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Quadient Folding & Inserting Systems

Automate tedious mail preparation and free up your staff for more important work

Professional Folding & Inserting Equipment

Stop wasting valuable staff hours on manual document folding and envelope stuffing. A folder-inserter automates the tedious process of preparing mailpieces, processing thousands of documents per hour with precision and reliability. Perfect for businesses sending invoices, statements, marketing letters, and checks.

DS-Series Folder-Inserters

From compact desktop models to high-capacity, multi-feeder systems, we have a solution to automate your mailings. Explore our complete line of Quadient DS-Series folder-inserters:

Key Features Across All Models:

  • High-speed processing — Handle up to 4,500 envelopes per hour
  • Intelligent automation — Advanced models detect errors before they become costly mistakes
  • Multiple document feeders — Process complex mailings with inserts and enclosures
  • Flexible envelope sizes — From #10 business to 9x12 flats
  • Integration ready — Works with address printers and postage meters

Key Benefits

Labor Savings

Reduce manual labor by 60–75%. One machine can do the work of multiple employees, allowing your team to focus on revenue-generating activities.

Accuracy & Quality

Eliminate human error with intelligent detection systems that ensure every mailpiece is prepared correctly the first time.

Speed & Efficiency

Process thousands of mailpieces per hour. What used to take days now takes hours, ensuring timely delivery of critical communications.

Scalability

Start with a desktop model and upgrade as your volume grows. Our systems scale from hundreds to tens of thousands of pieces per day.

Folder-Inserter Pricing & Leasing

Folder-inserters are available for purchase or lease. Most businesses choose to lease to preserve capital and include a service agreement. Typical pricing ranges:

ModelVolume/MonthPurchase (approx.)Lease/Month (approx.)
DS-40i500–2,000$3,000–$5,000$75–$120
DS-64i2,000–5,000$6,000–$10,000$150–$220
DS-77iQ5,000–10,000$10,000–$18,000$220–$350
DS-85i10,000–20,000$15,000–$25,000$300–$500
DS-700iQ20,000+$20,000–$40,000+$400–$700

Prices are approximate and vary based on configuration and lease term. Contact Mail Movers for an exact quote.

Perfect For

  • Businesses sending monthly invoices or statements
  • Healthcare providers mailing patient statements
  • Financial institutions processing account statements
  • Marketing departments sending direct mail campaigns
  • Any organization mailing 500+ pieces per month

DS-700 iQ: Intelligent Automation

Our flagship DS-700 iQ system features advanced intelligence that detects issues before they become problems. The system automatically verifies that the correct documents are inserted into each envelope, preventing costly errors and ensuring every recipient receives the right information.

Local Installation & Training

Mail Movers personally installs every folder-inserter and provides comprehensive training for your staff. Our factory-trained technicians ensure you get the most out of your investment from day one, with ongoing support available whenever you need it.

What Our Customers Say

"I wish all our vendors were as professional, accommodating and produced exceptional work product in a timely fashion like Mail Movers. Shawn and Tom are all-stars in the printing business."

Correctional Officers Association of Delaware

Correctional Officers Assoc. of DE

"Very professional and courteous. Shawn quickly responds to our request."

City of Rehoboth Beach

City of Rehoboth Beach

"My mailings always go out quickly and Lori is always so nice when I drop off the letters."

Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley

Frequently Asked Questions

Businesses typically report labor savings of 60–75% after automating their mail preparation. A folder-inserter can prepare thousands of mailpieces per hour — what used to take a team of employees an entire day can be completed in a few hours, freeing your staff for higher-value work.

Entry-level desktop models like the Quadient DS-40i typically start around $3,000–$5,000 purchased, or $75–$120/month leased. Mid-volume systems (DS-64i, DS-77iQ) range from $6,000–$15,000 purchased or $150–$300/month leased. High-production systems like the DS-700iQ can run $20,000–$40,000+ or $400–$700/month leased. Most businesses choose to lease to preserve capital and benefit from predictable monthly payments. Contact us for a precise quote based on your volume.

Folder-inserters handle invoices, statements, marketing letters, checks, remittance envelopes, newsletters, and other business correspondence. Advanced models with multiple feeders can process complex mailings with multiple inserts — for example, a letter plus a return envelope plus a brochure — all in a single pass.

Most businesses find a folder-inserter pays for itself at 500–1,000 pieces per month. At that volume, the labor savings alone typically cover the lease payment within the first few months. Organizations mailing 2,000+ pieces monthly almost always achieve full ROI within 6–12 months.

The DS-Series supports standard #10 business envelopes (the most common), #9 window envelopes, 6x9 catalog envelopes, and 9x12 flat envelopes on select models. The DS-700iQ handles the widest range of envelope sizes and document configurations. Our team will confirm compatibility with your specific mail piece before you commit.

Yes. Our DS-Series systems integrate seamlessly with Quadient address printers (MACH 7, AS-650, AS-850) and postage meters (iX-Series) for true end-to-end automation — fold, insert, address, seal, and meter in one continuous workflow. This integration eliminates manual handoffs and dramatically reduces per-piece labor cost.

The DS-40i is an entry-level desktop model ideal for 500–2,000 pieces/month. The DS-64i handles 2,000–5,000 pieces/month with faster throughput. The DS-77iQ adds intelligent error detection for 5,000–10,000 pieces/month. The DS-85i is a high-capacity production system for 10,000–20,000 pieces/month. The DS-700iQ is the flagship intelligent system for 20,000+ pieces/month with maximum automation and multi-feeder capability. We'll help you match the right model to your actual volume.

Yes. As an authorized Quadient dealer, Mail Movers provides sales, installation, training, and ongoing service and maintenance for all folder-inserters we sell. Our Salisbury-based factory-trained technicians serve the entire Delmarva Peninsula with fast on-site response times.

Most businesses (roughly 70%) choose to lease because it preserves capital, provides predictable monthly costs, and typically includes a service agreement. Leasing also makes it easier to upgrade to a newer model as your volume grows. Purchasing makes more sense if you have the capital and plan to use the same machine for 7+ years. We offer both options — contact us to compare the total cost of ownership for your situation.

Mail Movers handles delivery, installation, and operator training for every folder-inserter we sell. A standard installation typically takes 2–4 hours. Operator training covers loading documents, setting up fold types, clearing jams, and basic maintenance — most operators are fully comfortable after a single training session. We also provide ongoing support whenever you need it.

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