subject: Most Popular Pitney Bowes Postage Meters [print this page] Author: John C Arkin Author: John C Arkin
If a postage meter is what your company requires then you should probably be considering one from Pitney Bowes. Not only are they the inventor of this very useful gadget, today they are also the leaders in the industry. There are postal meters for every requirement, including one for personal use at home. Read on to find a postal meter that will best suit your needs.
The Mailstation 2
The Mailstation 2 is a very popular choice with those that have a very small amount of mailing done every month. If your parcels do not exceed two pounds each, this machine is ideal for you. The Mailstation 2 is categorized as a postage meter meant for low volumes. It comes with a scale that is built in and can calculate the postage rates for parcels and mail up to an amount of two pounds. The meter can also calculate rates for different kinds of postage like international postage, priority mail, first class mail and parcel post. The printer ink cartridge can give you 880 impressions and depending on your usage can go on for six months.
The DM300
The DM300 Digital Mailing System fall into the category of medium volume meters. This postage meter is an ideal investment for a small or medium business that does not really send out heavy volumes of postage. Having said that, these businesses still have the need to send out postage like invoices, brochures, postcards, bills etc and would need a device like this to handle it. The DM300 is capable of handling 50 postage accounts that are separate. Apart from being fitted with a weighing scale and a feed that is semi automatic, this machine can also track different kinds of mail. The printer ink cartridges will give you anywhere from 3800 to about 7000 impressions.
The DM Infinity Series
If postage is an important part of your business operation then the DM Infinity Series if what you should consider investing in. This heavy volume postage meter automates the entire process thus making it highly efficient. The DM Infinity series are supposed to be the only machines that comply with the US Postal Services standards. These machines are built for durability and to work continuously. They do not have a downtime even during refills of postage and ink. A machine from the DM Infinity Series can give you about 200,000 to about 580,000 impressions.
The DM100
The DM100 is one of the most popular high volume meters that Pitney Bowes produces. Its single point access makes it more efficient and effective in managing operations. The most prominent feature of DM100 is the Weigh on the Way technology that is patented by the company. This technology makes it possible for the machine to process different sizes and weights in one operation. This machine can handle mail in all sizes, right from a postcard to an envelope that is 15 x 13 and about .75 thick. All of these features put together make it an industry leader.About the Author:
