If your office is in Albany, Leesburg, or anywhere in Lee County or Dougherty County, you should not have to rely on a copier company that is a long drive away. Automated Business Machines (ABM) is locally owned and has served Georgia businesses since 1991. Our headquarters is at 1730 Boxwood Place in Columbus, and our branch office is in Leesburg, just outside Albany.
That Leesburg office is why Southwest Georgia is truly local for us. This guide explains how copier leasing works, what to ask before you sign, and how we handle service and supplies for offices in this part of the state.
Why a Local Branch Office Matters for Your Copier
A copier is not a machine you can set up and forget. Paper jams, worn parts, toner changes and network problems come up sooner or later. When they do, you want a team that knows your area and has people nearby.
Our Leesburg office means we are part of the community we serve. If the copier in your break room came from somewhere else, call us with the make and model and we will tell you how we can help.
Our technicians have an average response time of 4 hours. That is an average across our service work, not a promise for any one call or town.
How Copier Leasing Works
Leasing means you make a regular payment to use a copier or multifunction printer (MFP) instead of paying for the whole machine up front. When the term ends, you can usually renew, move up to a newer model, or return the machine, depending on your agreement.
Many Albany area offices like leasing because it keeps cash free for other needs and makes it easier to update equipment as the office changes. If you want to see how it works in more detail, read about our copier and printer leasing.
What a Lease Agreement Usually Covers
Every lease is a little different. Here are the pieces to look at closely:
- The machine itself, matched to your office size and workload
- Optional features such as a finisher, extra paper trays or a stapler
- Service coverage for repairs and parts, if it is part of your agreement
- Toner and supply arrangements, if they are part of your agreement
- The length of the term and what happens when it ends
Ask for each of these in writing. Two leases can look alike on the surface and cover very different things.
What Drives the Cost of a Lease
We do not publish prices, because the right quote depends on your office. These are the main things that shape what a lease costs:
- Machine class. A small workgroup machine and a heavy duty office machine are built for different jobs.
- Speed and capacity. Faster machines and larger paper capacity add to the cost.
- Color or black and white. Color machines usually cost more to lease and to run.
- Features. Scanning to email, finishing, security options and fax all play a part.
- Print volume. How many pages you print each month affects the size of machine you need.
- Term length. The length of the agreement changes the payment structure.
- Service and supply coverage. What is bundled in, and what is not, changes the total picture.
The best way to get an accurate number is to tell us how your office works. Then we quote a lease that fits.
Brands We Offer in Southwest Georgia
Copiers and Multifunction Printers
We sell, lease and rent copiers and MFPs from Sharp, Toshiba, Xerox and Lexmark. Instead of pushing one brand, we compare models in the same class by speed, features and what your staff really does each day. A busy front office, a records room and a small satellite office often need different machines.
Desktop, Large Format and Label Printers
Not every task needs a full size copier. We also offer:
- Brother and HP desktop printers for a front desk, a single workstation or a small team
- HP large format printers (plotters) for drawings, plans, maps and posters, sold in the areas near our offices, which includes the Albany area through our Leesburg branch
- Zebra barcode and label printers for shipping, inventory, patient wristbands and product labeling
All of these can be serviced by our technicians after the sale.
Service for Albany Area Offices
Leasing a machine is only half the story. What matters just as much is who shows up when something goes wrong.
When your copier needs attention, you can request service online or call us. Our technicians have an average response time of 4 hours.
Some offices also want help with the bigger picture, such as how many devices they have and who is using them. That is where our managed print services come in. We can also help with PaperCut print management if you want to track and control printing by user or department. If your office needs help with computers and networks too, we offer managed IT services.
Supplies and Meter Reads
Running out of toner on a busy morning is easy to prevent. Our team can help you keep the right supplies on hand for your machines. When you are ready, you can order supplies through our website.
If your agreement includes meter reads, we will walk you through how to send them in so billing stays accurate and simple.
Lease, Rent or Buy?
Each option fits a different situation.
- Lease if you want a machine for the long run without paying for it all at once, and you like the option to update later.
- Rent if you need equipment for a shorter period, such as a temporary project, a seasonal rush or an event.
- Buy if you prefer to own the machine and are comfortable handling its full cost up front.
If you are not sure which fits, tell us about your office and we will talk it through with you. There is no pressure to pick one before we understand what you need.
Offices We Help Across the Area
Southwest Georgia has a wide mix of businesses, and each one prints differently. Here are some examples of offices that often need a copier or MFP:
- Medical and dental offices that scan and copy patient paperwork
- Law, accounting and insurance offices with steady document flow
- Schools, churches and nonprofits with many users and tight budgets
- Farm and agribusiness offices that handle invoices, contracts and records
- Warehouses and shops that need labels, packing slips and shipping forms
- Engineering and construction offices that print large drawings
Whatever your line of work, the goal is the same: the right machine, set up the right way, and a team you can reach.
Questions to Ask Before You Sign Any Copier Lease
A few good questions can save you trouble later:
- What exactly is included in the agreement, and what is extra?
- Who handles service, and how do I request it?
- How are supplies handled?
- What happens at the end of the term?
- Can the machine be upgraded or swapped if my needs change?
- Is the machine the right size for my monthly volume?
We are happy to answer all of these for your office, and we put the details in writing.
How to Get Started
Getting a quote from our Leesburg office is simple:
- Tell us about your office, including how many people print, what you print and any special needs like scanning or large format work.
- We recommend machines that fit and explain the options in plain English.
- We prepare a quote for the lease that matches your needs.
- You review it, ask questions and decide on your own schedule.
Talk to Your Local Copier Team
Automated Business Machines has served Georgia businesses since 1991, and our Leesburg branch office keeps us close to Albany, Lee County, Dougherty County and the rest of Southwest Georgia. Call us at (706) 940-6942 and let’s find the right copier lease for your office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have an office near Albany, GA?
Yes. Our branch office is in Leesburg, Georgia, near Albany. Our headquarters is at 1730 Boxwood Place in Columbus. We serve offices in Albany, Lee County, Dougherty County and the surrounding Southwest Georgia area, including leasing, service and supplies for copiers and printers.
Which copier brands can I lease from ABM?
We lease copiers and multifunction printers from Sharp, Toshiba, Xerox and Lexmark. We also offer Brother and HP desktop printers, HP large format printers near our offices, and Zebra barcode and label printers. We help you compare models by speed, features and your daily workload.
Can you service a copier that I did not buy from you?
Call us with the make and model and we will tell you how we can help. Our technicians have an average response time of 4 hours. You can request service online or call us, and we will work out the next steps for your machine.
How much does a copier lease cost?
We do not publish prices because every office is different. The cost depends on the machine class, speed, color or black and white, features, monthly print volume, term length, and what service and supplies are included. Contact us with details about your office and we will prepare a quote.