Pricing & Leasing

How to Choose a Printer for Your Budget and Business Needs

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Are you in the market for a new printer for your business or organization? If so, you’ve probably put together a budget, whether it’s a rough idea of your upfront spending or (if you choose to lease) a clear monthly leasing amount you can manage.

However, if you’re not familiar with the copier and printer industry, you might find yourself confused by the pricing and the various factors that influence it.

Unless you're planning to grab a basic printer from Walmart—which, let’s be honest, isn’t the best choice—you’ll likely be engaging in a service agreement with a print vendor. This means committing to a specific number of color and black-and-white prints each month.

Top 10 Questions to Ask Your Print Provider Before Purchasing

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You're about to make a big decision for your business by investing in a printer from a printing vendor. With so many options available, it can feel overwhelming. You want to make the right choice that fits your budget, operational needs, and future growth plans. But knowing where to start is hard.  

If you're new to the printing world, it can be even more challenging.

One way to determine if a printing vendor is right for you is by asking them the right questions. But what are the most important questions to ask?

At Strategic Technology Partners of Texas (STPT), we've got your back. For over 35 years, we've been helping our customers navigate the complex world of printing technology. Today, we're sharing the top 10 questions you should ask your printing vendor to make an informed and confident decision.

​Why Is Print Volume Important for a Printer? (How to Check It) 

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Print volume is one of the most important factors to consider when shopping for a new printer, but why? What does it even mean?

One cannot overstate the significance of print volume. Besides cost, it is arguably the most crucial factor in deciding which printer/copier to purchase.   

As a local print vendor that has helped businesses of all kinds find their ideal machine, we've learned all too well the consequences of ignoring print volume when purchasing a printer. We don't want you to have to deal with them.

Duty Cycle vs. Recommended Print Volume: What’s the Difference? 

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Arguably, no metric is more important to know before purchasing a printer than how much it can print or copy in a month.

When researching a machine's specifications, you'll likely see two categories involving the volume of prints a printer can make: the monthly duty cycle and the recommended monthly print volume. 

There is a major difference between both metrics of printer performance, and not knowing it could have costly consequences. 

As a local print vendor for over 35 years, we've seen how negligent printing and copying can damage printers and lead to costly repairs that hurt the bank.

4 Warning Signs of a Toner Scammer and Ways to Avoid Them

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Have you received phone calls from people trying to sell you toner over the phone? If yes, be cautious, as these calls may be from toner phoners who are trying to scam you. Every day, Americans receive an average of 3.7 scam calls, so it's essential to stay alert. For businesses that receive calls more frequently, the risk of falling prey to toner scams is even higher. Unfortunately, business owners who have fallen into this trap have lost money without any means of recovering their losses.  

Buying a Printer: Amazon vs Strategic Technology Partners of Texas

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​The Amazon company is the powerhouse online shopping center we have all grown accustomed to. It has substantial merit behind it and sales numbers that are astronomical. From its inception as just an online bookstore, to the premier shopping outlet for quick, easy, and almost limitless creativity on options, it's a no-brainer why it's so popular.

However, we always mention here at Strategic Technology Partners of Texas (STPT) that we have over 35 years of experience as a printer vendor, and our partnership with Xerox always gives us opportunities to learn more about products and inform you in ways you can’t get from other websites.

What Is Special Pricing and How Do You Qualify?  

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Special pricing is a benefit that many organizations qualify for but sometimes don’t even know it.  

While the phrase itself can mean different things, there are several things to know that can help you determine if your organization qualifies for special pricing on products. 

If you’re interested in receiving discounts on products for your business, then special pricing is something you will want to look into.  

As a printer/copier company in the Texas area, we deal with special pricing on a regular basis and have become intimately familiar with its benefits and qualifications.  

​3 Problems With Buying Retail Printers Instead of Commercial Printers 

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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.  

What Is Xerox eConcierge and How Does it Work? 

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Have you ever struggled to get printing supplies, like toner or ink, for your printer?  

If you have, then you understand that reordering printing supplies are a hassle. Most of the time, you don’t even know you’re running low until you’re completely out and navigating the toner aisle at the nearest office equipment store can be intimidating or sometimes even impossible.   

Xerox has a program, called eConcierge, that is designed to take the guesswork out of measuring supply levels, assisting you in reordering supplies and providing you with a resource for free service calls as you desire. 

How Much Do Printer/Copier Supplies Cost?

Submitted by Karla Metzler on

Printing supplies make up a major portion of the cost of owning a printer/copier. 

Items like toner cartridges, ink cartridges and paper are regularly purchased and used daily in the traditional workplace. 

But how much do these supplies cost? Are you currently overpaying for supplies when you don’t need to? 

As a company that sells office printing equipment, we know as well as anyone how much printing supplies can cost you.  

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