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How to Add Postage to a Franking Machine: Top-U...
A plain English guide to topping up postage credit on a UK franking machine: ways to add funds, payment options, balance checks and what happens to unused credit.
Christmas Mailroom Checklist: Get Your Franking...
A practical Christmas 2026 checklist for UK mailrooms: ink, envelopes, labels, formats and Royal Mail's last recommended posting dates.
Franked Too Much or Too Little Postage? How to ...
Franked the wrong amount on a letter or parcel? Here is how to correct under-franked and over-franked mail before it leaves your mailroom, and what happens if it is posted...
Why Does My Franking Machine Change the Date at...
Wondering why your franking machine jumps to tomorrow's date at 5pm? Here is how dating works on Mailmark machines, how to date mail for the right day and what to...
What to Do With Empty Franking Ink Cartridges: ...
Empty franking cartridges should not go in the general bin. Here are the three best routes for UK mailrooms: return schemes, refill and reset, or a registered waste carrier.
Franking Machine Says Cartridge Not Recognised ...
Seeing a cartridge not recognised or ink empty message on your franking machine? Here are the checks to run in order, from reseating the cartridge to confirming the right part...