Franked Mail

Pitney Bowes DM60 Franking Machine

The Pitney Bowes DM60 franking machine is Pitney Bowes’ entry level machine for small businesses. Below we have a look at prices, specifications and features along with how to get good deals on DM60 ink and our review.

Pitney Bowes DM60 Franking Machine

DM60 Prices

  • Rental Price: £17.99 plus VAT per month (includes full service cover)
  • Used Purchase Price: £595
  • New Purchase Prices: £1,160

Current offers:

  • Free 30-day trial
  • Free £20 postage credit
  • Free unlimited envelope logo messages
  • Free starter pack
  • Free INVIEW® postage reporting

For more see: 2018 Franking Machine Prices & Franking Machine Rental.

DM60 Features & Specs

  • Recommend for businesses sending up to (but not limited to) 30 letters and/or parcels per day.
  • Envelope printing speed of up to 18 letters per minute.
  • Access to the lowest postage prices with Mailmark.
  • No additional rate update charges or postage refill fees.
  • Print most classes of mail including Registered and Special Delivery directly on envelopes or labels.
  • Integrated postal scale capacity: 2.5kg
  • Five pre-loaded advertising messages, one free bespoke envelope message (e.g. company logo, web address or advertising message)
  • 4-digit PIN security system
  • Automatically download software updates and postage rates via IntelliLink.
  • Ink jet printer.

Previous models: DM50, DM55, K700
Also sold as: Mailstart+, IRIS 60, AS65, FM60, IMS-60, and DP60

Comparable models from other franking machine suppliers: FP Mailing PostBase mini and Frama Matrix F12.

DM60 Ink

Royal Mail now mandates that all franking machines in the UK now use blue rather than red ink.

Official Ink

  • Name: Pitney Bowes Franking Ink Cartridge – Blue – DM50 (K700) Series & DM60 Series.
  • List price: £81.95*excl. VAT
  • Available: Pitney Bowes Website

Unofficial Compatible Ink

  • Name: CCSL DM50 DM55 DM60 K700 K721 K722 BLUE Compatible Ink Cartridge.
  • List Price: £6.99
  • Available: Amazon, also available in 2 pack (£11.99) and 3 pack (£15.99)

Please note that Pitney Bowes does not recommend using any off-brand or unofficial ink cartridges. If you use one, you do so at your own risk.

Pitney Bowes DM60 Franking Machine Review

Pintey Bowes DM60 Franking Machine Review Score: 5/5


has given the Pintey Bowes DM60 a perfect 5 out 5 since we feel it offers great value for money for a entry-level franking machine.

For more see: Official DM60 webpage