Brand comparison · Australia
Brother vs Canon Printer Lease in Australia
We lease Kyocera, HP, Toshiba and Brother. We do not lease Canon, so this page shows what a Brother lease gives you instead.
These brands sit in different classes.
The Brother MFC-L range is A4, built for a compact desktop footprint and low cost per page.
Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX is an A3 colour multifunction range for centralised office printing.
The right starting point depends on whether you need A3 output or a space efficient A4 workhorse.
Common Questions
Do I have to commit to a long contract?
Terms run 36 to 60 months.
Many businesses choose a 36 or 48 month lease, and you pick the term at the start.
What happens at the end of the lease?
You choose: (1) Upgrade to the latest model, (2) Continue at a reduced rate, or (3) Return at no cost.
No surprises, transparent pricing.
What if my printing needs change?
Upgrade to a bigger printer or swap models anytime.
New equipment is delivered within 10 business days of a confirmed lease order, with installation included.
Is my business too small to lease?
If you print more than around 500 pages a month, an all inclusive lease is typically simpler to budget for.
It replaces a desktop inkjet plus cartridges and unplanned service callouts.
Maintenance, genuine toner and remote diagnostics are included in one monthly set plan for the contract term.
We are already leasing a printer. Can we still get a quote?
Yes.
It is common for businesses who contact us to be partway through an existing agreement.
We prepare your quote now and time the new installation to your current lease end date, so there is no overlap and no print outage.
It is worth checking your existing contract notice window early, because those dates are easy to miss.
Call us or submit the form and we will map the changeover with you.
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Get a Brother lease quote
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$160/month
ex GST
Lease term
36 to 60 months
- Maintenance and genuine toner included
- You only buy paper
- Same business day response, Mon to Fri
- No obligation, and no automatic renewal without your written approval
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Last updated: July 2026
Is Brother or Canon better for a printer lease in Australia?
The Brother MFC-L range is A4 (31 to 50 pages per minute), built around a compact footprint and super high yield toner for low cost per page.
Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX covers A3 colour multifunction with drive encryption and secure print release.
LeasemyPrinter leases the Brother range from $160/month ex GST on a 36 to 60 month term.
Maintenance, genuine consumables and remote diagnostics are included.
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0414 641 504Brother vs Canon: side by side
Class of device
- Brother
- A4 mono and A4 colour MFP (MFC-L range)
- Canon
- A3 colour MFP (imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX range)
Largest sheet size
- Brother
- A4
- Canon
- A3
Running cost focus
- Brother
- Super high yield toner options for low cost per page
- Canon
- Quoted per model and volume by the provider
Device security
- Brother
- Secure-print release and NFC card authentication on advanced models (e.g. MFC-L8900CDW)
- Canon
- Drive encryption, secure print release and data erase features
Scan workflow
- Brother
- Scan-to-folder, email and the Brother iPrint&Scan app
- Canon
- Scan-to-folder and email, uniFLOW Online connectors
Mobile / cloud print
- Brother
- AirPrint, NFC tap to print, WiFi Direct, Brother iPrint&Scan
- Canon
- AirPrint, Mopria, Canon PRINT Business app
Finishing
- Brother
- Automatic duplex and multi-tray paper handling; no booklet finishing
- Canon
- Stapling and booklet finisher options on the A3 range
Footprint
- Brother
- Compact desktop footprint
- Canon
- Floor-standing A3 multifunction
Available via LeasemyPrinter
- Brother
- Yes, from $160/month
- Canon
- No
| Factor | Brother | Canon |
|---|---|---|
| Class of device | A4 mono and A4 colour MFP (MFC-L range) | A3 colour MFP (imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX range) |
| Largest sheet size | A4 | A3 |
| Running cost focus | Super high yield toner options for low cost per page | Quoted per model and volume by the provider |
| Device security | Secure-print release and NFC card authentication on advanced models (e.g. MFC-L8900CDW) | Drive encryption, secure print release and data erase features |
| Scan workflow | Scan-to-folder, email and the Brother iPrint&Scan app | Scan-to-folder and email, uniFLOW Online connectors |
| Mobile / cloud print | AirPrint, NFC tap to print, WiFi Direct, Brother iPrint&Scan | AirPrint, Mopria, Canon PRINT Business app |
| Finishing | Automatic duplex and multi-tray paper handling; no booklet finishing | Stapling and booklet finisher options on the A3 range |
| Footprint | Compact desktop footprint | Floor-standing A3 multifunction |
| Available via LeasemyPrinter | Yes, from $160/month | No |
How we compare: this table is based on published manufacturer specifications and publicly available product documentation, reviewed July 2026, not independent lab testing.
