What is the Francotyp Postalia Optimail 30 franking machine?

The Francotyp Postalia Optimail 30 is a low volume thermal franking machine that franks up to 30 items of mail per minute. Manufactured by Francotyp Postalia (now commonly known as FP Mailing), it includes SMART Meter technology for VAT services and an integrated 3 Kg weighing scale. The Optimail 30 is not set to become Mailmark compliant.

Low volume franking machine (speed of up to 30 franks per minute)

The Francotyp Postalia Optimail 30 low volume franking machine is a slightly older franking machine manufactured by Francotyp Postalia, now commonly known as FP Mailing. As it is an older franking machine, it uses thermal printing technology that will produce a great franking impression. This machine also comes with SMART Meter technology meaning that this machine will be perfect for companies using VAT services.

As well as this, the Francotyp Postalia Optimail 30 machine comes with many features including advertisements and an integrated weighing scale. You will eliminate the chance of ever over or under paying for a mail item with the integrated 3 Kg scale, and you can help expand your business name when using the various advertisement messages at your disposal.

However, the Francotyp Postalia Optimail 30 franking machine is currently not set to become Mailmark compliant, and so you should not use this franking machine if you want to take full advantage of this new and much lower cost franking machine technology. Get a low cost Mailmark Franking Machine Quote for a similar machine here.

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Francotyp Postalia Optimail 30 specifications

• Speed: 30 letters per minute
• Scale: 3 Kg Scale Available
• Print Technology: Thermal Printing
• Max. Envelope Thickness: 6mm
• Envelope Size: DL, C5 & C4
• Connection Method: LAN or Telephone connection
• Departmental Accounts: Up to 9
• Advertisements: Up to 6
• Job Memory: 4 – 9 (Optional)
• Sealer: Optional
• Date Stamp Incoming Mail: Yes
• Smart Meter Technology: Yes
• Mailmark: No
• Dimensions: Length: 320mm – 410mm, Depth: 290mm, Height: 220mm – 235mm (Depending on Configuration)
• Weight: 5.7 Kg – 6.4 Kg (Depending on Configuration)

Francotyp Postalia Optimail 30 running costs

The Optimail 30 uses FP Mailing franking ink, labels and envelopes. For current pricing, see our FP Mailing ink and labels range.

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Optimail 30 franking machine? The Optimail 30 is made by Francotyp Postalia, now commonly known as FP Mailing. It is a slightly older low volume machine that uses thermal printing technology.

Is the Optimail 30 Mailmark compliant? No. The Francotyp Postalia Optimail 30 is not set to become Mailmark compliant. If you want the lower Mailmark franking rates, consider a Mailmark compliant machine instead.

Can the Optimail 30 handle VAT services? Yes. The Optimail 30 comes with SMART Meter technology, which makes it suitable for companies using VAT services.