Quadient iX-8 High Volume Franking Machine for Business Mailrooms

Product Description

The Quadient iX-8 franking machine is built for demanding business environments that require maximum speed, automation, control and accuracy in daily mail processing. Designed for organisations processing up to 800 letters or parcels per day, the iX-8 is the ideal solution for large offices, warehouses, hospitals, universities and centralised mailrooms.

With a powerful processing speed of up to 150 letters per minute, full Royal Mail Mailmark compliance and intelligent automation throughout, the iX-8 helps you save time, reduce postage costs and improve operational efficiency across all mail types.

Its large 7.5 inch vertical colour touchscreen, designed like a smartphone interface, makes operation fast and intuitive with minimal staff training required. This means new users can operate the system confidently within minutes.

Smart Online Connectivity and Cost Control

Powered by Quadient’s S.M.A.R.T. Online software, the iX-8 connects your mail centre directly to your desktop and management systems. This allows you to:

• Print postage directly from your computer

• Monitor usage and costs in real time

• Generate detailed reports for auditing and budgeting

• Set up departmental cost centres

• Control user access and spending

With support for up to 500 postal accounts, the iX-8 gives full visibility and accountability across every department, helping you regain control of postage spend.

High Speed, Fully Automatic Mail Processing

The iX-8 is supplied with a fully automatic mixed-mail feeder and integrated envelope sealer as standard, allowing continuous hands-free processing with minimal operator input. The feeder automatically adjusts to different envelope sizes to reduce stoppages and increase throughput.

Advanced dynamic weighing technology allows mixed mail to be processed without stopping, while maintaining full pricing accuracy. This significantly increases productivity during peak mailing periods.

Royal Mail Compliant and Future-Proof

The iX-8 is fully compliant with Royal Mail Mailmark standards, including 1D barcode printing for Signed For and Special Delivery Guaranteed services. Fast-drying ink-jet technology ensures clear, professional prints on every item.

Secure TLS 1.3 encrypted network connectivity provides:

• Automatic Royal Mail tariff updates

• Automatic software updates

• Ink level alerts

• Remote diagnostics and support

This keeps your system compliant, secure and future-proof at all times.

Key Features

• Designed for mail volumes up to 800 items per day with a maximum capacity of 1,250

• 7.5 inch vertical colour touchscreen with smartphone-style interface

• Processing speed up to 150 letters per minute without dynamic weighing

• Up to 90 letters per minute with dynamic weighing enabled

• Fully automatic mixed-mail feeder with integrated envelope sealer

• Feeder auto-adjusts to varying envelope sizes

• Integrated label dispenser for parcels and oversized mail

• Supports Mailmark 1D barcodes for tracked Royal Mail services

• Stores up to 9 favourite jobs and 10 advertising slogans

• Handles envelopes from 5 x 3 inches up to 15 x 13 inches

• Maximum envelope thickness of 16 mm

• Large weighing platform for oversized and stack weighing

• Multiple weighing modes including single item, batch and get weight

• External scale options: 3 kg, 5 kg, 8 kg, 10 kg and 35 kg

• Optional Wi-Fi connectivity

• Optional accessories including barcode scanners, label printers and scale stands

Technical Specifications

• Standard Dimensions: 1154 L x 448 W x 379 H mm

• Weight: 27.3 kg

• With Dynamic Scale Fitted: 1595 L x 451 W x 379 H mm

• Weight with Dynamic Scale: 39.2 kg

• Network Connectivity: High-speed LAN with IPv4 and IPv6 support

• Security: TLS 1.3 encrypted communications

• Print Technology: Integrated fast-drying Mailmark ink-jet

• Daily Capacity: Up to 800 items recommended, 1,250 maximum

Ideal For

The Quadient iX-8 is ideal for:

• High-volume business mailrooms

• Warehouses and distribution centres

• Healthcare trusts and universities

• Local authorities and government departments

• Corporate offices with centralised mail processing