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Royal Mail Postage Rates 2026 - October Price U...
Royal Mail is raising stamp prices for parcels from 5 October 2026, but Mailmark franking prices are not changing. See the full First and Second Class tables and the new...
Which Franking Ink Cartridge Do I Need? How to ...
Franking ink cartridges look almost identical across models, which makes ordering the wrong one easy. Here is how to identify your exact machine, read the part number, avoid the Neopost...
Blue or Red Franking Ink? Which Colour Your Mac...
Royal Mail approved blue ink is required for every Mailmark and Smartmeter franking machine, while older non-Mailmark digital meters use approved red. Here is how to tell which colour your...
Which Envelopes Work Best With a Franking Machine?
The envelope you frank onto matters as much as the cartridge you put in. A practical UK guide to paper finish, colour, weight and window placement, plus when to use...
How Much Can a Franking Machine Save Your Busin...
A clear 2026 breakdown of how much a franking machine really saves versus stamps, with current Mailmark prices, a worked example and the running costs to weigh up.
What Is Mailmark? A Simple Guide for UK Frankin...
A plain English guide to Mailmark for UK mailrooms: what the 2D barcode does, why it became compulsory, how much it saves versus stamps, and how to keep every frank...