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HP vs Brother Printer Lease in Australia
Both brands lease as A4 business multifunction devices.
HP leads with the Color LaserJet Enterprise platform, deep device security and central fleet management.
The Brother MFC-L range is built for a compact desktop footprint and super high yield toner.
The right starting point depends on your fleet tooling, desk space and device class.
Before you enquire
What contract lengths can I choose from?
You choose the term at the start, anywhere from 36 to 60 months.
There is no day, week or month by month arrangement.
What happens at the end of the lease?
At the end you either upgrade, stay on the equipment already in place, or hand it back.
We contact you before the date so it is never missed, and the terms of whichever path you pick are confirmed in writing.
What if we outgrow the machine?
You can move up a device class or swap models during the term, once the change is quoted and agreed.
New equipment arrives within 10 business days of a confirmed order, installation included.
Is my business too small to lease?
There is no minimum size.
The useful test is volume.
Above about 500 pages a month, one monthly set plan is normally simpler.
It covers maintenance, genuine toner and remote diagnostics, instead of buying cartridges and paying for callouts.
Can you quote if our current lease has not finished?
Yes, and it is a common position to be in.
We quote now and set the installation against your current lease end date, so there is no overlap and no outage.
Check your existing notice window early, because those dates are easy to miss.
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Last updated: September 2026
Is HP or Brother better for a printer lease in Australia?
HP leads with A4 Color LaserJet Enterprise multifunction devices (25 to 60+ pages per minute), plus A3 LaserJet Enterprise MFP models.
HP adds Wolf Security firmware protection and Web Jetadmin fleet management.
The Brother MFC-L range is A4 (31 to 50 pages per minute), built around a compact footprint and super high yield toner cartridges.
LeasemyPrinter leases both from $160 a month ex GST on a 36 to 60 month term.
Maintenance, genuine consumables and remote diagnostics are included for the contract term.
Some businesses call it printer hire, some call it copier rental. It is the same 36 to 60 month agreement with toner, parts, service labour and call outs included, never day or week hire.
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1300 873 460HP vs Brother: side by side
Class of device
- HP
- A4 colour MFP (Color LaserJet Enterprise), plus A3 LaserJet Enterprise MFP models
- Brother
- A4 mono and A4 colour MFP (MFC-L range)
Largest sheet size
- HP
- A3 (LaserJet Enterprise MFP models)
- Brother
- A4
Speed band
- HP
- 25 to 60+ ppm common configurations
- Brother
- 31 to 50 ppm across the MFC-L range
Consumable design
- HP
- Single HP toner family per LaserJet series
- Brother
- Super high yield toner options across the MFC-L range
Device security
- HP
- HP Sure Start, runtime intrusion detection and secure print release (HP Wolf Security)
- Brother
- Secure-print release and NFC card authentication on advanced models (e.g. MFC-L8900CDW)
Scan workflow
- HP
- Scan-to-folder, email and SharePoint via HP JetAdvantage
- Brother
- Scan-to-folder, email and the Brother iPrint&Scan app
Fleet management
- HP
- HP Web Jetadmin and JetAdvantage for multi-device estates
- Brother
- Suited to single-site and branch deployments
Mobile / cloud print
- HP
- AirPrint, Mopria, HP Smart
- Brother
- AirPrint, NFC tap to print, WiFi Direct, Brother iPrint&Scan
Finishing
- HP
- Stapler and hole punch on enterprise A3 and high-end A4 models
- Brother
- Automatic duplex and multi-tray paper handling; no booklet finishing
Footprint
- HP
- Desktop and floor-standing enterprise options
- Brother
- Compact desktop footprint
Typical lease entry
- HP
- From $160 a month ex GST on a 36 to 60 month term
- Brother
- From $160 a month ex GST on a 36 to 60 month term
| Factor | HP | Brother |
|---|---|---|
| Class of device | A4 colour MFP (Color LaserJet Enterprise), plus A3 LaserJet Enterprise MFP models | A4 mono and A4 colour MFP (MFC-L range) |
| Largest sheet size | A3 (LaserJet Enterprise MFP models) | A4 |
| Speed band | 25 to 60+ ppm common configurations | 31 to 50 ppm across the MFC-L range |
| Consumable design | Single HP toner family per LaserJet series | Super high yield toner options across the MFC-L range |
| Device security | HP Sure Start, runtime intrusion detection and secure print release (HP Wolf Security) | Secure-print release and NFC card authentication on advanced models (e.g. MFC-L8900CDW) |
| Scan workflow | Scan-to-folder, email and SharePoint via HP JetAdvantage | Scan-to-folder, email and the Brother iPrint&Scan app |
| Fleet management | HP Web Jetadmin and JetAdvantage for multi-device estates | Suited to single-site and branch deployments |
| Mobile / cloud print | AirPrint, Mopria, HP Smart | AirPrint, NFC tap to print, WiFi Direct, Brother iPrint&Scan |
| Finishing | Stapler and hole punch on enterprise A3 and high-end A4 models | Automatic duplex and multi-tray paper handling; no booklet finishing |
| Footprint | Desktop and floor-standing enterprise options | Compact desktop footprint |
| Typical lease entry | From $160 a month ex GST on a 36 to 60 month term | From $160 a month ex GST on a 36 to 60 month term |
How we compare: this table is based on published manufacturer specifications and publicly available product documentation, reviewed September 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 HP and Brother weigh up
Each side's device class, weighed on the same points, resolving to the brands we lease.
