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What Are the Benefits of Folding Inserting Machines?
A folding inserting machine (also called a folder inserter) automatically folds your documents and inserts them into envelopes far faster than anyone can by…
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Buying A Franking Machine – What You Need To Know
So you have decided to buy or rent your first ever franking machine, or you are at least considering the potential option. It is…
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What Is A Mailmark Franking Machine?
A Mailmark franking machine is one that uses Royal Mail’s Mailmark franking standard, introduced in 2014. Instead of the traditional town and crown impression,…
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What Is A Smart Franking Machine?
A smart franking machine is a franking machine that does more than print postage: it identifies different types of Royal Mail service to work…
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Can A Franking Machine Be Part Of Your Digital Mailroom?
More and more companies are transforming their mailroom into a digital one. A digital mailroom is the idea of using more software and hardware…
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How Much Does A Franking Machine Cost To Buy?
A common question we get asked here at Mailcoms, and a question that has no doubt crossed your mind, is “How Much Does A…
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What is a franking machine die number?
A franking machine die number is a unique identifier for your specific franking machine. It prints on every franking impression, just below the postage…
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Can you put franked mail in a post box?
You can only put franked mail in a standard post box if it is inside a Royal Mail-approved meter posting envelope, which holds up…
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Updating Your Franking Machine With The Latest Postage Rates
To update your franking machine with the latest Royal Mail postage rates, connect a modern machine to the internet via LAN or Wi-Fi and…
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What are the uses of a franking machine?
A franking machine saves your mailroom time and money: it applies the correct postage automatically, gives access to Royal Mail’s lower Mailmark rates, prints…
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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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Which Franking Mistakes Lead to Royal Mail Surcharges?
The franking mistakes most likely to trigger a Royal Mail surcharge are underpaying postage, franking a large letter at letter rate, mixing first and…
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