Easy Tips for the Beginners to Use a Franking Machine

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Easy Tips for the Beginners to Use a Franking Machine So, you finally bought a new franking machine for your business. Now you might be thinking you can easily send the mails with the help of your new machine by just putting your mail into it and you are all set. But no, this is not true. The Royal Mail has set some standards that every business has to follow while franking. In this article, we are discussing the basics of the postage meter.

1. You should have the license of Mail Franking. By this, we mean that you must understand all the terms of Royal Mail scheme for sending standard mail items 2008 and sternly follow them in mail preparations. You will be provided a license from your supplier of the franking machine. 2. Set your machine to £0.00. Before start franking, always do a test print. In order to ensure that your device has enough ink set it to £0.00. If your mail has unreadable marks, it means your mail might be surcharged or delayed. So, before start using your postage device, make sure your machine is set to £0.00. 3. Before start printing, make sure you have corrected the information of the machine such as time, price, and date. Always cross-check these details of the machine before you start printing. Many franking machines update it automatically, but you should not take a chance with your machine, it’s better to check it regularly. 4. To frank mails of different shapes, sizes, and colors, use the labels to give a legible and clear mark. Unclear marks can create problems for you. You can get the franking labels from your machine supplier or a variety of online places. Before buying labels, it is recommended to do a little research work online and offline to get them at the best price.


5. Always mention your return address on the envelope. Usually, your return address is a crucial part of your franked mark which is usually printed on the backside of your mail. In order to get the latest specifications on slogan blocks or return addresses, ask your machine supplier.

6. Always use blue ink for franking marks. In order to improve the readability factor of franking marks, the blue ink should be used. 7. In order to avoid the collection mistakes, items can be franked in advance too. To do so, all you have to do is to set the date of next day on your postage meter. In a nutshell, franking machines can save your postage expenses up to 40%. Franking machines are available with different specifications that can easily complete the requirements of any business process.

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