Supplies for Postage Meters

Purchase supplies for postage meters that make using postage machines easier

Postage meters are an effective time saver in any mail room. Supplies for postal meters are what make the meter work efficiently. These supplies allow you to print postage on a label or envelope and weigh the package for precise shipping costs. Postage meter supplies are available for all types of meters.

Supplies for postage meters include ink, scales and paper products. Postage meters all require ink to print the postage stamp on the envelope or label. Scales find the accurate weight of the item to precisely calculate shipping charges. Paper, tape and labels adhere postage to items that are larger than an average sized envelope. All businesses that use postage meters require or can benefit from the supplies in the list below.

1. Purchase replacement ink for your postal meter.

2. Locate tape, labels or paper supplies that work in your postage meter.

3. Find scales to precisely weigh your packages and outgoing mail.

Locate ink for your postage meter

Replacement postal meter ink is often supplied through the manufacturer, however there are companies that supply compatible replacement ink. These replacement ink companies' products are often less expensive than the manufacturer's.

Purchase postage machine paper, tape and labels

Most postage machines require some sort of paper, tape or label to print the postage on. These machines are normally for packages, not letters, however the tape or labels can be used for both. Postage meter paper products are made with adhesive backs to make adhering the postage as easy as possible.

Use scales compatible with your postage machine

Postage scales that work with postage machines weigh a package and then directly input the postage information into the machine. Scales are made in sizes from small sales for envelopes to large pallet scales. These scales help make sure you do not pay too much for postage.

• Postage meter machines each require their own specific type of postage supplies. Double-check your meter's model number with the postage meter supplies before completing your purchase.

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