Office Equipment

5 Best Eco-Friendly Printers for Small Offices in 2026

Submitted by Byanka Ramos on

Practicing more sustainable printing doesn't have to mean sacrificing productivity. By choosing the right eco-friendly printer for your small office, you can reduce paper waste, cut down on disposable supplies, and use energy more efficiently without making everyday work harder.

However, it’s important to choose a printer that actually fits your workload. A low-volume office will be a better fit for a refillable ink tank printer, while a busier workgroup may require a durable laser printer with automatic duplexing and long-life components.

At Strategic Technology Partners of Texas (STPT), we've spent more than 40 years helping organizations choose printers that fit their volume, workflows, and long-term goals. Sustainability is part of that decision because the right-sized printer can help reduce unnecessary waste while still giving your team the performance it needs.

Lexmark CX953 Review: Pros, Cons, and Cost

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If your office relies on color printing every day, your printer becomes more than just another piece of equipment.

And as your printing demands increase, it's natural to wonder whether your current printer can still keep up. If not, it might be time to move to something built for heavier workloads.

The Xerox-Lexmark CX953se is one machine that’s fit for high-volume, demanding printing environments.

As the fastest color multifunction printer in the Xerox-Lexmark 9-Series, the CX953se is designed for organizations that need enterprise-level performance, but don’t necessarily need a production press. It combines 55 pages per minute, high-capacity paper handling, professional color output, and advanced workflow capabilities in a platform that's surprisingly straightforward to operate and maintain.

Lexmark CX952 Review: Pros, Cons, and Cost

Submitted by Byanka Ramos on

When an office starts printing more, its printers often can’t keep pace. This is when organizations start looking for something that offers more performance without being a full-blown high-end production device.

The Lexmark CX952se is designed to fill that gap.

Positioned in the middle of Xerox-Lexmark's new 9-Series lineup, the CX952se offers faster print speeds than entry-level A3 models. It also offers simple operation, enterprise security, flexible media handling, and workflow automation. It's built for organizations that want a powerful printer that's still easy to use and maintain.

As a Xerox and now Lexmark partner with nearly 40 years of experience, our goal is to provide an objective review that helps you decide whether this printer is the right fit for your organization.

Does Toner Produce Better Print Quality Than Ink?

Submitted by Byanka Ramos on

If you place the same report from an inkjet printer and a laser printer side by side, you may notice a difference before you know which machine printed which page. The laser-printed text might look a little sharper, while the inkjet page may have smoother colors or more detailed images.

But does this mean that toner produces better print quality than ink does? The answer will depend on what type of print job you need.

Toner generally produces sharper text, clean lines, and consistent business documents. Inkjet ink shines when printing photographs, detailed artwork, and images with gradual color changes. Neither toner nor ink is higher quality than the other. They simply have different properties that make each one better for certain applications.

Although we at STPT primarily specialize in laser printers, we also recognize when an inkjet printer is the better fit.

Lexmark MX951se Review: Pros, Cons, Cost, and Who It's Best For

Submitted by Byanka Ramos on

When businesses and organizations start shopping for a new multifunction printer, it's easy to assume that faster always means better.

But that's not always true.

Many organizations don't need the fastest machine on the market—they need one that's dependable, easy to manage, and capable of keeping up with everyday document workflows without adding unnecessary cost. For departments that print primarily in black and white, the right balance of performance, scanning, and reliability often matters more than having the highest page-per-minute rating.

That's where the Xerox/Lexmark MX951se comes in.

How to Replace a Drum on a Xerox AltaLink C8000/ B8000 Series Copier (Step-by-Step)

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If you’re noticing streaks, repeating marks, faded areas, or other print-quality problems, it’s probably time to replace your drum.

The drum is an important imaging component that works with toner to create the text and images on your printed pages. Like many other printer parts, drums eventually need to be replaced. Xerox AltaLink printers will typically alert you when a drum reaches the end of its expected life, although declining print quality can also be a sign that something in the imaging system needs attention.

As print vendors, we've serviced thousands of printers and copiers and handled drum replacements thousands of times.

How to Replace a Drum on a Xerox AltaLink B8100/C8100 Series Copier (Step-by-Step)

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If your Xerox AltaLink B8100/C8100 Series copier is displaying a "Replace Drum" message or you're starting to notice streaks, faded prints, or a decline in image quality, it may be time to replace one of the drum units. While replacing a drum might sound like a job for a technician, Xerox designed the process so users can complete it themselves with just a few careful steps.

The drum is one of the most important imaging components inside your copier. It works with the toner to transfer text and images onto the page. Because the drum experiences wear with every print, it eventually reaches the end of its service life. When that happens, the copier will notify you that it's time for a replacement to help maintain consistent print quality.

How to Replace the Waste Toner Container on a Xerox AltaLink B8100/C8100

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Are you seeing the 'Replace Waste Toner Container' message on your printer and wondering if it's time for a technician? Do you have documents waiting in the queue or employees relying on the copier?

Fortunately, replacing the waste toner container on a Xerox AltaLink B8100/C8100 Series copier is pretty simple. However, you need to be careful to remove the full container so it doesn’t tip and spill loose toner inside the machine or around your office.

The waste toner container collects excess toner that is removed during normal printing. Once the container reaches capacity, the copier alerts you that it needs to be replaced. Continuing to use a full container can lead to toner overflow, internal buildup, or the machine stopping until a replacement is installed.

Is Xerox a Dying Company? Looking Beyond the Headlines

Submitted by Karla Metzler on

If you've searched for office printers recently, you've probably come across comments suggesting that Xerox isn't what it used to be. Some people even ask whether the company is going out of business.

Xerox doesn't dominate technology headlines the way it did decades ago, and today's office printing market looks very different from what it was 40 years ago. Businesses print fewer pages than they once did while digital document workflows have become the norm.

Given this, it's easy to assume that these changes mean Xerox is in decline.

As a print vendor for over 40 years, we've seen the printing industry change quite a bit. One thing we've learned is that a company doesn't have to dominate headlines to remain successful. Oftentimes, long-term success comes from adapting to changing customer needs rather than trying to stay in the spotlight.

In our opinion, that's exactly what's happened with Xerox.

Integrated vs. External Fiery Controllers: Which One Is Right for Your Print Operation?

Submitted by Keith Metzler on

If you own or are evaluating a production machine, you’ve likely noticed that production print environments are becoming more automated and personalized. This means that supporting technology such as print servers play an increasingly important role. In fact, the global digital printing market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% from 2025 to 2033. This growth is driven by demand for shorter print runs, faster turnaround times, and personalized and specialized printing.

Organizations evaluating production printers often ask us whether they should choose the integrated Fiery controller or upgrade to an external Fiery print server.

We at STPT always adhere to the principle that the answer will depend on your specific print environment.

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