Franking Machines
The UK’s latest Parcel & Letter Mailmark Franking Machines
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Franking Machines for Packets, parcels & letters
Mailsend Lite Franking Machine
Simple way of sending Low volume parcels, packets through Royal Mail® and now includes Free proof of delivery with every parcel or packet you send. Parcelforce® Worldwide access also available as an optional extra.
- Live Video Support From Trained Technicians
- Maximum Mailmark Discounts
- 2.5kg Integrated Scale
- 30kg Connected USB Scale (for heavier items)
- Thermal Shipping Label Printer Included
- No more manual entry of forms, dockets or manifests.
- FREE Delivery Confirmation on Royal Mail 1st & 2nd Class Small & Medium Parcels
- Automatic Recipient Email Confirmation with tracking number & delivery information
- UK and Worldwide Postage Rates
- Parcelforce Access Optional
- Special Delivery Simplified
- Contactless Collection or drop off at your local supermarket or post office
- Wifi Adapter Included as Standard
- FREE Installation Support or simple to self install
- Inclusive Ink Plan*
- In Stock Now
Mailsend+ Franking Machine
- Live Video Support From Trained Technicians
- Maximum Mailmark Discounts
- 7kg Integrated Scale Upgradable to 35kg
- Integrated Thermal Label Printer Included
- FREE Delivery Confirmation on Royal Mail 1st & 2nd Class Small & Medium Parcels
- Automatic Recipient Email Confirmation with tracking number & delivery information
- No more manual entry of forms, dockets or manifests.
- Built In Address Book and simply upload your contacts and recipients
- UK & Worldwide Postage Rates
- Upto 75% Off Parcelforce Retail Rates***
- Fast 65 items per minute Semi-Automatic Franking
- Integrated Envelope Sealer Included as standard
- Integrated Wifi Included as Standard
- Easy Use Android Powered Touchscreen
- Parcelforce Access Included as Standard
- Special Delivery Simplified
- Contactless Collection or drop off at your local supermarket or post office
- Delivery Address Book Storage Integrated
- FREE Installation Support or simple to self install
- Inclusive Ink Plan**
- In Stock Now
General Use Mailmark Franking Machines
Mailstart+ Franking Machine
- Live Video Support From Trained Technicians
- 2.5Kg Built In Scale
- Worldwide Postage Rates
- Parcels & Letters
- Maximum Mailmark Discounts
- In Stock Now
- No1 on Trustpilot for Service
- Low Cost Ink Plan
Mailsend Franking Machine
- Live Video Support From Trained Technicians
- 7Kg Integrated Scale Upgradable to 35kg
- Easy Use Android Powered Touchscreen
- Worldwide Postage Rates
- Parcels & Letters
- Maximum Mailmark Discounts
- In Stock Now
- Fast 50 items per minute Semi-Automatic Franking
- Low Cost Ink Plan
Mailbase Speed Franking Machine
- Live Video Support From Trained Technicians
- 5Kg Built In Scale (Upgradable)
- Worldwide Postage Rates
- Parcels & Letters
- Maximum Mailmark Discounts
- In Stock Now
- Fast Fully Automatic Franking
- Low Cost Ink Plan
SendPro P1000 Franking Machine
- Live Video Support From Trained Technicians
- 7Kg Built In Scale (Upgradable)
- Worldwide Postage Rates
- Parcels & Letters
- Maximum Mailmark Discounts
- In Stock Now
- Frank Mail in Black & White or Full Colour
- Fast Fully Automatic Franking
- Low Cost Ink Plan
Quadient Franking Machines
IN360 Franking Machine
- Live Video Support From Trained Technicians
- 3Kg Built In Scale (Upgradable)
- Worldwide Postage Rates
- Parcels & Letters
- Mailmark Compliant
- In Stock Now
- Fast 'Pass Through' Franking
- Low Cost Ink Plan
IN600 Franking Machine
- Live Video Support From Trained Technicians
- 5Kg Built In Scale (Upgradable)
- Worldwide Postage Rates
- Parcels & Letters
- Mailmark Compliant
- In Stock Now
- Fast Semi-Automatic Franking
- Low Cost Ink Plan
IN700 Franking Machine
- Live Video Support From Trained Technicians
- 5Kg Built In Scale (Upgradable)
- Worldwide Postage Rates
- Parcels & Letters
- Mailmark Compliant
- In Stock Now
- Fast Fully Automatic Franking
- Low Cost Ink Plan
All About The Latest Mailmark Technology
All you need to know about the latest Royal Mail Mailmark franking technology and how it can benefit your business – all in one simple to follow infographic!
How Do Franking Machines Operate?
Wondering how to operate a franking machine? Find out how easy and simple franking is with our clear know how guide – all in one simple to follow infographic!
What To Consider When Ordering A Franking Machine?
Selecting the right franking machine can be quite a daunting task. Find out everything you need to consider before making the final decision – all in one simple to follow infographic!
Frequently Asked Franking Machine Questions
A franking machine, also referred to as a postage meter or postage machine, will produce a franking impression onto your outgoing mail pieces whilst accurately weighing and applying postage to your mail. Some models even come with the ability to seal your envelopes if required.
To prove postage has been paid for, the franking machine will print a barcode onto your letter, large letter, small parcel or large parcel. You can print postage onto various materials including envelopes and postcards. The latest franking rates and your postage will be downloaded onto your franking machine via a computer or telephone line and this will be used to pay for your postage. No more trips to the Post Office will be needed and keeping piles of stamps will be no more.
Franking machines come in all shapes and sizes – ranging from a small entry level machine to a larger and more advanced high volume machine. The franking process applies to all machines. You will be able to frank hundreds of letters and parcels throughout the life of any franking machine, saving countless pennies! If you would like to find out more about the franking process, view our infographic to find out how a franking machine works.
