How It Works
A contractor installs their own equipment, services it, and supplies consumables. You pay a fixed amount for every page printed.
What's Included in the Price
- The device and its replacement if it breaks down.
- All consumables except paper.
- Engineer visits and scheduled maintenance.
- Counter monitoring and automatic toner resupply.
Who It Suits
- Companies without their own IT department.
- Those printing 5,000+ pages a month.
- Organizations that need a predictable budget without sudden repairs.
- Chains with offices in different cities — servicing becomes unified.
How to Verify the Benefit
Calculate your real cost per page, including all components and repairs, over the past year. Compare it to the contractor's rate. If your figure is higher, outsourcing is immediately worthwhile, even before factoring in employee time saved.
What to Look For in the Contract
Response time for a request, what happens if volume is exceeded, and who pays for repairs after a violation of operating rules.