Brand and product names on this page are trade marks of their respective owners. LeasemyPrinter is an independent printer leasing business. We are not an authorised dealer for, affiliated with, or endorsed by any brand we do not lease.
How Brother and Canon weigh up
Each side's device class, weighed on the same points, resolving to the brands we lease.
Brother strengths
- Low cost per page with super high yield toner options.
- Compact desktop footprint suited to small offices and branch sites.
- Simple setup and intuitive touchscreen operation.
Canon strengths
- Broad A3 office and production range with national Canon Australia service.
- uniFLOW Online platform for print management and cloud workflow connectors.
- Established option for organisations already standardised on Canon fleets.
When Brother is the starting point
- Small offices and branch sites whose output is A4 only and where desk space is tight.
- Businesses prioritising low cost per page on moderate monthly volumes.
- Teams wanting a simple, compact device with minimal setup.
When Canon is the starting point
- Existing Canon fleets being expanded for fleet-management consistency.
- Organisations that have standardised print management on uniFLOW.
- Centralised print rooms already running Canon production devices.
How to choose between Brother and Canon
- Estimate your monthly print volume and your colour-versus-mono split, because that sizes the device class before any brand decision.
- Decide whether you need A3. The Brother MFC-L business range is A4; Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX is A3. Confirm the largest sheet size your workflow actually uses.
- Weigh footprint and running cost. Brother leads on compact size and super high yield toner for low cost per page, which suits small and branch offices.
- Check the local service network for your location, because next business day onsite response matters more than headline specs once the device is installed. LeasemyPrinter leases the Brother range, not Canon.
- Request a Brother MFC-L lease quote for your volume and term, and compare the total monthly cost with maintenance and consumables included against your current arrangement.
Before you sign
Seven things to check on the quote, whichever of Brother and Canon you pick
Brand comparisons tend to stop at speed and price. The complaints that show up a year later are usually about none of that. These are the operating details that decide whether a device suits your office, and the exact question to ask about the model you are quoted. We have not bench-tested these machines, so the figures below are the ones to request rather than ones we assert.
1. Warm-up and first-page-out time
A device that sleeps deeply saves power and then makes everyone wait. In an office of short, frequent jobs this is felt more than the headline speed.
Ask: Ask for first-page-out time from sleep, not just pages per minute, on the exact model quoted.
2. Scan resolution and duplex scanning
If paper enters your document system through this machine, scan quality and whether it captures both sides in one pass matter more than print speed.
Ask: Ask for the optical scan resolution and whether the feeder is single-pass duplex.
3. Recommended monthly volume, not maximum duty cycle
Maximum duty cycle is a survival figure. The recommended monthly volume is the one the device is built to run at without accelerating wear.
Ask: Ask for the recommended monthly volume and compare it to your actual monthly pages.
4. Toner yield and what a full set costs
Yield varies widely between models at similar prices. On an all-inclusive agreement this is our cost rather than yours, but it tells you how the device was specified.
Ask: Ask for the rated yield per cartridge at 5 per cent coverage for the model quoted.
5. Driver and firmware support on your systems
The most common post-install complaint in IT forums is not hardware. It is a driver that fights a particular operating system, print server or scan-to-folder setup.
Ask: Name your operating systems and whether you use a print server, before you sign, not after.
6. Finishing fitted at install
Stapling, hole punch and extra trays are fitted to the device. Adding them later is not a simple upgrade on a three to five year agreement.
Ask: Describe the documents you actually produce so the finisher is specified once, correctly.
7. Who attends, and how fast
Two identical machines differ entirely depending on whether a technician is local or dispatched from a capital city.
Ask: Ask where the nearest technician is based and what the onsite response commitment is in writing.
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- This tool suggests a device class. It does not quote a price.
