QUADIENT IX8 Franking Machine

Product Description

The Quadient iX-8 Series franking system is designed for high-volume mail environments that require maximum speed, automation and accuracy in daily mail processing. Ideal for busy mailrooms and large organisations averaging around 800 letters or parcels a day, the iX-8 features a large 7.5" smartphone-style vertical touchscreen for fast, intuitive operation with minimal user training. With processing speeds of up to 150 letters per minute and full Royal Mail Mailmark compliance, the iX-8 delivers fast, secure and cost-efficient postage across all mail types.

Powered by Quadient’s S.M.A.R.T. Online software, the iX-8 enables desktop postage printing, real-time tracking, reporting and full departmental cost centre management from one central dashboard. A fully automatic mixed-mail feeder with integrated sealing, combined with advanced dynamic weighing technology, allows continuous processing without stopping. Secure TLS 1.3 network connectivity ensures automatic tariff updates, software updates and remote support, making the Quadient iX-8 a robust, future-proof franking solution for demanding business mail centres.

• Designed for high-volume mail centres processing up to 800 letters per day (maximum capacity up to 1,250 letters per day).
• Unique 7.5" vertical colour touchscreen with smartphone-style interface for fast, intuitive operation.
• High-speed processing of up to 150 letters per minute with dynamic weighing off.
• Dynamic weighing mode processes up to 90 letters per minute with automatic format detection.
• Fully Royal Mail Mailmark compliant with 1D barcode printing for Special Delivery Guaranteed and Signed For services.
• Hands-free fully automatic mixed-mail feeder with integrated envelope sealer as standard.
• Feeder automatically adjusts to varying envelope sizes to minimise stops and maximise throughput.
• Powered by S.M.A.R.T. Online software for desktop postage printing, tracking, reporting, budgeting and user management.
• Large weighing platform supports oversized mail and stack weighing without blocking the display.
• Multiple weighing modes including piece-by-piece, batch mode, get weight and optional stack weighing.
• High-speed LAN connection with automatic Royal Mail tariff updates, software updates, ink alerts and system notifications.
• Secure TLS 1.3 encrypted communications with IPv4 and IPv6 network compatibility.
• Integrated label dispenser for parcels and oversized mail items.
• Handles envelopes from 5" x 3" up to 15" x 13" with a maximum thickness of 16 mm.
• Integrated ink-jet print technology with fast-drying Mailmark® specification.
• Stores up to 9 favourite jobs and 10 advertising slogans.
• Supports up to 500 postal accounts for full departmental cost tracking.
• External scale options available: 3 kg, 5 kg, 8 kg, 10 kg and 35 kg.
• Optional Wi-Fi connectivity and accessories including barcode scanners, label printers and scale stands.
• Standard dimensions: 1154 L x 448 W x 379 H mm, total weight 27.3 kg.
• Optional dynamic scale fitted: 1595 L x 451 W x 379 H mm, total weight 39.2 kg.
• Ideal for demanding mail centres requiring maximum throughput, automation, security and reporting control.