Mobile printer and copier supplier and service
Sell, set up and repair printers and copiers at small businesses' offices, working from a ute or van and a home base.
- A$3k-15k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A one-person supplier that sells or leases printers, copiers and scanners, installs them on the client's network and looks after servicing, repairs and toner supply. You work at the client's office and run the admin from home.
Your first three steps
- Contact a few wholesalers and brand dealer programs to compare buying prices, support and any minimum order rules
- Choose a small range of machines you can support well, and set call-out, hourly and service contract prices after checking local competitors
- Visit nearby small offices and medical practices, offer a free print cost check and ask for a trial service contract
Who pays
Small offices, medical and dental practices, trades businesses, schools and community groups that need equipment but don't have an IT team.
How it makes money
Margin on machine sales or leases, call-out and repair fees, service contracts, and regular toner and parts sales.
Skills that help
- Fixing and setting up office machines
- Basic networking and computer know-how
- Selling and following up customers
- Reliable, tidy customer service
Watch out for
- Public liability and product liability insurance, plus cover for your tools and stock
- Dealer agreements may set sales targets or limit who you can sell to, so read them carefully
- Copiers can store scanned documents, so have a clear process for wiping data on returns and disposals
- Check your state's rules on electrical testing of equipment and on e-waste and toner cartridge disposal
- If you offer leasing, check whether you need a finance partner or any licence
Deep research report · Australia
Everything you need to start: mobile printer and copier supplier and service
Researched with live web search for Australia: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a mobile printer and copier business?
Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your stock, tools, vehicle set-up and insurance. Check any dealer agreements carefully, as they may set sales targets or limit who you can sell to.
How much can a mobile printer and copier service earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on equipment sales, service contracts and toner supply. The estimate assumes about 15 hours a week or more, so results vary with how much work you take on.
What rules should I check before starting?
Check public liability and product liability insurance, your state's rules on electrical testing and on e-waste and toner cartridge disposal, and have a clear process for wiping stored data from copiers. If you offer leasing, check whether you need a licence.
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