How much an office photocopier actually weighs
Quick answer
Office desktop printers typically weigh 8 to 18 kg. Small office A4 MFPs weigh 25 to 45 kg. Standard office A3 colour MFPs weigh 60 to 110 kg. Production-class MFPs reach 150 to 280 kg. Add another 15 to 30 kg for finishing units attached to office or production devices.
Weight by device class
| Device class | Typical weight |
|---|---|
| Desktop A4 mono printer | 8-15 kg |
| Desktop A4 colour printer | 12-20 kg |
| Desktop A4 colour MFP (SOHO) | 15-28 kg |
| Office A4 colour MFP | 25-45 kg |
| Office A3 mono MFP | 40-70 kg |
| Office A3 colour MFP (compact) | 55-80 kg |
| Office A3 colour MFP (full size) | 80-130 kg |
| Production-class colour MFP (entry) | 140-200 kg |
| Production-class colour MFP (premium) | 200-300 kg |
| Industrial production press | 500-1,200 kg |
Why the weight matters operationally
The weight affects three practical considerations. First, delivery and installation logistics — devices above 70 kg require freight delivery and proper lifting equipment rather than standard parcel handling. Second, floor load — most office floors handle the weight comfortably but suspended floors or older buildings may need verification before placing heavier devices. Third, future relocation — once installed, larger devices are not casually moved around the office.
The weight of accessories adds up
Finishing units, large-capacity input trays, and other accessories add meaningful weight. A booklet-making finisher adds 50-80 kg to the base device. A high-capacity feeder adds 30-50 kg. A scanner table for production devices adds 20-30 kg. When planning device placement, account for the full configuration weight including all accessories rather than just the base device specification.
Floor load reference
Office floor load ratings vary by building age and construction. Modern Spanish commercial buildings rated to 500-600 kg/m² floor load comfortably handle any office MFP. Older buildings or upper floors of residential conversions may need verification before placing devices above 100 kg. Production-class devices may require specific floor load assessment before installation, particularly above ground floor.