Frama Franking Ink: The 2026 Guide to Saving Money Without Compromise

For a Frama franking machine (Frama is now owned by Quadient), the best-value ink is a Royal Mail approved compatible cartridge: it costs less than the OEM equivalent, does not void your warranty, and delivers clean, Mailmark-compatible impressions. Mailcoms supplies Royal Mail approved compatible and original cartridges for the full Frama range – FS Series 3, FN Series, FX Series and Matrix F Series – so you can keep your machine printing perfectly without overpaying.

If you use a Frama franking machine you know how essential it is to keep your ink cartridge performing at its best – poor-quality ink leads to faded impressions, machine errors and rejected mail. This 2026 guide shows you how to get the right ink at the right price, and how to choose Royal Mail compatible cartridges that do not void your warranty.

Why choose Mailcoms for Frama franking ink?

At Mailcoms we have spent over a decade supplying high-quality, Royal Mail approved compatible and original ink cartridges for Frama machines. We manufacture many of our inks here in the UK and test them rigorously to ensure:

• Perfect print quality every time.
• Full Royal Mail compliance, including Mailmark-compatible prints.
• No impact on your warranty.
• Lower cost per impression compared to OEM cartridges.
• Same-day dispatch on most orders.

Whether you use an older model like the Matrix F62 or a newer FS Series 3 or FX Series 9 machine, we have you covered. View our range of Frama franking ink here.

Frama FS Series 3 franking ink cartridges

The FS Series 3 is the most recent entry-level Mailmark franking machine from Frama, used by many UK small businesses. It connects via LAN, offers simple on-screen guidance and prints clean, Royal Mail approved franks with minimal training.

Our recommended ink

• Mailmark FS Series 3 20ml compatible cartridge – Royal Mail approved.
• Easy to install, reliable performance.
• Excellent shelf life and page yield.
• Also available in multi-buy bundles.
• Pair with our double sheet labels for the cleanest impressions on larger items.

Frama FN Series franking ink cartridges

The Frama FN Series models, later rebranded, are part of Frama’s older Mailmark range, offering touchscreen navigation, improved tracking and cloud-based updates. Our supplies cover the FN Series 5, FN Series 7, FN Series 7.5 and FN Series 9.

Our recommended inks

• Mailmark FN Series 5 compatible cartridge – Royal Mail approved.
• Mailmark FN Series 7 compatible cartridge – Royal Mail approved.
• Mailmark FN Series 7.5 compatible cartridge – Royal Mail approved.
• Mailmark FN Series 9 compatible cartridge – Royal Mail approved.
• Easy to install, reliable performance, excellent shelf life and page yield.
• Also available in multi-buy bundles.
• Pair with our double sheet or single cut labels (machine dependent) for the cleanest impressions on larger items.

Frama FX Series franking ink cartridges

The Frama FX Series models are part of Frama’s latest range of Mailmark franking machines, which replaced the FN Series. Our supplies cover the FX Series 5, FX Series 7, FX Series 7.5 and FX Series 9.

Our recommended inks

• Mailmark FX Series 5 compatible cartridge – Royal Mail approved.
• Mailmark FX Series 7 compatible cartridge – Royal Mail approved.
• Mailmark FX Series 7.5 compatible cartridge – Royal Mail approved.
• Mailmark FX Series 9 compatible cartridge – Royal Mail approved.
• Easy to install, reliable performance, excellent shelf life and page yield.
• Also available in multi-buy bundles.
• Pair with our double sheet or single cut labels (machine dependent) for the cleanest impressions on larger items.

Matrix F Series franking ink cartridges

The Frama Matrix Series models are part of Frama’s much older Mailmark range, many of which are no longer in the field or are obsolete. As such, we can only supply franking ink for a handful of these models while stocks last. Our supplies cover the Matrix F2, F2L, F4, F4L, F6, F12, F22, F32, F42, F62 and F82.

Our recommended ink

• Matrix F32 compatible cartridge – Royal Mail approved.
• Matrix F42 compatible cartridge – Royal Mail approved.
• Matrix F62 compatible cartridge – Royal Mail approved.
• Matrix F2L compatible cartridge – Royal Mail approved.
• Matrix F4 compatible cartridge – Royal Mail approved.
• Matrix F4L compatible cartridge – Royal Mail approved.
• Matrix F6 compatible cartridge – Royal Mail approved.
• Easy to install, reliable performance, excellent shelf life and page yield.
• Also available in multi-buy bundles.
• Pair with our double sheet or single cut labels (machine dependent) for the cleanest impressions on larger items.

View our complete range of Frama franking ink here.

Original vs compatible Frama ink: what’s the difference?

This is one of the most common questions we get, so let’s break it down.

Original (OEM) ink

• Made by the equipment manufacturer, in this case Frama.
• Higher cost.
• Trusted by brand-loyal customers.

Compatible ink (Royal Mail approved)

• Made in the UK using Royal Mail approved franking ink.
• Lower cost.
• Tested and approved by Royal Mail.
• Does not void your warranty.
• Equal or better page yield – many customers say our compatibles outlast the OEMs.

How to know when to replace your Frama ink cartridge

Most Frama franking machines alert you when the ink level is low, but you should also watch for faint or incomplete franks, check your print head for smudges or clogs, and always keep a spare cartridge in stock to avoid last-minute runs to the Post Office.

Final thoughts: trust Mailcoms for your Frama ink in 2026

Whether you run a compact Frama FS Series 3, a fully automated FN Series 7 or a newer FX Series 5, Mailcoms offers some of the best franking ink solutions in the UK – without compromising on quality, price or reliability. View our range of Frama franking ink cartridges here.

At Mailcoms we also offer a range of packaging supplies and franking machines. If you are interested in getting a franking machine or wish to upgrade to a Mailmark machine with even lower prices available, view our franking machine page here or call us on 01543 572 776. We are a Royal Mail Authorised Independent Inspector and Maintainer of postal franking machines, and we have serviced and supplied over 40,000 customers, from small businesses to some of the largest organisations in the UK, with our own range of models.

FAQs

Does compatible Frama ink void my warranty? No. Our Royal Mail approved compatible Frama ink does not void your franking machine warranty.

Is compatible ink as good as original Frama ink? Yes. Our compatible inks are Royal Mail approved, made in the UK and tested for Mailmark-compatible prints, with equal or better page yield than OEM cartridges at a lower cost.

Which Frama machines do you supply ink for? We supply ink for the FS Series 3, the FN Series (5, 7, 7.5 and 9), the FX Series (5, 7, 7.5 and 9) and a range of Matrix F Series models while stocks last.