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Latest Information and Guides to the most recent range of franking machines, franking machine technologies and Breakthroughs in the industry.
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Franking machine vs Click & Drop: which is better for your business post?
Franking machine or Click & Drop? See why franking is cheaper for business letters, quicker on busy days and adds your logo to every…
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Christmas last posting dates 2026: a guide for franking machine users
Royal Mail Christmas last posting dates for 2026, plus a simple franking checklist to make sure your business cards, letters and parcels arrive in…
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Single wall vs double wall boxes: which cardboard box do you need?
Single wall or double wall? Compare strength, thickness, weight and cost, see how box choice affects Royal Mail postage, and pick the right cardboard…
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Franking machines: the ultimate guide
A franking machine prints Royal Mail postage directly onto your mail instead of a stamp, working out the correct price from the item’s weight,…
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Using a franking machine for recorded or Special Delivery
To send recorded (Signed For) or Special Delivery mail with a franking machine, run the item through as normal and select the recorded or…
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A Simple Guide to Using a Franking Machine
Using a franking machine is straightforward: weigh your item on the built-in scale, select its size and postal service, let the machine calculate the…
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8 benefits of Mailmark franking
8 benefits of Mailmark franking Mailmark is Royal Mail’s barcode franking standard, and switching to a Mailmark franking machine brings eight clear benefits: the…
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How Franking Works?
Using a franking machine can save you time and money on postage expenses. However not many people are aware of a franking machines many…
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How to avoid Royal Mail surcharge payments
How to avoid Royal Mail surcharge payments To avoid Royal Mail surcharges, always frank the correct postage for the size and weight of your…
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How to Buy Franking Machine Ink
Franking machine ink should always be bought from a Royal Mail authorised ink supplier or its retailers, and matched to your machine’s make and…
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Most Common Franking Machine Features
The most common franking machine features are a feeder, an integrated weighing scale, connectivity, envelope sealing, a stacker, smart meter and Mailmark technology, and…
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Royal Mail International Large Letter for Franking Machines | Mailcoms
Royal Mail International Large Letter format for franking machines Royal Mail’s International Large Letter format lets franking machine users send larger items overseas more…
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