Mid-volume postage meter
iX-5 postage meter for growing mailrooms
Process letters and parcels faster, apply accurate postage, and manage mail and shipping activity with S.M.A.R.T. tools.
Why choose the iX-5?
Process daily mail with optimized feeding, accurate postage calculation and tools for shipping, tracking and reporting.
Easier mixed mail processing
Use Smart Start and Differential Weighing to process varied mail with fewer manual steps.
Easy to use control panel with color screen and shortcut keys makes navigation a breeze.
USPS compliance support
Meet current USPS IMI and Dimensional Weighing requirements with confidence.
Connected mail management
Use S.M.A.R.T. to bring mailing, shipping, accounting, reporting, and tracking into one workflow.
Better postage savings
Save 4¢ on First-Class Mail and access USPS shipping discounts through S.M.A.R.T.
See the iX-5 in action
Built to process mid-volume mail with confidence
Choose your feed option
Automatic mail feeder with iX-5 AF for batches of mail and individual items or the power-assisted hand feed option of the iX-5 HF for single item feed.
Process more mail, faster
Run up to 75 letters per minute with iX-5 HF and up to 110 letters per minute with iX-5 AF.
Add brand to every envelope
Print logos or marketing messages on envelopes with Neoslogan, using 100+ ready-made images or your own custom design.
Select rates with confidence
The color screen, Rate Wizard, and shortcut keys help users choose the right class and rate.
Track costs by account
Account tools and S.M.A.R.T. reporting improve visibility across mailing and shipping activity.
Enhance your iX-5 mailing workflow
S.M.A.R.T. Online
Create USPS-compliant shipping labels and track shipments from your desktop.
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S.M.A.R.T. Essential
Simplify everyday mailing and shipping with rate shopping, tracking, and reporting tools.
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Impress Distribute
Distribute outbound mail across print and digital channels, with centralized tracking, visibility, and control.
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Folder inserters
Automate folding, inserting and sealing for faster outbound mail preparation.
Learn moreSee how the iX-5 stands out
Feature | Mailing stamps | Basic mailing machines | Entry-level mailing systems | Quadient iX-5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mid-volume mail processing | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
Integrated weighing and guided rate selection | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
USPS IMI-ready mailing technology | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
Auto-feed option | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
Account tracking and reporting | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
Connected mailing and shipping tools | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
Key features at a glance
Connect through standard LAN
Up to 75 letters per minute with iX-5 HF; up to 110 letters per minute with iX-5 AF
Job imprint memories
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Feeding
Power-assisted hand feed with iX-5 HF; automatic feed with iX-5 AF
Color display
Standard
Specifications
Feature | Details |
|---|---|
Processing speed | Up to 110 letters per minute with iX-5 AF; up to 75 letters per minute with iX-5 HF |
Feeding | Automatic feed with iX-5 AF; power-assisted hand feed with iX-5 HF |
Mixed mail handling | Smart Start and Differential Weighing |
Scale capacity | 5 lb. standard; 10, 30, or 70 lb. optional |
Accounts | 100 standard; upgradeable to 300 or 500 |
Envelope size | 3.5" x 5" minimum; 10" x 13" maximum |
Envelope thickness | Up to 1/2" |
Connectivity | LAN standard |
Compliance | USPS IMI compliant; on-screen DIM calculations standard |
S.M.A.R.T. tools | Mailing, shipping, accounting, reporting, and tracking |
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Finish prepared mail with accurate weighing, postage, and cost control.
Learn moreFrequently asked questions
The iX-5 AF adds automatic feed for teams that need faster, more continuous mail processing. The iX-5 HF uses power-assisted hand feed for controlled daily processing.
The iX-5 HF processes up to 75 letters per minute. The iX-5 AF processes up to 110 letters per minute.
Smart Start begins processing when a mail piece is removed from the scale. Differential Weighing calculates postage as each item is lifted from a mixed stack of mail.
Yes. The iX-5 is a USPS IMI mailing system with on-screen Dimensional Weighing calculations.
Yes. The iX-5 includes 100 standard accounts, with upgrade options for 300 or 500 accounts.
Yes. With S.M.A.R.T., the iX-5 connects mailing, shipping, accounting, reporting, and tracking in one workflow.
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