Updated Oct 2026

Doing business in Aurora

Aurora is a home rule city about 36 miles west of Chicago, and it reaches into four counties: Kane, DuPage, Kendall and Will. The city's 2025 annual financial report lists Rush Copley Medical Center as its largest employer, followed by East Aurora District 131, West Aurora District 129, Prime Healthcare Mercy Medical Center, Hollywood Casino, MetLife, Old Second Bancorp and Entegris. Aurora University and two Waubonsee Community College campuses add a sizable education presence.

Business activity is spread across several distinct areas. Downtown sits around Stolp Island. The Far East Side grew up along Eola Road and Route 59. Business and industrial parks ring the city's edges, and the I-88 interchange at Farnsworth Avenue anchors Chicago Premium Outlets and the site near Bilter Road where Hollywood Casino is relocating. Copier needs here range from hospitals and school districts to bank offices and industrial park tenants.

Areas served around Aurora: North Aurora, Montgomery, Oswego, Yorkville, Sugar Grove, Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles, Warrenville, Naperville, Plainfield and Bolingbrook.

What Aurora offices should know before leasing a copier

Illinois changed how equipment leases are taxed on January 1, 2025. Under Public Act 103-592, leasing companies are treated as retailers and charge sales tax on each lease payment. Before that, the lessor generally paid tax on its own purchase cost instead.
The rate follows where the copier sits. The Illinois Department of Revenue sources each recurring payment to the machine's primary location, based on the address you give the lessor. In Aurora this matters: the city's report notes that its Kendall County portion skips the regional transit tax but carries a 1% county public safety tax.
On August 1, 2026, the transit tax (now NITA, formerly RTA) rose by a quarter point in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will counties, to 1% outside Cook. Aurora addresses in Kane, DuPage or Will see that increase. Kendall addresses do not.
Public bodies can buy jointly under the Illinois Governmental Joint Purchasing Act. The Suburban Purchasing Cooperative, co-sponsored by the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference, is built on that law, though its current list has office supplies but no copier category.

Aurora questions we hear

Will sales tax show up on our Aurora copier lease payments?

In most cases, yes. Since January 1, 2025, Illinois taxes lease receipts, and the rate follows the address where the machine is kept. Aurora covers four counties with different local taxes, so confirm which county your suite is in. IDOR's Tax Rate Finder on MyTax Illinois shows the combined rate for a specific location.

We have a clinic near Route 59 and an office downtown. Can one partner handle both?

Yes. We match you with a partner dealer who serves Aurora, and that dealer can quote both sites together. Keep in mind that each machine is taxed at its own location, so a device on the Far East Side and one near Stolp Island may carry different rates if they fall in different counties.

Our Aurora school office follows public bidding rules. Can you still help?

Yes. Your purchasing office decides whether a joint purchasing contract or its own bid applies, and we work within that process. We gather your specs and volumes, then connect you with a partner dealer who serves Aurora to respond.

Serving Fox Valley

Copier & Printer Leasing for Aurora Businesses

From Downtown Aurora on the Fox River to the Route 59 and Eola Road corridors and the business parks along I-88, Aurora offices need copiers for manufacturing, distribution and healthcare work.

What Aurora offices need from a copier

Aurora is the second-largest city in Illinois. Manufacturing and distribution along I-88, healthcare, schools and government, and a large base of small and family-owned businesses shape the local office market.

Manufacturers and distributors need durable machines for production and shipping paperwork. Medical offices need encryption. Small businesses want simple, dependable devices.

We size the lease from your real volume and color mix, with toner, parts and service on one contract.

Whether you're searching for a copier lease in Aurora, a printer lease, a short-term rental or a managed print contract with all-inclusive service, this page covers the options. If you'd rather talk to someone, call (888) 574-5120 or request a quote.

What you get with every Aurora lease

Free delivery, installation, and network setup in Aurora
All-inclusive service contract — toner, parts, labor, PM visits
Driver install for every workstation on your network
Scan-to-email, scan-to-cloud, secure release printing
Toner auto-ship before you run out
Buyout assistance if you're trapped in a competitor's contract

Transparent Aurora Pricing

How Much Does a Copier Lease Cost in Aurora?

Real monthly ranges below. Your exact quote depends on print volume, color ratio, and finishing needs. Lease terms run 24, 36, 48, or 60 months. Most offices choose 36 or 60.

Leases start at $79/mo

Desktop MFP

Typical range$79–$150 / mo

For 1–10 employees printing under 2,000 pages/month

Get Desktop MFP Quote

Workgroup Tier

Typical range$150–$300 / mo

For 10–50 employees printing 2,000–10,000 pages/month

Get Workgroup Quote

Production Tier

Typical range$300–$1,200 / mo

For 50+ employees or print-heavy operations (10,000+ pages/mo)

Get Production Quote

Typical cost-per-copy (it depends on the machine, not your city): $0.008 mono · $0.055 color. In Illinois, how a copier lease is taxed depends on the lease type and the city, so ask for any tax to be shown as its own line.

Industries in Aurora

Built for the Industries That Run Aurora

Not every copier fits every office. Here's how we set up leases for the sectors that drive Aurora and the Fox Valley.

