A $0 Upfront Printer & Copier Program Built for Nonprofits
Qualified nonprofits, churches, schools, and community organizations can access reliable business-class printers and multifunction systems without a large upfront equipment purchase. ABT provides the equipment and ongoing support, while your organization pays predictable per-page rates based on the solution selected. Toner, parts, service, and support are included, with nationwide program availability and no long-term contract.
Still comparing nonprofit equipment options? Read our Complete Guide to Free Copier Programs for Nonprofits for eligibility, cost, ownership, service, and contract questions to review before choosing a provider.
Low Operating Costs. No Upfront Equipment Purchase. No Lock-In.
Traditional copier leases were built around long contracts, fixed payments, and buyout penalties. We built this program around how mission-driven organizations actually operate: predictable usage-based costs, flexible program structures, and support that follows the equipment wherever your organization is located.
$0 Upfront Equipment Cost
We place a certified refurbished business-class printer or multifunction system with your organization at no upfront equipment cost. There is no capital purchase, traditional lease payment, or down payment. Delivery, shipping, and onboarding costs are confirmed before enrollment based on the equipment and location.
Predictable Per-Page Pricing
Black-and-white and color rates are established upfront based on the equipment and application. Toner, parts, service, and support are included. Program minimums, when applicable, are clearly disclosed before enrollment so there are no surprise operating charges.
Cancel Anytime with 30 Days' Notice
No 36-month contract. No 60-month contract. No early termination fee and no buyout — ever. If the program stops working for your organization, give us 30 days' notice and we'll pick up the equipment. We keep your business by earning it, not by locking you in.
From First Call to First Print in Four Steps
Quick Qualification
A short screening confirms your organization qualifies. Registered 501(c)(3) status helps but isn't required — churches and community organizations without formal registration are approved regularly.
Device Matched to Your Work
We size the equipment to how you actually print, copy, and scan. Lower-volume organizations often receive compact commercial multifunction systems, while higher-volume teams may need a full office MFP with more paper capacity, finishing, or workflow features.
Delivery, Shipping & Setup
Local placements can include onsite delivery and installation. For remote-market placements, equipment can ship directly to your organization; once connected to power and your network, ABT can remotely complete supported setup such as print drivers, scan-to-email, and network configuration.
Print, and Pay by Usage
From then on, you pay the agreed black-and-white and color per-page rates, subject to any clearly disclosed program minimum. Toner, parts, service, and support are included, and ABT coordinates the most practical resolution when the device needs attention.
One Accountable Support Model, Wherever Your Organization Is Located
ABT uses the fastest and most practical support path for each issue instead of forcing every problem into the same service model.
Remote First
Configuration, driver, network, scan-to-email, and many workflow issues can be diagnosed and resolved remotely without waiting for an onsite appointment.
Parts Shipped When Appropriate
For supported equipment, certain replaceable components can be shipped directly with ABT guidance, reducing downtime and avoiding an unnecessary service visit.
Local Service When Needed
When a hands-on repair is the practical solution, ABT coordinates qualified local service resources so your organization still has one point of accountability.
Equipment Exchange for Major Failures
For eligible compact systems, ABT may provide replacement equipment when a major failure cannot be resolved quickly or economically through normal service.
We Earn Your Business Every Month. If We Don't, You Leave — No Buyout, No Penalty.
Most copier vendors lock organizations into 3–5 year contracts with early termination penalties, then let service quality slide once the ink is dry. Our program works the opposite way: because you can cancel with 30 days' notice at any time, we have to keep proving ourselves month after month.
Grant funding shifts. Programs wind down. Offices move. When your situation changes, your equipment agreement shouldn't be the thing holding you back.
Predictable Per-Page Pricing With Support Included
Your black-and-white and color rates are established before enrollment, along with any applicable program minimum, delivery, shipping, or onboarding charge. Toner, parts, service, and support are included in the ongoing program.
- ✓Certified refurbished business-class equipment — professionally inspected, serviced, and supported equipment selected for your monthly volume and workflow.
