Leasing vs. Buying a Copier: An Honest Comparison
How to read a lease, what the hidden costs are and when buying outright wins.
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Reading the contract before you sign
A copier lease is a finance agreement plus a service agreement, and the trouble is usually in the second half.
- Check the term. Sixty months on a machine rated for thirty-six is a red flag.
- Look for automatic renewal clauses and the notice window to cancel.
- Understand minimum monthly page commitments and overage rates.
- Ask what happens to the service rate at renewal — escalators of 10% a year are common.
- Confirm who pays return shipping at end of term.
- Price the outright purchase plus independent service as a comparison.
For many small Sugar Land offices, buying a solid refurbished MFP and paying per-visit service is dramatically cheaper over five years.
Still stuck?
Our Sugar Land technicians troubleshoot by phone at no charge before scheduling anything. Call (281) 313-9764 or request a quote.
Related services: copier repair, preventive maintenance, managed print services.
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