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AI-generated summary
The Canon Easy Service Plan is one of those “pay now to stop headaches later” add-ons, and at **£172.54 ex-VAT for three years** it’s usually sensible if you want predictable support for an **imageRUNNER** fleet that’s doing real work (not sitting idle). What you’re really buying is peace of mind: faster ticket handling, fewer days lost to minor failures, and less faffing around when consumables/parts or common wear issues pop up. For a UK office environment where downtime has a direct cost, that kind of insurance can be surprisingly good value.
That said, I wouldn’t treat this as an automatic win. If your printer/MFP is already on a tight maintenance cycle, you’ve got in-house capability to handle basic issues, or you’re likely to replace the device within a year or two, you might be better off putting the money aside. Also, make sure the plan fits your actual usage pattern—higher volume, lots of users, and rough paper environments tend to make service plans pay off, while light/managed use can mean you’re effectively overpaying. **Who should buy:** SMEs and distributed offices using Canon imageRUNNER machines that can’t afford downtime and want consistent support. **Who shouldn’t:** teams with low print volumes, spare device redundancy, or a clear replacement plan soon.

HP
HP Officejet Pro 8132e All-in-One - Multifunction printer - colour - ink-jet - Legal (216 x 356 mm) (original) - A4/Legal (media) - up to 12 ppm (copying) - up to 20 ppm (printing) - 225 sheets - 33.6 Kbps - USB 2.0, USB 2.0 host, Wi-Fi(ac), Bluetooth, LAN - light cement

Canon
Canon MAXIFY MB5450 - Multifunction printer - colour - ink-jet - A4 (210 x 297 mm), Legal (216 x 356 mm) (original) - A4/Legal (media) - up to 22 ppm (copying) - up to 24 ipm (printing) - 500 sheets - 33.6 Kbps - USB 2.0, LAN, Wi-Fi(n), USB host

Epson
Epson Expression Home XP-4200 - Multifunction printer - colour - ink-jet - A4/Legal (media) - up to 10 ppm (printing) - 100 sheets - USB, Wi-Fi - black

Canon
Canon PIXMA TS3750i - Multifunction printer - colour - ink-jet - Legal (216 x 356 mm)/A4 (210 x 297 mm) (original) - A4/Legal (media) - up to 7.7 ipm (printing) - 60 sheets - Wi-Fi(n), USB 2.0 - black