Katun Arivia M3145
45ppm A4 · A3 Mono Photocopier
The Katun Arivia M3145 prints and copies in black and white at up to 45ppm on A4 and 22ppm on A3, while scanning documents in colour. Its tandem paper configuration and included 130-sheet single-pass feeder suit teams working through repeated report packs and two-sided records. Buy, lease or rent from Camelott®, with UK-wide service and repair support.
The Katun Arivia M3145 is a 45ppm A3 mono multifunction photocopier, printer and colour scanner for shared teams producing finance packs, reports, forms and operational documents. It combines up to 22ppm A3 output, a standard 130-sheet single-pass feeder rated up to 160ipm duplex, and a tandem paper supply. Compatible options add corner stapling, booklet making, hole punching and folding. Available to buy, lease or rent from Camelott®, with UK-wide service and repair. The photograph shows an optional high-capacity feeder and external finisher. *Paper limits depend on size, stock, settings and finishing.
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Katun Arivia M3145: A Broader Upgrade for Shared Mono Work
The M3145 is worth considering when printing, two-sided scanning and paper handling all need more headroom. Its 45ppm A4 engine reduces theoretical engine time for 200 pages to about 4 minutes 27 seconds, compared with 5 minutes 43 seconds at 35ppm. Repeated reports and shared queues make that roughly 1 minute 16 second difference useful.
The scanner is also a meaningful change: its 130-sheet single-pass feeder is rated up to 80ipm simplex and 160ipm duplex. Two-sided records can therefore benefit from a higher published capture rate than the lower-speed mono family, although OCR, resolution and transfer still affect complete file time.
Supported automatic duplex up to 300gsm, SRA3 capability and substantial tandem input give suitable covers and repeated common-stock work more scope. Choose the finishing around actual report sets, binders or booklets. For light A4-only jobs, much of this equipment may be unnecessary; for frequent very long runs, compare a faster print engine.
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Explore the Arivia M3145 Part by Part
Select an area to see the specification, what it means in practice, and when it will—or will not—make a meaningful difference.
1. Document feeder & scanning
Give Double-sided Records a Faster Capture Route
The included 130-sheet single-pass feeder captures both sides without reversing the original.
Why this is useful
Signed contracts, accounts files and administration packs often contain two-sided sheets. The higher duplex rating can shorten the feeding stage while colour capture preserves highlighted notes and diagrams, even though printed output is mono.
What to weigh up
IPM counts sides, not double-sided sheets. This is not the fastest scanner in its class, and some equivalent systems have larger feeders. Test representative files at the intended resolution with OCR and transfer included. The 130-sheet capacity depends on original condition, weight and loading.
2. Controls & workflow
Make a Shared Departmental Device Consistent to Use
The 10-inch colour touchscreen supports saved settings and a customised home screen for repeated work.
Why this is useful
Agree report presets, scan destinations and user access before installation. A consistent setup can reduce repeated decisions when finance, operations and administration share one device.
What to weigh up
A large panel is common in this class. Confirm the actual authentication, drivers, software, email and folder workflow you require. Wireless LAN and Wi-Fi Direct need the relevant option. A colour screen and colour scanner do not provide colour printed output.
3. Mono print engine
45ppm for Repeated Reports, with a Quicker First Copy
A4 and A3 have separate output rates; the published first-copy time addresses short walk-up copying.
Why this is useful
A theoretical 200-page A4 engine run takes about 4 minutes 27 seconds, roughly 1 minute 16 seconds less than at 35ppm. The 3.6-second first-copy figure also improves on the lower mono family, so the upgrade can help both repeated sets and small copying tasks.
What to weigh up
Processing, wake-up, paper, duplexing, quality adjustments and finishing affect the actual wait. First-copy time is not PC-to-first-print time. Frequent very long runs may justify 55ppm or another workflow. Test text and fine-line samples rather than assuming a larger DPI figure guarantees better results.
4. Bypass & specialist media
Keep Heavier Two-sided Work on a Supported Path
Main print paths, the 90-sheet bypass and automatic duplex support specified media from 52 to 300gsm.
