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Is a franking machine right for my company?

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 Would a franking machine benefit my company  ?

Franking is the quick and easy way to manage your mail that can save you time and money while projecting a more professional image of your company. It’s cost effective and easy to use, with a flexible range of products and services – and because you can pay for credit as and when you need it, you’re in complete control of your postage .
There are no restrictions on minimum or maximum postage volumes and postage discounts for franked mail are applied per item so you qualify for discounts on your post regardless of how many items you send.

Can I use a franking machine to frank any type of mail?

  • Franking machines can be used to post many different sorts of mail including the following:

    • First Class
    • Second Class
    • Recorded Delivery
    • Special Delivery
    • Cleanmail
    • Mailsort
    • ParcelForce Worldwide Services
    • International / Airmail
  • Where do I get a franking machine and how do I choose one?

    Franking machines are available from many different companies, such as Pitney Bowes, Neopost & Francotyp Postalia. Pitney Bowes seem to be the most popular in the UK. Genuine Pitney Bowes ink cartridges start at about £35 plus vat and delivery, but compatible cartridges start from as little as £14.99.

    Types of franking machines vary from more simple, low-volume machines to larger automated machines, which will recognise the size, weight and thickness of mail. Which machine is suitable for your  business  will depend on the type and volume of mail you are posting. 

  • How much does franking cost?

     There is a charge to rent the machine from the supplier and buy the franking machine ink cartridges  . There may also be a charge to top up your franking machine.

     Do not let these costs put you off. Franked mail is cheaper than normal stamped mail and you will save 5p on a first class letter. If you are sending larger letters or small packets, great savings are available. Check the Royal Mail website for exact savings . 

  • Where and how can I post franked mail ?

    Franked mail can be taken your local Post Office or Mail Centre or it can be posted in a franked mailbox. Franked mail must not be posted in a regular post box.

    If you are a business you can also look in to the Royal Mail collection service, where for an annual fee, the Postman will collect your mail from your premises.

  • Are there any other benefits to using a franking machine?

     We have already mentioned the  discounts on all your postage costs, franking your mail is  a simple  way to project a more professional image  for  your company. By customising your franking label , you can include your company name and logo, as well as your return address, on every item of post you send. You could also use your franking impression to carry a specific advertising message, draw attention to an offer or promotion or just to build awareness of your brand and the services you offer  , treat your franked mail as an advertising opportunity  .

    The highly visible franking impression creates a consistent identity across every mailing, regardless of the size, colour or shape of your envelope stocks. 

    • Tips about ink cartridges

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    Computers  are   an significant tool for an individual and likewise, printers  are these days equally important  . So, buying ink cartridges for your printer  is an important neccessity  . In order to get the very best quality of print output and for clear visibility ,  it is important to find the best ink cartridges to fit your needs  .

    Every time your printer  runs out of ink, it will  send a signal of less ink via your pc. So, you may wonder which ink cartridges are best for your printer. The first thing to do is to establish which cartridge or cartridges require replacement. check out what type of cartridges your printer requires, ie. brand and printer model (eg.  Epson s21  ). You may have a choice of original (OEM), compatible or recycled/re-manufactured ink cartridges, depending on your printer. compatible cartridges are brand new cartridges, made by a third party, such as epson ink cartridges. Remanufactured ink cartridges are original cartridges which have been refilled by another third party, such as HP ink cartridges or Lexmark ink cartridges.

    So, before making any purchase, it may be worth considering the following points:

    You should figure out the printing quality you need . Do you use your printer for professional use, business or home. Is the very best print output required and do you need print longevity? If you are using the ink cartridges that are manufactured by the same company as your printer, you will always get the best results. You should also look at your printer warranty. There are some manufacturers that make it difficult to obtain warranty repair if any ink cartridges are being used that were made by different manufacturer.

    To maximise your printer’s life and that of the ink cartridges you use, it is advisable to print something at least once per week. This is particularly the case when using cheaper compatible inks. It is also best practice to replace an empty cartridge as soon as conceivable.

    Occasionally print quality may deteriorate . This could be due to several factors including low ink levels, blockages in the print head or even microscopic air bubbles within the ink itself. In the vast majority of cases this can be resolved by performing a print head clean. This can commonly be done via the printer’s software on your PC.

     Most printers will not work when one of the ink cartridges has ran out  , so when your ink cartridges are running low, be sure to order a replacement as soon as possible. We recommend having a complete spare set of ink cartridges in hand to avoid unnecessary downtime.