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What is the difference between printer rental and leasing?

At MFD UK, we are expert multifunctional device suppliers, allowing businesses across a diverse range of sectors to maximise their potential. We are a specialist supplier of the leading printers and copiers in the industry, including Sharp and Ricoh MFDs. We provide honest, reliable and professional guidance, facilitating cost-effective and high-quality printing solutions. With many options available, we offer our expertise to assist you in finding the perfect model to suit your requirements. Below we have explored the difference between printer rental and leasing. Please contact us today at 0808 1782303 or e-mail info@mfd-uk.co.uk to discover more.

Printer Rental vs Printer Leasing

  • The concepts of printer rental and printer leasing services are closely aligned. In short, printer leasing offers long-term rental services, whilst renting is generally advised for shorter periods.
  • Depending on your company’s needs, renting and leasing can be advantageous. For example, if your company needed a quick printing solution for an event, our team at MFD UK would recommend a short-term rental service.
  • Printer leasing arrangements offer a cost-effective long-term solution. Buying and maintaining printers and copiers upfront can be costly; therefore, MFD is equipped with practical solutions to assist your company. With printer rental and leasing, our team can help should you incur any technological issues.
  • If you’re considering buying a printer or copier, it could be advisable to explore renting and leasing options to test before buying. This may provide you with reassurance and flexibility with your decision to buy.
  • Rental and leasing provide further financial reassurance, as your company does not need to consider a value depreciation in the printer or copier. If the company no longer requires a multifunctional device, MFD UK can collect the machine and stop payments provided the printer has been well maintained.
  • A critical difference between printer rental and leasing depends on an initial contract. Leasing usually requires companies to sign a contract, meaning they have long-term access to the printer or copier. Renting, however, is ideal for businesses that do not wish to be tied down to monthly payments for a prolonged period.
  • As renting and leasing is cheaper than buying outright, companies can explore the latest printers with the most advanced settings and finishes. If you have specific printing jobs that require modern technology, our team at MFD can explore the latest ranges on offer with you.