Low-volume postage meter
iX-3 postage meter for everyday business mail
Weigh, rate, and print correct postage in one compact, USPS IMI-compliant system.
See how the iX-3 fits your daily mail volume.
Why choose the iX-3?
Compact and easy-to-use solution for your daily mail and shippings.
Compact footprint
Compact enough for any office, powerful enough for everyday mailing.
Accurate and up-to-date rates
Apply the right postage with an integrated scale, Rate Wizard, and shortcut keys.
Connected mail and shipping
All iX-3 postage meters are powered by S.M.A.R.T. to manage mailing, shipping, accounting, reporting, and tracking from one place.
Easier mixed mail
Use Smart Start and available Differential Weighing to process varied daily mail with fewer steps.
USPS compliance support
Meet current USPS IMI and Dimensional Weighing requirements.
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Low-volume mail, handled more efficiently
Use with ease
Prompts, shortcut keys, and an intuitive control panel help users process mail with confidence.
Handle mixed mail faster
Smart Start and available Differential Weighing reduce manual steps when mail pieces vary by size or weight.
Track postage spend
Use 50 standard accounts and reporting tools to monitor postage by class, department/account, or operator.
Add brand to every envelope
Customize envelopes with Neoslogan and store up to 10 images for quick use.
Keep mail moving
Low Ink Email Alerts and automatic rate downloads help keep mailroom work on track.
See how the iX-3 stands out
Feature | Manual mail prep | Mailing stamps | Basic mailing machines | Quadient iX-3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Integrated weighing and guided rate selection | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
USPS IMI-ready mailing technology | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
Account tracking and reporting | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
Branded envelope printing | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
Connected mailing and shipping tools | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
Key features at a glance
Processing speed
Up to 45 letters per minute
Weighing platform
5 lb. standard scale
Envelope range
From 3.5" x 5" to 10" x 13"
Job imprint memories
Up to 9 stored imprints
Specifications
Feature | Details |
|---|---|
Processing speed | Up to 45 letters per minute |
Weighing platform | 5 lb. standard scale |
On-screen DIM calculations | Standard |
Accounts/departments | 50 standard |
Maximum envelope thickness | Up to 3/8 |
Envelope orientation | Landscape or portrait |
Connectivity | LAN standard |
Rate shortcut keys | 5 |
Job imprint memories | 9 |
Mixed mail handling | Smart Start; Differential Weighing available |
System dimensions | 10" x 17" x 10.5" with integrated 5 lb. scale |
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Learn moreFrequently asked questions
Yes. The iX-3 postage meter is built for teams that need a simple, compact way to process everyday business mail with more accuracy and control than stamps or manual prep.
Yes. The Quadient iX-3 is a USPS IMI postage meter designed to meet current USPS data and security requirements.
Yes. The iX-3 includes 50 standard accounts, so teams can monitor postage by department, user, class, or mail type.
Smart Start begins processing when a mail piece is removed from the scale. Available Differential Weighing calculates postage as each item is lifted from a mixed stack of mail.
Yes. With S.M.A.R.T., the iX-3 can connect mailing, shipping, accounting, reporting, and tracking in one workflow.
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