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Copier leasing, explained

Leasing a printer or copier is usually the right move for offices that print thousands of pages a month and want predictable costs. Here is how the lease types compare, what should be included, and the traps that keep offices paying for equipment they no longer want.

Why most businesses lease instead of buy

Predictable cash flow

A fixed monthly payment is easier to budget than a large capital outlay plus surprise repair bills.

Maintenance is included

A service agreement covers toner, drums, fusers, parts and labor. One number, one call.

Refresh every 3 to 5 years

Technology, security and compliance move fast. Leasing lets you upgrade at term end.

Local delivery and setup

A local dealer delivers, installs, networks and trains your team. Remote sellers ship a box.

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Lease structures

FMV, $1 buyout and LeaseFlex: how the three structures differ in payment, ownership and end-of-term risk.

End-of-lease decisions

Notice windows, returns, buyouts and replacements. The expensive mistakes all happen here.

Common lease traps

Evergreen clauses, auto-renewals and the cost of doing nothing. Know them before they cost you.

Costs and calculators

Compare total cost of operations, not just monthly payments.

The three lease structures at a glance

FMV lease

Fair Market Value

Lower monthly payments. Return the equipment, buy it at fair market value, or renew at term end. Best when you plan to refresh technology every few years.

$1 buyout lease

Finance lease

Higher payments because you are paying off the full value. At term end you own the copier for one dollar. Best when you are certain you will keep the device well past the lease term.

LeaseFlex

ABS flexible term

A short initial term with no buried auto-renewal clause. We must earn your business every month. Ideal when your volume or headcount may change.

Get a copier lease quote for your office

Tell us your monthly print volume, color mix and finishing needs. We will price an FMV, buyout and LeaseFlex option so you can compare real numbers side by side.