Office Equipment

When was the last time you tried to buy a printer and thought, “Why is this so complicated?” Retail stores mostly offer low-cost devices, brand websites showcase every model under the sun, and local vendors offer business-grade equipment. Choosing the right printer is only half the battle. The other half is figuring out where you should buy it.

Where you buy a printer can influence not only how it performs but also what you pay for it in the years to come.

And while STPT is a print vendor, we’re not here to persuade you one way or another. We want to help you understand the real differences among the three main buying routes: retailers, manufacturer websites, and print vendors. Then, you can make the right decision for your business, team, and budget.

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Most offices spend time thinking about antivirus protection, suspicious emails, and passwords. But what about the office printer? It’s usually forgotten about until something goes wrong. And lately, things are going wrong.

According to the 2025 Quocirca Print Security Landscape report, 55% of organizations experienced at least one print-related data loss in the past year. Even more concerning: print security confidence among SMBs is declining as attacks become more frequent and more expensive, averaging nearly $1 million per breach.

When people talk about business revenue, they usually bring up sales strategies, marketing plans, or operational efficiency. Very rarely do they point to the printer in the corner of the office. But did you know your copier or printer plays a much bigger role in your revenue than you might realize?

Printing equipment can boost your marketing impact, operational cost savings, and bring entirely new revenue opportunities. And for many businesses, the key to unlocking that value starts with understanding how your current device is functioning in the bigger picture.

We have decades of experience helping companies evaluate their printing environments. We know that the right device and strategy can directly support growth. This blog breaks everything down in simple, practical terms, so you can see exactly how your printer affects your bottom line and how to maximize your return.

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Can you say for certain whether the documents you send through your office printer are 100% secure? Printers can seem harmless, but as they modernize, they behave much more like networked computers than simple office appliances. And like computers, they’ve become real targets.

In fact, according to Verizon’s 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report, exploitation of vulnerabilities now accounts for 20% of data breaches. Even more concerning is that 22% of those attacks targeted edge devices like printers and VPNs.

In other words, printers are no longer “set it and forget it” devices. They should be active parts of your security measures, and if they’re not properly protected, they can quietly become one of your biggest vulnerabilities.

As a print vendor, we specialize in securing print environments. And as Xerox partners, we know that the right security features can make all the difference.

You’ve probably seen a used office printer listed online and thought, “That’s a steal.” And, in fairness, it might be. After all, why spend $30,000 on a new printer when you can get one that looks and functions just as well for half the price?

The truth, though, is that buying a used printer isn’t always as simple as getting a great deal. Like buying a used car, there are many factors that determine whether your “bargain” will actually save money in the long run or cost you more down the road.

As a print vendor, we sell both new and used printers. In this blog, we’ll walk you through the real pros and cons of buying a used printer, updated for 2025, so you can make a confident, informed decision for your business.

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