Office Equipment

High-quality prints still matter, and technological advancements in the printer industry are making it easier for offices to achieve them.

Although office page volumes are not as high as they once were, the broader printer market is still growing. According to Fortune Business Insights, the global printer market was valued at $53.02 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $71.09 billion by 2034.

And amid all this, inkjet printers will only further widen their edge over laser printers in market share.

So, does this mean that laser printers are becoming obsolete?

After Xerox acquired Lexmark in 2025, it wasn’t long before Lexmark revealed its first steps toward full integration with Xerox. The newest Lexmark 9-Series and the CX833 signify the beginning of this process.

As print vendors who partner with Xerox and who’ve been in the print industry for 40 years, we’ve been closely following this launch.

The Lexmark 9-Series introduces meaningful upgrades in usability, scanning, serviceability, workflow apps, and security. And because Xerox and Lexmark are now aligning their ecosystems, these devices also show an important shift in how organizations can standardize fleets moving forward.

In this article, we’ll walk through five standout new features in the Lexmark 9-Series and CX833, explain what each model is built for, and help you understand where these devices fit in modern office environments.

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With the Xerox acquisition of Lexmark now moving from headline news into real-world portfolio changes, buyers are starting to see a unified print ecosystem that is reshaping how A3 and A4 fleets are bought, supported, and standardized.

This is a pivotal moment for Xerox as the office print market remains competitive. According to 360 Research Reports, in 2025 there were more than 143 million MFP shipments worldwide, largely driven by orders for A3/A4 machines.

From our experience in helping Texas businesses choose, support, and optimize printer fleets, this is one of the biggest platform shifts we’ve seen in the A3 space for Xerox.

In this article, we’ll break down what’s changing, what buyers should watch closely, and where we believe this portfolio is headed next.

What is the difference between an inkjet and a laser printer, and which is right for you? Are laser printers better than inkjet printers and vice versa?  

These are common questions anyone who’s ever considered buying a printer will ask. If you want to choose the ideal printer for your printing needs, you must know the answers. Or else risk being stuck with an ill-equipped machine.   

We’ve been a local print vendor for over 40 years and often get asked which type of printer is better for them. The truth is that the right printer type will vary depending on what your goals are.

In this blog, we'll rely on our expertise to provide you with all the information you need about laser and inkjet printers. We’ll compare the features of both printers, such as costs, print speeds, and print quality. This way, you will know which machine is better suited to your printing goals.

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If your Xerox AltaLink B8200 Series copier is showing a “replace toner” message, low print quality, or faded pages, you’re likely here because you need a quick fix that gets your device back up and running fast. Replacing toner is actually pretty simple on this model when you know exactly what to look for.

At Strategic Technology Partners of Texas (STPT), we’ve serviced thousands of Xerox printers and copiers across North Texas, and toner replacement is one of the most common maintenance tasks we help customers with every day. Our team has resolved this exact issue countless times, so this guide is built on real field experience.

In this walkthrough, Matthew from The Printing Workshop, a printer technician with several years of hands-on repair experience, will show you exactly how to replace toner in your Xerox AltaLink B8200 Series machine safely and correctly.

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