What is the Quadient iX-1 Series franking machine?

The Quadient iX-1 Series is a Mailmark-compliant, entry-level franking machine designed to handle smaller daily mail volumes. It comes with Mailmark and Smart Meter capabilities, franks at up to 18 letters per minute via a manual feed, and includes departmental accounts, PIN code security and Wi-Fi or LAN connectivity.

Quadient offer a wide range of unique franking machines, and one of their newest models is the Quadient iX-1 Series. The Mailmark compliant iX-1 Series is an entry-level franking machine designed to deal with much smaller mail volumes on a daily basis. Find out more about this entry-level Quadient franking machine below.

About the Quadient iX-1 Series franking machine

The Quadient iX-1 Series franking machine comes with Mailmark and Smart Meter capabilities. This means the iX-1 Series has the latest franking technologies and capabilities to allow businesses to benefit further from franking mail. Lower postage costs, franking a 2D barcode and accessing VAT services are just some of the added benefits of these technologies.

As this is an entry-level franking machine, the Quadient iX-1 Series comes with more basic features such as a manual feeding system and a small integrated weighing scale as standard. This means mail can be processed at a top speed of up to 18 letters per minute. Mail will always be franked cleanly and accurately, eliminating the risk of incorrectly franking a mail piece with the iX-1 Series. Users will be able to use the machine with more ease and ensure that accurate franking payments occur.

There are a wide range of other useful features available with the iX-1 Series franking machine, including various departmental accounts, PIN code security, franking a company logo, and connecting to the data centre via a LAN or Wi-Fi.

Inks and labels

Here at Mailcoms, we can offer a wide range of franking machine ink and franking machine labels for the Quadient iX-1 Series franking machine. We can offer you compatible franking machine labels and franking machine ink. View our range of Quadient iX-1 Series franking machine supplies here.

Specifications and features

Below you will be able to see a list of Quadient iX-1 Series specifications and features that this entry-level franking machine can offer.

• 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″

If you are interested in getting a franking machine similar to the Quadient iX-1 Series or wish to upgrade to a Mailmark franking machine, please view our franking machine page here or call us today on 01543 572 776.

Mailcoms is a Royal Mail Authorised Independent Inspector & Maintainer of postal franking machines since 2008, with over 20,000 customers nationwide and a 5-star Trustpilot rating.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Quadient iX-1 Series Mailmark compliant? Yes. The iX-1 Series comes with Mailmark and Smart Meter technology, so it can frank a 2D barcode, access lower postage costs and use VAT services.

How fast is the Quadient iX-1 Series? It franks at a top speed of up to 18 letters per minute using a manual feeding system.

How much mail is the iX-1 Series designed for? It is an entry-level machine recommended for daily volumes of around 100 letters or higher.

Where can I get ink and labels for the iX-1 Series? Mailcoms supplies compatible franking ink and labels for the Quadient iX-1 Series. View the range on our Quadient iX-1 Series supplies page.