Postage Meter

Stamps.com is the #1 way to print your postage online. You can print postage stamps or print postage for packages and everything else. They give you a free digital scale, so all you need to do is input the address the package is going to, and the weight of the package, and Stamps.com calculates the postage and prints it out. You will never have to go to the post office and wait in line again.

When you sign up you will receive:

• $25 in free Postage
• Free Digital Scale (worth $50)
• $5 in a free Supply Kit
• No risk 4-Week Free Trial (cancel anytime)

Stamps.com offers these benefits when you sign up:

• Eliminate trips to the Post Office
• Print on envelopes, labels, or plain paper
• Save over 80% compared to other Postage Meters
• Make mail look more professional
• Save on mailing and shipping
• Never overpay for postage again

This is an $80 value, all for free. Save both time and money by using Stamps.com today.

With postage prices climbing all the time, Postage Meters have been found to be the best option for keeping your postage costs down. The United States Postage Service (USPS) has approved only five companies to offer postage meters to the public.

• Data-Pac Mailing Systems Corp.
  • This company offers Postage Meters for Big Businesses. Most of their products are very high-end, complete with attached computers and monitors. This company would not be a very good choice for a small business, unless that business has a lot of money to spend and wants something “Top of the Line”. They offer a variety of hardware and software solutions to make Postage easier and cheaper.
• Hasler Inc.
  • No matter what kind of business you are, Hasler has a postage meter for you. From small business just starting out, to big businesses producing high volumes, Hasler has what you need to save about 10% annually on postage.
• Francotyp-Postalia Inc.
  • From Postage Scales to Mailing Systems to Letter Openers, FP Mailing Solutions has a wide variety of the products your mail room needs to get the job done quickly.
• Neopost
  • Neopost is a worldwide provider of mailing machines, postage meters, folding/inserting machines, address printers and data management software. Neopost has been in the business for 70 years and is the world’s fastest growing business in the industry.
• Pitney Bowes Inc.
  • Probably the most popular Postage Meter company in the Unites States. Pitney Bowes offers postage meters, document management, mailstream software, and other business solutions that help companies manage their flow of mail.

These are the only companies and brands of postage meter you can use to send mail in the United States. While this may seem like a small list, these companies will usually offer you some great discounts and freebies to get you try their product.

Postage meters save money and time on any type of mailings for business or personal use. They can be used for mail, handouts, invitations, and many other items. Postage meters are preferred because of the flexibility they provide, as well as for the other services they offer.

Postage meters have a lot of flexible and useful features. Any class of mail can be sent out with the same postage meter. This makes it predominantly suitable for anyone who needs to send out a wide variety of mailings. Examples of these mailing would be mass mailings or advertisements, or invitations for special events which need a classic presentation.

Some postage meters have a variety of additional features like a variety of configurations, the ability to stuff envelopes, and all of them will weigh your mailings. They can also print the postage on envelopes, tape that can be affixed to envelopes, or any other item that will go on your piece of mail.

Metered postage has a personal and professional look in comparison to a mail with a permit imprint. As a result of this, metered postage is a unique method to stand out from the competition and get noticed.

Deals are very easy to find. For instance, take a look at Pitney Bowes and Stamps.com. While meter rates do tend to be fairly inflexible, you can get deals like free postage, percent off the price, or free rental months.

Sometimes even prepaying for your postage can get you deals. Some places allow you to prepay and receive discounts, such as free postage. Search the internet for deals, or call customer service and ask them for deals. Most of the time they want to keep your business, so they will offer you a nice deal so that you do not switch to a competitor.

Use your PC. If your average month is less than $50 but you are looking for a more efficient mailing solution, you may want to check out the USPS’s list of PC Postage providers. These companies let you print postage directly from you computer. Stamps.com is a very good example. Pitney Bowes also has an option to let you print your postage online.

Not everything needs to be bought from a vendor. Consumables, such as sealing liquid and mailing tape, are often cheaper when purchased at office supply stores or independent dealers. Try places like eBay or Amazon.com.

