Case Study: Optimizing Startup Launch with Zero-Upfront Managed Print Services
Client: A newly established security firm in Tokyo (Delivery ID: 25021506).
The Challenge: Overcoming Leasing Hurdles
As a startup, the client faced difficulty securing traditional 60-month leases due to a lack of credit history. They needed to preserve capital for core operations while requiring a reliable, professional printing solution that did not necessitate a bulky, expensive office copier.
Our Solution: The “Sublow” Subscription
We implemented our proprietary Sublow subscription service, which utilizes our internal credit criteria to bypass traditional leasing barriers.
Hardware: Brother MFC-J6983CDW. A high-speed (20-22 ppm), A3-capable inkjet with dual trays for seamless handling of multiple paper sizes.
Performance: Equipped with water-resistant pigment ink, ensuring that documents used in the field remain legible and professional regardless of conditions.
Financial Strategy: Zero initial cost. All ink and maintenance are included in a predictable monthly fee.
Flexible Terms: A 36-month contract (minimum 12 months), offering significantly more agility than the standard 5-year industry lease.
Key Executive Benefits
Capital Preservation: Redirected vital startup funds from office equipment to business growth and infrastructure.
Operational Efficiency: Unified maintenance and automated ink replenishment eliminated administrative burdens, allowing the team to focus on their core security business.
Business Agility: The shorter contract term allows the client to scale or upgrade their equipment as the business evolves.
Why SIS Partners?
With 30 years of expertise, SIS Partners is a technical leader in the imaging industry. We supply core components and chemical expertise to toner manufacturers, ensuring that our reuse and generic solutions deliver OEM-level reliability at a fraction of the cost. We specialize in “Reuse” as a sustainable, high-performance business model.
Our Portfolio: Managed Print Services, Refurbished/New PCs, High-Quality Consumables (Toner/Ink), UTM Security, and Office Relocation Support.
SIS Partners Co., Ltd.
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Tel: +81-52-753-3782