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Brother vs Kyocera Printer Lease in Australia
Both brands lease as reliable business multifunction devices with a strong focus on running cost. Brother MFC-L is an A4 range built for a compact footprint and low cost per page, while Kyocera TASKalfa adds A3 capability and a long life ceramic drum design aimed at low total cost of ownership.
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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, while Kyocera TASKalfa covers A4 and A3 colour multifunction (25 to 55 pages per minute) with a long-life ceramic drum design for low total running cost.
LeasemyPrinter leases both from $160/month ex GST on a 36 to 60 month term, with maintenance, genuine consumables and remote diagnostics included for the contract term.
Brother vs Kyocera: side by side
| Factor | Brother | Kyocera |
|---|---|---|
| Class of device | A4 mono and A4 colour MFP (MFC-L range) | A4 and A3 colour MFP (TASKalfa range) |
| Largest sheet size | A4 | A3 |
| Speed band | 31 to 50 ppm across the MFC-L range | 25 to 55 ppm common configurations |
| Running cost focus | Super high yield toner options for low cost per page | Long-life ceramic drum design for low total running cost |
| Device security | Secure-print release and NFC card authentication on advanced models (e.g. MFC-L8900CDW) | Self encrypting drive, secure print PIN, data overwrite via security kit |
| Scan workflow | Scan-to-folder, email and the Brother iPrint&Scan app | Scan-to-encrypted-folder, HyPAS / KCMC connectors |
| Mobile / cloud print | AirPrint, NFC tap to print, WiFi Direct, Brother iPrint&Scan | AirPrint, Mopria, KYOCERA Cloud Print |
| Finishing | Automatic duplex and multi-tray paper handling; no booklet finishing | Stapler, hole punch, booklet maker on most A3 models |
| Footprint | Compact desktop footprint | Desktop A4 and floor-standing A3 options |
| Typical lease entry | From $160/month | From $160/month |
How we compare: this table is based on published manufacturer specifications and publicly available product documentation, reviewed June 2026, not independent lab testing.
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.
Kyocera strengths
- Long-life ceramic drum design aimed at low total running cost.
- A3 colour production capability alongside A4 devices.
- Booklet finishing across the A3 colour range for client report packs.
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 Kyocera is the starting point
- Businesses that need A3 output or expect to grow into it.
- Organisations focused on the lowest long-run total cost of ownership via the ceramic drum design.
- Practices wanting booklet finishing for client report packs.
How to choose between Brother and Kyocera
- 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 range is A4, while Kyocera TASKalfa covers both A4 and A3 colour multifunction, so confirm the largest sheet size your workflow uses.
- Weigh running cost and footprint: Brother leads on compact footprint and super high yield toner, while Kyocera uses a long-life ceramic drum design aimed at low total running cost.
- Check the local service network for your location, because next business day onsite response matters more than headline specs once the device is installed.
- Request a side by side Brother MFC-L and Kyocera TASKalfa lease quote for your volume and term, and compare the total monthly cost with maintenance and consumables included.
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A4 colour multifunction
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Is Brother or Kyocera better value for money?
They optimise value differently.
Brother is built around low cost per page and a compact footprint for A4 small and branch offices, while Kyocera uses a long-life ceramic drum design aimed at low total cost of ownership and adds A3 capability.
We lease both, and the lower total cost for you depends on your monthly volume and whether you need A3, which we can model in a like for like quote.
Does Brother offer A3 like Kyocera?
The Brother MFC-L business range we lease is A4.
Kyocera TASKalfa includes A3 colour multifunction devices.
If you need A3 in house, Kyocera (or the Toshiba eStudio range) is the right class; if your output is A4 only, a compact Brother device usually covers it at a low running cost.
Can both brands go on one lease agreement?
Yes.
The lease can cover both brands on a single agreement with consolidated billing.
For example, compact Brother A4 devices at branch desks and a Kyocera A3 device in a central print room.
We map your floor plan and volume so the fleet mix matches how each area actually prints.
Print security and procurement: the numbers behind a Brother or Kyocera 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
$20,000
If you buy equipment outright, eligible small businesses with an aggregated annual turnover under $10 million can immediately deduct the business portion of eligible assets costing less than $20,000, where the asset is first used or installed ready for use between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026.
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