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title: "How much does a printer weigh?"
description: "A printer weighs 4–45 kg (8.82–99.2 lb). Figures by type, how that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/printer/
site: "At One Place"
---

# How much does a printer weigh?

**Typical weight: 4–45 kg**

That is 8.82–99.2 lb.

A device that puts an image on paper, either by spraying ink or by fusing toner.

> Home inkjets 4-9 kg; desktop lasers 8-25 kg; office multifunction units 30-45 kg.

## By type

*Printers vary by type, so a single figure would be misleading.*

| Type | Typical weight |
| --- | --- |
| inkjet printer | 4–12 kg |
| laser printer | 7–30 kg |

## How that compares

*Printer against things of a similar mass.*

- Coyote: 7–21 kg
- Caracal: 8–20 kg
- Tuba: 9–20 kg
- Printer: 4–45 kg
- Bicycle: 6.8–28 kg
- Toolbox: 1.5–120 kg
- Tyre: 7–25 kg
- Mute swan: 7–15.5 kg

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## Common questions

### How much does a printer weigh?

A printer weighs 4–45 kg (8.82–99.2 lb). Home inkjets 4-9 kg; desktop lasers 8-25 kg; office multifunction units 30-45 kg.

### Which type of printer is the heaviest?

Of the types listed here, laser printer is the largest at 7–30 kg.

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## Sources

- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place (/about/)