Office Equipment

​9 Common Printer Problems (Solutions) 

Submitted by Joel Metzler on Mon, 02/20/2023 - 09:00

Have you ever experienced a paper jam? Had lines going through your prints? Couldn’t connect your printer to Wi-Fi? 

If you’ve ever owned or used a printer, you’re probably well aware of some of these common issues and know firsthand the frustration they can cause. 

As a company whose sold printers/copiers for almost four decades, we have assisted customers with almost any kind of printer problem you can think of. 

We’re going to round up nine of the most frequent issues we’ve run across during our time in the industry and provide you with direct solutions to fix these problems.  

​3 Problems With Buying Retail Printers Instead of Commercial Printers 

Submitted by Karla Metzler on Wed, 02/01/2023 - 09:00
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If you’re experiencing issues with your printer/copier, or are looking for a new one, you might feel overwhelmed by the choices and price differences out there. 

Conducting any kind of research process for a new printer will result in a lot of options at price ranges from under $100-to-$100,000.   

The simplest choice is to head to your nearest retail store, be it Staples, Office Depot or Walmart, and pick up a new printer on the cheap.  

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

Submitted by Karla Metzler on Wed, 01/25/2023 - 09:00
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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. 

5 Best Printers When Buying on a Budget 

Submitted by Nolan Fowler on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 09:00
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There is one thing we can all agree on when buying a product, no matter what it is: We want to save as much money as possible. 

This is especially the case when it comes to business-related purchases, like buying a printer. Nobody wants to break the bank for a machine that just prints/copies documents. 

For some workgroups, buying an expensive printer is the best long-term option. For others, going the cheaper route is more appropriate.  

The cheaper route is what we will be discussing in this article by listing five of the best printers when buying on a budget.  

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

Submitted by Karla Metzler on Fri, 01/06/2023 - 08:08
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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. 

STPT vs. Office Depot: Who Should You Buy a Printer From? 

Submitted by Karla Metzler on Fri, 12/09/2022 - 07:04
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What stores come to your mind when thinking about buying a new printer? 

A few stores might pop into your mind. But if it’s based on retail sales from last year, then Office Depot was likely the first one you thought of.  

According to the National Retail Federation, Office Depot was ranked 75th out of the top 100 (and the first office supplier) in 2021 U.S. retail sales, just behind Petco and just ahead of Victoria’s Secret.  

What Is Xerox ConnectKey Technology?

Submitted by Karla Metzler on Wed, 11/23/2022 - 09:00

Xerox is one of the major printer brands on the market, and their ConnectKey Technology is one of their most distinguishing features. 

But what exactly is it? What are the benefits? Does it cost anything? 

Xerox ConnectKey Technology is a broad platform that encompasses a lot of different features and is specific to certain machines in Xerox’s catalog. 

It’s important to know what Xerox ConnectKey is and which machines it applies to because it could end up being the deciding factor on whether a Xerox machine is the right fit for you. 

What Is Page Coverage and Why Is It Important? 

Submitted by Karla Metzler on Fri, 11/18/2022 - 09:00
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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. 

How To Calculate Your Monthly Print Volume 

Submitted by Karla Metzler on Fri, 11/04/2022 - 09:00

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? 

​3 Tips for Saving Money on Your Next Printer/Copier 

Submitted by Mary Shamburger on Wed, 10/26/2022 - 09:00

No matter what the product is, you always want to get the best price possible for it. When it comes to printers/copiers, the same logic applies. 

It’s actually hard to believe how expensive even a simple office printer can cost nowadays. At the basic level, printers can cost around $1,000; at the advanced level, they can cost as much as $30,000 or more. 

As a printer/copier company for almost 40 years, we’ve learned that cost is the most concerning factor for customers in the market for a new machine. And we always want to find ways to make it less of a concern for consumers. 

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