Office Equipment

5 Places to Buy or Lease Printers/Copiers in Fort Worth (2024)  

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Looking to buy or lease a printer or copier in Fort Worth but don’t know where to look? 

Since Fort Worth is one of the top-five biggest cities in Texas, it can be overwhelming to try and figure out where to get an office machine for your printing needs.  

That is why we are compiling a list of some printer/copier companies located in the Fort Worth area that offer various kinds of machines and services. 

As a company that sells printers/copiers in the Dallas-Fort Worth region and has done so for almost 40 years, we have an insider’s view of the local industry and can give you specific companies located in the area and a description of what they offer.   

What Is Xerox Smart Start and How Do You Install It? 

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 Xerox has a software solution, called Xerox Smart Start, that could be your answer if you’re looking to download a printer driver to complete tasks, like printing and scanning, on your printer. 

However, it can be a bit complicated, at least at first, to install. You also might not be fully aware of what Xerox Smart Start is and how it works. 

We’re here to help. As a Xerox Platinum Solutions Partner, we are equipped with the knowledge to help you learn everything you need to know about Xerox Smart Start. 

What Is Page Coverage and Why Is It Important? 

Submitted by Karla Metzler on
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Page coverage, which is the amount of toner or ink on a page, is one of the most important things you can learn about your printer/copier.  

It is a huge determinator of how much you will spend on printer cartridges throughout the lifespan of your machine.  

But, in all honesty, it’s a confusing concept for most to understand. However, the importance of page coverage cannot be overstated. 

That’s why we want to use our expertise to tackle the topic of page coverage in a simple and easily digestible way. 

Because after almost 40 years in the printer/copier industry, we’ve accrued the knowledge to break down what page coverage is and why it plays such a central role in your printing costs. 

How To Calculate Your Monthly Print Volume 

Submitted by Karla Metzler on

What is the most important thing to consider when buying a new printer/copier? 

It actually has nothing to do with the look of the machine, the feel of it or how fast it prints. The answer lies in how much it can safely print per month, or its recommended monthly print volume.  

The recommended monthly print volume of a machine is the essential indicator you need to pay close attention to before buying a new office machine. 

But the question becomes: How do you figure out your current, or estimated, monthly print volume so that you can buy a machine that can rightly accommodate it? 

​What Is a Printer/Copier’s Duty Cycle? 

Submitted by Mary Shamburger on

If you’ve ever looked at a printer/copier online, you’re likely familiar with the term “duty cycle.” 

But what does a machine’s duty cycle mean and why is it important? 

These are the types of questions we will use our almost 40 years of industry expertise as a print vendor to answer today because duty cycle is one of the key indicators you need to pay attention to before purchasing a new office machine.  

If you forego a printer’s monthly duty cycle and just buy whichever machine you can find easily, you may be subjecting yourself to more service issues down the road---something we will cover later on in this blog.  

Buying a Copier/Printer? Top 6 Things to Consider

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Did you know that some printers/copiers can range from $1,000-$100,000? 

That makes it all the more significant that you get the right office machine in place for your company the first time around. Because wasting money on an insufficient machine can be significantly costly and frustrating.  

The number one thing you can do to make sure you get the right printer in place for your company is to educate yourself on all you need to consider before purchasing a new machine. 

We’ve accumulated a vast amount of knowledge during our almost 40 years in the printer/copier industry, and thus, have become intimately familiar with all that goes into finding the perfect printer. 

Xerox AltaLink C8130 vs. Toshiba e-STUDIO 3015AC (Differences + Cost) 

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How can you tell the differences between two printers? Are there really any? 

Besides the appearance and logo on the machine, there may not be obvious differences between a printer from this brand and a printer from that brand. 

When you dig underneath the surface though, there are quite a few differences worth noting between two different-branded printers---beyond just the cost and basic functions of the machines. 

Knowing the differences between two seemingly similar printer models can ultimately make your purchasing decision for you. But to get to that decision, you need access to the right information.   

Everything You Need to Know About the Xerox Device Agent

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If you’ve purchased, or plan to purchase, a Xerox machine and want to include managed print services, then you will need to become familiar with the Xerox Device Agent (XDA). 

The XDA is essential to understand if you want to enable services like automatic shipments of supplies, such as toner or ink cartridges, and receive detailed reports on usage levels. 

But what exactly is the XDA? And how do you install it on your network and add your devices to it?  

Everything You Need to Know About Cooperative Purchasing for Printers/Copiers 

Submitted by Mary Shamburger on

If you were offered a free membership to a service that would give you a discount on your next printer/copier, would you take it? 

I’m guessing 99.9% of you said “Of course!” to that question. However, since seemingly nothing in life is free, you’re probably wondering: “What’s the catch?” 

While you might believe it’s too good to be true, there is actually a membership offered free of charge (most of the time) that can give you special pricing on your next office machine, as well as other relevant supplies or services to your industry. It’s called cooperative purchasing, and many people don’t know about its benefits. 

10 Hidden Costs of Owning or Leasing a Printer/Copier

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Owning a printer or copier can be more expensive than you might think. For example, the cost of leasing a printer typically starts at about $115 per month per machine, not including toner or ink. 

The truth is that the true cost of owning or leasing a printer can involve more than just the initial price or the supplies it takes to run it efficiently.

Buried beneath the surface are obscure, seemingly minuscule, costs that may catch you off guard if you’re not aware of them. 

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