Do you need to send an important document to a hospital, government office, or legal firm? Chances are, they’ve asked you to fax it. But like most people today, you don’t own a fax machine. This is a common dilemma, especially for younger generations who’ve probably never used one. Despite the world going digital, faxing remains a secure way to send documents, particularly in sectors like government and healthcare. It’s not likely to go away anytime soon.

At Strategic Technology Partners of Texas (STPT), we’ve been in the printing industry for over 35 years, long enough to remember when fax machines were a common office staple. We understand that the average person wants convenient and quick ways to get things done. Today, we’ll leverage modern technology and show you how to fax without a fax machine.

Have you ever explored a printer brand’s website? If so, you likely noticed the diverse range of products tailored to meet various needs.

For example, Xerox has several lines in their catalog, including the VersaLink, AltaLink, and PrimeLink machines. 

In this blog, we’ll be comparing the AltaLink and PrimeLink families, two of the most prominent offerings in their lineup.

As a proud platinum partner of Xerox of nearly 40 years, we’ve sold quite a few AltaLink and PrimeLink machines to a wide range of workgroups.

This experience has provided us with a deep understanding of the product families, allowing us to clearly explain the differences between them.

However, this blog isn't going to be a fluff piece on the AltaLink and PrimeLink families. Not everyone will be suitable for these printers. For this reason, it’s important to explore all your options to find the best brand for your needs. 

The number of configuration options and accessories available for printers has exploded in recent years.

One key way to tailor a machine to your printing needs is by adding a print finisher. This is a powerful tool that handles the final stage of document production, like stapling and hole-punching. 

After 35+ years in the print industry, we know how critical finishers can be. But many people still ask:

• What is a print finisher?
• How much do they cost?
• Do I really need one?

We’ll answer these questions and more using Xerox machines as our primary example. But keep in mind, the insights apply broadly across the industry.

As a consumer, you need to know exactly what you’re getting into when you include a finisher because, spoiler alert, they cost money, and you don’t want to waste your money on a finisher you don’t need.    

Let’s break it down.

If thinking about the "cloud" feels a bit like being handed a parachute and pushed toward the edge of a plane without instructions, you're not alone.

Today, "cloud readiness" sounds important (and it is), but knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. Are you supposed to overhaul your entire infrastructure? How much will it cost? What do you even need? 

At Strategic Technology Partners of Texas (STPT), we get it. With nearly four decades helping businesses fine-tune their print environments and technology strategies, we know the cloud conversation often starts with a lot of questions.

Good news: you don't have to figure it out alone. In this blog, we'll explain what "cloud-ready" actually means, share the real risks of staying stuck in the old ways, and show you how moving smartly to the cloud can not only save your business money but also make your daily operations a whole lot smoother.

If your prints look a little… off, you’re not imagining things.

You’ve got a beautiful design. You print it double-sided, and something’s not quite right. The front looks great, but flip it over, and suddenly, the text or images don’t line up like you expected. Is it your printer? Is it the paper? Why is this happening?

The answer lies in front-to-back registration.

We get it, printing terms can get technical. If you’re dealing with double-sided printing issues, or just wondering what “registration” even means, you’re in the right place. At STPT, we work with professional printers every day. We know what makes them tick (and what makes them misbehave). We've seen the real-world impact of registration problems on both quality and budgets.