Office Equipment

Big moves in the printer industry don’t happen every day, but when they do, they send ripples across the market. Xerox’s recent announcement that it will acquire Lexmark for $1.5 billion is one of those industry-shaping moments. As two major players in the print and office equipment space, their consolidation raises a few questions: What does this mean for competition? How will it impact the manufacturing landscape? And what should businesses that rely on these brands expect in the coming years?

A few years ago, our Business Development Manager, Mary Shamburger, attended a convention that showcased copier units from several different brands.

This experience allowed her to see the differences, up close, in the features and designs of each machine, but to her surprise, one machine had a base made of particleboard, an artificial wood made from wood pulp and glue. Since copiers need steel bases to support hardware and protect users from fire, this was a shock. 

The particleboard base was preventing the wheels from supporting the machine, and the wood was disintegrating.  

When you think of a copier/printer brand, what’s the first name to come to mind?

Maybe it’s HP or Canon because that’s what you used in school. Maybe it’s even Ricoh because that’s what the first office you worked at used. It’s easy to recall or hear about different brand names, but the stakes are a little higher when choosing one for your office equipment. You don’t want to be left with a faulty machine that breaks easily or can’t keep up with your printing volumes.

There are many manufacturers out there that produce durable and efficient machines, capable of printing, scanning, faxing, and more. In the past 35 years, we here at Strategic Technology Partners of Texas have seen them all, whether it’s from selling or servicing them, and we know the unique benefits and advantages that come with each individual brand.

Every day, healthcare professionals handle sensitive patient information that must be securely shared while ensuring HIPAA compliance. However, traditional faxing methods leave room for security risks, inefficiencies, and compliance issues.

That’s where the Xerox Healthcare Multifunction Printer (MFP) comes in.

Did you know that the average office worker prints 10,000 pages per year? That’s a lot of paper, and if you’re in charge of keeping an office running smoothly, you know how important it is to have the right type of printer. But when it comes to choosing between a local printer and a network printer, the decision isn’t always straightforward.

At Strategic Technology Partners of Texas, we work with both local and network printers and understand the ins and outs of setting them up for maximum efficiency. Whether you’re managing a single desk setup or a bustling office, we specialize in optimizing print environments to make your life easier.