Can a lateral file cabinet be used as a printer stand?

Yes — a 2- or 3-drawer lateral works well as a printer stand. The top surface supports 30–80 lb printers comfortably. Verify the printer footprint fits within the 36" × 18" (or 30" × 18") surface and that drawer access isn't blocked. At OfficeFurniture2go.com, we commonly recommend 2-drawer laterals as combination filing/printer stands — call 1-800-460-0858.