Postage Meter

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.