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Pitney Bowes Franking Ink: The 2026 Guide to Saving Money Without Compromise

If you use a Pitney Bowes franking machine, you already know how essential it is to keep your Pitney Bowes franking ink cartridge performing at its best – poor quality ink can lead to faded impressions, machine errors, and rejected mail. In this 2026 guide, we’ll show you exactly how to get the right ink at the right price, and how to choose Royal Mail compatible cartridges that don’t void your warranty.

Why Choose Mailcoms for Pitney Bowes Franking Ink?

At Mailcoms, we’ve spent over a decade supplying high-quality, Royal Mail approved compatible and original ink cartridges for Pitney Bowes machines. We manufacture many of our inks here in the UK and test them rigorously to ensure:

  • Perfect print quality every time.
  • Full Royal Mail compliance (including Mailmark-compatible prints).
  • No impact on your warranty.
  • Lower cost per impression compared to OEM cartridges.
  • Same-day dispatch on most orders.

Whether you’re using an older model like the DM50 or a newer SendPro machine, we’ve got you covered.

Pitney Bowes DM60 Franking Ink Cartridges

The DM60 is a popular entry level Mailmark franking machine used by thousands of UK small businesses. It connects via LAN or Wi-Fi, offers simple on-screen guidance, and prints clean, Royal Mail approved franks with minimal training.

✅ Our recommended ink:

  • Mailmark DM60 Compatible Cartridge – Royal Mail Approved.
  • Easy to install, reliable performance.
  • Excellent shelf life and page yield.
  • Also available in multi-buy bundles.
  • Original, Refill Reset & Remanufactured options also available.
  • Pair with our double sheet labels for the cleanest impressions for larger items.

Pitney Bowes SendPro C & SendPro+ Franking Ink Cartridges

The SendPro C and SendPro+ models are part of Pitney Bowes’ newer Mailmark range, offering touchscreen navigation, improved tracking, and cloud-based updates. The SendPro C model is compact and ideal for medium-sized businesses. The SendPro+ is slightly larger, integrates parcel weighing and label printing.

✅ Our recommended ink:

  • Mailmark SendPro C & SendPro+ Compatible Cartridge – Royal Mail Approved.
  • Easy to install, reliable performance.
  • Excellent shelf life and page yield.
  • Also available in multi-buy bundles.
  • Original, Refill Reset & Remanufactured options also available.
  • Pair with our double sheet labels for the cleanest impressions for larger items.

Pitney Bowes SendPro C Auto & SendPro C Auto+ Franking Ink Cartridges

The SendPro C Auto franking machine models are the latest range of advanced model ideal for busy offices needing automation, featuring high-speed auto-feeding, dynamic weighing, and Mailmark capability.

✅ Our recommended ink:

  • Mailmark SendPro C Auto & SendPro C Auto+ Compatible Cartridge – Royal Mail Approved.
  • Easy to install, reliable performance.
  • Excellent shelf life and page yield.
  • Original, Refill Reset & Remanufactured options also available.
  • Pair with our double sheet labels or single cut labels for the cleanest impressions for larger items.

Pitney Bowes DM110i, DM160i & DM220i Franking Ink Cartridges

These models are part of the DM100i series, offering faster processing and greater mail handling for growing businesses. The DM110i franking machine is great for small offices needing higher throughput than the DM60. The DM160i & DM220i models however feature semi-automatic feeders and a larger integrated weighing scale.

✅ Our recommended ink:

  • Mailmark DM110i, DM160i & DM220i Compatible Cartridge – Royal Mail Approved.
  • Easy to install, reliable performance.
  • Excellent shelf life and page yield.
  • Also available in multi-buy bundles.
  • Original, Refill Reset & Remanufactured options also available.
  • Pair with our double sheet labels for the cleanest impressions for larger items.

Pitney Bowes DM300M & DM400M Franking Ink Cartridges

The DM300M and DM400M are workhorses built for higher volume offices and mailrooms, with advanced features like envelope sealing, integrated scales, and memory presets.

✅ Our recommended ink:

  • Mailmark DM300M / DM400M Compatible Cartridge – Royal Mail Approved.
  • Easy to install, reliable performance.
  • Excellent shelf life and page yield.
  • Original, Refill Reset & Remanufactured options also available.
  • Pair with our double sheet labels or single cut labels for the cleanest impressions for larger items.

Pitney Bowes SendPro Mailstation Franking Ink Cartridges

The SendPro Mailstation is one of Pitney Bowes’ newest compact Mailmark-enabled franking machines, designed to replace older models like the DM50 and DM60. It’s ideal for small offices and home-based businesses looking for professional postage with modern features and greater flexibility.

✅ Our recommended ink:

❓ Original vs Compatible Pitney Bowes Ink - What’s the Difference?

This is one of the most common questions we get. So lets break it down.

Original (OEM) Ink:

  • Made by the equipment manufacturer – in this case Pitney Bowes.
  • Higher cost.
  • Trusted by brand-loyal customers.

Compatible Ink (Royal Mail Approved):

  • Made in the UK using Royal Mail approved franking ink.
  • Lower cost.
  • Tested & approved by Royal Mail.
  • Does not void warranty.
  • Equal or better page yield – In fact, many of our customers say our compatibles outlast the OEMs.

How to Know When to Replace Your Pitney Bowes Ink Cartridge

Most franking machines will give you an alert when the franking ink level is low, but you should also:

  • Watch for faint or incomplete franks.
  • Check your print head for smudges or clogs.
  • Always keep a spare cartridge in stock to avoid last-minute runs to the Post Office.

Final Thoughts: Trust Mailcoms for Your Pitney Bowes Ink in 2026

Whether you’re running a compact Pitney Bowes DM60, a fully-automated SendPro C Auto, or a high-volume SendPro P Series franking machine, Mailcoms can offer the best franking ink solutions in the UK – without compromising quality, price or reliability. View our range of Pitney Bowes Franking Ink Cartridges here.

At Mailcoms, we offer a range of packaging supplies and franking machines. If you are interested in getting a franking machine or wish to upgrade to a Mailmark franking machine with even lower prices available, then please view our franking machine page here or call us today on 01543 572 776. 

We are a Royal Mail Authorised Independent Inspector & Maintainer of Franking Machines with over 20,000 customers nationwide and we can supply you with our very own range of models.