Printer Fleet Management

Do I Need to Have a Backup Copier or Printer?

Submitted by Karla Metzler on
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Picture this: It’s a busy day at the law firm you work at, everyone’s rushing around trying to get work done, while you’re standing at the printer, waiting for your court transcripts to finish printing.  

Suddenly, the printer goes down, and a warning sign flashes on the screen. All those documents you needed to be printed are gone, as well the contracts, manuals, NDAs, and other papers that your coworkers needed to print too. The whole office essentially comes to a halt, and no one really knows what to do.  

Auto-Toner or Buying My Own- Which is Right for Me?

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Buying copier/printer toner can be confusing. Most boxes look the same, there are so many different types, and it’s hard to keep track of when you’re running low, leaving you with an empty cartridge in the middle of a workday.  

After being in the copier/printer industry for over 35 years, we’ve seen all of the different problems and mistakes that can be made when it comes to buying toner- and we’ve seen the best ways to ensure your organization will have exactly what it needs.  

4 Ways That Having Personalized User Accounts Can Benefit Your Organization

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While it might seem like a minor inconvenience to some, constantly looking through apps just to find the same one that you use every day is a waste of valuable time that could be spent working. That’s why we’ve found one of the best solutions for organizations with multiple users assigned to print is personalized individual user accounts, made possible with Xerox ConnectKey Technology.  

 

Who is Strategic Technology Partners of Texas?

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Navigating the copier/printer industry and looking for a reliable print vendor can be quite the hassle. You may not know if you’re getting the best deals, the best equipment, or even if you’re working with the best vendor. 

We here at Strategic Technology Partners of Texas have been operating for over 35 years, and we’ve experienced firsthand the difference that a good vendor/customer relationship can have. We also know that understanding the history of your print vendor can help you avoid any confusion, especially if they’ve changed names a couple of times like us.  

What is a Managed Print Services Study?

Submitted by Karla Metzler on

​If your organization is looking into partnering with a print vendor, or if you’re interested in how managed print services could benefit you, then conducting a managed print services study is the next step in the process. Without prior knowledge, however, it can be a confusing process, and the benefits may be unclear.  

As an experienced print vendor, we’ve been conducting managed print services studies for almost 30 years, and we’ve seen the ways that it’s improved office infrastructures and helped cut printing costs down significantly.  

We’ve written this article to give you a better idea of what to expect when undergoing a managed print services study, and so that you can feel prepared and confident you’re getting the best assessment possible.  

What is Color Tracking, and What are the Benefits?

Submitted by Joel Barriga on

Do you know how much your organization is spending on color prints? When was the last time that you took a look at your printing records, or your invoices? 

Printing can become a big cost for businesses that aren’t keeping up with their print volume, and especially color printing. That’s why as an experienced print vendor we recommend all businesses to utilize some form of print management or color tracking.  

What is Color Tracking? 

Color tracking refers to the process of regulating color prints and controlling the costs by using a form of print management

Managed Print Services Defined

Submitted by Karla Metzler on

Is your office constantly finding itself without valuable printing supplies? Or worse, do you have a designated pile of jumbled toner, all from different vendors, that you have no idea what to do with? If this sounds like your business, then it’s likely that you’ll benefit from Managed Print Services.  

You may have heard about Managed Print Services before- but do you know what it really is and what it encompasses? In this article, we’ll break down exactly what it is and how it can benefit your organization and employees. 

Two Important Documents to Look Over Before Your Installation

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Congratulations on your new machine! 

If you’ve recently purchased a new device, then it’s likely that you’re preparing for an installation and delivery. There are two important forms that need your attention before the date of your installation, and this article will cover them both and why they’re important. The first is a Customer Requirments Input Form, which needs to be filled out and submitted back to your business consultant. The second is the Customer Expectation and Installation Guide, which will provide you with all the information you need to prepare for your new device.  

How to Optimize Your Copier/Printer Fleet for Larger Businesses

Submitted by Mary Shamburger on

Having a large business or workforce can be a pain when it comes to managing several printing devices across a large area.  Most people are unsure of the best way to optimize their fleet so that all their devices can work together cohesively, saving them time and money. We here at Strategic Technology Partners of Texas, as an authorized Xerox partner, have a lot of knowledge when it comes to organizing and managing a large printer fleet, that we know will ensure maximum efficiency for you and your organization. 

Printer Security: Xerox's Approach, and Why it Matters

Submitted by Karla Metzler on

Have you ever thought about all the different ways you’re exposing your company to cybercrime or data hacks? Did you think that these could occur through your copier/printer? 

No one can understate the importance of security in times like these, and especially with many employees still working from home. That’s why we, as experienced Xerox copier/printer vendors, have compiled this blog showcasing the many different ways that Xerox leads the industry in printer security, and why you can have peace of mind when printing to a Xerox device.  

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