Pricing & Leasing

When was the last time you tried to buy a printer and thought, “Why is this so complicated?” Retail stores mostly offer low-cost devices, brand websites showcase every model under the sun, and local vendors offer business-grade equipment. Choosing the right printer is only half the battle. The other half is figuring out where you should buy it.

Where you buy a printer can influence not only how it performs but also what you pay for it in the years to come.

And while STPT is a print vendor, we’re not here to persuade you one way or another. We want to help you understand the real differences among the three main buying routes: retailers, manufacturer websites, and print vendors. Then, you can make the right decision for your business, team, and budget.

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It always happens at the worst possible moment. You’re minutes away from an important meeting, you hit “Print,” and the screen flashes an error code you’ve never seen before. Or the machine just sits there quietly mocking you. For businesses that rely on multifunction printers (MFPs) every single day, downtime can be costly.

In fact, many businesses don’t know their actual printing costs. Many are not aware of how much of their print spend is tied up in unplanned repairs, wasted supplies, and downtime that could have been avoided with the right service plan.

A maintenance plan is like insurance for your investment and peace of mind for your team. In this blog, we’ll walk you through why maintenance plans matter, what they cover, the costs of skipping one, and how easy it is to request service if you’re already covered.

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If you’re running a large business, chances are your copier and printer fleet feels a little more like a chaotic traffic jam than a well-orchestrated system. You might have multiple devices across multiple floors or even multiple states, which means IT is constantly fielding supply requests, service calls, and error messages. And let’s be honest, nobody wants their CIO spending Monday morning hunting down why “Printer 12B” is flashing a cryptic error code again.

As a print vendor, we’ve been helping organizations of all sizes tame their printer fleets for over 35 years. As an authorized Xerox partner, we specialize in making large fleets run smoothly, securely, and cost-effectively.

In this guide, we’ll walk through practical steps you can take to optimize your printer fleet—whether that means trimming excess devices, streamlining supplies, or tightening up security.

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When it comes time to buy a printer for your business, you may immediately think of Office Depot or another big-box retailer. But is that always the best option?

If you're comparing a retail giant to a dedicated print vendor like STPT, the answer might not be as straightforward as you'd expect. Whether you’re looking for a simple desktop printer or a multifunction powerhouse, where you buy matters, and not just in price.

With nearly four decades of experience in the printing industry, STPT knows what business buyers need. We’ve helped organizations large and small navigate the printer-buying process, and we know that who you buy from can make all the difference in long-term satisfaction and support.

In this blog, we’ll give an honest, head-to-head comparison of STPT and Office Depot so you can decide which option makes the most sense for your needs.

Printers and copiers keep evolving every year, offering faster speeds, smarter features, and better security. You might think, “Ours still works just fine.” And that may be true. But what if it's costing you more than it should in repairs, lost productivity, or even security risks? 

The good news is, if you want (or need) an upgrade, you can trade-in your current machine anytime. You may even get a trade-in bonus or discount for doing so. 

At Strategic Technology Partners of Texas, we’ve spent nearly 40 years helping businesses upgrade their printing equipment and lower long-term costs. In this article, we’ll show you when trading in your current machine makes sense, and how it could actually save you money.

Not sure where to begin? Start with our guide: 5 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Printer.