Printer Fleet Management

4 Reasons Your Office Should Go Paperless

Submitted by Liz Adair on

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
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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

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

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 XMPie and How Can It Benefit Your Business? 

Submitted by Karla Metzler on

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. 

How To Calculate Your Monthly Print Volume 

Submitted by Karla Metzler on

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

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.  

Buying a Copier/Printer? Top 6 Things to Consider

Submitted by Mary Shamburger on
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Did you know that some printers/copiers can range from $1,000-$100,000? 

That makes it all the more significant that you get the right office machine in place for your company the first time around. Because wasting money on an insufficient machine can be significantly costly and frustrating.  

The number one thing you can do to make sure you get the right printer in place for your company is to educate yourself on all you need to consider before purchasing a new machine. 

We’ve accumulated a vast amount of knowledge during our almost 40 years in the printer/copier industry, and thus, have become intimately familiar with all that goes into finding the perfect printer. 

Everything You Need to Know About the Xerox Device Agent

Submitted by Matthew Eberhart on
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If you’ve purchased, or plan to purchase, a Xerox machine and want to include managed print services, then you will need to become familiar with the Xerox Device Agent (XDA). 

The XDA is essential to understand if you want to enable services like automatic shipments of supplies, such as toner or ink cartridges, and receive detailed reports on usage levels. 

But what exactly is the XDA? And how do you install it on your network and add your devices to it?  

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