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FP Mailing Postbase Qi9 Franking Machine Review

November 27, 2014

FP Mailing Postbase Qi9 Franking Machine Review

The FP Mailing Postbase Qi9 is a mid-volume franking machine that franks up to 85 letters per minute, or around 5100 letters per hour, making it suitable for businesses sending up to around 500 items per day. It is Mailmark ready and Smart Meter enabled, with a 4.7 inch colour touch screen and an integrated weighing scale as standard.

FP Mailing Postbase Qi9 Franking Machine

FP Mailing Postbase Qi9 Franking Machine Review

To help customers benefit from the latest Mailmark technology, FP Mailing released a range of Postbase franking machines that support Mailmark. The FP Mailing Postbase Qi9 is one such Mailmark-ready machine. This allows you to use lower franking prices, track your mail and frank a 2D barcode on your mail. These are just some of the Mailmark extras.

The FP Mailing Postbase Qi9 comes with features such as a 4.7 inch colour touch screen, which makes the franking process easier. You will never mispay for your mail items when using the integrated weighing scale that comes as standard with this machine. Choose from a variety of scales to suit your needs.

As well as being Mailmark ready, the Postbase Qi9 is also Smart Meter enabled. This means your business can use the most up-to-date Royal Mail services. Other features that come with this mid-volume franker include a secure connection to a LAN, up to 100 departmental accounts, various advertisements and a label dispenser, all as standard. All of these features can benefit you when franking mail.

Mailcoms supplies ink and consumables for the FP Mailing Postbase Qi9, and offers franking cartridge recycling and refilling.

View our range of FP Mailing Postbase Qi9 franking machine supplies here.

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Postbase Qi9 Specifications

View the specifications of the FP Mailing Postbase Qi9 franking machine below.

  • Speed: 85 LPM
  • Speed per hour: 5100 LPH
  • Feeding System: Automatic Feeding
  • Weigh Platform: 5, 7 or 30 Kg scales
  • Max. Envelope thickness: 10mm
  • Connectivity: LAN or Analogue
  • Colour Choices: Blue, Red, Silver, Black, Gold
  • Adverts: 20
  • Departmental Accounts: 100 as standard
  • Colour Touch Screen: Yes, 4.7 inch
  • Navigator Plus Software: Optional
  • Differential Weighing: Optional
  • Label Dispenser: Yes
  • PIN Protection: Yes
  • Letter Tray: Yes
  • Smart Meter Enabled: Yes
  • Mailmark Compatible: Yes

The Postbase Qi9 franking machine is supplied by FP Mailing. If you would like a franking machine similar to this model then view our range of franking machines here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many letters can the FP Mailing Postbase Qi9 frank per minute?

The Postbase Qi9 franks up to 85 letters per minute, or around 5100 letters per hour, making it suitable for businesses sending up to around 500 items per day.

Is the FP Mailing Postbase Qi9 Mailmark compatible?

Yes. The Postbase Qi9 is Mailmark ready and Smart Meter enabled, allowing you to frank a 2D Mailmark barcode, track your mail and use Royal Mail’s best franking rates.

Does Mailcoms supply ink for the FP Mailing Postbase Qi9?

Yes. Mailcoms supplies ink, labels and consumables for the FP Mailing Postbase Qi9 and offers franking cartridge recycling and refilling.


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