Neopost IS-280 Franking Machine Review

The Neopost IS-280 (Neopost is now branded Quadient) is a compact, entry-level franking machine aimed at small and growing businesses. It franks up to 20 letters per minute, includes an integrated 2kg weighing scale, supports Mailmark and smart meter technology, and lets you add up to 10 advert imprints – making it a straightforward way to control postage costs and present mail professionally.

Below is our review of the IS-280, covering its main features, full specifications and dimensions so you can decide whether it fits your mailing needs.

Neopost (Quadient) IS-280 Franking Machine

The Neopost IS-280 comes with a range of features designed to help smaller businesses. With this machine you will not have to guess, underpay or overpay for a mail item. Using an integrated weighing scale and the latest postage rates installed in the machine, the IS-280 helps you pay accurately for all your mail.

Make your mail stand out by franking a company logo and/or return address. You can store up to 10 different advert imprints on this machine and personalise your mail. Franking a company advert helps promote your business name on every item you send.

The IS-280 also includes Mailmark technology. Introduced by Royal Mail in 2014, Mailmark is Royal Mail’s barcode franking standard – it franks a 2D barcode, uses blue ink and carries Royal Mail’s best franking rates, so you can send mail for less.

Other features included with the Neopost IS-280 include up to 10 departmental accounts, PIN code protection on those accounts, smart meter technology and more.

View our range of Neopost IS-280 franking machine supplies and ink here.

IS-280 Specifications

View the specifications of the Neopost IS-280 franking machine below.

• Speed: 20 LPM
• Feeding System: Manual Feeding
• Weigh Platform: 2 Kg in 1g increments
• Max. Envelope thickness: 8mm
• Job Memories: 5
• Connectivity: LAN or Analogue
• Adverts: 10
• PIN Protection: Yes, up to 10
• Usage Reporting & Control: Yes, up to 10
• Smart Meter Enabled: Yes
• Mailmark Compatible: Yes

IS-280 Dimensions

View the dimensions of the Neopost IS-280 franking machine below.

• Length of machine: 316mm
• Height of machine: 194mm
• Width of machine: 225mm
• Weight of machine: 2.9 Kg

FAQs

Is the Neopost IS-280 the same as a Quadient machine? Yes. Neopost rebranded to Quadient, so the IS-280 is a Neopost/Quadient machine. Mailcoms is an approved service agent for Quadient machines.

Is the Neopost IS-280 Mailmark compatible? Yes. The IS-280 supports Mailmark, Royal Mail’s barcode franking standard, which carries Royal Mail’s best franking rates.

How fast is the Neopost IS-280? The IS-280 franks up to 20 letters per minute using a manual feed system, which suits smaller mail volumes.

Where can I buy IS-280 ink and supplies? You can view our Neopost IS-280 supplies here.

If you would like a franking machine similar to the Neopost IS-280, you can view our range of franking machines here.