Printer Fleet Management

4 Reasons Your Office Should Go Paperless

Submitted by Liz Adair on Fri, 03/24/2023 - 13:14

According to a recent survey, 81% of consumers expect companies to be environmentally conscious. That number of people increases every year, and a great way to show your commitment to environmental sustainability is going paperless in the office.

Going paperless helps support environmental sustainability, and it makes consumers more likely to buy your products. 

As a print vendor who has been in the business for over 35 years, STPT understands how important it is to balance your office’s print needs with concerns for the bottom line and environmental health. 

In this article, we will explain in detail the top four reasons your office should go paperless, including the primary financial and environmental benefits for employers and employees alike. 

​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.  

What Is Xerox Workflow Central? (Pros, Cons, Cost) 

Submitted by Nolan Fowler on Mon, 01/30/2023 - 09:00

Xerox Workflow Central is a versatile, cloud-based, platform built for modern workgroups in the digital space. 

Is it the right fit for you, though? 

As a Xerox Platinum Solutions Partner, it is our job to stay on top of the different features offered by the brand that can help you achieve a better overall print environment. 

One of those is the Xerox Workflow Central platform which can be found in the Xerox App Gallery. It has plenty of benefits, but also some notable cons, including the fact that you must pay a monthly subscription for its features.  

What Is XMPie and How Can It Benefit Your Business? 

Submitted by Karla Metzler on Fri, 01/13/2023 - 07:24

XMPie, a partner of Xerox, is one of the leading providers of cross-media, variable data one-to-one marketing.  

But what exactly can it do for your business? Who would be a fit for the technology? How much does it cost? 

As a Xerox Platinum Solutions Partner, we will use our expertise in their products to honestly and thoroughly answer your main questions about XMPie. 

The software can be helpful for some businesses, but it does cost money, which means you need to know what you’re getting into before deciding whether to purchase or not. 

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. 

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. 

Print Management Software: Y-Soft vs. PaperCut 

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

Print management software can be helpful to a lot of companies that want to cut back on their printing expenses. 

Many providers offer print management software, and two of the more prominent ones are Y-Soft and PaperCut.  

Which one should you use? What are the similarities and differences between the two? 

We’ve been a printer/copier company for almost 40 years and have dealt extensively with both Y-Soft and PaperCut and want to use that insight to provide a comparison between the two so you can see which one might be right for you. 

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? 

​What Is a Printer/Copier’s Duty Cycle? 

Submitted by Mary Shamburger on Wed, 10/19/2022 - 09:00

If you’ve ever looked at a printer/copier online, you’re likely familiar with the term “duty cycle.” 

But what does a machine’s duty cycle mean and why is it important? 

These are the types of questions we will use our almost 40 years of industry expertise as a print vendor to answer today because duty cycle is one of the key indicators you need to pay attention to before purchasing a new office machine.  

If you forego a printer’s monthly duty cycle and just buy whichever machine you can find easily, you may be subjecting yourself to more service issues down the road---something we will cover later on in this blog.  

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