Brand comparison · Australia
Toshiba vs Brother Printer Lease in Australia
Both brands lease as business multifunction devices, but they sit in different classes.
Toshiba eStudio is an A3 native colour production range.
The Brother MFC-L range is built for A4 office printing in a compact footprint with low cost per page.
The right starting point depends on whether you need A3 output and finishing, or a space efficient A4 workhorse.
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?
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 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, 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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Is Toshiba or Brother better for a printer lease in Australia?
Toshiba is an A3-native colour multifunction range (33 to 65 pages per minute) built for in house production and booklet finishing.
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.
If you typed printer rental or photocopier rental, this is that agreement under another name.
Every term runs 36 to 60 months with toner, parts, service labour and call outs inside the one set monthly payment.
Short term rental by the day, week or month is not something we offer.
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1300 873 460Toshiba vs Brother: side by side
Class of device
- Toshiba
- A3 colour MFP (eStudio range)
- Brother
- A4 mono and A4 colour MFP (MFC-L range)
Largest sheet size
- Toshiba
- A3
- Brother
- A4
Speed band
- Toshiba
- 33 to 65 ppm common configurations
- Brother
- 31 to 50 ppm across the MFC-L range
Running cost focus
- Toshiba
- Single Toshiba toner family across the eStudio range
- Brother
- Super high yield toner options for low cost per page
Device security
- Toshiba
- Self encrypting drive, secure print PIN, automatic data overwrite
- Brother
- Secure-print release and NFC card authentication on advanced models (e.g. MFC-L8900CDW)
Scan workflow
- Toshiba
- Scan-to-encrypted-folder, e-bridge cloud connect
- Brother
- Scan-to-folder, email and the Brother iPrint&Scan app
Mobile / cloud print
- Toshiba
- AirPrint, Mopria, e-bridge cloud
- Brother
- AirPrint, NFC tap to print, WiFi Direct, Brother iPrint&Scan
Finishing
- Toshiba
- Stapler, hole punch, booklet maker on most A3 models
- Brother
- Automatic duplex and multi-tray paper handling; no booklet finishing
Footprint
- Toshiba
- Floor-standing A3 multifunction
- Brother
- Compact desktop footprint
Typical lease entry
- Toshiba
- From $160/month
- Brother
- From $160/month
| Factor | Toshiba | Brother |
|---|---|---|
| Class of device | A3 colour MFP (eStudio range) | A4 mono and A4 colour MFP (MFC-L range) |
| Largest sheet size | A3 | A4 |
| Speed band | 33 to 65 ppm common configurations | 31 to 50 ppm across the MFC-L range |
| Running cost focus | Single Toshiba toner family across the eStudio range | Super high yield toner options for low cost per page |
| Device security | Self encrypting drive, secure print PIN, automatic data overwrite | Secure-print release and NFC card authentication on advanced models (e.g. MFC-L8900CDW) |
| Scan workflow | Scan-to-encrypted-folder, e-bridge cloud connect | Scan-to-folder, email and the Brother iPrint&Scan app |
| Mobile / cloud print | AirPrint, Mopria, e-bridge cloud | AirPrint, NFC tap to print, WiFi Direct, Brother iPrint&Scan |
| Finishing | Stapler, hole punch, booklet maker on most A3 models | Automatic duplex and multi-tray paper handling; no booklet finishing |
| Footprint | Floor-standing A3 multifunction | 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 August 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 Toshiba and Brother weigh up
Each side's device class, weighed on the same points, resolving to the brands we lease.
Where the two ranges meet
Toshiba and Brother on pages per minute
Both ranges cover 33 to 50 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.
Toshiba strengths
- A3-native colour production for in house brochures, signage and report packs.
- Established Toshiba service network across Mid North Coast NSW.
- Booklet-finishing options across the A3 colour range.
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 Toshiba is the starting point
- Businesses that print A3 in house: brochures, signage, sales collateral or large-format reports.
- Mid North Coast NSW businesses leveraging the established Toshiba service network across Port Macquarie, Taree, Kempsey and Forster.
- Practices wanting booklet finishing 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.
How to choose between Toshiba 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. Toshiba eStudio is an A3-native colour multifunction range, while the Brother MFC-L business range is A4. Confirm the largest sheet size your workflow uses.
- Weigh footprint and running cost: Brother is built around a compact desktop footprint and super high yield toner for low cost per page, while Toshiba adds A3 production and booklet finishing.
- 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 Toshiba eStudio 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 Toshiba 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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Quick formBefore 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?
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 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, 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 Toshiba or Brother better for office printer leasing in Australia?
Neither is universally "better".
They lead in different classes.
Toshiba eStudio is an A3-native colour multifunction range built for in house production and booklet finishing.
The Brother MFC-L range is an A4 line built for a compact footprint and low cost per page.
If your output is mostly standard A4 office work in a small or branch office, a Brother MFC-L device usually matches that profile.
If you produce A3 brochures or collateral in house, the A3-native Toshiba eStudio class is built for that output.
We lease both and can put a like for like quote in front of you for either brand.
Does Brother print A3?
The Brother MFC-L business range we lease is A4.
If you need A3 in house, for brochures, plans, signage or double-page spreads, the Toshiba A3 eStudio class is the right fit.
We size the device to your actual volume and page mix so you are not paying for capacity you do not use.
Which is cheaper to run, Toshiba or Brother?
Brother is built around low cost per page with super high yield toner options, while Toshiba's value is its A3 production and finishing capability.
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 Toshiba 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 a Toshiba A3 production device in a central print room.
We map your floor plan and volume so the fleet mix matches how each area actually prints.
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 Toshiba 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