Refurbished printers offer an appealing middle ground between brand-new and used equipment. They are devices restored to like-new condition after being lightly used, returned under warranty, or serving as floor models.
For many businesses, refurbished printers represent an opportunity to acquire quality equipment at significantly reduced prices – often 30-50% less than new models!
Beyond the obvious cost savings, refurbished printers offer environmental benefits by keeping functional electronics out of landfills. Many also come with warranties comparable to new devices.
Is it better to buy refurbished or new?
Before making a decision between buying new or refurbished printers, it’s important to consider factors like the refurbisher’s reputation, warranty terms, and the specific printer model’s performance history. For more information to guide your purchase, we’ve created a handy article that outlines everything you need to know.
Read our blog: What You Need to Consider When Buying Used Printers →
The cost comparison
When evaluating printer options for your business, understanding the complete financial picture goes beyond the initial purchase price. Refurbished printers offer significant advantages in several cost categories:
Initial purchase savings: Expect to pay 40-60% less for refurbished printers compared to new models with identical specifications and capabilities.
Cash flow advantage: Unlike new equipment that typically depreciates 20-30% the moment it leaves the showroom, refurbished printers have already undergone this initial depreciation. Your business benefits from this “pre-paid” depreciation while receiving equipment restored to like-new condition.
Tax benefits: Australian businesses can take advantage of the instant asset write-off scheme for eligible refurbished printer purchases. This allows you to claim a deduction for the business portion of the cost in the year the asset is first used or installed ready for use.
Maintenance cost stability: Our refurbished printers include recently replaced components—parts that often fail just after the manufacturer’s warranty expires on new machines. This proactive replacement can prevent costly emergency service calls in the critical 12-24 month period.
What is the difference between used and refurbished?
Refurbished printers have undergone professional inspection, cleaning, repair, and testing to restore them to like-new working condition. Parts are replaced as needed, and the item is recertified before resale under warranty.
Used/pre-owned printers are simply second-hand items sold as-is without professional restoration. These terms are often used interchangeably and typically refer to products with no quality assurance process or warranty.
Common misconceptions about refurbished printers
Many people have misconceptions about refurbished printers—believing they’re defective, poor quality, or outdated—but the reality is quite different:
- Like-new condition: Most refurbished printers were simply open-box returns or had minor issues that have been completely resolved.
- Rigorous testing: Refurbished printers undergo more individual testing than mass-produced new units.
- Comprehensive warranty coverage: Quality refurbished printers often include warranties comparable to new products.
- Modern technology: Many refurbished printers are recent models with all the modern features and capabilities you’d expect from new devices.
Repair vs. refurbishment
Repair fixes a specific problem in a broken device you already own. The main goal is to address the immediate issue and make it functional again.
Refurbishment is a comprehensive process that evaluates the entire device, replacing multiple parts as needed, cleaning thoroughly, updating firmware, and testing all functions to meet original specifications before resale.
What does refurbishment include?
Unlike one-off repairs that address major problems, our comprehensive refurbishment process ensures every aspect of your printer is restored from the inside out.
Our five-step approach transforms used equipment into reliable, like-new machines that deliver excellent value and performance. Here’s how we do it:
1 – Sourcing
We only select low-mileage machines from reliable, trusted suppliers. Our experts carefully choose equipment from professional environments where printers have typically been well-maintained and operated under optimal conditions.
2 – Inspection
Our experienced technicians carefully evaluate each device to identify any functionality issues. This includes comprehensive diagnostics of all mechanical and electronic systems to ensure nothing is overlooked.
3 – Disassembly
The printer is completely taken apart for a thorough clean and detail. Our team carefully removes accumulated debris and addresses internal wear patterns that most users never see but significantly impact performance.
4 – Refurbishment
We replace any worn components and perform all necessary updates. This typically includes installing new consumable parts and updating the firmware to current specifications – representing significant value compared to standard repair costs.
5 – Testing
Every refurbished printer undergoes rigorous performance and reliability testing. We run extended operation cycles under various conditions, verify connectivity across different network environments, and stress-test components to guarantee they’ll handle daily demands in your workplace.
Shop refurbished printers at Copysonic
Hand-selected for reliability and expertly restored by our master technicians, our refurbished printers deliver exceptional quality without the premium price. Each unit undergoes our rigorous five-stage process, with certification and high performance guaranteed.