- ✓Service & repairs — ABT coordinates remote support, shipped components, qualified local service, or equipment exchange as appropriate for the issue and location.
- ✓All toner — supplies shipped automatically before you run out. You never buy a toner cartridge again.
- ✓All parts — drums, fusers, rollers, and every other consumable are covered.
- ✓Professional onboarding — supported print drivers, scan-to-email, and network configuration can be completed onsite or remotely depending on the placement.
Your Complete Cost
Built for Mission-Driven Organizations of Every Kind
501(c)(3) Nonprofits
Registered charities, foundations, and direct-service organizations of any size.
Churches & Ministries
Congregations, ministries, and faith-based organizations — formal nonprofit registration not required.
Private Schools
Independent schools, academies, preschools, and faith-based education programs.
Community Organizations
Local groups doing community work, registered or not. A quick screening is all it takes.
Museums & Cultural Groups
Museums, arts organizations, historical societies, and community cultural programs.
Foundations
Grant-making foundations, family foundations, and charitable funding organizations.
Housing & Human Services
Organizations such as Habitat affiliates, shelters, food banks, and social-service agencies.
Municipal & Civic Programs
Eligible public-facing community programs, civic groups, and mission-driven local initiatives.
Don't have formal 501(c)(3) status? That's not a dealbreaker. Many of the organizations in this program — especially churches and community groups — aren't formally registered. We run a simple qualification screening based on the work your organization does, not your paperwork.
Buying, Leasing, Refurbished Equipment, or Managed Print?
There is no single right answer for every nonprofit. The best choice depends on available cash, print volume, staffing, grant cycles, and how much operational risk your organization can comfortably manage.
| Option | Upfront Cost | Monthly Predictability | Service & Toner | Best Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buy Equipment | Highest | Lower after purchase, but repair costs vary | Usually separate | Organizations with available capital and staff who can manage supplies, maintenance, and replacement planning. |
| Traditional Lease | Low | Predictable payment, often under a 36–60 month term | May be separate or bundled | Organizations comfortable with a long commitment and a fixed monthly payment. |
| Certified Refurbished Lease | Low | Predictable and generally lower than new equipment | Can be bundled | Nonprofits that want business-class reliability while keeping the monthly cost below a new-device lease. |
| New Equipment Lease | Low | Predictable, but typically the highest lease payment | Can be bundled | Organizations that need the newest security, finishing, workflow, or accessibility features. |
| ABT Nonprofit Program | $0 equipment cost | Usage-based; any program minimum is disclosed upfront | Included in agreed per-page pricing | Mission-driven organizations that prioritize cash preservation, predictable operating costs, and flexibility without a long-term lock-in. |
| Managed Print Services | Varies | Predictable fleet-wide operating cost | Included based on agreement | Organizations with multiple printers or locations that need monitoring, automatic toner fulfillment, reporting, and one accountable service partner. |
Our recommendation is based on the organization, not on pushing a specific device. If keeping existing equipment is the lowest-risk option, we will say so. If buying is more economical over the expected life of the device, we will show you the numbers. The nonprofit program is strongest when conserving cash and eliminating unpredictable service expenses matter most. Organizations comparing ownership and financing structures can also review our Business Printer Leasing Guide and Copier Lease Agreements Explained.
How Different Organizations Use the Program
Printing needs vary dramatically across mission-driven organizations. We match equipment and service to the work being done rather than forcing every organization into the same copier package.
Churches & Ministries
Weekly bulletins, event materials, volunteer packets, donor correspondence, and administrative printing — with costs that can flex when seasonal activity changes.
Private Schools
Classroom materials, enrollment packets, testing, parent communication, and office workflows supported by compact commercial MFPs or larger systems sized for real student and staff volume.
Human-Service Nonprofits
Client forms, case files, outreach materials, grant documentation, and program reporting with service included so staff are not diverted into printer troubleshooting.
Housing Organizations
Applications, closing packets, volunteer documents, project records, and donor materials for organizations such as Habitat affiliates and community development groups.