Why this is useful
Approved heavier covers and two-sided presentation documents can use the same machine as ordinary mono reports. This offers more duplex stock flexibility than the lower-speed mono family and some comparable systems.
What to weigh up
A 300gsm maximum does not approve every coated, textured or adhesive material. Finishing paths have their own limits. Long-paper printing up to 320 × 1200mm has a separate 106–220gsm range and output requirements; confirm and test the complete route.
5. Paper supply
Use the Tandem Supply for Repeated Common-stock Jobs
The detailed tandem configuration provides 3,110 sheets in the main supply plus a 90-sheet bypass: 3,200 sheets total.
Why this is useful
Larger-capacity sections can reduce refilling when ordinary paper is used repeatedly. Keep other supported sizes or stocks in the appropriate flexible drawers so the layout serves the actual job mix.
What to weigh up
Tray sections have different size and loading roles. Maximum input is not all A3 capacity. The external feeder pictured is optional, and B1/B2 serve specified common sizes with their own media limits. Confirm the precise supplied layout and access space in the proposal.
6. Output & finishing
Choose Report, Binder or Booklet Finishing Separately
Number 6 marks the optional external finisher shown. A2, B4 and C4 provide different configuration routes.
Why this is useful
Corner staples keep reports together, punching prepares binder sets and booklet finishing folds and centre-staples guides. A suitable folding option can address another repeated assembly task. Use finished samples to choose the equipment.
What to weigh up
*Limits depend on size, paper and covers; 15 sheets typically give 60 booklet pages and 20 give 80. C4 needs the H4 transport unit. Specify its punch version initially because punching cannot be added later. A 300gsm print limit does not apply to every finishing operation.
Photocopier terminology, explained by Bean
Confused by Photocopier Jargon?
Bean explains the terms without the technical waffle. Here is what the specifications mean for your working day.
- PPM — Pages Per Minute
- Printer PPM measures pages produced per minute once the engine is running under stated conditions. On the M3145, 45ppm describes A4 long-edge-feed mono output; A3 is rated 22ppm. Longer reports benefit more from extra speed than a few pages, where processing and the first page make up more of the wait.
- IPM — Images Per Minute
- Scanner IPM normally measures scanned sides, not sheets. One double-sided sheet counts as two images. A high figure helps with large scan batches, but resolution, OCR, file processing and upload speed can still slow the complete job.
- GSM — Grams Per Square Metre
- GSM describes paper weight per square metre; ordinary office paper is often 80gsm. The M3145 supports specified stock from 52–300gsm through its main print paths, bypass and automatic duplex. Supported size, material and finishing still matter. A paper-weight headline does not approve every stock.
- MFP — Multifunction Printer
- One device combines printing, copying and scanning; fax may be optional. Sharing an MFP saves space, but a busy scan or copy session can create a queue, so consider how many people need it at once.
- ADF — Automatic Document Feeder
- An ADF feeds a stack of originals into the scanner, saving you from placing every page on the glass. Capacity matters for long batches. ADF alone does not tell you whether both sides are scanned automatically; check the feeder type.
- DSDF — Dual Scan Document Feeder
- A DSDF scans both sides of an original in one pass, without turning the sheet over. It is especially useful for large double-sided document packs. The M3145 uses the name DADF for its standard 130-sheet single-pass feeder. Compare the mechanism and capacity, not the initials alone.
- RADF — Reversing Automatic Document Feeder
- A RADF scans one side and reverses the sheet to scan the other. It still handles double-sided originals automatically, but it adds a handling step; compare the actual scan-speed ratings with a dual-scan feeder. It can be quite sufficient for occasional smaller batches. The M3145’s included feeder uses single-pass capture instead.
- DADF — Duplexing Automatic Document Feeder
- DADF describes an automatic feeder that handles double-sided originals. Check whether the actual configuration scans both sides in one pass or reverses each sheet: the mechanism, scan speed and capacity matter more than the initials. On the M3145, the included 130-sheet DADF scans both sides in one pass; its rated scan speed is separate from the 45ppm print speed.
- Duplex — Automatic Double-sided Printing
- Automatic duplex prints on both sides without manually reloading the paper. It saves paper and reduces bulky packs. It does not mean double-sided scanning, and supported paper weights can be lower than for single-sided printing.
