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HP vs Kyocera Printer Lease in Australia
Both brands cover the office multifunction class for Australian business leasing.
The right one depends on whether your team already runs HP, your volume profile, and which fleet management tools suit your sites.
Before you enquire
Do I have to commit to a long contract?
The available terms are 36 to 60 months, and there is nothing briefer on offer.
A shorter term carries a higher monthly figure and a longer one a lower figure, so you can trade one against the other.
What happens on the final month?
Three paths, and the choice is yours: upgrade to a newer device, carry on with the current one, or return it.
Nothing renews on its own and nothing starts without your written approval.
What if my printing needs change?
If the workload grows, the device can grow with it, once the change is quoted and agreed in writing.
Once a lease order is confirmed the replacement is delivered within 10 business days, with installation included.
How much printing makes a lease worthwhile?
Around 500 pages a month is the rough point where a lease becomes easier to budget for.
Below that, a desktop inkjet with cartridges and unplanned callouts can still suit.
Maintenance, genuine toner and remote diagnostics all sit inside one monthly set plan.
We are already leasing a printer. Can we still get a quote?
Yes.
We prepare the quote now and hold the installation until your current agreement ends, which avoids paying twice and avoids a print outage.
Send us the existing agreement and we will work back from its notice window.
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Last updated: September 2026
Is HP or Kyocera better for a printer lease in Australia?
HP LaserJet and Kyocera TASKalfa both cover colour multifunction devices with self encrypting drives, secure print release and scan to folder workflows.
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 Kyocera: side by side
Class of device
- HP
- A4 and A3 colour MFP (LaserJet and Color LaserJet range)
- Kyocera
- A3 colour MFP (TASKalfa range), A4 (ECOSYS range)
Speed band
- HP
- 30 to 55 ppm common configurations
- Kyocera
- 25 to 55 ppm common configurations
Security
- HP
- Self encrypting drive, secure print release, HP JetAdvantage security
- Kyocera
- Self encrypting drive, secure print PIN, data overwrite via security kit
Scan workflow
- HP
- Scan-to-encrypted-folder, scan to email and cloud connectors
- Kyocera
- Scan-to-encrypted-folder, HyPAS / KCMC connectors
Finishing
- HP
- Stapler, hole punch, booklet on A3 and managed MFP models
- Kyocera
- Stapler, hole punch, booklet maker on most A3 models
Mobile / cloud print
- HP
- AirPrint, Mopria, HP Smart
- Kyocera
- AirPrint, Mopria, KYOCERA Cloud Print
Fleet management
- HP
- HP Web Jetadmin for centralised monitoring
- Kyocera
- KYOCERA Fleet Services / KCMC reporting
Toner family
- HP
- Single HP toner family across the chosen series
- Kyocera
- Single Kyocera toner family across the TASKalfa range
Typical lease entry
- HP
- From $160 a month ex GST on a 36 to 60 month term
- Kyocera
- From $160 a month ex GST on a 36 to 60 month term
| Factor | HP | Kyocera |
|---|---|---|
| Class of device | A4 and A3 colour MFP (LaserJet and Color LaserJet range) | A3 colour MFP (TASKalfa range), A4 (ECOSYS range) |
| Speed band | 30 to 55 ppm common configurations | 25 to 55 ppm common configurations |
| Security | Self encrypting drive, secure print release, HP JetAdvantage security | Self encrypting drive, secure print PIN, data overwrite via security kit |
| Scan workflow | Scan-to-encrypted-folder, scan to email and cloud connectors | Scan-to-encrypted-folder, HyPAS / KCMC connectors |
| Finishing | Stapler, hole punch, booklet on A3 and managed MFP models | Stapler, hole punch, booklet maker on most A3 models |
| Mobile / cloud print | AirPrint, Mopria, HP Smart | AirPrint, Mopria, KYOCERA Cloud Print |
| Fleet management | HP Web Jetadmin for centralised monitoring | KYOCERA Fleet Services / KCMC reporting |
| Toner family | Single HP toner family across the chosen series | Single Kyocera toner family across the TASKalfa range |
| 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 Kyocera weigh up
Each side's device class, weighed on the same points, resolving to the brands we lease.
Where the two ranges meet
HP and Kyocera on pages per minute
Both ranges cover 30 to 55 pages per minute, so speed on its own rarely decides this. Volume, sheet size and service cover usually do.
Ranges as published by each manufacturer for common configurations, the same figures shown in the comparison table above. Not independent testing.
HP strengths
- Familiar HP LaserJet platform that many offices already run on the desktop.
- HP JetAdvantage security features for businesses standardising on an HP fleet.
- HP Web Jetadmin for centralised fleet monitoring across multiple sites.
Kyocera strengths
- ECOSYS long-life component design, aimed at fewer consumable and part replacements across the lease term.
- HyPAS extension platform for custom workflow integrations.
- KYOCERA Fleet Services for multi-location reporting.
When HP is the starting point
- Offices already standardised on HP desktop printing wanting one vendor across devices.
- Teams that manage fleets centrally with HP Web Jetadmin.
- Businesses prioritising HP JetAdvantage secure pull printing.
When Kyocera is the starting point
- High volume environments where component longevity is a decision factor.
- Multi-location fleets that benefit from KYOCERA fleet reporting.
- Workflow-customisation use cases that benefit from HyPAS extensions.
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How to choose between HP 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 or only A4. HP leads with A4 Color LaserJet Enterprise plus A3 MFP models; Kyocera TASKalfa covers A3 colour multifunction. Confirm the largest sheet size your workflow uses.
- List your finishing and workflow requirements (stapling, booklets, scan to folder, secure print release) and check each shortlisted model includes them.
- 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 Kyocera 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 Kyocera 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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Do I have to commit to a long contract?
The available terms are 36 to 60 months, and there is nothing briefer on offer.
A shorter term carries a higher monthly figure and a longer one a lower figure, so you can trade one against the other.
What happens on the final month?
Three paths, and the choice is yours: upgrade to a newer device, carry on with the current one, or return it.
Nothing renews on its own and nothing starts without your written approval.
What if my printing needs change?
If the workload grows, the device can grow with it, once the change is quoted and agreed in writing.
Once a lease order is confirmed the replacement is delivered within 10 business days, with installation included.
How much printing makes a lease worthwhile?
Around 500 pages a month is the rough point where a lease becomes easier to budget for.
Below that, a desktop inkjet with cartridges and unplanned callouts can still suit.
Maintenance, genuine toner and remote diagnostics all sit inside one monthly set plan.
We are already leasing a printer. Can we still get a quote?
Yes.
We prepare the quote now and hold the installation until your current agreement ends, which avoids paying twice and avoids a print outage.
Send us the existing agreement and we will work back from its notice window.
Frequently asked questions
Is HP or Kyocera better for printer leasing in Australia?
Neither is universally "better".
Both are mainstream colour multifunction options for Australian business leasing, with overlapping speed bands, security features, finishing options and lease pricing.
The right one depends on your volume profile, whether your team already runs one fleet, and which fleet-management tools suit your sites.
We lease both and can put a like for like quote in front of you for either brand.
Does LeasemyPrinter lease both HP and Kyocera?
Yes.
LeasemyPrinter leases HP, Kyocera, Toshiba and Brother, 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.
Can I run a mixed HP and Kyocera fleet on one lease?
Yes.
A single master lease can cover both brands across multiple devices and sites, with consolidated billing and volume reporting.
A mixed fleet means two toner families to stock, 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 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.
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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