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6308 Series inserters for growing offices that need more capacity than an entry-level machine.
Fold and insert more pages, run more feeders, and add optional intelligent scanning without stepping up to a full production system.
Prairie to Peaks reviews your mail piece, volume, and job complexity so the recommendation between the 6210, 6308, and 6406 fits how your mail is actually built.
Up to 3,800
envelopes/hour
Up to 40,000
envelopes/month
Folds up to
10 sheets
Optional
intelligent scanning
Outgrown Entry-Level
More feeders and capacity than the FD 6104 or basic 6210 configurations.
Growing Office Volume
Built for offices approaching or exceeding 20,000 pieces a month.
Optional Document Control
Intelligent models add OMR, barcode, and QR reading for matching accuracy.
Thicker Sets
Folds and inserts up to 10 sheets in half-fold mode.
6308 Series at a Glance
Built for offices whose mail has outgrown a basic tabletop inserter.
The 6308 Series replaced the discontinued 6306 Series with an improved touchscreen interface, easier envelope setup, and a visible insert area, while keeping the compact footprint offices need.
Four model configurations
Available in standard and special feeder configurations, both with and without intelligent scanning, to match the way your documents are built.
Visible insert area
A paper path window lets operators see the insert area without stopping or opening the inserter, cutting down on unnecessary downtime.
Locking envelope guides
A locking thumbwheel adjustment keeps envelope side guides accurate and consistent between jobs and operators.
Optional intelligence
Models with intelligence add a full-width CIS scanner reading OMR, 1D, 2D barcodes, and QR codes printed anywhere on the page.
AutoSet and job memory
AutoSet senses paper length, fold type, envelope size, and fold length, with up to 50 programmable jobs stored for recall.
Product Views
See the parts that affect your mail flow
These views show what matters most when deciding whether the 6308 Series fits your office: feeding capacity, the insert area, job control, and finished output handling.
Standard Feeders
Three standard feeders load your documents automatically, with optional configurations for even higher-capacity feeding.
Specs to know
- Three standard feeders, up to 325 sheets each
- Optional high-capacity feeder holds up to 725 sheets
- Folds and inserts up to 10 sheets, half-fold
Visible Insert Area
A paper path window lets the operator see and confirm the insert area is running correctly without stopping the job.
Specs to know
- Paper path viewing window
- Locking thumbwheel envelope guide adjustment
- Optional short feed trays for BREs and short inserts
Touchscreen Job Control
The 7" graphical touchscreen with AutoSet setup makes new and recurring jobs faster to run and easier to hand off between operators.
Specs to know
- 7" full-color touchscreen, graphical interface
- AutoSet one-touch job setup
- Stores up to 50 programmable jobs
Vertical Output Stacker
Finished envelopes stack in sequential order, and the envelope hopper refills on the fly without pausing the run.
Specs to know
- Vertical output stacker, up to 500 filled envelopes
- Top-loading envelope hopper, up to 325 envelopes
- Refillable on-the-fly during operation
Specifications can vary by configuration, media, envelopes, inserts, and options. Prairie to Peaks can review your actual mail pieces before recommending the final setup.
Best Fit
The 6308 Series fits offices that have outgrown a basic tabletop inserter.
Most buyers at this level already have an FD 6104 or similar low-volume inserter that can no longer keep up, or they are combining multiple feeders' worth of hand work into one job.
The goal is more feeding capacity and thicker document sets, with the option to add scanning if job accuracy and document matching matter.
Good fit if you are mailing:
- Statements, invoices, or notices in the 5,000-40,000 pieces/month range
- Document sets that regularly run 3 or more sheets per envelope
- Jobs that would benefit from OMR or barcode-based matching accuracy
- Mail that needs more than one or two feeders to build correctly
Consider the 6406 Series instead if:
- You need more than 3-4 feed stations or more modular flexibility
- You want a dedicated divert station for documents needing inspection
- You need options like a thin booklet feeder or 402 Series joggers
- Volume is pushing toward the upper end of what the 6308 handles
Specifications
6308 Series specifications and configuration
Performance
Spec sheet- Speed
- Up to 3,800 pieces per hour
- Duty cycle
- Up to 40,000 pieces per month
- Standard feeders
- Up to 325 sheets each, 20 lb. bond
- High-capacity feeder (optional)
- Up to 725 sheets
- Envelope hopper
- Up to 325 envelopes, top loading, refillable on-the-fly
- Output stacker
- Up to 500 filled envelopes in sequential order
- Folding capacity
- Up to 10 sheets, half-fold mode
- Intelligence (optional)
- CIS scanner reads OMR, 1D/2D barcodes, QR
Configuration notes
Fit review- Available configurations
- Four models, standard and special feeders, with or without intelligence
- Best use range
- Growing office and small mailroom inserting
- Document integrity
- Electromechanical double document detection, unaffected by paper color
- Envelope guides
- Locking thumbwheel adjustment for consistent alignment
- Insert visibility
- Paper path window to view the insert area during operation
- Energy saving
- ECO mode enters standby after 1 hour of inactivity
- Media testing
- Paper, envelopes, inserts, and folds should be tested before final configuration
Standard Features
Included features and what they mean
These are standard 6308 Series capabilities across all four configurations.
| Standard item | What it means for your workflow |
|---|---|
| 7" color touchscreen | Graphics-based interface for setup, prompts, and job operation. |
| AutoSet™ setup | Automatically senses paper length, fold type, envelope size, and fold length. |
| 50 programmable jobs | Stores recurring jobs so repeat mailings run faster and more consistently. |
| Locking envelope guides | Thumbwheel adjustment keeps envelope alignment consistent between jobs. |
| Paper path window | Lets operators visually confirm the insert area without stopping the job. |
| Vertical output stacker | Stacks up to 500 completed envelopes in sequential order. |
| Top-loading hopper | Holds up to 325 envelopes, refillable without stopping the run. |
| Double document detection | Electromechanical sensing, unaffected by dust, smudges, or paper color. |
| ECO mode | Places the inserter into standby after one hour of inactivity. |
Optional Upgrades
Optional equipment and software
Review these when scanning, speed, inserts, or document control matter for your job.
| Optional item | What it adds |
|---|---|
| Intelligence (CIS Scanner) | Reads OMR, 1D and 2D barcodes, and QR codes for automated document matching and multi-page insertion. |
| High-Capacity Production Feeder | Holds up to 1,200 sheets or up to 325 BREs, for higher-volume feeding needs. |
| Short Feed Trays | For feeding BREs and short inserts that don't need a full-size feeder. |
| Advanced OMR / Advanced BCR | Expanded code-reading licenses for more complex matching and mail intelligence needs. |
| MailDoc Software | Helps prepare and control variable-page print streams before they reach the inserter. |
| Side Exit Tray | Alternate output handling for layout or workflow needs. |
Need more stations, a divert deck, or a thin booklet feeder? The 6406 Series expands on the 6308 with more modular flexibility.
Compare by Volume and Complexity
Will a different model work better for you?
Use this section as a quick guide, not a final answer. The right inserter depends on what you mail, how often, how many pages per envelope, and how much room your process needs to grow.
6210 Series
OfficeUp to 20,000/month
Fewer feeders and lower duty cycle than the 6308. A good fit for lighter office and small mailroom jobs.
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6308 Series
You Are HereUp to 40,000/month
More feeders, thicker sets, and optional intelligent scanning for growing offices.
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6406 Series
Flexible2-6 stations
More modular flexibility, a divert station, and options like a thin booklet feeder.
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