The Quadient iX-1 Series is an entry-level Mailmark franking machine that franks up to 18 letters per minute using a manual feeder. It includes a 5kg integrated weighing scale, smart meter technology, low-ink email alerts and postage funding, making it a compact choice for small offices sending around 100 items a day.
The Quadient iX-1 Series franking machine is an entry level franking machine, supplied by Quadient. The iX-1 Series can frank mail at speeds of up to 18 letters per minute, using a manual feeder as it franks. Because it is a smaller volume franker, it offers fewer features than more advanced franking machines, but remains a capable choice for a small business.
Quadient iX-1 Series franking machine
One of the main Quadient iX-1 Series benefits is that it uses the latest Mailmark technology from Royal Mail. Mailmark gives iX-1 Series users access to lower franking rates, a 2D barcode when franking and automatic tariff updates. As well as Mailmark, the iX-1 Series also benefits users with smart meter technology.
To help ensure that you always pay the correct postage on your mail, the iX-1 Series comes with an integrated 5kg weighing scale as standard, which can be upgraded. This lets you accurately weigh your mail and pay the right postage every time.
Other useful features include several job memories, franking a company return address, multiple departmental accounts and PIN security.
View our range of Quadient iX-1 Series franking ink and labels here.
Quadient iX-1 Series specifications and details
View the Quadient iX-1 Series specifications below and find out what features it possesses.
- Recommended mail per day: 100 letters or higher
- Franking speed: Up to 18 letters per minute
- Feeding system: Manual
- Weighing scale option(s): 5 Kg scale options
- Connection: LAN or Wi-Fi
- Maximum envelope thickness: 8mm
- Classes & services: Mailmark, First Class, Second Class, Royal Mail Signed For, Special Delivery, ParcelForce Worldwide Services & International / Airmail
- Job memories: 9
- Cost centres: 1 account standard; 5 to 10 available
- Ad slogans: Store up to 8
- Personalised text messages: Store up to 10
- Security: PIN Code Protection
- Smart meter technology: Yes
- Mailmark technology: Yes
- Low ink email alerts: Yes
- Quadient Postage Funding: Yes
- Neostats: Yes
- USB memory key: Yes
- External USB printer: Yes
- Franking Machine System Dimensions (L x D x H): 12.6 x 8.7 x 8.5 inches
Frequently asked questions
Is the Quadient iX-1 Series a Mailmark franking machine?
Yes. The iX-1 Series is a Mailmark franking machine, so it prints the 2D Mailmark barcode and gives you access to Royal Mail's discounted Mailmark postage rates.
What ink does the Quadient iX-1 Series use?
As a smart Mailmark machine it uses Royal Mail approved blue franking ink. Find the correct cartridge in our iX-1 Series ink and labels range.
How fast does the iX-1 Series frank mail?
It franks up to 18 letters per minute using a manual feeder, which suits small offices sending lower volumes of post.
Does the iX-1 Series send low-ink alerts?
Yes, it offers low-ink email alerts so you can reorder a cartridge before you run out and avoid faded franking.
If you would like to purchase low cost franking ink for the Quadient iX-1 Series, view our full range of franking machine ink here.