Smart and Mailmark franking machines. View our range of franking machines here.

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DM50 Specifications

View the specifications of the Pitney Bowes DM50 franking machine below.

• Speed: 30 letters per day (recommended)
• Feeding System: Manual feeding
• Weigh Platform: 2.5 kg scale
• Max. Envelope thickness: 8mm
• Job Memories: None
• Connectivity: LAN or telephone connection
• Adverts: 5
• Departmental Accounts: Yes
• PIN Protection: Yes
• Smart Meter Enabled: Yes
• Mailmark Compatible: No

DM50 Dimensions

View the dimensions of the Pitney Bowes DM50 franking machine below.

• Length of machine: 351mm
• Height of machine: 231mm
• Depth of machine: 264mm
• Weight of machine: 4kg
• Electrical: 220 – 240 VAC, 50/60Hz, 0.25A

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Pitney Bowes DM50 Mailmark compatible?

No. The DM50 uses smart meter technology but is not Mailmark compatible, so it cannot print a Mailmark 2D barcode or access Mailmark’s lowest rates.

How many items can the Pitney Bowes DM50 frank?

The DM50 is an entry-level machine recommended for businesses sending up to around 30 mail items per day.

Does the Pitney Bowes DM50 reclaim VAT?

Yes. With smart meter technology you can use Royal Mail’s VAT-applicable services and record VAT for reclaim, and frank in smart blue ink.