If your franking machine is Mailmark compliant, it means that it incorporates and uses the latest Royal Mail Mailmark rates and services. A Mailmark franking impression differs to a standard franking impression in the sense that it includes a 2D barcode that Royal Mail systems can read.
Mailmark is a more cost saving method of sending your mail as a discount is applied and savings can be made every time you frank a letter or parcel. Find out more about Mailmark Here.
The main difference between the older models and the new models is the functionality and technologies that are now accessible and available. The latest models come with more automatic functions that help make the entire franking process simpler and faster which helps to increase productivity. Modern franking machines can:
- Automatically seal letters once they have been franked.
- Connect to a LAN or Wi-Fi connection.
- Benefit from the latest Smart Meter & Mailmark Royal Mail technologies.
- Set up cost centres for reporting and mail analytics.
- Apply PIN code password protection to accounts.
- Apply labels to post as and when required.
Operating and using a franking machine is fairly straightforward and easy to complete.
Firstly place your letter or parcel on to the integrated (or seperate) weighing scale. Next, select the size and service you want to use for your mail. If you wish to add a message, this option is also available. Modern franking machines will then determine the price of the item for you.
Next, insert an envelope or franking label into the printer slot on your franking machine so the item can be franked. A franked impression will then be stamped onto the envelope or label. This will include the postage, the date, a company logo (if previously selected) and a 2D barcode.
Now you can pop your mail into a post box (using a late meter posting envelope), a business posting box or at your local Post Office.
For a clear guide, please refer to our Infographic here to see how does franking work.
Franking is the alternative to stamps and comes with many added benefits. See what benefits you can gain below.
- Access to Royal Mail Postage Discounts – All users have access to much lower postage discounts. This makes franking cheaper to use in comparison to stamps. The more mail you send the more money you save. Compare the latest 2020 stamp, standard franking and Mailmark franking rates.
- Promote the Business – Frank a company logo or slogan onto outgoing mail. This can improve the professional image of your mail and will also expand your business name.
- Print the Exact Postage – Eliminate the risk of Royal Mail surcharge payments and never again miss pay. Simply use the integrated weighing scale your machine comes with.
- Simple & Easy to Use – Various one touch buttons and a clear display screen will make franking so easy. Both of these make the franking process quick and easy to complete by all.
- Smart Meter Technology – All modern franking machines come with smart meter technology as standard. Use all VAT services and products whilst franking mail in improved smart blue franking ink. Calculate your VAT much quicker and automatically, as well as automatically calculating your business mail advance service.
- Accounting Abilities – A franking machine will prove very beneficial at tax return time as all franking machines report postage costs. This means you will be able to claim your full tax return on all your postage expenditure.
Using a franking machine to frank your mail is much cheaper than stamps and huge savings can be made almost every time you frank a mail piece. As it currently stands, from 23rd March 2020, a stamp for a 1st class letter up to 100g will cost you 76p, whereas the standard franking price is 69p and the Mailmark franking prices is 65p. This means up to 11p can be saved over a stamp.
Similarly a stamp for a 2nd class letter up to 100g will cost you 65p, whereas the standard franking price is 50p and the Mailmark franking prices is 43p. This means up to 22p can be saved over a stamp.
As with any technical piece of equipment, maintenance and service is required to ensure it is working correctly. Royal Mail terms require that all franking machines are serviced on an annual basis by a approved supplier. Maintenance of franking machines is carried out by one of a few Royal Mail authorised suppliers and maintainers. Fortunately Mailcoms Ltd are one of these authorised suppliers and maintainers. We are authorised by the Royal Mail to maintain and inspect all franking machines in the UK but we are not the only one. View a list of authorised inspectors, maintainers and repairers.
Franked mail items contain something called a franking impression instead of a traditional stamp. This impression is produced by using a franking machine to send your outgoing post. You can print a franking impression directly onto your envelope or franking label rather than applying a stamp. The Royal Mail can process franked mail items faster and more efficiently which is why franked mail items are sent at discounted rates.
You can put your franked mail items in a standard Royal Mail post box, however you are required to use Royal Mail Metered Posting Envelopes (commonly referred to as low volume posting envelopes). These should be readily available from your franking machine supplier. There are also many franked mailboxes located around the UK where franked mail can be posted freely. If you are unsure then the local Post Office is also an option.
Yes, franked mail can be sent both nationally and internationally. An added bonus of sending franked mail abroad is you will pay much less than using the stamp equivalent – saving you money!
Franked mail is read much easier by Royal Mail systems which means it is handled less often. As such, delivery of your franked mail items will usually be quicker than using stamps.
Why Choose Mailcoms?
Royal Mail Authorised!
Mailcoms are a Royal Mail Authorised Independent Inspector & Maintainer Of Franking Machines in the UK. Also we are fully trained and experienced in providing your business with comprehensive franking machine service and maintenance.Award Winning & No. 1
The award winning, family owned & run Mailcoms have built its reputation on a ‘No Pressure’ approach which has been our trademark for over 10 years and welcomed by thousands of Mailmark franking machine customers.Best in the industry on Trustpilot
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*Please Note: Inclusive Mail-ink Plan is based on a fair use policy of 3 inks per year which is based on the machines recommended usage volumes.
**Please Note: Inclusive Mail-ink Plan is based on a fair use policy of 5 inks per year which is based on the machines recommended usage volumes.
***Prices correct as of July 2020 – Save up to 75% versus Royal Mail® and Parcelforce® Worldwide non-contract prices via www.parcelforce.com. No minimum volumes needed (prices correct as at 25th March 2020).