Brand comparison · Australia
Ricoh vs Toshiba Printer Lease in Australia
We lease Kyocera, HP, Toshiba and Brother. We do not lease Ricoh, so this page shows what a Toshiba lease gives you instead.
Both brands compete in the A3 colour multifunction class for Australian business leasing.
The right one depends on workflow integration needs, finishing options, and which service network is closest to your offices.
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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Lease term
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- 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 Ricoh or Toshiba better for a printer lease in Australia?
Ricoh IM and Toshiba eStudio both cover A3 colour multifunction devices in similar speed bands, with self encrypting drives, secure print release and scan to folder workflows.
LeasemyPrinter leases the Toshiba eStudio 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 504Ricoh vs Toshiba: side by side
Class of device
- Ricoh
- A3 colour MFP (IM C range)
- Toshiba
- A3 colour MFP (eStudio range)
Speed band
- Ricoh
- 25 to 60 ppm common configurations
- Toshiba
- 33 to 55 ppm common configurations
Security
- Ricoh
- Self encrypting drive, data overwrite, secure print
- Toshiba
- Self encrypting drive, secure print PIN, automatic data overwrite
Scan workflow
- Ricoh
- Scan-to-encrypted-folder, RICOH Smart Integration
- Toshiba
- Scan-to-encrypted-folder, e-bridge cloud connect
Finishing
- Ricoh
- Stapler, hole punch, booklet on most A3 models
- Toshiba
- Stapler, hole punch, booklet maker on most A3 models
Mobile / cloud print
- Ricoh
- AirPrint, Mopria, RICOH Smart Device Connector
- Toshiba
- AirPrint, Mopria, e-bridge cloud
AU service network
- Ricoh
- National service through Ricoh Australia
- Toshiba
- Established service partners across metro and regional NSW (incl. Mid North Coast)
Available via LeasemyPrinter
- Ricoh
- No
- Toshiba
- Yes, from $160/month
| Factor | Ricoh | Toshiba |
|---|---|---|
| Class of device | A3 colour MFP (IM C range) | A3 colour MFP (eStudio range) |
| Speed band | 25 to 60 ppm common configurations | 33 to 55 ppm common configurations |
| Security | Self encrypting drive, data overwrite, secure print | Self encrypting drive, secure print PIN, automatic data overwrite |
| Scan workflow | Scan-to-encrypted-folder, RICOH Smart Integration | Scan-to-encrypted-folder, e-bridge cloud connect |
| Finishing | Stapler, hole punch, booklet on most A3 models | Stapler, hole punch, booklet maker on most A3 models |
| Mobile / cloud print | AirPrint, Mopria, RICOH Smart Device Connector | AirPrint, Mopria, e-bridge cloud |
| AU service network | National service through Ricoh Australia | Established service partners across metro and regional NSW (incl. Mid North Coast) |
| Available via LeasemyPrinter | No | Yes, 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 Ricoh and Toshiba weigh up
Each side's device class, weighed on the same points, resolving to the brands we lease.
Where the two ranges meet
Ricoh and Toshiba on pages per minute
Both ranges cover 33 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.
Ricoh strengths
- Broad A3 production and office range with national Ricoh Australia service.
- RICOH Smart Integration for cloud and workflow connectors.
- Established option for high volume centralised print rooms.
Toshiba strengths
- Strong fit for Mid North Coast NSW and regional businesses leveraging local Toshiba service partners.
- e-bridge cloud connector for tight Microsoft 365 integration.
- Booklet finishing across the A3 colour range, well-suited to client report packs.
When Ricoh is the starting point
- Sites that need the top of the A3 speed band, where the IM C range reaches 60 ppm against 55 ppm on eStudio.
- Existing Ricoh fleets being expanded for fleet-management consistency.
- Specific RICOH Smart Integration workflow connectors.
When Toshiba is the starting point
- Mid North Coast NSW businesses. Toshiba is the headline brand we lead with for the region.
- Practices wanting client-report-pack booklet finishing on every A3 device.
- Microsoft 365 environments wanting native scan to folder via e-bridge cloud.
How to choose between Ricoh and Toshiba
- 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: Ricoh IM and Toshiba eStudio both cover A3 colour multifunction in similar speed bands, so 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. LeasemyPrinter leases the Toshiba eStudio range, not Ricoh.
- Request a Toshiba eStudio 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 Ricoh and Toshiba 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.
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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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$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 Ricoh?
LeasemyPrinter leases Kyocera, HP, Toshiba and Brother.
We do not currently lease Ricoh.
If a Ricoh IM-class device is the right fit for your business, the closest match in our range is the Toshiba eStudio A3 colour family, leasing from $160/month ex GST.
Is Toshiba comparable to Ricoh on security?
Both ranges ship with self encrypting hard drives, secure print release, data overwrite and user authentication on standard configurations.
Both meet the typical Australian business privacy and audit requirements for handling client records.
Which brand suits a Taree or Forster business?
For Mid North Coast NSW businesses, Toshiba is the headline brand we lead with.
The eStudio range suits the Manning Valley and Great Lakes mix of agribusiness, real estate and professional services across Taree, Wingham, Forster and Old Bar.
Our service technician is based in Taree itself, with next business day onsite response across Taree, Forster, Port Macquarie and Kempsey.
Ricoh also has Australian service infrastructure.
The right choice depends on how each provider's service coverage maps to your location, which we are happy to walk through for your address.
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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 Ricoh or Toshiba 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