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

If you use a Frama franking machine – now owned by Quadient – you already know how essential it is to keep your Frama franking ink cartridge performing at its best – poor quality ink can lead to faded impressions, machine errors, and rejected mail. In this 2026 guide, we’ll show you exactly how to get the right ink at the right price, and how to choose Royal Mail compatible cartridges that don’t void your warranty.

Why Choose Mailcoms for Frama Franking Ink?

At Mailcoms, we’ve 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’re using an older model like the Matrix F62 or a newer FS Series 3 or FX Series 9 machine, we’ve got you covered.

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Frama FS Series 3 Franking Machine
Frama FS Series 3 Franking Ink Cartridge

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. This franking machine 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 for larger items.
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Frama FN Series Franking Ink Cartridges

The Frama FN Series models, which were later rebranded, are part of Frama’s older Mailmark range, offering touchscreen navigation, improved tracking, and cloud-based updates. Our supplies for these franking machines cover the following models: FN Series 5, FN Series 7, FN Series 7.5 & FN Series 9.

✅ Our recommended inks:

Frama FN Series & FX Series Franking Ink Cartridge
Frama FN Series & FX Series Franking Ink Cartridge

Frama FX Series Franking Ink Cartridges

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

✅ Our recommended inks:

Matrix F Series Franking Ink Cartridges

The Frama Matrix Series of franking machine 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 (whilst stocks last). Our supplies for these franking machines cover the following models: Matrix F2, Matrix F2L, Matrix F4, Matrix F4L, Matrix F6, Matrix F12, Matrix F22, Matrix F32, Matrix F42, Matrix F62 & Matrix F82.

✅ Our recommended ink:

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Frama Matrix Series Franking Ink Cartridge

❓ Original vs Compatible Frama Ink - What’s the Difference?

This is one of the most common questions we get. So lets 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 & approved by Royal Mail.
  • Does not void warranty.
  • Equal or better page yield – In fact, many of our customers say our compatibles outlast the OEMs.

How to Know When to Replace Your Frama Ink Cartridge

Most Frama franking machines will give you an alert when the franking ink level is low, but you should also:

  • Watch for faint or incomplete franks.
  • Check your print head for smudges or clogs.
  • 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’re running a compact Frama FS Series 3, a fully-automated FN Series 7, or a newer FX Series 5 franking machine, Mailcoms can offer the best franking ink solutions in the UK – without compromising quality, price or reliability. View our range of Frama Franking Ink Cartridges here.

At Mailcoms, we 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 franking machine with even lower prices available, then please view our franking machine page here or call us today on 01543 572 776.

We are a Royal Mail Authorised Independent Inspector & Maintainer of Franking Machines with over 20,000 customers nationwide and we can supply you with our very own range of models.

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