- DPI — Dots Per Inch
- DPI describes dots per inch for printing or samples per inch for scanning. The M3145 advertises a 1200 × 2400 dpi print mode; scanning reaches 600 × 600 dpi. Driver and quality modes vary. A higher advertised print figure does not by itself establish better text, fine lines or scan quality; compare real samples.
- CPC — Cost Per Copy
- Cost Per Copy is a service charge per counted page. This is a mono-output machine, so compare the proposed black-and-white rate, A3 and duplex counting, minimum billing, consumables, parts, labour and exclusions. Ask how scanning is treated; colour scanning does not turn a printed page into colour output.
- FCOT — First Copy Out Time
- First Copy Out Time measures the first copy under stated conditions. The M3145 is listed at approximately 3.6 seconds for A4 long-edge-feed copying. That helps assess short walk-up jobs, but wake-up, PC file processing and continuous print speed are separate timings.
- A4 / A3 — Paper Sizes
- A4 is 210 × 297mm, the usual office page. A3 is 297 × 420mm, twice the area of A4, useful for plans, larger spreadsheets and folded A4 booklets with suitable finishing. If you never use A3, a smaller A4 device may suit a lighter workload, but check paper capacity, sustained use and any finishing attachments you may need later.
- Booklet Maker — Folded, Stapled Booklets
- A booklet maker folds sheets down the middle and staples along the fold to produce a finished booklet. With suitable paper and finishing, A3 sheets become an A4 booklet and A4 sheets become an A5 booklet. Useful for handbooks, programmes and training guides. It is a separate finishing requirement from corner stapling: check that the compatible booklet finisher is included and that its sheet and paper-weight limits suit your documents.
- Hole Punch — Pages Ready for Binders
- A compatible hole-punch option makes holes in printed sheets so packs are ready for folders or ring binders, saving staff from punching each batch by hand. Check the hole pattern, supported paper sizes and weights, and the required finisher combination. If you regularly prepare binder packs—or expect to later—choose a machine that accepts the necessary attachment.
- Corner Staple — Keep Each Set Together
- Corner stapling puts a staple near the corner of each printed set, keeping meeting papers, reports and teaching packs together. It can save time when you repeatedly produce multiple sets; for an occasional short document, a separate stapler may be sufficient. Check the compatible finisher’s sheet limit and staple positions. Corner stapling does not fold pages or make a booklet.
Specifications in real life
What the M3145 Figures Mean for Your Office
Useful when: Longer reports and repeated sets create shared print queues.
Keep it in perspective: 200 pages take about 4 minutes 27 seconds of theoretical engine time. Actual jobs include other stages.
Useful when: Two-sided paper records need routine colour or mono capture.
Keep it in perspective: Counts sides at A4 LEF, 200dpi to folder. Simplex is 80ipm; OCR and transfer affect file time.
Useful when: A common paper stock is consumed repeatedly.
Keep it in perspective: 3,110 main plus 90 bypass. Confirm section roles; extra capacity is not all A3 capacity.
Useful when: Approved heavier covers or two-sided documents form part of the work.
Keep it in perspective: Size, stock and finishing restrictions remain. Test the complete job rather than relying on weight alone.
Useful when: Larger schedules, spreadsheets or suitable booklet layouts repeat.
Keep it in perspective: A3 runs at its own lower rate. Colour scanning does not mean colour printing.
Useful when: Staff regularly copy a few forms or pages at the machine.
Keep it in perspective: Manufacturer conditions apply. Sleep recovery and PC-to-first-print time are different measurements.
Choose around the work
Where the M3145 Could Work Well in Your Business
Make the print-speed upgrade answer a real queue
A theoretical 200-page A4 engine run is roughly 1 minute 16 seconds shorter at 45ppm than at 35ppm. Repeated finance packs or operational reports can make that useful. Check peak deadlines and job lengths alongside the monthly total.
Gain scanning throughput as well as print speed
The included feeder is rated 80ipm simplex and 160ipm duplex, an increase in the duplex rating over the lower mono family. Compare complete file delivery with OCR and network transfer rather than timing paper movement alone.
