Franking machines
Franking machines for small businesses and growing offices
Print accurate postage, send letters and packages and control mailing costs with easy-to-use Quadient Franking machines.
Find the right Franking machine for your business
Quadient mailing systems help offices and mail centres process mail faster, with less manual work and better cost control.
iX-1 Franking machine
Best for small businesses
A compact Franking machine for low-volume mailing. Weigh, rate and print postage from your office, without stamp runs or post office lines.
Recommended for: 0-200 mail pieces per week
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iS-290i franking machine
Best for small businesses
A compact Mailmark franking machine designed to simplify everyday mailing. Process letters and parcels with accurate postage, a built-in scale and convenient online postage top-ups, making it easy to save time and keep mail moving.
🇮🇪 Available in Ireland only
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iS-280c franking machine
Best for small businesses
A compact Mailmark franking machine designed to simplify everyday mailing. Process letters and parcels with accurate postage, a built-in scale and convenient online postage top-ups, making it easy to save time and improve efficiency.
🇮🇪 Available in Ireland only
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iX-4 franking machine
Ideal for low-volume mail
Designed for small businesses, the iX-4 makes sending mail simple with an intuitive touchscreen, fast processing and built-in shipping capabilities for everyday mailing needs.
Recommended for: Up to 1,000 mail pieces per week
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iX-6 franking machine
Best for growing businesses
A versatile mailing system designed to simplify everyday mail processing with greater efficiency, accuracy and ease of use. Ideal for organisations looking to streamline mailing operations while keeping costs under control.
Recommended for: Up to 3,000 mail pieces per week
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iX-5 mailing system
Process everyday mail with accurate postage, easy controls and built-in cost visibility.
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iX-8 franking system
Best for high-volume mailrooms A high-performance franking machine for organisations sending large volumes of mail. Automatic feeding, dynamic weighing and Royal Mail Mailmark® technology help you process post faster with greater accuracy.
Recommended for: Up to 6,250 mail pieces per week
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iX-7 mailing system
A mid-to-high-volume mailing system with speeds up to 175 letters per minute.
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iX-9 mailing and delivering system
Best for production mail
A high-output mailing system built for large mail runs, operator comfort and dependable performance in demanding mail centres.
Recommended for: 3,000+ mail pieces per week
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iS-6000c high volume franking machine
Best for high-volume mail operations
A powerful, high-performance mailing system designed for organisations that process large volumes of mail every day. The iS-6000c combines exceptional speed, advanced automation and precise postage calculation to maximise productivity and streamline high-volume mail processing.
🇮🇪 Available in Ireland only
Learn moreWhy businesses choose Quadient Franking machines
A reliable way to manage business mail, with accurate postage, clearer usage tracking and support for Royal Mail requirements.
Print postage directly from your office
Use an office Franking machine to prepare business mail without relying on stamp runs or post office lines.
Save time on everyday letters and packages
Streamline routine sending tasks so teams can prepare letters and packages with less manual work.
Reduce postage errors with integrated weighing
Weigh items before printing postage to help reduce overpayment, underpayment and manual rate mistakes.
Select the right class with guided rate tools
Use guided rate selection to choose appropriate Royal Mail services for the items you send.
Track postage spend and usage more clearly
Improve visibility into postage activity across people, teams and departments.
Only buy certified Quadient ink
Certified Quadient ink is only sold by Quadient and our authorised partners. Using certified Quadient ink helps protect your device warranty and service plan while ensuring the reliable performance you expect.
Get support from mailing experts
Choose a provider with teams that understand business mailing workflows and equipment needs.
Compare franking machines models
See how Quadient franking machines and mailing systems compare by volume, speed, feeding, and core use case.
Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Best for | Home offices & small businesses | Small businesses | Growing businesses | High-volume offices | Production mail centres |
Max Daily Usage | 50 letters | 100 letters | 350 letters | 2,000 letters | 5,000 letters |
Processing speed | Up to 18 LPM | Up to 45 LPM | Up to 110 LPM | Up to 175 LPM | Up to 300 LPM |
Mail feed type | Manual | Semi-automatic | Semi-automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
Postage tracking | Basic usage tracking | Department reporting | Advanced reporting options | Mailroom reporting options | Enterprise mail center reporting |
Royal Mail compliant | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
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Read customer storiesFrequently asked questions
A Franking machine is a mailing system that weighs mail, calculates the correct postage and prints postage directly onto envelopes or postage labels. Businesses use Franking machines to send letters and packages faster, reduce manual work and manage postage spend more clearly.
The best Franking machine depends on how much mail you send, how often you send packages and how much reporting you need. Small businesses often start with the iX-1. Growing offices that need faster processing and department tracking often choose the iX-3. Higher-volume mailrooms may need the iX-5, iX-7 or iX-9.
The iX-1 is a strong choice for small businesses with low-volume mailing needs. It is compact, easy to use and designed to help teams weigh, rate and print postage without relying on stamps or regular post office trips.
A Franking machine helps reduce avoidable postage costs by weighing items accurately, selecting the right postal class and giving your business access to available USPS postage discounts. It also helps reduce time spent on manual mailing tasks.
Yes. Quadient Franking machines support letters, envelopes and packages. Integrated weighing and guided rate selection help your team apply the right postage for the item being sent.
Quadient Franking machines include integrated or connected weighing options, depending on the model. These scales help calculate accurate postage and reduce the risk of overpaying or underpaying.
Mailmark® is Royal Mail's digital franking technology that replaces older Town & Crown indicia. It provides enhanced security, more accurate mail processing and access to Royal Mail's lowest franking prices. All current Quadient Mailmark franking machines are designed to meet Royal Mail requirements, making it easy to stay compliant and keep your mail moving efficiently.
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