--- title: Estimate Your Plotter Lease Payment | Lease a Plotter description: Upgrade your AEC technology with no money down. Discover your options and estimate your plotter lease payment with our free lease payment calculator. --- [![TAVCO_NO OUTLINE_RGB_GRAY_400x100](https://www.tavco.net/hubfs/Logos/TAVCO_NO%20OUTLINE_RGB_GRAY_400x100.png "TAVCO_NO OUTLINE_RGB_GRAY_400x100")](https://www.tavco.net?hsLang=en-us) ### 866-254-8590 [![Contact us](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/63230/eb145f6c-f8c7-479a-a0c2-765d301199ee.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/63230/eb145f6c-f8c7-479a-a0c2-765d301199ee) # Large-Format Plotter Lease Payment Calculator #### Take full advantage of today's best technologies for a low monthly payment ## Equipment lease price calculator Before you get a new plotter, scanner, or other AEC technology, you must know how much your budget can afford. Our simplified lease payment calculator can help you estimate your monthly payment could be. To use the online calculator, input the principal balance of the equipment acquisition. From there, choose the length of the lease term using the pull-down selection.    *Payment based on $1.00 end of term (lease to own) lease option* ## Lease the equipment you need now ## Zero money down ## Make small, manageable payments   [![Get Quote](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/63230/03b4f5be-5c2b-4dbe-9c75-0db984d9c05b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/63230/03b4f5be-5c2b-4dbe-9c75-0db984d9c05b) Monthly lease payments are made throughout a lease or term rental timeline. These arranged payments are unaffected by changes in interest rates; you can, therefore, accurately plan for lease payments in advance. As cash flow can be forecasted, the cost of use can be compared with projected revenue and profits generated using the plotter and wide-format scanner.   ### **No down payment** A zero-down plotter lease preserves and protects your cash flow, making your money available to work for you rather than being invested in a depreciating asset.   ### **Flexible Lease Terms** Choose from a variety of lease terms to suit your individual needs. We will quote all options to you to make an informed decision.   ### **Option to buy** If you decide to own the equipment at the end of the plotter lease, you may do so by simply paying the amount specified in the lease.   ### **Easier budget forecasting** Fixed monthly payments allow you to forecast budgets accurately.       ##### Wide Format Systems and Plotters for Lease: - [Canon TZ-30000 Series](https://www.tavco.net/canon-ipf-tz-30000-large-format-printer?hsLang=en-us) - the new standard for light production CAD printing - [**Canon PRO Series**](https://www.tavco.net/canon-ipf-pro-2000-4000?hsLang=en-us) - professional inkjet printers for display graphics - **[Canon TX Series (NEW)](https://www.tavco.net/canon-tx-3000-wide-format-printer-brochure?hsLang=en-us)** - multi-purpose inkjet systems for CAD and general-purpose - [**Canon iPF Printers**](https://www.tavco.net/canon-color-plotters?hsLang=en-us) - the market leader for CAD and general-purpose - [**Contex Large Format Scanners**](https://www.tavco.net/wide-format-color-scanner?hsLang=en-us) - scan and archive with ease - [BricsCAD](https://www.tavco.net/bricscad?hsLang=en-us) - CAD software for 2D, 3D, BIM, and Mechanical Design (DWG-based platform)   [Read the Definitive Guide to Canon Large Format Plotter Printers](https://www.tavco.net/definitive-guide-to-canon-large-format-plotter-printers?hsLang=en-us)   ### See the Benefits of Leasing Plotters ##### Tax efficiency Leasing can reduce your overall tax bill, as the cost is deductible as a business expense, reducing the net cost of leasing the equipment.   This factor will help determine whether to rent or lease rather than buy.   If you lease, you do not have to pay the cost of the plotter immediately, and you may reclaim everything you pay out on a 'by payment' basis - monthly, quarterly, or annually.   ##### Upgrading technology ![time-to-upgrade](https://www.tavco.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Images_Misc/time-to-upgrade.png?width=433&name=time-to-upgrade.png)   It is well accepted that a plotter or wide-format MFP system is not a business asset that appreciates: This type of technology depreciates faster than most purchased assets.   So, save purchases for assets that either appreciate or depreciate less. Leasing gives more freedom for up-to-date office equipment, important with printers and copiers, to be installed as required, less affected by budget restraints.   Large-format printer leasing improves cash flow and creates a hedge against inflation, depreciation, and obsolescence. Importantly, it allows you to take advantage of technology improvement at a time of your choosing and a reasonable cost.   By contrast, a business that owns its office equipment can only upgrade by reinvesting and disposing of the existing asset.   A wide printer lease with TAVCO will include provisions to trade up to a newer model or, when necessary, to one that accommodates the higher volume, speed, and features your business requires at the right time, giving you the freedom to upgrade without buying new.   ##### Save Capital It makes sense to use the capital for expansion or appreciating business purchases. Leasing for office technology preserves precious resources for these purposes and other business opportunities.   Furthermore, you can preserve your existing bank lines and optimize your use of commercial credit sources.   ##### Flexible payment options You can choose the option that makes for the most comfortable leasing arrangement; depending on the equipment or fleet, lease terms generally run between 2 and 5 years.   This gives you immediate access to the necessary equipment, speed, and the right multifunctional technology via payments your business can handle without the large deposit typically associated with outright purchase.   Term rentals have recently gained popularity—these function almost identically to a traditional lease. You can still get the equipment right away with zero down.   The difference is that you have much more flexible options with a fixed rental at the end of the term, including returning the equipment with no extra fees. When searching for a "plotter rental near me," explore the term rental option.    ##### Return on investment (ROI) Let the new equipment provide you with a return. The reason for a new wide-format system is to increase productivity; with leasing, you can use the cost savings and increased production ROI to make periodic payments.   ##### Who retains the equipment at the end of the plotter lease? The title to the goods remains with the finance provider, which means the equipment does not show on your company balance sheets and, therefore, does not apply to the expected value depreciation over a fixed period.   This gives you the advantage of staying in touch with the latest technology by changing your equipment towards the end of your lease.   ##### Can we upgrade before the wide-format printer lease agreement expires? Yes. An equipment leasing organization allows businesses to keep up with technological changes, as the original installation can be altered during or after the lease period.   The usual reason is a customer's business expansion and changing needs.   ##### Why should I choose large-format equipment leasing? [Get help from a TAVCO Wide Format Specialist >>](https://www.tavco.net/contact-a-tavco-sales-advisor?hsLang=en-us&__hstc=45788219.29de2e619f85caa48781d72141d533d8.1714309053180.1714309053180.1714309053180.1&__hssc=45788219.1.1714309053180&__hsfp=3744600849) All sectors of the US economy take advantage of business equipment leasing; it is the most popular choice for small businesses that need new capital equipment.  Leasing helps SMBs, just as large multi-national organizations, keep tighter control of their finances, enjoy tax efficiency, and upgrade opportunities of a lease agreement over purchasing. ##### How does plotter leasing work in practice? Leasing is a contract between a finance company and a customer in which the customer uses the equipment for rental payments over a period.   When you lease equipment, you make regular (usually monthly) payments instead of a large capital outlay. ##### Why lease a wide-format machine rather than purchase it? The leasing's cash flow and tax relief benefits provide a solid case against cash purchases. If you buy equipment outright, the capital invested becomes, in effect, tied up in a depreciating asset. Plotter leasing, on the other hand, allows you to save resources for other purposes or opportunities.   See other interactive calculators on our [online calculator resource page](https://www.tavco.net/online-calculators-aec-technologies?hsLang=en-us).    ***To make the right decision for your business, speak to your accountant, who can advise on what is financially best for your company.*** [![Get Quote](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/63230/03b4f5be-5c2b-4dbe-9c75-0db984d9c05b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/63230/03b4f5be-5c2b-4dbe-9c75-0db984d9c05b) ### See How Leasing Can Benefit Your Business   **Download our FREE guide that details the benefits of leasing a wide-format plotter, or scanner.**   ![plotter-lease-benefits-guide-3.png](https://www.tavco.net/hs-fs/file-2606696418-png/social-suggested-images/plotter-lease-benefits-guide-3.png?width=279&name=plotter-lease-benefits-guide-3.png)   ### Get the FREE Guide #### Learn more how to lease a plotter and gain a deeper insight [![Contact Us](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/63230/e5b0f551-bcfb-4052-b119-f7ada783b1e8.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/63230/e5b0f551-bcfb-4052-b119-f7ada783b1e8) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. ![TAVCO_logo-Canon-colors-Revised-2016-1](https://www.tavco.net/hs-fs/hubfs/social-suggested-images/TAVCO_logo-Canon-colors-Revised-2016-1.png?width=150&name=TAVCO_logo-Canon-colors-Revised-2016-1.png "TAVCO_logo-Canon-colors-Revised-2016-1") **TAVCO Services, Inc. **is a premier provider of AEC technology solutions from Bluebeam, Bricsys, Canon, Contex, Hexagon, Leica Geosystems, & Matterport. 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This gives you quick access to the asset and pay for it as you use it. " }, "name" : "Why should I lease a plotter?" }, { "@type" : "Question", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Most plotter dealers have access to leasing or rentals options for wide format equipment. The first step is to connect with one to start a conversation and initiate a lease application." }, "name" : "How do I lease a plotter?" }, { "@type" : "Question", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Basically, you get the benefits of the technology without paying the full cost of the equipment up front. Leasing provides you a way to pay for plotters, printers, and other technology assets as you use them. There is also some tax advantages associated with leasing plotters. " }, "name" : "What are the advantages of leasing a plotter?" }, { "@type" : "Question", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Opinions on this differ. A $1 out lease is basically a financing plan to own the equipment at the end of term. Otherwise, a FMV (Fair Market Value) lease is very similar to an automobile lease. There is generally a \"ballon\" residual amount at the end of term. But, FVM has better tax write off benefits and it a great format for upgrading technology at the end of term. " }, "name" : "What is a better way to lease plotters, FMV or $1 out?" }, { "@type" : "Question", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Yes. You can generally start a plotter lease with $0 (zero) down. In some cases, the finance lender may require the last two payments up front for security, or the lessee may want to offer a down payment to lower the monthly payments. " }, "name" : "Can I lease a plotter with zero down?" }, { "@type" : "Question", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Just about any equipment vendor has the ability to lease wide-forma and other office equipment. Usually, this is done through outside lenders, such as banks, or other financial institutions. Terms of the application, approval, and funding are at the discretion of the lender. " }, "name" : "Where can I lease a plotter? " }, { "@type" : "Question", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "The actual payment amount of the plotter lease depends on the amount financed and the length of the lease term. Generally, companies lease equipment on 36 month terms, although there are other options. Online lease calculators can help you estimate your payment, or you can connect with a dealer. " }, "name" : "How much is a plotter lease? " }, { "@type" : "Question", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "If the equipment was financed on a $1 lease, then the lessee owns the plotter at the end of term. Otherwise, in the case of a FMV or 10% lease, the residual amount is due to the lessor if the lessee intends to buy out the equipment and own it outright. 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