Brand comparison · Australia
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 low cost per page.
The right starting point depends on your fleet tooling, desk space and page budget.
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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- 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 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 for low cost per page.
LeasemyPrinter leases both from $160/month ex GST on a 36 to 60 month term.
Maintenance, genuine consumables and remote diagnostics are included for the contract term.
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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
Running cost focus
- HP
- Single HP toner family per LaserJet series
- Brother
- Super high yield toner options for low cost per page
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/month
- Brother
- From $160/month
| 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 |
| Running cost focus | Single HP toner family per LaserJet series | Super high yield toner options for low cost per page |
| 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/month | From $160/month |
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 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
- 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.
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 prioritising low cost per page on moderate monthly volumes.
- Teams wanting a simple, compact device with minimal setup.
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 leads on compact size and low cost per page; 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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$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
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 low cost per page.
A multi site organisation managing devices centrally usually matches the HP profile.
A small or branch office printing A4 on a tight page budget 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/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.
Which is cheaper to run, HP or Brother?
Brother is built around low cost per page with super high yield toner options, while HP's value sits in its security and fleet tooling across larger estates.
Either way, both lease from $160/month ex GST with maintenance and genuine consumables included for the term.
Toner and service sit inside one monthly set plan rather than being billed separately.
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.
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 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, 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