The Quadient iX-1 Series is an entry-level, Mailmark-ready franking machine that franks up to 18 letters per minute with a manual feed. It suits small offices that want the lower Mailmark postage rates, accurate postage from a built-in scale and a compact machine. Below is a full overview, the key specifications, and where to buy supplies.
Quadient iX-1 Series overview
The main benefit of the iX-1 Series is Mailmark. Mailmark gives you access to the lowest franking rates, prints a 2D barcode on every item and downloads new Royal Mail tariffs automatically, so the machine always charges the correct price. The iX-1 Series also supports smart meter technology.
A 5kg integrated weighing scale comes as standard and can be upgraded, so you can weigh each item and pay the exact postage rather than rounding up. Other useful features include job memories, a franked company return address, departmental accounts, low ink email alerts and PIN security. You can view our range of Quadient iX-1 Series ink and labels here.
Quadient iX-1 Series specifications
- Recommended volume: 100 letters per day or higher
- Franking Speed: Up to 18 letters per minute
- Feeding System: Manual
- Weighing Scale: 5kg (upgradeable)
- Connection: LAN or Wi-Fi
- Maximum Envelope Thickness: 8mm
- Job Memories: 9
- Cost Centres: 1 as standard, 5 to 10 available
- Low Ink Email Alerts: Yes
- Security: PIN Code Protection
- Smart Meter & Mailmark Technology: Yes
Where to buy the machine and its supplies
Green Franking supplies Royal Mail approved ink and labels for this machine. To buy, lease or service the machine itself, our sister company Mailcoms can help. To check the postage you will pay, see the current 2026 Royal Mail postage rates.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Quadient iX-1 Series Mailmark compatible?
Yes. It is a Mailmark franking machine, so it prints the 2D Mailmark barcode, updates tariffs automatically and accesses the lower Mailmark postage rates.
How fast is the Quadient iX-1 Series?
It franks up to 18 letters per minute using a manual feed, which suits the low mail volumes of a small office.
Where can I buy ink and labels for the iX-1 Series?
Green Franking stocks Royal Mail approved supplies for this machine. View the Quadient iX-1 Series supplies range here.
Where can I buy or lease a Quadient iX-1 Series?
You can buy, lease or arrange servicing of the machine through Mailcoms, a Royal Mail approved franking machine maintainer.