Office Equipment

When you think of a copier/printer brand, what’s the first name to come to mind?

Maybe it’s HP or Canon because that’s what you used in school. Maybe it’s even Ricoh because that’s what the first office you worked at used. It’s easy to recall or hear about different brand names, but the stakes are a little higher when choosing one for your office equipment. You don’t want to be left with a faulty machine that breaks easily or can’t keep up with your printing volumes.

There are many manufacturers out there that produce durable and efficient machines, capable of printing, scanning, faxing, and more. In the past 35 years, we here at Strategic Technology Partners of Texas have seen them all, whether it’s from selling or servicing them, and we know the unique benefits and advantages that come with each individual brand.

Every day, healthcare professionals handle sensitive patient information that must be securely shared while ensuring HIPAA compliance. However, traditional faxing methods leave room for security risks, inefficiencies, and compliance issues.

That’s where the Xerox Healthcare Multifunction Printer (MFP) comes in.

According to First Research, over 25,000 printer companies exist in the United States.

The industry is rampant with companies of all sizes. Still, there are only a few that dominate the area on a global scale.

Looking through all the options and picking the brand most aligned with your goals can be confusing and downright frustrating. At first glance, the only differences might be their company name and logo. 

One company's multifunction printer might be similar to another's in basic function. However, they can differ in the features, accessories, and promotional incentives they offer.

Your printer just blinked a warning: “Low Toner.” Now you’re wondering how much longer it’ll last. Will you make it through that big report, or will it fizzle out halfway through? For anyone managing office supplies, toner yield is the key to smarter printing decisions.

At Strategic Technology Partners of Texas, we’ve worked with printers for nearly 40 years. We know the value of reliable, high-quality office supplies. Understanding toner yield—the number of pages a cartridge can print before running out—is vital for balancing quality, cost, and efficiency.

In this article, you’ll learn what toner yield is, the factors affecting it, and how to maximize it for your office. With this knowledge, you’ll be able to optimize your printing and keep your budget in check.

“Why won’t my printer just print what I want?”

If you’ve ever said this out loud (or in frustration to your printer), you’re not alone. Office printers are supposed to make life easier, but when it comes to dealing with paper jams, wrong media types, or the dreaded “held for resources” message, it can feel like they have a mind of their own.

But here’s the good news: the issue might not be your printer—it might just be the settings. Specifically, your printer might be media-driven, and understanding what that means can save you a lot of headaches.

At Strategic Technology Partners of Texas, we deal with printers daily, optimizing print environments for businesses just like yours. We’ve seen (and fixed) almost every printer problem under the sun, and one common source of confusion is understanding media-driven printers.