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Corey Mansell
News, guides and updates from the Mailcoms team on franking, postage and mailing.
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FP Mailing Postbase Fusion Franking Machine: Guide and Alternatives
The FP Mailing Postbase Fusion is an automatic franking machine made by FP Mailing. Mailcoms supplies ink and consumables for FP Mailing franking machines,…
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What Is the FP Mailing Postbase Fusion Advanced Franking Machine?
What Is the FP Mailing Postbase Fusion Advanced Franking Machine? The FP Mailing Postbase Fusion Advanced is a Mailmark-compliant mid-volume franking machine, released in…
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FP Mailing Postbase Fusion Semi-Auto Franking Machine | Mailcoms
The FP Mailing Postbase Fusion Semi-Auto is a low-volume Mailmark franking machine released in 2025 that franks up to 50 letters per minute. Designed…
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The Mailroom Checklist: Everything You Need to Send Post Smoothly
A smooth-running mailroom needs eight essentials: a properly maintained franking machine, Royal Mail approved franking ink, franking labels, the right envelopes, a Royal Mail…
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Franking for E-commerce Brands: Is It Worth It?
For e-commerce brands sending a steady volume of post, a franking machine is usually worth it. Royal Mail offers discounted rates on franked mail…
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What happens if you use non-approved franking ink?
What happens if you use non-approved franking ink? Using non-approved franking ink can lead to rejected, delayed or surcharged mail, premature ink depletion, printhead…
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Royal Mail size guide: when to use a Large Letter vs Small Parcel
The difference comes down to size and weight: a Large Letter is flat and no bigger than 35.3 x 25 x 2.5cm and 750g,…
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What Should You Do When Your Franking Machine Runs Out of Ink?
What Should You Do When Your Franking Machine Runs Out of Ink? When your franking machine runs out of ink, first check whether the…
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How to use the Royal Mail size guide ruler correctly
The Royal Mail size guide ruler is a slotted plastic template that tells you which postage category your item falls into. To use it,…
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5 Time-Saving Hacks Every Franking Machine User Should Know
The fastest way to save time with a franking machine is to prepare in batches: pre-load your labels and envelopes, group mail by weight…
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What Comes in a Franking Starter Pack (And What You Actually Need)
A Mailcoms franking starter pack includes everything you need to start franking from day one: a Royal Mail approved ink cartridge, a pack of…
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What Are the Pitney Bowes Postage Account Changes (Purchase Power to PAYG and PrePay)?
What Are the Pitney Bowes Postage Account Changes (Purchase Power to PAYG and PrePay)? Pitney Bowes is retiring its Purchase Power postage payment option…
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