The Quadient iX-9 Series is a high-volume, Mailmark-ready franking machine that franks up to 300 letters per minute with a fully automatic feeder. It is built for mailrooms and businesses sending 1,000 or more items a day that need speed, dynamic weighing and detailed departmental accounting. Below is a full overview, the key specifications, and where to buy supplies.
Quadient iX-9 Series overview
The main benefit of the iX-9 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. The iX-9 Series also supports smart meter technology and 1D 'Signed For' and 'Special Delivery' compatibility.
A 3kg integrated weighing scale comes as standard and can be upgraded up to 35kg, with dynamic weighing to keep high volumes moving. Other useful features include job memories, ad slogans, a franked company return address, extensive departmental accounts, a colour touchscreen and PIN security. You can view our range of Quadient iX-9 Series ink and labels here.
Quadient iX-9 Series specifications
- Recommended volume: 1,000 letters per day or higher
- Franking Speed: Up to 210, 260 or 300 letters per minute
- Feeding System: Automatic
- Weighing Scale Options: 3, 5, 10 or 35kg
- Differential (dynamic) weighing: Yes
- Connection: LAN or Wi-Fi
- Maximum Envelope Thickness: 20mm
- Cost Centres: 100 as standard, up to unlimited with S.M.A.R.T.
- Colour Touchscreen: Yes, 5.7 inch
- 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-9 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-9 Series?
Depending on the model, it franks up to 210, 260 or 300 letters per minute with an automatic feeder, which suits high-volume mailrooms.
What mail volume is the iX-9 Series designed for?
It is recommended for businesses sending around 1,000 letters a day or more, with dynamic weighing to handle mixed mail quickly.
Where can I buy ink and labels for the iX-9 Series?
Green Franking stocks Royal Mail approved supplies for this machine. View the Quadient iX-9 Series supplies range here.
Where can I buy or lease a Quadient iX-9 Series?
You can buy, lease or arrange servicing of the machine through Mailcoms, a Royal Mail approved franking machine maintainer.