Updated Oct 2026

Doing business in Winston-Salem

Winston-Salem is the seat of Forsyth County, and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is its largest employer. The city is home to the headquarters of HanesBrands, Reynolds American, Lowes Foods and Blue Rhino, and PepsiCo runs a customer service center here. Its colleges include Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem State University, the UNC School of the Arts, Salem College and Forsyth Technical Community College.

Downtown is the largest central business district in the Piedmont Triad. On its east side, the Innovation Quarter covers more than 330 acres, led by Wake Forest Health Sciences and the Wake Forest School of Medicine, and reuses former R.J. Reynolds tobacco factory buildings for offices, labs and classrooms. The city's busiest retail corridor runs along Hanes Mall Boulevard and Stratford Road southwest of downtown. For printing, that combination brings hospital and research offices with sensitive records, corporate headquarters with finance and legal output, and arts and academic programs with seasonal spikes.

Areas served around Winston-Salem: We match offices in Kernersville, Clemmons, Lewisville, Walkertown, Rural Hall, King, Tobaccoville, Bermuda Run, Mocksville, Lexington and High Point with a partner dealer who serves the area.

What Winston-Salem offices should know before leasing a copier

Forsyth County's combined sales tax rate is 7%, made up of the 4.75% state rate plus local tax, per the NCDOR table effective July 1, 2026.
North Carolina applies that rate to equipment lease payments, and the tax is owed when the lessor bills. A buyout at the end of the lease is a separate sale and is taxed too.
Winston-Salem State, UNCSA, Forsyth Tech, and city and county departments may use state contract 204D for multifunction devices through January 31, 2027. Only executive branch state agencies are required to use it.
Health care and research tenants should follow the FTC's copier guidance: require sign-in at the device, overwrite stored data at least monthly, change the default network password, and settle in the contract who handles the hard drive at lease end.

Winston-Salem questions we hear

We are a startup in the Innovation Quarter. Do we need our own copier?

Not always. If your building offers shared printing, compare its cost and security against a small leased device. A lab or company handling patient or research data may prefer a machine it controls, with sign-in and encrypted storage. A partner dealer who serves Winston-Salem can quote a compact multifunction model for comparison.

Our firm has offices in Winston-Salem and Greensboro. Will the tax differ?

Yes. NCDOR lists Forsyth County at a combined 7% and Guilford County at 6.75% as of July 1, 2026. Give us both addresses so the quote shows the rate for each site, and so we can match you with a partner dealer who serves each city.

Our arts program prints heavily before performances and exhibitions. How should we size the lease?

Size it around your busiest month, not your average one. Pull page counts from your current devices for the last year and note when production deadlines hit. That history lets a partner dealer who serves Winston-Salem compare a larger device against a standard model plus overage pages.

Serving Forsyth County

Copier & Printer Leasing for Winston-Salem Businesses

From Downtown and the Innovation Quarter to the Hanes Mall corridor, Clemmons and Kernersville, Winston-Salem offices need copiers that handle healthcare, research and finance workloads.

What Winston-Salem offices need from a copier

Winston-Salem has a large academic medical center, Wake Forest University, a growing research and biotech district in the Innovation Quarter, and a long history as a headquarters city for finance and manufacturing companies.

Medical and research offices need encrypted machines and sign-in printing. Corporate and professional offices need dependable mid-volume color.

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 Winston-Salem, 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 Winston-Salem lease

Free delivery, installation, and network setup in Winston-Salem
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 Winston-Salem Pricing

How Much Does a Copier Lease Cost in Winston-Salem?

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. North Carolina charges sales tax on equipment leases, so your quote should show it as its own line.

Industries in Winston-Salem

Built for the Industries That Run Winston-Salem

Not every copier fits every office. Here's how we set up leases for the sectors that drive Winston-Salem and Forsyth County.

Healthcare & HIPAA

The medical center and the clinics around it need encrypted drives, authenticated release print, audit logs and certified data wipe at lease end.

Research & biotech

Offices and labs in the Innovation Quarter want secure release print, scan-to-cloud and controlled access for shared machines.

Finance & corporate offices

Banks, insurers and corporate teams print and scan high volumes of documents that must stay secure.

Education & nonprofits

University departments, schools, arts groups and nonprofits need sign-in printing, booklet finishing and budget-friendly color.

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

Forsyth County Coverage

We Serve Winston-Salem and Forsyth County

Business Areas We Cover

Downtown Winston-SalemInnovation QuarterReynolda areaStratford Road / Hanes MallUniversity ParkwayArts District

Winston-Salem Service Area

Serving Winston-Salem and Nearby Cities

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Winston-Salem Business Areas

Downtown Winston-SalemInnovation QuarterReynolda areaStratford Road / Hanes MallUniversity ParkwayArts District

Nearby Cities We Serve

KernersvilleClemmonsLewisvillePfafftownKingWalkertownHigh PointGreensboro

Making the Right Choice

Lease vs. Buy vs. Rent — Which Fits Your Winston-Salem Business?

Short answer: most Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem 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

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

Ongoing service

Auto-shipped toner, preventive maintenance.

Customer reviews

What our customers say

Real reviews, pulled live from our reputation platform.

Winston-Salem Copier Lease FAQ

Real Questions, Straight Answers

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

How much does a copier lease cost in Winston-Salem?

Winston-Salem 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. North Carolina charges sales tax on equipment leases, so your quote should show it as its own line.

Which business areas in Winston-Salem do you cover?

All of them, including Downtown Winston-Salem, Innovation Quarter, Reynolda area, Stratford Road / Hanes Mall, University Parkway, Arts District, plus nearby Kernersville, Clemmons, Lewisville, Pfafftown, King, Walkertown, High Point, Greensboro.

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 Winston-Salem?

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 Kernersville, Clemmons and Lewisville?

Yes. We quote and deliver across Forsyth County and the Triad, including Kernersville, Clemmons, Lewisville, Pfafftown, King, High Point and Greensboro.

Is there sales tax on a copier lease in North Carolina?

Yes. North Carolina applies sales tax to equipment leases. Ask for it as a separate line on each quote so you can compare offers on the same basis.

Do you have an office in Winston-Salem?

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 Winston-Salem address.

Winston-Salem Business Resources

Local organizations and public resources for businesses in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County.

Copier Lease in Winston-Salem, NC From $79/mo