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Toshiba vs Canon Printer Lease in Australia
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.
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Toshiba eStudio and Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX both cover A3 colour multifunction devices, with drive encryption, 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, with maintenance, genuine consumables and remote diagnostics included.
Toshiba vs Canon: side by side
| Factor | Toshiba | Canon |
|---|---|---|
| Class of device | A3 colour MFP (eStudio range) | A3 colour MFP (imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX range) |
| Security | Self encrypting drive, secure print PIN, automatic data overwrite | Drive encryption, secure print release and data erase features |
| Scan workflow | Scan-to-encrypted-folder, e-bridge cloud connect | Scan-to-folder and email, uniFLOW Online connectors |
| Finishing | Stapler, hole punch, booklet maker on most A3 models | Stapling and booklet finisher options on the A3 range |
| Mobile / cloud print | AirPrint, Mopria, e-bridge cloud | AirPrint, Mopria, Canon PRINT Business app |
| AU service network | Established service partners across metro and regional NSW (incl. Mid North Coast) | National service through Canon Australia |
| Available via LeasemyPrinter | Yes, from $160/month | No |
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
- 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.
Canon strengths
- Broad A3 office and production range with national Canon Australia service.
- uniFLOW Online platform for print management and cloud workflow connectors.
- Established option for organisations already standardised on Canon fleets.
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.
When Canon is the starting point
- Existing Canon fleets being expanded for fleet-management consistency.
- Organisations that have standardised print management on uniFLOW.
- Centralised print rooms already running Canon production devices.
How to choose between Toshiba and Canon
- 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: Toshiba eStudio and Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX both cover A3 colour multifunction, 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 Canon.
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Does LeasemyPrinter lease Canon?
LeasemyPrinter leases Kyocera, HP, Toshiba and Brother.
We do not currently lease Canon.
If a Canon imageRUNNER-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 Canon on security?
Both ranges ship with drive encryption, secure print release, data erase features and user authentication on standard configurations.
Both meet the typical Australian business privacy and audit requirements for handling client records.
Which brand suits a Mid North Coast NSW business?
For Mid North Coast NSW businesses, Toshiba is the headline brand we lead with.
Our service technician is based in Taree, with next business day onsite response across Taree, Forster, Port Macquarie and Kempsey.
Canon 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.
Print security and procurement: the numbers behind a Toshiba or Canon 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