The Pitney Bowes Mailstation is the digital postage meter for any business. The postage meter with built in scale allows you to calculate postage with a click of a button. Tracking and refilling postage can be done online or over the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Benefits of mailstation 2™ Digital Mailing System

• Print exact postage every time – on letters, flats, parcels and postcards
• Never guess again – the built in scale means no wasteful over-stamping
• Get more postage anytime – refill your meter online or through the phone 24/7
• Manage your postage costs through the online interface or on the meter
• Mail packages easily – with the integrated USPS Shipping Assistant® software
• New postal rates download instantly
• Promote your business - put your logo or other graphic on the envelope
• Convenient - order supplies through the online interface without leaving your desk

Try it free for 60 days, pay for only your postage. Then if you keep it after the trial, you will receive $100 in free postage.

Pitney Bowes Mailstation - Engineering the Now of Communication

If you expect to spend around $50 or more on postage in a month, then a postage meter is very beneficial. A postage meter prints the correct postage on your mail by weighing the item and figuring out the exact postage needed. In the case of online postage, there are websites that allow you to download the postage from the Internet and print it using your printer. Most Internet postage companies either lease you a Postage Meter or make use of one through the Internet.

The colors of ink used for printing postage meter stamps are red, blue, purple, green, black, orange, and lilac. According to the United States Postal Service customer support, only tape and red ink furnished by the Postal Service may be used. They may use a variety of other colors as long as the ink meets the USPS fluorescent ink requirements.

The printers generally use different ink cartridges, so it is important to be aware of the specific cartridges for replacement. Most companies send you the ink cartridges you need, and will the refill process is very easy. The Postage Meter company will know what ink you need, so contact them if there are any questions. The ink cartridges may be bought in bulk from the manufacturers for reduced prices. Also, compatible cartridges and recycled and remanufactured cartridges may be purchased from other manufacturers to suit several models of printers.

The postage meter is the critical part of any mailing system. It calculates the exact postage need to mail the package or envelope and applies the indicia, the markings on a mail piece that shows the postage has been paid by the sender.

It is important to note that meters cannot be purchased. Under federal regulations, they can only be leased. Other parts of the postage system can be purchased, but ownership of the meter itself is strictly controlled. This is a disadvantage for the person leasing the meter, but most companies give very nice bonuses to outweigh the lease price. Take Pitney Bowes for example, they give a free trial and free postage to all new customers.

All meters have most of the same basic features while being able to hold around $1000 in postage. They also offer the ability to mail envelopes and packages in a variety of different methods. They can also be used for discounted bulk mailings, but you will need to apply to the United States Postal Service (USPS) for a permit.

Beyond the basic features, meters begin to differ according to various options that concern security and ease of use:

* Password-protected access
* Accounting codes
* Automatic postage reset
* Automatic date advance
* Saved presets for common mailing jobs

Digital meters provide additional security by printing a two dimensional barcode that identifies the sender as well as the destination. Many digital meters can also be updated electronically, allowing them to stay current when the USPS changes its rates. Traditional meters require an expensive chip upgrade when rates change.

Stamps.com is your Desktop Post Office. An approved licensed vendor of the United States Postal Service, Stamps.com allows you to print your postage right from your computer.

When you sign up, you will get a 4 week free trial (Credit Card is required), and $5 in free postage. That equals out to 12 free letters.

Save Time

• Calculate and print postage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Eliminate long trips to the Post Office.
• Print addresses and postage in one simple step.
• Verify addresses automatically.

Save Money

• Save 80% over the cost of a postage meter.
• Print exact postage every time… never overpay again!
• Save with Free Delivery Confirmation™ Service.
• Use client billing codes to track spending.

Increase Efficiency

• Send Certified Mail® & Return Receipt® without USPS forms.
• Let Stamps.com help you choose the best delivery method.
• Print addresses from Microsoft Word™ documents.
• Import from popular PC address books (ie. Outlook)

Take Total Control of Your Mailing & Shipping

• Print directly onto your mail piece or your labels.
• Send everything from postcards to packages.
• Use any mail class and add USPS Special Services.
• Send domestic and international mail with Stamps.com.

Utilize Powerful Shipping Features

• Hide postage value to avoid shipping & handling questions.
• Weigh packages with a Stamps.com Scale.
• Add free Delivery Confirmation™to Priority Mail® packages.
• Check the delivery status of your package with one click.

Create a More Professional Appearance

• Put an end to sloppy, handwritten addresses.
• Add graphics and logos for a more customized look.
• Make your mail and packages look more official.
• Print postage on our beautiful, themed NetStamps.

Sign up today for your free trial and save yourself some time and money!