The used copier market is full of options, and the best machine for your business depends on your print volume, color needs, team size, and budget. This list focuses on models that consistently deliver strong performance, have excellent parts and toner availability, and represent genuine value in the pre-owned market.
These aren’t just popular models — they’re machines EBU has bought and sold in volume over the years, which means we can speak to their real-world durability and serviceability.
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- Ricoh IM C3000 — Best overall for most businesses
- Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE 6555i — Best for high-volume offices
- Konica Minolta bizhub C368 — Best for small to mid-size teams
- Sharp MX-5071 — Best color print quality
- Ricoh Pro C5200S — Best for high-volume color
The 5 Best Used Copiers for Businesses
The most versatile used color MFP for small to mid-size businesses
The Ricoh IM C3000 earns its spot at the top of this list because it balances speed, reliability, and total cost of ownership better than almost anything else in the used market. It’s a 30 PPM color MFP with a modern touchscreen interface, standard duplex printing, and a large-capacity document feeder that handles everyday business workloads without complaint.
Ricoh’s IM series replaced the long-running MP series and brought a significantly improved interface and scan-to-cloud capabilities. The IM C3000 is well-suited for teams of 5–20 users with monthly volumes in the 5,000–20,000 page range. Parts are plentiful, toner is widely available, and independent service technicians who work on Ricoh equipment are easy to find in virtually every US market.
Best for
- Small to mid-size offices with mixed color and B&W printing needs
- Teams that need reliable scan-to-email and network printing
- Businesses that want strong local service coverage
Watch out for
- Confirm the color meter count separately — heavy color use accelerates drum and developer wear
- Ask about firmware version if your office uses specific document management software
A workhorse B&W machine for large offices and departments with serious print demands
For offices that print primarily in black and white at high volume, the Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE 6555i is one of the best values in the used market. It prints at 55 PPM, handles a duty cycle of up to 300,000 pages per month, and is built for the kind of sustained daily use that lighter machines can’t withstand.
The iRA 6555i is a staple in legal, financial, and healthcare environments where document throughput is high and reliability is non-negotiable. Canon’s imageRUNNER ADVANCE platform has strong enterprise software integration, and the machine’s build quality means it holds up well even at higher meter counts. If you’re printing 20,000–80,000 pages per month and don’t need color, this is one of the smartest buys in the used market.
Best for
- Law firms, accounting offices, healthcare facilities, and large corporate departments
- Teams with 20+ users and high daily print volume
- Businesses that want reliable high-speed B&W output at low per-page cost
Watch out for
- Ask about fuser and drum life remaining at this meter range
- Optional finisher configurations vary — confirm what’s included
Compact, reliable, and well-priced — a strong color MFP for growing businesses
The Konica Minolta bizhub C368 is a 36 PPM color MFP that punches well above its weight for smaller offices. It has a clean, intuitive interface, solid color output, and a compact footprint compared to larger mid-range machines. In the used market, it tends to be priced attractively relative to its performance, making it one of the better values for businesses that need color capability without high volume demands.
Konica Minolta’s bizhub platform has broad software compatibility and a well-established service network. The C368 handles typical office workloads — printing, copying, scanning, and faxing — cleanly and without complexity. It’s a particularly good fit for teams of 5–15 users with monthly volumes under 15,000 pages.
Best for
- Small offices and growing businesses that need color capability
- Teams with moderate print volume who want a reliable, easy-to-use machine
- Budget-conscious buyers who don’t want to sacrifice print quality
Watch out for
- Confirm color drum units have life remaining — four separate units (CMYK) each wear independently
- Verify network driver availability for your operating system version
Exceptional color output for businesses where print quality matters
Sharp has a long-standing reputation for color accuracy and print quality, and the MX-5071 is one of the strongest examples of that. It’s a 50 PPM color MFP with Sharp’s OSA (Open Systems Architecture) platform, which allows deep integration with document management systems, ERP platforms, and cloud storage. It handles mid-to-high volume workloads with strong consistency.
The MX-5071 is particularly well-suited for marketing teams, design-adjacent departments, real estate offices, or any business where the appearance of printed materials is part of a professional presentation. It’s also a strong choice for workgroups that need high throughput alongside color quality — the combination of 50 PPM speed and sharp color output is hard to match in this price range in the used market.
Best for
- Businesses where color accuracy and print quality are important
- Marketing, creative, real estate, and client-facing departments
- Mid-to-large workgroups with 15,000–50,000 page monthly volumes
Watch out for
- Sharp’s service network is strong but slightly less widespread than Ricoh or Canon in some regions — confirm local coverage before purchasing
- OSA integration features may require additional licensing for some functions
Production-grade color output for print shops and high-demand departments
If your business prints 50,000 or more color pages per month, a standard office MFP isn’t the right tool. The Ricoh Pro C5200S is a production-class color system designed for exactly this use case. It prints at 65 PPM in full color, handles a wide range of media weights and sizes, and delivers consistent color quality across long runs — the kind of output that separates production machines from office copiers.
In the used market, the Pro C5200S represents significant savings over new list price while still offering the kind of reliability and output quality that in-house print departments, quick-print shops, and high-volume marketing operations need. It’s not the right choice for a 10-person office, but for the right application it’s one of the best values available pre-owned.
Best for
- In-house print departments with 50,000+ monthly color impressions
- Quick-print shops, copy centers, and commercial printers
- Businesses producing brochures, marketing materials, or high-quality client output
Watch out for
- Production machines require specialized service technicians — confirm local availability
- Ask specifically about the condition of the fuser, transfer belt, and color developer units
- Ensure your facility has adequate electrical capacity and space
Quick Comparison
| Model | Speed | Color | Monthly Volume | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricoh IM C3000 | 30 PPM | ✓ Color | Up to 20,000 | Most businesses — best overall |
| Canon iRA 6555i | 55 PPM | — B&W only | Up to 80,000 | High-volume B&W offices |
| Konica Minolta bizhub C368 | 36 PPM | ✓ Color | Up to 15,000 | Small teams, budget-conscious |
| Sharp MX-5071 | 50 PPM | ✓ Color | Up to 50,000 | Color quality, mid-high volume |
| Ricoh Pro C5200S | 65 PPM | ✓ Color | 50,000–200,000 | Production & print shops |
Not sure which model is right for you? The right copier depends on your actual print volume, color needs, and service situation. If you’re not sure, contact EBU — we can help narrow it down based on your specific requirements.
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