Manufacturing

Plants print work orders, drawings and compliance records, often on 11×17, mostly black-and-white.

Distribution & logistics

Warehouses along I-88 print pick lists, labels and bills of lading at high volume.

Healthcare & HIPAA

Hospitals and practices need encrypted drives, authenticated release printing and certified data wipe at lease end.

Small business & services

Accountants, insurance agencies and family businesses want dependable desktop or mid-volume color machines.

8 Brands

We Match the Machine to Your Office, Not a Sales Quota

We're not locked into a single manufacturer. We match the copier, printer, or MFP to your office, not to whichever brand pays us the biggest incentive.

CANONimageRUNNER ADVANCE DX RICOHIM C series KYOCERATASKalfa HPLaserJet Enterprise MFP XEROXAltaLink & VersaLink SHARPMX series KONICA MINOLTAbizhub TOSHIBAe-STUDIO

Fox Valley Coverage

We Serve Aurora and the Fox Valley

Business Areas We Cover

Downtown AuroraRoute 59 corridorEola Road / I-88Orchard RoadFox Valley areaFarnsworth Avenue

Aurora Service Area

Serving Aurora and Nearby Cities

Photo: Cbradshaw (talk), Public domain

Aurora Business Areas

Downtown AuroraRoute 59 corridorEola Road / I-88Orchard RoadFox Valley areaFarnsworth Avenue

Nearby Cities We Serve

NapervilleNorth AuroraOswegoMontgomeryBataviaSugar GrovePlainfieldYorkville

Making the Right Choice

Lease vs. Buy vs. Rent — Which Fits Your Aurora Business?

Short answer: most Aurora businesses lease. But the right choice depends on cash flow, growth plans, and how quickly you want to upgrade. Here's a straight comparison.

Factor	Lease	Buy	Rent
Upfront cost	$0 down typical	$3,000–$25,000+	$0 down, weekly billing
Monthly cost	$79–$1,200	$0 (after purchase)	$200–$800/week
Service included	Yes, bundled	Extra contract needed	Yes, bundled
Upgrade path	Every 3–5 years	You absorb obsolescence	Return anytime
Tax treatment	Operating expense	Depreciation (Section 179)	Operating expense
Best for	Most businesses (growing, cash-flow-focused)	High-volume buyers who plan 7+ yrs	Projects, events, backup, 1–6 mo use

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Bundle Aurora Managed IT & Cybersecurity

Already trusting us with your office equipment? One account manager, one invoice.

Managed IT covers monitoring, patching, backups and Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace administration. Cybersecurity covers managed detection and response, email security, endpoint protection and security awareness training.

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How It Works

From First Call to First Print

Here's exactly how it runs.

Free print audit

We look at your current volume, color ratio, device count, and contract dates.

Transparent quote

You get a quote for the machine that fits, with real monthly numbers. No 40-page proposal decks. No hidden fees.

Install

Aurora delivery, network setup, Active Directory integration, driver install, and staff training, done in one visit.

Ongoing service

Auto-shipped toner, preventive maintenance.

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What our customers say

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Aurora Copier Lease FAQ

Real Questions, Straight Answers

Common questions about leasing a copier in Aurora. If yours isn't here, call (888) 574-5120.

How much does a copier lease cost in Aurora?

Aurora copier leases fall into three tiers. Desktop multifunction printers for low-volume offices (under 2,000 pages a month) run roughly $79–$150/month. Workgroup A3 color copiers for mid-volume offices (2,000–10,000 pages a month) run roughly $150–$300/month. Production copiers for high-volume operations (10,000+ pages a month) run roughly $300–$1,200/month. In Illinois, how a copier lease is taxed depends on the lease type and the city, so ask for any tax to be shown as its own line.

Which business areas in Aurora do you cover?

All of them, including Downtown Aurora, Route 59 corridor, Eola Road / I-88, Orchard Road, Fox Valley area, Farnsworth Avenue, plus nearby Naperville, North Aurora, Oswego, Montgomery, Batavia, Sugar Grove, Plainfield, Yorkville.

What is included in the service contract?

Toner, parts, labor and preventive maintenance are included in an all-inclusive service contract, along with delivery, installation, network setup and driver install.

Can I rent a copier short term in Aurora?

Yes. Short-term rentals work for projects, events, seasonal peaks or as a backup while you decide on a lease. Tell us how long you need it on the quote form.

Do you cover Oswego, Batavia and the rest of the Fox Valley?

Yes. We quote and deliver across the Fox Valley, including Naperville, North Aurora, Oswego, Montgomery, Batavia, Sugar Grove and Yorkville.

Is there tax on a copier lease in Illinois?

It depends on the type of lease and where the machine sits; some cities add their own lease taxes. Ask for any tax to be shown as a separate line on each quote so you can compare offers on the same basis.

Do you have an office in Aurora?

No. We are a national company based in Orlando, Florida. You work with our team by phone and email, and delivery, installation and service are arranged for your Aurora address.

Aurora Business Resources

Local organizations and public resources for businesses in Aurora and the Fox Valley.

Copier Lease in Aurora, IL From $79/mo