Office Process Automation

Ever wonder why your document sometimes doesn’t print instantly, even though you clicked “Print” minutes ago? You’re not alone. Many people who regularly use printers—especially in busy offices—encounter the occasional wait or error message. This is where "printer spooling" comes into play.

At Strategic Technology Partners of Texas (STPT), we understand printers better than most. With nearly 40 years of experience servicing and setting up printers across Texas and southern Oklahoma, we’ve managed hundreds of printers and tackled countless printing issues.

Through this article, we’ll explain printer spooling, offering insights into how it works, common issues, and ways to keep your printer running smoothly. By the end, you’ll understand printer spooling, how to troubleshoot its errors, and how to optimize it for a more efficient printing experience.

In today's educational environment, managing resources effectively is critical. One area that often goes overlooked is the school's print policy. If you’re an educator, administrator, or IT professional looking to develop or refine your school’s print policy, you’re in the right place.

Strategic Technology Partners of Texas (STPT) has extensive experience in providing print and technology solutions to schools for nearly 40 years, and we’ve learned a thing or two about what works and what doesn’t.

In this article, we’ll share valuable insights into developing a robust print policy tailored for schools. We’ll draw on our extensive experience and best practices we’ve shared with our clients. By the end of this read, you'll have a solid understanding of what a good print policy entails and how to implement one effectively in your institution.

Do you need to send an important document to a hospital, government office, or legal firm? Chances are they’ve asked you to fax it. But like most people today—you don’t own a fax machine. This is a common dilemma, especially for younger generations who might never have used one. Despite the world going digital, faxing remains a secure way to send documents, particularly in sectors like government and healthcare. It’s not likely to go away anytime soon.

At Strategic Technology Partners of Texas (STPT), we’ve been in the printing industry for over 35 years, long enough to remember when fax machines were a common office staple. We understand that the average person wants convenient and quick ways to get things done. Today, we’ll leverage modern technology and show you how to fax without a fax machine.

The Power of Auto-Redaction: Streamlining Data Privacy and Security

When you have personal information on documents you’re sending in but don’t want anyone to see that, how do you normally take care of that? You might be one of the millions of people who simply cross out, white-out, or black-out the information with a marker or white-out tool.

When Xerox invented the first copier in the twentieth century, it revolutionized the way offices functioned. In only seconds, exact copies of documents could be printed, freeing up hours of work time for employees. 

Tasks that once took hours were simply automated. At the time, this was part of a big change sweeping the world; electric devices were streamlining processes in the home and office to make life simpler for everyone. 

During this big boom, things that are commonplace today, like microwaves, air conditioners, and televisions became available to everyday consumers for the first time, making dinner prep and entertainment faster and more convenient than ever before. Homes and offices suddenly became more effective and more comfortable than could have been imagined only ten years before.