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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, while 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.
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Toshiba is an A3-native colour multifunction range (33 to 65 pages per minute) built for in house production and booklet finishing, while 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, with maintenance, genuine consumables and remote diagnostics included for the contract term.
Toshiba vs Brother: side by side
| 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 June 2026, not independent lab 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, so 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.
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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, while 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, so toner and service sit inside one fixed monthly fee 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.
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, 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
$20,000
If you buy equipment outright, eligible small businesses with an aggregated annual turnover under $10 million can immediately deduct the business portion of eligible assets costing less than $20,000, where the asset is first used or installed ready for use between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026.
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