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How to Choose an Office Printer: A4 vs A3, Mono or Colour

Choose an office printer by matching device class to monthly print volume, A4 or A3, mono or colour, and a service covering toner, parts and onsite support.

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How to Choose an Office Printer: A4 vs A3, Mono or Colour - Technology article about printer leasing
Published 20 October 2024Updated 12 June 20266 min readCyrus DickieTechnology

To choose the right office printer, match the device class to your monthly print volume, decide between A4 and A3 paper handling, choose mono or colour, and confirm the agreement covers toner, parts and onsite support.

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  • Multifunction capabilities
  • Mobile printing support
  • Cloud integration
  • Energy efficient operation
  • Advanced security features
  • Remote management

Most Australian SMEs printing 1,000 to 5,000 pages per month are best served by a 25 to 45 page per minute multifunction device, available through a printer leasing solution with service included.

Assessing Your Printing Needs

Making an informed decision about your printer investment starts with a thorough understanding of your requirements. Our guide on how to choose the right office printer for your budget works through the same sizing questions step by step.

Consider your monthly print volume and the balance between colour and black and white printing needs.

Small businesses with five to twenty users can follow our four step guide to leasing a copier for a small business in Australia to size the device correctly.

If your team maps to a specific industry, our dedicated pages for a 50 staff accounting firm, a 20 lawyer legal practice and a 10 staff medical clinic show the recommended device and fleet size for that profile.

Factor in the various paper sizes and types your business regularly uses, along with essential network connectivity requirements.

Strong security features are essential for protecting sensitive documents and maintaining data compliance.

Our printer security guide provides detailed insights on protecting your printing infrastructure.

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Essential Features for Modern Businesses

Modern business printers have evolved far beyond simple document production.

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*Based on comparison of total cost of ownership over 60 months for typical SME print volumes (2,000 to 10,000 pages per month). Individual savings vary.

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For brands running short label runs across multiple SKUs, an in house label production system can replace outsourced trade print orders entirely.

Today's advanced devices offer seamless mobile printing support, enabling your team to print from any device, anywhere.

Kyocera printers are well regarded for their advanced features and strong reliability.

If you are weighing brands, our side by side Toshiba vs Kyocera comparison and Toshiba vs HP comparison set out the spec and running cost differences for each device class.

Cloud integration capabilities streamline document management and enhance collaboration.

Built in security features protect your sensitive information, while energy efficient operation reduces both environmental impact and operating costs.

Automated supply management ensures you never run out of essential materials at critical moments.

Understanding Total Cost of Ownership

When evaluating printer solutions, looking beyond the initial price tag is crucial.

Consider the complete financial picture, including monthly lease payments that can be precisely budgeted through our transparent quote process.

Analyse per page printing costs to understand your ongoing operational expenses.

Factor in maintenance requirements and their associated costs, along with energy consumption that impacts your monthly utility bills.

For complete cost visibility, consider managed print services that provide detailed reporting and optimisation.

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Make the Smart Choice Today

Don't let outdated printing technology hold your business back.

Our expert team will help you select the right printer solution for your needs and budget.

Whether you need printer leasing in Brisbane, printer leasing in Perth, printer leasing in Adelaide, printer leasing in Canberra, or printer leasing anywhere across Australia, we provide local support and expertise.

The same A4 against A3 and mono against colour questions apply outside the capital city CBDs, and the answer often lands on a different device class because a suburban or regional office runs lower volumes across a wider mix of jobs.

Businesses weighing that trade off can start with printer leasing in Kalamunda or Busselton printer leasing.

On the NSW Mid North Coast the same sizing decision is worked through town by town, starting with the Toshiba printer lease range in Taree.

With our comprehensive assessment process and deep industry expertise, we'll ensure you get the ideal combination of features, performance, and value.

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Cyrus Dickie, Founder at Global Document Solutions

Cyrus Dickie

Founder, Global Document Solutions

You deal with the founder directly, from first quote to ongoing support, since 2010.

Authored by Cyrus Dickie, Founder at Global Document Solutions. In the industry since 2010.

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