HP strengths
- Deep device-security stack (HP Sure Start, runtime intrusion detection) suited to security-conscious IT teams.
- HP Web Jetadmin fleet management for large, multi site A4 estates.
- A natural fit for organisations already standardised on HP across their IT environment.
Brother strengths
- Long gaps between toner changes with super high yield options.
- Compact desktop footprint suited to small offices and branch sites.
- Simple setup and intuitive touchscreen operation.
When HP is the starting point
- IT teams standardising device security and fleet management on HP across the organisation.
- Multi site estates that manage devices centrally with HP Web Jetadmin.
- Offices that occasionally need A3 via the LaserJet Enterprise MFP models.
When Brother is the starting point
- Small offices and branch sites whose output is A4 only and where desk space is tight.
- Businesses wanting long gaps between toner changes on moderate monthly volumes.
- Teams wanting a simple, compact device with minimal setup.
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How to choose between HP and Brother
- 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, while HP adds A3 LaserJet Enterprise MFP models. Confirm the largest sheet size your workflow uses.
- Weigh footprint against fleet tooling. Brother is the compact A4 option with super high yield toner; HP adds Web Jetadmin and the HP Wolf Security stack.
- 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 HP and Brother MFC-L lease quote for your volume and term, and compare the total monthly cost with maintenance and consumables included.
Before you sign
Seven things to check on the quote, whichever of HP and Brother 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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- Leases start from $160 a month ex GST on a 36 to 60 month term (entry tier published price).
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Quick formBefore you enquire
What contract lengths can I choose from?
You choose the term at the start, anywhere from 36 to 60 months.
There is no day, week or month by month arrangement.
What happens at the end of the lease?
At the end you either upgrade, stay on the equipment already in place, or hand it back.
We contact you before the date so it is never missed, and the terms of whichever path you pick are confirmed in writing.
What if we outgrow the machine?
You can move up a device class or swap models during the term, once the change is quoted and agreed.
New equipment arrives within 10 business days of a confirmed order, installation included.
Is my business too small to lease?
There is no minimum size.
The useful test is volume.
Above about 500 pages a month, one monthly set plan is normally simpler.
It covers maintenance, genuine toner and remote diagnostics, instead of buying cartridges and paying for callouts.
Can you quote if our current lease has not finished?
Yes, and it is a common position to be in.
We quote now and set the installation against your current lease end date, so there is no overlap and no outage.
Check your existing notice window early, because those dates are easy to miss.
Frequently asked questions
Is HP or Brother better for office printer leasing in Australia?
Neither is universally "better".
They optimise for different offices.
HP leads with the Color LaserJet Enterprise platform, a deep device-security stack and central fleet management, while the Brother MFC-L range is built for a compact footprint and super high yield toner.
A multi site organisation managing devices centrally usually matches the HP profile.
A small or branch office printing A4 in a tight space usually matches Brother.
We lease both and can put a like for like quote in front of you for either brand.
Does the lease pricing differ between HP and Brother?
Both brands typically lease from $160 a month ex GST on a 36 to 60 month term, with maintenance, genuine consumables and remote diagnostics included.
The exact monthly fee depends on the device class, speed, options and your monthly volume.
Is HP or Brother cheaper for me to run?
On a LeasemyPrinter lease neither costs you more to run, because toner, parts and service labour sit inside the monthly figure on both.
HP's value sits in its security and fleet tooling across larger estates.
Either way, both lease from $160 a month ex GST with maintenance and genuine consumables included for the term.
There is no page allowance and no per page rate on either brand, so a heavy month does not produce a larger invoice.
Can I run a mixed HP and Brother fleet?
Yes.
The lease can cover both brands on a single agreement with consolidated billing.
For example, compact Brother A4 devices at branch desks and HP enterprise devices at head office.
The trade-off is two toner families and two management toolsets, which we factor into the service plan.
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Book a time for us to call you, or read the buyer's guide first.
Print security and procurement: the numbers behind a HP or Brother 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.
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That is the segment a printer lease is built for.
It trades a large upfront purchase for a predictable monthly cost.
According to 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.
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An unmanaged printer stores and routes confidential documents.
For medical, legal, accounting and local government offices, that is a genuine exposure.
According to 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, the write off applied to eligible small businesses with an aggregated annual turnover under $10 million.
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It covered the business portion of eligible assets costing less than $20,000.
The asset had to be first used, or installed ready for use, between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026.
That window has closed.
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.
According to Australian Taxation Office · Australian Taxation Office, 2025 to 2026 income year