Most print shop owners can point to work they regularly send out—laminating, finishing, or premium short-run jobs that could be more profitable in-house.
The need for new equipment may be clear. The harder question is whether the shop can take on a major purchase without putting too much pressure on cash flow.
That’s where equipment financing can help. Instead of treating the machine as one large upfront expense, financing turns it into a manageable monthly investment.
Why financing can make sense
New equipment can help you reduce outsourcing, improve turnaround times, protect quality, and keep more margin on every job. But purchasing it outright may tie up cash that is still needed for payroll, materials, marketing, and other opportunities.
Financing allows you to:
- Spread the cost over time
- Preserve working capital
- Compare the monthly payment against outsourcing costs
- Begin generating revenue from the machine sooner
Financing is not simply a last resort. It can be a practical tool for acting on a clear production need while keeping cash available for the rest of the business.
What to consider before financing equipment
The equipment should drive the decision—not the financing offer. Before moving forward, consider:
- What work are you currently outsourcing?
- How much does outsourcing cost in money and turnaround time?
- Where are you losing margin or production control?
- What new applications could the equipment help you offer?
- How frequently would the machine run?
- What monthly payment fits comfortably within your operation?
The goal is to choose equipment that supports your workflow, customers, and long-term plans, then structure the payment in a way that supports growth.
How Skandacor can help
At Skandacor, we'll talk through the work you want to bring in-house, the equipment that fits, and what a realistic monthly payment could look like.
Our current financing promotion is designed to make that first step easier, with a special focus on the LAMpro Cheetah series:
No full payments until 2027: Qualified businesses can install the equipment and begin producing before regular payments start.
$99 per month during the deferral period: These payments are applied to the loan balance.
$299 due upfront: Only the standard documentation fee is required.
No extended loan term: A 60-month loan includes six $99 payments followed by 54 regular payments.
The promotion is subject to credit approval and is available across Skandacor’s pro™ equipment lineup, not only the Cheetah series
See what the numbers look like for your shop
Tell us what you want to bring in-house. We’ll help you evaluate the right equipment, review a practical monthly payment range, and determine whether the current financing promotion fits your operation.
Call us at 1.888.820.9020 or Email us at sales@skandacor.com