“Service Made Simple” – Your Guide to Smarter Copier Decisions
The 2025 Leasing Landscape in the Philippines
Copier leasing is now preferred by 68% of Metro Manila SMEs. Here’s why:
Why Leasing Dominates
- ₱0 upfront cost (vs. ₱80k–₱250k purchase)
- Free maintenance & toner via SMILE Program
- Tech upgrades every 3 years
Philippine Adoption Rates
| Industry | Leasing Rate | Key Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Firms | 85% | PDPA-compliant data wiping |
| Healthcare | 72% | Free HIPAA training |
| Red Flag: 58% of leases auto-renew if not canceled early. |
Cost Showdown: Leasing vs Buying (5-Year TCO)
| Factor | Leasing (McLink) | Buying | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront Cost | ₱0–₱15k deposit | ₱80k–₱250k | Leasing |
| Maintenance | ✅ Included (SMILE) | ❌ ₱5k–₱15k/year | Leasing |
| Key Insight: Leasing wins for predictable costs and 4-hour SLA support. |
Real-World Wins: McLink Client Case Studies
42% Cost Reduction – Ortigas Law Firm
- Switched to Ricoh MP C4503 lease
- Saved ₱28k/year on toner + avoided repairs
5 Philippine-Specific Lessons
- Lease for cloud printing (PaperCut integration)
- Audit page counts (overages cost ₱1.50/page)
- Tax hack: Leases are 100% deductible
Smart Strategies for Philippine Businesses
Avoid These 2025 Traps
✖ “Fair Market Value” buyouts (3x actual cost)
✖ Toner lock-in (4x market price)
McLink’s Transparent Terms
- No auto-renewal
- Free replacements under Max Monitoring
Your Decision Toolkit
7 Key Questions
- “What’s our peak monthly prints?”
- “Do we need cloud printing by 2026?”
“Service Made Simple” Promise
- 30-day trials
- Total cost calculator
Final Verdict: Lease or Buy?
Lease If You…
✔ Need latest tech (e.g., SAP integration)
✔ Value 4-hour Metro Manila support
Buy If You…
✔ Print <5,000 pages/month
✔ Have IT staff for repairs
“The right choice depends on your pain points—not the sales pitch.”