The production print industry is facing an interesting challenge.

Customers want faster turnaround times, shorter runs, more personalization, and higher-quality output than ever before. At the same time, many print providers are dealing with labor shortages, rising operating costs, and increasing pressure to do more with fewer resources.

That's one reason Xerox launched its new Proficio production press family.

The Xerox Proficio PX500 is designed for production environments that need more speed, more automation, and more monthly volume than entry-level production systems can comfortably handle. It builds on many of the technologies introduced in the Proficio family while targeting organizations that produce a higher volume of work and need maximum efficiency from both their equipment and operators.

Naturally, that leads to an important question:

Is the Xerox Proficio PX500 worth the investment, and who is it really designed for?

One of the most common questions people ask when shopping for a printer is:

"Which printer has the cheapest ink?"

It's a simple question, but the answer isn't always straightforward. A printer with a low purchase price can sometimes end up costing far more over time if replacement ink or toner is expensive. On the other hand, a printer with a higher upfront cost may save you hundreds of dollars over its lifespan through lower operating costs.

Over the past 40 years at Strategic Technology Partners of Texas (STPT), we've learned that the cheapest printer isn't always the most affordable to own.

When evaluating printing costs, it's important to consider ink and toner costs, page yield, print volume, and printer type to determine your true cost of ownership.

This guide will help you understand what makes a printer affordable to operate and highlight some of the best printers with cheap ink and toner available in 2026.

For years, the Xerox Versant line has been one of the most recognizable names in light production print. Many print shops, franchises, in-plants, and marketing departments have built their workflows around machines like the Versant 180 and Versant 280 because they offered an appealing mix of quality, versatility, and affordability.

Now Xerox has introduced something new.

The Xerox Proficio PX300 is one of the first devices in Xerox's new Proficio production press family, a platform designed to help print providers produce higher-quality work with less manual intervention, greater media flexibility, and more workflow automation.

Naturally, that raises an important question:

Is the Xerox Proficio PX300 actually a worthwhile upgrade, or is it simply a new name replacing a familiar machine?

A lot of offices are in need of a faster and smarter A4 device.

This is especially true for businesses that try to balance rising print demands with limited office space and tighter budgets. In many environments, efficient scanning, workflow automation, and high-volume color printing are top priorities.

That’s exactly where the Lexmark CX833se stands out.

We’ve seen many organizations that think they need a bigger machine but don’t focus on speed and workflow capabilities. This review is designed to help you determine whether the Lexmark CX833se color A4 multifunction printer is the right fit for your office.

We’ll break down its features, strengths, tradeoffs, operating considerations, and who it makes the most sense for.

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Your printer flashes a "Low Toner" warning just as you're preparing an important report. Now you’re wondering how many pages this cartridge should have printed, and why it is already running low?

If you've ever compared toner cartridges, you've probably seen terms like 2,500-page yield or high-yield toner listed on the box. But what do those numbers actually mean? More importantly, how do they affect your printing costs and purchasing decisions?

At Strategic Technology Partners of Texas (STPT), we've spent 40 years helping businesses get the most from their printing environments. With toner costs being high, customers want to better understand toner yield. While it seems straightforward, several factors influence how long a cartridge actually lasts.