Museums & Cultural Organizations
Membership mailings, exhibit support, educational handouts, event materials, and back-office printing without tying up funds in depreciating equipment.
Foundations & Grantmakers
Board packets, grant applications, award documentation, financial reports, and correspondence supported by secure and dependable office equipment.
Nationwide Availability for Eligible Compact Programs
ABT supports eligible nonprofit printer and multifunction-device placements across the United States through remote support, direct ABT technicians, qualified local service resources, shipped components, and equipment exchange when appropriate.
Nonprofit Program FAQ
Yes — that's exactly what this program is built for. Instead of a traditional nonprofit copier lease with a fixed equipment payment, your organization can receive qualifying equipment with $0 upfront equipment cost and pay predictable black-and-white and color per-page rates that include toner, parts, service, and support. Program minimums, when applicable, are disclosed before enrollment.
The qualifying equipment itself has $0 upfront equipment cost — no capital purchase, traditional lease payment, or equipment deposit. Your black-and-white and color per-page rates, any applicable program minimum, and delivery, shipping, or onboarding charges are disclosed before enrollment. Ongoing pricing includes toner, parts, service, and support.
ABT's nonprofit program is often described as a free printer or free copier program because qualifying organizations can receive equipment with $0 upfront equipment cost and no traditional monthly equipment lease payment. The equipment is not costless to operate: organizations pay clearly disclosed black-and-white and color per-page rates and, when applicable, a program minimum that supports toner, parts, service, and ongoing equipment support.
No. Registered 501(c)(3) organizations qualify automatically, but we also work with many churches, ministries, and community organizations that aren't formally registered. A quick qualification screening based on the work your organization does is all that's required.
No buyout, no termination fee, ever. This is not a 36- or 60-month contract like traditional copier leases. If the program stops working for your organization — funding changes, an office move, anything — simply give us 30 days' notice and we'll pick up the equipment. That's the entire exit process.
Certified refurbished business-class printers and multifunction systems selected around your actual workload. Lower-volume organizations often receive a compact commercial MFP that can print, copy, and scan without requiring the footprint of a traditional floor-standing copier. Higher-volume teams may receive larger systems with additional paper capacity, finishing, or workflow features. Because service and parts are included, keeping the equipment operating properly remains ABT's responsibility.
The agreed per-page pricing includes toner, parts, service, and support required to keep the covered device operating. Depending on the issue and location, ABT may resolve the problem remotely, ship a replaceable component, coordinate qualified local service, or provide an equipment exchange for an eligible compact system. Any program minimum is disclosed before enrollment.
Eligible compact printer and multifunction-device programs are available nationwide. ABT supports customers through a combination of remote support, direct ABT technicians, qualified local service resources, shipped replacement components, and equipment exchange when appropriate. Equipment availability and the exact service structure are confirmed before enrollment.
ABT remains your point of accountability. We diagnose the issue remotely first, then use the most practical next step: shipping an approved replacement component, coordinating a qualified local technician for hands-on service, or providing replacement equipment for an eligible compact system when a major failure cannot be resolved quickly or economically.
Yes. Churches, ministries, private schools, academies, preschools, and other mission-driven education organizations are among the groups the program was designed to support. Formal 501(c)(3) documentation is helpful but is not always required.
Yes, when the device is properly selected, inspected, and supported. ABT uses certified refurbished business-class equipment, matches it to the organization's volume, and includes service and parts in the program. That means equipment reliability remains our responsibility throughout the relationship.
We can assess the equipment you already own before recommending a replacement. In many cases, keeping a reliable device and adding service coverage, supplies, monitoring, or managed print support may be more economical than replacing it. Our Upgrade vs. Keep guide provides a structured way to compare reliability, repair cost, security, and workflow limitations before making a replacement decision.
See If Your Organization Qualifies
The screening takes minutes, there's nothing to sign upfront, and there's never an obligation. Tell us about your organization and we'll take it from there. Organizations still researching can review the complete nonprofit copier program guide before contacting us.