Include the short jobs in the comparison
The published 3.6-second A4 first-copy figure is quicker than the lower mono family’s 4.5 seconds. It matters for occasional forms and agreements, while sleep recovery and PC file processing remain separate stages.
Use tandem input to reduce loading interruptions
The detailed configuration gives 3,200 sheets including bypass. Larger sections suit repeated common-stock work, while flexible drawers serve other supported formats. Confirm each section’s role before choosing the largest capacity.
Check a useful media advantage against your stock
Specified automatic duplex up to 300gsm gives suitable work more scope than some equivalent systems limited to lighter duplex stock. It is useful only if your actual material, size and finishing are supported; request a complete sample.
Keep A3 and SRA3 for the work that needs them
Larger spreadsheets, schedules and suitable booklet layouts can stay in-house. If every job is light A4 work, a smaller device may cost less. Check future finishing before giving up the required attachment route.
Remove recurring manual assembly
A compatible corner stapler can keep sets together, and the correct punch can prepare binder records. Tell us the staple position, paper sizes and hole pattern; the accessories are separate from the base engine.
Choose the finishing route around a finished sample
B4 booklet making supports up to 15 saddle-stapled sheets; the appropriate C4 configuration supports up to 20 under stated conditions. Provide pages, covers and finished size. Select C4 punching initially and include its required transport equipment.
Value the package without overstating its position
Single-pass capture is standard and useful, but some equivalent 45ppm systems offer larger document feeders. A 130-sheet capacity may suit normal batches; an archive-heavy team should compare scan speed, loading and complete file time separately.
Compare the installed system on the work it will do
Include finishing, additional feeding, software and installation, then apply the mono service rate to actual use. Buy, lease or rent with UK-wide service and repair terms agreed for the postcode. Allow space to load, collect and service the equipment.
Who should choose it?
The M3145 Is a Good Fit When...
It makes sense if you...
- Produce repeated longer mono reports and document sets
- Need faster duplex capture of colour or mono records
- Use heavier supported two-sided stock
- Would benefit from substantial common-stock paper capacity
- Need A3 or SRA3 alongside ordinary A4 paperwork
- Need compatible staples, booklets, punching or folding
- Want purchase, lease or rental with agreed UK-wide service and repair
We would compare another option if you...
- Need documents printed or copied in colour
- Only print occasional short A4 jobs
- Need a larger feeder or faster archive workflow
- Would leave most tandem input capacity unused
- Assume every material or finishing route supports 300gsm
- Need frequent very long runs that justify more engine speed
- Have not allowed installed space for the pictured optional equipment
Equipment and support around your business
Buy, Lease or Rent the M3145 with UK-wide Service & Repair
Choose how you obtain the machine, then agree the support that keeps it useful in your workplace. We explain equipment costs and service terms separately.
Purchase the configuration you need
Buy a Katun Arivia M3145 outright, with the feeder, paper capacity and finishing selected for your work. Ask about available new and professionally prepared used equipment, the supplied condition, warranty and service options.
Spread the equipment cost
A lease can spread the equipment cost over an agreed term. We explain the payments, term and end-of-agreement arrangements, with service charges shown separately. Finance is subject to the provider’s approval and agreed terms.
Discuss a rental for your circumstances
Rent the M3145 where the available equipment and rental arrangement suit your requirements. Tell us the intended period, location, expected use and finishing needs so we can confirm availability, delivery, collection and the applicable terms.
Support beyond supplying the machine
Camelott® offers photocopier servicing and repair across the UK, including support for the Katun Arivia M3145. Tell us your postcode and whether you need ongoing maintenance or help with a fault. We will confirm the service available, charges, inclusions and attendance arrangements for your location.
Choosing your configuration
What to Check Before Choosing a Katun Arivia M3145
Which runs justify 45ppm?
Use actual job lengths, repeat frequency, peak deadlines and waiting time; compare the complete cost of a faster or slower engine.
How much scanning is two-sided?
Test representative originals at the resolution, OCR setting and destination needed. Duplex is rated 160ipm; simplex is 80ipm.
Which stock needs the heavier duplex path?
