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Postage Meter Supplies

TRANSFORM YOUR MAILROOM INTO AN INDEPENDENT MAILING CENTER AND

REALIZE ALL OF THE TIME- AND MONEY-SAVING BENEFITS OF FP MAILING

SOLUTIONS!

Exercise your options and achieve new levels of effi ciency with FP Mailing Solutions. No matter the

size or dimension of your mailing needs, we offer systems and solutions to getting your mail out quickly,

easily, and effi ciently. Sleek, sophisticated designs; advanced engineering; and mailing solutions for

businesses of all sizes provide you with many benefi ts, such as convenience; improved company

image; faster delivery of mail; and, most importantly, postage savings. Customize pieces by adding

an optional interfaced scale, additional catch trays, envelope sealers, and specialized accounting

and mailing software. By providing a comprehensive line of high-quality equipment and exceptional

customer service, we maintain our position at the forefront of mailing systems providers. If you are

looking for guaranteed responsive service, coupled with the most advanced, cost-effective, and

customized solutions, FP Mailing Solutions is the right mailing solutions company for you.

POSTAGE METERS

Good-bye post offi ce lobby waiting line! Adding a postage meter to your offi ce is the perfect way to gain more productivity out of your

day. Whether you’re mailing a handful of letters or thousands, an FP postage meter helps you get it all done, quickly, professionally, and

conveniently. Best of all, our complete selection of meters for businesses large and small ensures you’ll fi nd the perfect fi t for your operational

needs.

FOLDERS-INSERTERS

Crisp folds, complete and correct envelope insertions, fi ll & start automation. FP folders and inserters automate the manually tedious task

of stuffi ng invoices, statements, collection letters, billing, and marketing communications. FP’s complete spectrum enables you to fi nd an

efficient, cost-effective, and sophisticated way to prepare all of your mailing materials.

PAPER HANDLING

Save time by automating and ensuring incoming and outgoing communications smoothly reach their destination. Engineered for durability,

versatility, and long-life performance, our machines are ready to make quick work of all of your high volume mailroom chore.

MAILROOM SOFTWARE

Software solutions provide you with the information you need when running a mailing or shipping environment. From postal accounting and

reporting to rate shopping, our easily integrated software packages help you realize improved effi ciency and increased productivity levels

in your mailing and shipping centers.

Postage Meter Supplies

Postage Meter Supplies

Northland Business Systems/American Mailing Machines has a wide variety of FP and Pitney Bowes Postage Meter Supplies at an affordable price.  Check out our Online Store for more information. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

1.
Q: What is a … Postage Meter, Base, Feeder, Sealer, Stacker, Tape Dispenser, Scale ?

A: A postage meter is a mailing system that prints postage directly on the envelope (or an adhesive tape) for any type of mail — first, second, third, or fourth class; air mail, registered mail, special delivery, or other special services.

Meter
The meter is the critical part of your mailing system. It prints the indicia and stores the postage.

Base
The base is essentially an envelope handler, designed to transport the item to be stamped through the meter. The four main parts of a base include the feeder, sealer, stacker, and tape dispenser.

Feeder
A feeder guides envelopes through the meter. Although you can get a low-end meter without a feeder, feeding a large mailing by hand can be pretty tedious.

Sealer
A sealer moistens the envelope flap and closes it.

Stacker
A stacker clears mail from the machine after it is stamped. Low-end stackers are no more than a catch tray placed at the edge of the meter. Power stackers can stack more envelopes by using a conveyor mechanism to move the stamped pieces away from the meter’s edge.

Tape Dispenser
In some cases, it is not possible to print an indicia directly on to a mailing piece – like with a large package. In these cases, strips of adhesive paper, called tape, are fed through the meter and affixed to the package. The tape is stamped with the indicia or postage amount.

Scale
A scale weighs letters or packages, based on the then-current rates, and indicates how much postage to apply to your mail piece. Interfaced models automatically apply that amount when running the piece through the meter. Some scales also allow you to rate shop to see if a different carrier is less expensive. FP rateguard™ insurance is available to guard against multiple USPS® rate increases.

2.
Q: Who sets postage rates ?

A: The USPS® sets the rates and regulations we follow.

3.
Q: How would I purchase new postage for my postage meter ?

A: You don’t need to go to the post office for this. New postage is downloaded directly into your postage meter at the touch of a button through FP’s Reset Debit Program. New postage can also be charged to your credit card. There is no need for sending checks and waiting days for postage to be added to your account.

4.
Q: What happens when the USPS® increases postal rates ?

A:  American Mailing Machines will contact you and/or send you a new rate card for your postage meter. You can get protection against frequent postal rate increases through programs such as FP rateguard™

5.
Q: How do we protect ourselves from future postal rate increases ?

A: You can get protection against frequent postal rate increases through programs such as FP rateguard™.

