Photos show the Universal Plus model. Every machine is tested before it ships; cosmetic wear varies from unit to unit.
Pre-owned · Tested before it ships
Universal Plus Autopen Machine
Plus shipping.
Pay over time with financing at checkout, or pay in full.
Real pen handwriting for envelopes, signatures, and short notes. Each machine is tested before it ships and includes a year of Autograph software.
In stock and ready to ship
- Shipping quoted after checkout, typically $100–$200Details
- Free pickup in Louisville, KY
- 30-day returnsDetails
- 30 days of phone support and up to $300 in partsDetails
Questions? Call Nathaniel at (502) 255-1480 or book a 15 minute call.
Real pen on paper
Real handwriting, not a printed font
The machine guides an actual pen across the page, so every envelope and note has real ink, real pressure, and the small variations people notice.
- Real ink you can see and feel
- Writes with standard pens you choose
- Eight handwritten fonts in Autograph
The machine
How the Universal Plus Autopen Works
Load a stack, pick the job on the control panel, and the machine feeds, writes, and drops each piece with a real pen.
- 1
Control panel
Keypad and display used to select and run jobs.
- 2
Writing head
Holds a standard pen and moves it across the stock.
- 3
Elevator feeder
Holds the stack of envelopes, cards, or sheets to be written.
- 4
Drop tray
Collects finished pieces as they come off the machine.
- ~60/hr
- envelopes per hour, typical
- Up to 500
- pieces per feeder load*
- 3 × 6 in
- writing area, placed anywhere on the sheet
- 3 × 5 in to A3
- from postcards to large sheets
15 × 23 × 19 in · 86 lbs · pens up to 16 mm · Autograph software on Windows, jobs loaded by SD card.*Capacity depends on stock thickness.
Specifications
Autopen Machine Specifications
- Typical speed
- About 60 envelopes per hour for standard addressing. Varies by template, envelope, pen, and setup.
- Writing area
- 3 × 6 in per head position. Position the head to write anywhere on the stock.
- Stock sizes
- Paper, cards, and envelopes from 3 × 5 in up to A3.
- Feeder
- Automatic elevator feeder, up to 500 pieces per load. Capacity depends on thickness.
- Pens
- Standard pens up to 16 mm in diameter.
- Size and weight
- 15 × 23 × 19 in, 86 lbs.
- Software
- Autograph, with eight handwritten fonts. Place, resize, and rotate text and position the writing area. One year included; a monthly or yearly subscription after that.
- Computer
- Windows PC required. Autograph does not run on Mac.
- Job transfer
- Run files move from the computer to the machine by SD card.
- Condition
- These are Autopen machines from current Universal Plus warehouse inventory. Each machine we ship is checked for core writing function before it leaves. Expect normal cosmetic wear from prior use. Photos are representative of the Universal Plus model and do not show the exact physical unit you will receive.
What's in the box
- Universal Plus autopen machine
- Power cord
- Standard pen holder
- 30 days of phone support
After checkout, we assign a tested machine from inventory, prepare it for pickup or shipping, and follow up with the shipping details.
Need pens, pads, or spare parts? Shop parts and supplies
Is it right for you?
What This Autopen Machine Is Built For
Tell us your mail volume and envelope type and we will tell you honestly whether it fits before you buy.
Great for
- Handwritten envelopes and return addresses
- Signatures on letters, cards, and forms
- Greetings and short handwritten notes
- Batch runs from a single feeder load
Not built for
- Full-page letters at volume
- Mac-only offices (Autograph runs on Windows)
- Unattended overnight runs
Proven in production
Millions
of pieces of mail written
Universal Plus autopen machines have written millions of letters and envelopes in production at our sister direct mail company.
We know these machines because we run them. That experience goes into testing every unit we sell and into the support you get after you buy.
Pricing
What It Costs to Own
Everything you pay for, upfront. Need several machines?
- Universal Plus Autopen machine
- One-time price, paid at checkout. Financing available.
- $3,499
- Shipping
- Lower 48, quoted after checkout. Or pick up free in Louisville, KY. Get a shipping quote
- Typically $100–$200
- Autograph software
- After year one, subscription pricing is set per client. Just ask.
- Year one included
- 30-day support and parts
- Phone support plus up to $300 in replacement parts.
- Included
How buying works
- 1
Buy online
Secure Stripe checkout for the machine price.
- 2
We confirm
We follow up on shipping or pickup within one business day.
- 3
We ship
A tested unit is packed and sent, or ready for pickup.
- 4
You write
Set up with our phone support. Most customers write the same day.
FAQ
Questions Before You Buy
Still deciding?
Autopen Buying Guides
Talk to a real person before you buy.
We run these machines every day. Tell us what you mail and we will help you decide, set up, and get writing.
Nathaniel, Owner
(502) 255-1480