Test actual paper, sizes, covers and finishing together. The 300gsm print-path maximum does not apply to every accessory operation.
How will each tandem section be used?
Confirm 3,110 main plus 90 bypass, supported formats, stock and loading. Identify whether an optional B1/B2 feeder is actually needed.
Which finishing removes manual work?
Specify staples, binder holes, booklets or folding separately. Provide samples with pages, paper and covers.
Could punching be needed later?
For C4, select the punch version initially because punching cannot be added later. Include the required H4 transport unit.
What do equipment and service terms include?
Separate purchase, lease or rental terms from mono billing, minimum charges, A3/duplex counting, scanning treatment, consumables and exclusions.
Will the whole installation fit and connect?
Allow loading, collection and service access; confirm suitable power, drivers, authentication, email, folders, OCR, Wi-Fi options, training and postcode-based support.
The details worth checking
Katun Arivia M3145 Specifications
| Feature | Specification | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Device type | A3 monochrome multifunction system | Mono print/copy; colour scanning; fax optional. |
| A4 output | Up to 45ppm mono | A4 long-edge feed; other A4 orientation is rated 32ppm. |
| A3 output | Up to 22ppm mono | Separate from the A4 headline rate. |
| First copy | Approximately 3.6 seconds A4 LEF | Letter LEF is listed at 3.7s; not PC-to-first-print timing. |
| Recovery / warm-up | Up to 11s sleep recovery / up to 30s warm-up | Manufacturer conditions at 23°C; usage conditions affect timing. |
| Standard feeder | 130-sheet single-pass DADF | Captures both sides without reversing the original. |
| Rated scanning | Up to 80ipm simplex / 160ipm duplex, colour and mono | A4 LEF, 200dpi, scan to folder; counts sides. |
| Scan resolution | Up to 600 × 600 dpi | Separate from the advertised print-resolution figure. |
| Tandem input | 3,200 sheets including bypass | 3,110 main: 2 × 520 + 840 + 1,230; bypass 90. |
| Expanded input | 5,200 with B1; 6,140 with B2 | Alternative feeders, not both together; totals include bypass. |
| Main print media | 52–300gsm under supported conditions | Confirm section, size, stock and settings. |
| Bypass | 90 sheets; 52–300gsm | Supported materials and sizes required. |
| Automatic duplex | 52–300gsm | Supported sizes and stock; finishing limits remain separate. |
| Print formats | SRA3, A3 and supported smaller/custom sizes | Long-paper printing up to 320 × 1200mm has separate route and stock restrictions. |
| Advertised print resolution | Up to 1200 × 2400 dpi | Driver/mode dependent; 1200 × 1200 and 600 × 600 modes are also listed. |
| Control panel | 10-inch colour touchscreen | Saved settings and customised home screen. |
| Memory / storage | 4GB RAM / 128GB storage | Not all nominal storage is available for customer use. |
| Connectivity | Gigabit Ethernet / USB 3.0 | Wireless LAN and Wi-Fi Direct require relevant options. |
| Mobile support | AirPrint, Mopria Print Service and Mopria Scan | Compatible devices and network setup required. |
| Base dimensions / weight | 620 × 720 × 1,119mm; approximately 125kg | Weight excludes toner. Feeding, finishing and working access add installed space. |
| Output trays | Upper centre 250 / lower centre 250 sheets | A4 LEF under specified conditions; finisher capacities separate. |
| Finishing routes | Compatible A2, B4 and C4 configurations | Specify stapling, booklet, punch and folding requirements separately. |
| Booklet options | B4 up to 15 sheets; C4 up to 20 sheets | Stated conditions apply; typically up to 60 or 80 booklet pages at four pages per sheet. |
| C4 requirements | H4 transport unit; choose required punch version initially | Punching cannot be added later; confirm current UK configuration and availability. |
Checked against Katun’s M3145/M4155 detailed specification, model information and brochure. The detailed sheet is used for tandem tray quantities; total input includes the bypass. Speeds, capacities and media support depend on stated test conditions and configuration. Confirm the current UK equipment list and options with Camelott before ordering.
Questions worth asking
Katun Arivia M3145 FAQ
Can I buy, lease or rent the Katun Arivia M3145?