- Leases start from $160/month ex GST on a 36–60 month term (entry tier published price).
- Your final monthly cost is set by the finance provider when the lease is signed.
Your suggested fit
A4 colour multifunction
An everyday A4 colour multifunction for client-facing documents and general office printing at low to moderate volumes.
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Quick formFrom
$160/month
ex GST
Lease term
36 to 60 months
- Maintenance and genuine toner included
- You only buy paper
- Same business day response, Mon to Fri
- No obligation, and no automatic renewal without your written approval
Common Questions
Do I have to commit to a long contract?
Terms run 36 to 60 months.
Many businesses choose a 36 or 48 month lease, and you pick the term at the start.
What happens at the end of the lease?
You choose: (1) Upgrade to the latest model, (2) Continue at a reduced rate, or (3) Return at no cost.
No surprises, transparent pricing.
What if my printing needs change?
Upgrade to a bigger printer or swap models anytime.
New equipment is delivered within 10 business days of a confirmed lease order, with installation included.
Is my business too small to lease?
If you print more than around 500 pages a month, an all inclusive lease is typically simpler to budget for.
It replaces a desktop inkjet plus cartridges and unplanned service callouts.
Maintenance, genuine toner and remote diagnostics are included in one monthly set plan for the contract term.
We are already leasing a printer. Can we still get a quote?
Yes.
It is common for businesses who contact us to be partway through an existing agreement.
We prepare your quote now and time the new installation to your current lease end date, so there is no overlap and no print outage.
It is worth checking your existing contract notice window early, because those dates are easy to miss.
Call us or submit the form and we will map the changeover with you.
Frequently asked questions
Does LeasemyPrinter lease Canon?
LeasemyPrinter leases Kyocera, HP, Toshiba and Brother.
We do not currently lease Canon.
If your output is A4, the closest match in our range is the compact Brother MFC-L family.
If A3 is essential, the Toshiba eStudio and Kyocera TASKalfa A3 colour ranges are both available, leasing from $160/month ex GST.
Does Brother print A3 like the Canon imageRUNNER?
The Brother MFC-L business range we lease is A4.
If you need A3 in house, for brochures, plans, signage or double-page spreads, the Toshiba eStudio or Kyocera TASKalfa A3 classes we lease are the right fit.
We size the device to your actual volume and page mix so you are not paying for capacity you do not use.
Which suits a small office, Brother or Canon?
For an A4 only small or branch office where desk space is tight, the compact Brother MFC-L profile is built for exactly that use, with super high yield toner keeping cost per page low.
A floor-standing A3 device suits centralised, higher volume printing.
On a LeasemyPrinter Brother lease from $160/month ex GST, maintenance and genuine consumables are included in the one monthly fee.
Not ready for a quote yet?
Book a time for us to call you, or read the buyer's guide first.
Print security and procurement: the numbers behind a Brother or Canon lease
Independent, sourced data on why a managed, single vendor print fleet matters and how the lease versus buy decision is treated for tax.
Each figure links to its source.
Australian businesses are small
97.3%
Of Australia's 2,729,648 actively trading businesses were small businesses with fewer than 20 employees at 30 June 2025, the segment a printer lease is built for, trading a large upfront purchase for a predictable monthly cost.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics · ABS Counts of Australian Businesses, 30 June 2025 (n = 2,729,648)
Print related data loss
56%
Of organisations reported at least one print related data loss in the past year.
For medical, legal, accounting and local government offices, an unmanaged printer that stores and routes confidential documents is a genuine exposure.
Source: Quocirca Print Security Landscape 2025 · Quocirca, July 2025. International survey of 400 IT decision makers (US and Europe)
ATO instant asset write off, 2025 to 2026 window now closed
$20,000
If you bought equipment outright, eligible small businesses with an aggregated annual turnover under $10 million could immediately deduct the business portion of eligible assets costing less than $20,000, where the asset was first used or installed ready for use between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026.
That window has closed and the threshold for 2026 to 2027 is not yet law, so check the current figure at ato.gov.au.
Genuine operating lease payments are instead deductible as a business expense each period.
General information, not tax advice.
Confirm the right structure for your situation with your accountant.
Source: Australian Taxation Office · Australian Taxation Office, 2025 to 2026 income year