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Faint, streaky or incomplete franking impressions are usually a blocked printhead, low or old ink, or a badly seated cartridge. Here are the common causes and simple fixes.

Choosing the right franking machine ink comes down to three things: matching the cartridge to your exact machine model, using the correct colour for your mail type (blue for Mailmark and Smart meter machines, red for older standard machines), and making sure the ink is Royal Mail approved so your franking impression scans cleanly. Get those right and you protect your print quality, keep...