6.
Q: Can I buy a postage meter ?

A: No. Postage meters, regardless of manufacturer are rented – never owned. These postage meters are highly regulated by the USPS® because they hold actual U.S. mint.

7.
Q: What are the reasons for having a postage meter ?

A: Printed postage has many advantages. It promotes a professional image for your growing business, gives you the ability to assign exact postage, saves trips to the post office, and allows you to send mail in different classes and track the costs of specific mailing campaigns — all of which can save your business up to 20 percent in mailing costs in the long run.

8.
Q: What happens if something goes wrong with my postage meter ?

A: American Mailing Machines will be able to assist you with any problems you might have (Twin Cities Metro Area only). By law, customers are not allowed to open the meter component of the postage meter since it contains live postage.

9.
Q: What happens to the postage money in my old postage meter if I decide to switch to FP Mailing Solutions ?

A: You would need to return your old meter to the old manufacturer. The money would be refunded from the USPS® for that account.

10.
Q: Once FP Customer Care adds postage to my account, how does the postage actually get into my postage meter ?

A: The postage is debited from your bank account by the FP Customer Care department into your postage account. You set your postage meter automatically through the postage meter’s built-in, self-dialing modem. This process requires that your postage meter be connected to any standard analog telephone jack using a standard phone cord, which is supplied to you. You can also set up your account on reset debit instead of “on demand” debit so that when you reset your meter, your bank account is automatically debited without having to call FP.

11.
Q: What if I send out only packages, how would I get the stamp that your postage meter creates onto the package ?

A: You would run a self-adhesive postage meter label through the postage meter and attach it to the package.

12.
Q: What will the actual “stamp” that the postage meter creates look like ?

A: Your company logo can be replaced with a company advertisement, which you can change and customize. The 2-D barcode includes the following information: licensing post office, rate category, date of mailing, postage amount, device or meter ID number

13.
Q: What is IBIP ?

A: The USPS® initiated the Information-Based Indicia Program (IBIP) to enhance the security of postage metering by supporting new methods of applying postage to mail. The information-based indicia (IBI) is printed by the postage meter or other forms of PC postage systems on mail pieces. The IBIP program is designed to give the post office greater visibility and security of mail. In addition, the use of the 2-D barcode removes levels of sorting within the mailing process cycle, which in turn will speed the delivery of a mail piece.

14.
Q: What is franking ?

A: This is a term generally used in Europe in regards to postage meters. Franking is synonymous with stamping, metering, or posting. An envelope that has received postage has been “franked.” Here in the U.S, you will most probably hear the term “metering your mail,” where the word “metering” comes from the word postage meter.

15.
Q: What is a franking machine ?

A: A franking machine is the same thing as a postage meter. This is a term generally used in Europe when referencing postage meters. Here in the U.S, they are referred to as postage meters, mailing machines, or mailing equipment.

16.
Q: Is a mailing machine the same thing as a postage meter ?

A: Yes.

17.
Q: Why can’t I get my postage meter from the USPS® ?

A: Federal regulations prevent the USPS® from competing with private enterprise. The Postal Service is a regulatory authority, determining product compliance with regulations and supplying product authorization on the basis of demonstrated compliance. The USPS® only regulates manufacturers that provide postage meters; they are not allowed to supply them.

18.
Q: What if I make a mistake when printing my postage with my meter ?

A: Unused indicia or postage printed with your meter may be considered for refund only if they are complete, legible, and submitted within 60 days of the date in the meter stamp. These unused meter stamps are refunded at a postal retail window. For specific details, contact your local Post Office.

19.
Q: Will I be able to use my postage meter for all types of mail ?

A: Postage meters are currently authorized for use on all mail services (except periodicals), including Domestic First-Class Mail® services, Priority Mail® services, Express Mail® services, Parcel Post™, International Mail, Presorted First-Class Mail discount services, and Extra Services.

20.
Q: What if I am sending a package or envelope that requires extra postage, how will I know how much to set the postage amount to on the postage meter ?

A: Postage meters come with postal scales, which are often integrated into the postage meter itself. Simply place the envelope or package on the scale, and the correct postage is determined and set immediately. A good example of a postage meter with an integrated scale is the FP mymail™ 2.

21.

Q: Where can I buy supplies for my new Postage Meter ?

A: Call American Mailing Machines at 952-894-4204 or go to the American Mailing Machines Online Store. 

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22.

Q: Is there a store to buy Mail Room Furniture ?

A: American Mailing Machines is your one stop shop for all of your Postage Meter needs.  Please visit our Online Catalog for Mail Room Furniture.

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