Yes. Camelott® offers purchase, lease and rental options. Tell us your postcode, period, workload and configuration so availability, condition and terms can be confirmed.
Do you offer UK-wide service and repair?
Yes. Camelott® offers photocopier servicing and repair across the UK. Give us your postcode and machine details so coverage, charges, inclusions and attendance arrangements can be confirmed.
What changes compared with a lower-speed mono model?
The M3145 combines 45ppm A4 printing with a higher 160ipm duplex scan rating, a quicker published 3.6-second A4 first copy, supported heavier duplex stock, a larger panel and tandem input. Choose the combination around actual work rather than speed alone.
What are the A4 and A3 output speeds?
Up to 45ppm A4 long-edge feed and 22ppm A3 in mono. Other A4 orientation is rated 32ppm. Paper, document, image-quality adjustments, duplexing and finishing can affect actual throughput.
How much time could 45ppm save on a longer job?
A theoretical 200-page A4 engine run takes about 4 minutes 27 seconds at 45ppm, compared with 5 minutes 43 seconds at 35ppm: roughly 1 minute 16 seconds less. Processing, the first page, stock and finishing are additional factors.
Is the single-pass feeder included?
Yes. A standard 130-sheet feeder captures both sides without reversing each original. Capacity depends on original condition, weight and loading. Some equivalent systems offer larger feeders, so compare typical scan batches.
What do 80ipm simplex and 160ipm duplex mean?
They count scanned sides at A4 LEF, 200dpi to folder in colour or mono. A double-sided sheet contains two images. OCR, higher resolution, processing and network transfer affect complete file time.
Can a mono machine scan in colour?
Yes. The M3145 captures colour and mono originals digitally, but printed and copied output remains black and white. If colour must appear on the final paper document, include a colour device in the comparison.
Can it print 300gsm automatically on both sides?
Automatic duplex is specified for 52–300gsm under supported size and stock conditions. That does not approve every material or finishing combination. Test the intended paper and complete finished document.
How much paper is in the tandem supply?
The detailed sheet specifies 3,110 main sheets plus a 90-sheet bypass, giving 3,200 total. Tray sections have different roles. Confirm the exact supplied configuration and supported sizes in the proposal.
How can input capacity expand?
A B1 feeder adds 2,000 sheets for a 5,200-sheet total; B2 adds 2,940 for 6,140, including bypass. These feeders have their own size and weight limits and are optional. The photograph shows additional feeding equipment.
Is 1200 × 2400 dpi also the scanner resolution?
No. It is an advertised print setting; scanning reaches 600 × 600 dpi. Print modes vary with driver and quality settings. Compare actual text, fine lines and scans instead of judging quality from one figure.
Can it corner-staple, make booklets and hole-punch?
Compatible A2, B4 and C4 routes provide different finishing choices. Corner stapling is separate from folded, centre-stapled booklets. State the finished size, pages, covers and hole pattern so the right configuration is proposed.
What are the booklet limits?
B4 booklet making is rated up to 15 saddle-stapled sheets; the appropriate C4 configuration up to 20 under stated conditions. Those normally represent up to 60 or 80 pages at four pages per sheet. Paper, size and covers affect limits.
Can punching be added to a C4 later?
No. Katun states that the punching function cannot be added later. Select the required punch version initially and include the H4 transport unit required for C4 installation.
Would a smaller or faster machine be better?
A smaller A4 device may cost less for light short work. A faster engine may suit frequent long runs. Check actual scanning, paper paths, peak demand and any future booklet or punching attachment requirement separately.
What affects the full equipment and support price?
Condition, feeding, finishing, software, installation, lease term or rental period and service affect the proposal. Check mono billing, A3/duplex counting, scanning treatment, minimum charges and exclusions. Confirm optional wireless, required workflows and postcode-based support.
Interested in the M3145?
Talk to Camelott® About the Katun Arivia M3145
Buy, lease or rent the Katun Arivia M3145 from Camelott®, with UK-wide service and repair support. Tell us your postcode, preferred arrangement and how your team prints and scans. We will recommend a suitable configuration and explain equipment, delivery and service costs clearly.