There are numerous issues to consider before determining what sort of finance, be it leasing, purchase, rental or another form of finance, is appropriate for your situation.

It is always a good idea to conduct a cost\benefit analysis. This will ensure that the revenue generated from the equipment will provide an adequate return on investment. Although, in the case of office copiers, the equipment itself may not actually generate revenue, unless you're a business that generates an income with the equipment, such as a printing business.

Most businesses lease or rent their copiers. The primary reason being that no initial capital outlay is required, so that cash reserves can be utilized for other purposes. Additionally, because copier technology changes quickly, finance methods such as rental provides an easy upgrade, as rental payments are fully tax deductible.