Copier leasing: photocopier, office and commercial printer lease

A copier lease is a rental over a longer term: you pay a monthly amount instead of buying the machine upfront. Outsource Digital arranges photocopier, office printer and commercial printer leases on Toshiba multifunction copiers through APEX Rental Finance, over 24, 36, 48 or 60 months.

We install the leased copier, and our own technicians service it, for businesses across South Africa.

Last updated October 2026

Toshiba e-STUDIO colour multifunction office copier

What is a copier lease?

A copier lease is a rental agreement that runs for a set number of months. You choose the copier, we arrange the lease through APEX Rental Finance, and you pay monthly for the term instead of paying for the machine upfront.

Office printer lease, commercial printer lease, photocopier lease and copy machine lease are different names for the same kind of agreement. Our Toshiba multifunction copiers print, copy and scan, so one lease covers your printer and your copier.

Rent, lease or buy: which suits your business?

Which one is right depends on your cash flow and on how long you plan to keep the copier. We can quote you to rent, lease or buy, so you can compare.

  • Rent month to month: no long contract. It suits a business that wants flexibility.
  • Lease over 24, 36, 48 or 60 months: one monthly amount over the term. It suits a business that knows what it will need.
  • Buy: pay cash or cash on delivery. It costs more upfront, and then the machine is yours.

Who qualifies for a copier lease?

To qualify for rental finance, a business must be a registered South African company that has traded for 3 years or more, with a turnover of R3 million or more.

If your business is newer than that, ask us about demo units.

How long is a copier lease?

A copier lease runs for 24, 36, 48 or 60 months. If you would rather not commit for that long, you can rent month to month instead.

What happens when the lease ends?

After the initial rental period you can buy the copier at a discounted rate, or carry on renting it.

Is servicing part of the lease?

Servicing comes with a separate service agreement that you sign with the lease. Parts, labour and call-outs are 100% covered, toner and consumables are included, and paper is not.

A technician is on site within 4 to 8 working hours of your call.

Commercial printer lease for print rooms and busy offices

For a print room, a school or a large company, the high-volume black-and-white copiers print 65 or 90 pages a minute, and the high-volume colour copiers up to 75 pages a minute in colour, with large paper capacity.

For a busy office or a team of ten to fifty people, the office series print 25 to 65 pages a minute, on A4 and A3.

How do I get a copier lease quote?

WhatsApp us what you print each month, whether you need colour or A3, and how long you would like the lease to run. We visit, then quote the lease, and you can compare it with renting month to month or buying.

What affects the cost of a copier lease?

  • The copier you choose: its speed, and colour or black-and-white.
  • The length of the lease.
  • Your monthly print volume.
  • Copies are paid per copy, at one rate for colour and another for black-and-white, unless you choose a bundle with copies included.

We do not publish prices. WhatsApp us and we quote on what your office needs.

Questions about copier leasing

Is a copier lease the same as copier rental?

A lease is a rental over a longer term. Copier rental can also be month to month, while a lease runs for 24, 36, 48 or 60 months.

Who provides the finance for a copier lease?

APEX Rental Finance provides the rental agreements. Outsource Finance, the rental-finance side of Outsource Digital, arranges the lease with your quote.

Can I lease a copier anywhere in South Africa?

Yes. Outsource Digital is a national supplier: our Midrand head office serves businesses across South Africa, mainly Gauteng, with agents throughout the country and national support.

Can I lease just a printer?

Our office printers are Toshiba multifunction machines, which also copy and scan. The smallest are desktop A4 models for a small office or a reception desk.

Talk to us about copier leasing

WhatsApp us and we will reply with the information or a quote.

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