Brand comparison · Australia
Toshiba vs HP Printer Lease in Australia
Both brands lease as business multifunction devices, but they sit in slightly different classes: Toshiba eStudio is built around A3 colour production, while HP leads with A4 colour LaserJet Enterprise fleets and a deep device-security stack. The right starting point depends on whether your output is mostly A4 office work or includes A3 production.
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Quick formToshiba is an A3-native colour multifunction range (33 to 65 pages per minute) while HP leads with A4 Color LaserJet Enterprise multifunction devices plus A3 LaserJet Enterprise MFP models, both with self-encrypting storage, secure-print release and scan-to-folder workflows. LeasemyPrinter leases both from $189/month ex GST on a 36 to 60 month term, with maintenance, genuine consumables and remote diagnostics included for the contract term.
Toshiba vs HP: side-by-side
| Factor | Toshiba | HP |
|---|---|---|
| Class of device | A3 colour MFP (eStudio range) | A4 colour MFP (Color LaserJet Enterprise), plus A3 LaserJet Enterprise MFP models |
| Speed band | 33 to 65 ppm common configurations | 25 to 60+ ppm common configurations |
| Device security | Self-encrypting drive, secure-print PIN, automatic data overwrite | HP Sure Start, runtime intrusion detection and secure-print release (HP Wolf Security) |
| Scan workflow | Scan-to-encrypted-folder, e-bridge cloud connect | Scan-to-folder, email and SharePoint via HP JetAdvantage |
| Fleet management | Toshiba e-bridge fleet tools | HP Web Jetadmin and JetAdvantage for multi-device estates |
| Finishing | Stapler, hole punch, booklet maker on most A3 models | Stapler and hole punch on enterprise A3 and high-end A4 models |
| Mobile / cloud print | AirPrint, Mopria, e-bridge cloud | AirPrint, Mopria, HP Smart |
| AU service network | Established service partners across metro and regional NSW | Large national authorised-partner service network |
| Toner family | Single Toshiba toner family across the eStudio range | Single HP toner family per LaserJet series |
| Typical lease entry | From $189/month | From $189/month |
Toshiba strengths
- A3-native colour production for in-house brochures, signage and report packs.
- Established Toshiba service network across Mid North Coast NSW.
- Strong booklet-finishing options on the A3 colour range.
HP strengths
- Deep device-security stack (HP Sure Start, runtime intrusion detection) suited to security-conscious IT teams.
- HP Web Jetadmin fleet management for large, multi-site A4 estates.
- A natural fit for organisations already standardised on HP across their IT environment.
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 strong booklet-finishing for client report packs.
When HP is the starting point
- Offices whose output is predominantly A4 colour and mono.
- IT teams standardising device security and fleet management on HP across the organisation.
- Businesses already running HP endpoints and wanting a single management toolset.
How to choose between Toshiba and HP
- 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 HP leads with A4 Color LaserJet Enterprise plus A3 LaserJet Enterprise MFP models, 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.
- Request a side-by-side Toshiba eStudio and HP lease quote for your volume and term, and compare the total monthly cost with maintenance and consumables included.
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- This tool suggests a device class. It does not quote a price.
- Leases start from $189/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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Frequently asked questions
- Is Toshiba or HP better for 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 finishing, while HP leads with A4 Color LaserJet Enterprise fleets and a deep device-security stack, with A3 LaserJet Enterprise MFP models available too. If most of your output is A4 office work, an A4-led HP fleet typically 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 the lease pricing differ between Toshiba and HP?
- Both brands typically lease from $189/month ex GST on a 36 to 60 month term, with maintenance, genuine consumables and remote diagnostics included. The exact monthly fee depends on the device class (A4 vs A3), speed, finishing options and your monthly volume.
- Do I need an A3 device, or is HP A4 enough?
- It depends on what you print. If your team only prints and copies standard A4 documents, an HP A4 Color LaserJet Enterprise multifunction device usually covers it at a lower running cost. If you produce A3 output in-house — brochures, plans, signage, double-page spreads — a Toshiba A3 eStudio (or an HP A3 LaserJet Enterprise MFP) is the right class. We size the device to your actual volume and page mix so you are not paying for capacity you do not use.
- Can I run a mixed Toshiba and HP fleet?
- Yes. The lease can cover both brands on a single agreement with consolidated billing — for example HP A4 devices at desk level and a Toshiba A3 production device in a central print room. The trade-off is two toner families and two management toolsets. We will 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 HP 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