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The FP Mailing Postbase Qi3 is a low-volume Mailmark-compatible franking machine made by Francotyp Postalia, designed for small businesses that send minimal amounts of mail. It franks up to 30 letters per minute through a pass-through feeder, handles items up to 10mm thick, and supports Smart Meter and Mailmark technology for lower Royal Mail rates and VAT services.
FP Mailing Postbase Qi3 postage meter

FP Mailing (Francotyp Postalia) is one of the largest manufacturers of postage meters worldwide, and the Postbase Qi3 is suited to small businesses sending lower mail volumes. The main benefit of a postage meter like the Qi3 is access to franking machine technologies: Smart Meter and Mailmark are available with most franking machines, including the Postbase Qi3. Mailmark offers further discounts and a new way of franking, while Smart Meter offers VAT services and products.
Various flexible configurations are included with the Postbase Qi3. From franking-speed upgrades to its letter feeder, the Qi3 can be upgraded to a larger model, making it flexible for a range of businesses, large or small.
There are many features available with the Postbase Qi3. A pass-through feeding system can process up to 30 letters per minute, any mail item up to 10mm thick can be franked, a label dispenser is available for larger items, and 10 departmental accounts let postage funds be monitored and tracked.
View our range of FP Mailing Postbase Qi3 franking machine supplies here.
Postbase Qi3 specifications
- Franking speed: 30 per minute
- Feeding system: Pass through
- Maximum envelope thickness: 10mm
- Weighing scale: Yes, 3kg
- Advertisements: Yes, up to 10
- Departmental accounts: Yes, up to 10
- Job memories: Yes
- Colour display screen: Yes
- Smart Meter technology: Yes
- Length: 310mm – 1566mm (depending on options)
- Depth: 345mm
- Height: 300mm
Postbase Qi3 options
- Weighing scale: 7kg and 30kg scales also available
- Connection: Wi-Fi or LAN
- PIN security
- Label dispenser
- Mailmark technology
Interested in a machine like the FP Mailing Postbase Qi3? View our range of franking machines here for a low-cost quote on a similar postage meter, or call us on 01543 572 776.
FAQs
How fast is the FP Mailing Postbase Qi3? Up to 30 letters per minute, suiting small businesses that send lower volumes of mail.
Is the Postbase Qi3 Mailmark compatible? Yes. Mailmark and Smart Meter technology are available with the Qi3, giving you Royal Mail’s lower franking rates and VAT services.
Does Mailcoms supply ink and labels for the Postbase Qi3? Yes. We supply consumables for FP Mailing Postbase machines, including ink and franking labels.

