Can You Ship a Copier via UPS? (Better Alternatives Explained)

Can You Ship a Copier via UPS?

Technically yes — UPS will accept copier shipments. But whether you should is a different question.

The Problem with UPS for Copier Shipping

UPS is built for parcels. Copiers are precision instruments weighing 50–400+ lbs with sensitive internal components. Here's what happens on the UPS network:

• Automated sorting facilities handle your copier like any other box

• It gets loaded and unloaded 3–6 times on a cross-country shipment

• It rides unsecured alongside hundreds of other packages

• Delivery is curbside — no inside delivery, no installation

UPS Size Limits

UPS maximum: 150 lbs and 165 inches combined length + girth. Most floor-standing copiers exceed one or both limits — making UPS impractical for the majority of copiers.

UPS works for: Small desktop printers under 50 lbs with original packaging only.

Does FedEx Ship Copier Machines?

FedEx Freight (LTL division) will accept copiers and is better than UPS Ground for large machines. But it's still a general carrier without copier-specific handling protocols.

Better Alternatives

Specialized Copier Shipping Company

Carriers like ClearPath Logistics specialize exclusively in copier transport:

• Crews trained in drum locking and copier-specific packaging

• Dedicated routes — not sorted through automated facilities

• Condition documentation at pickup and delivery

• White-glove options with installation

LTL Freight + Proper Crating

National LTL carriers (XPO, Estes, Old Dominion) handle copiers better than UPS/FedEx Ground when paired with proper professional crating.

Bottom Line

For any copier over 50 lbs or worth more than $1,000, skip UPS and use a copier-specialized carrier. The price difference is smaller than you'd expect and the damage risk reduction is significant.

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