Pricing & Leasing

3 Tips to Staving Off Inflation When Buying a Printer 

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Inflation affects everything, from groceries to gas to office technology. If you're a business, school, hospital, or any organization trying to upgrade or replace your printers, you already know this. Prices are higher. Delivery timelines are longer. And budgets are tighter than ever.

But inflation doesn't mean you're stuck overpaying or settling for a less-than-ideal machine. As print vendors who help organizations like yours find the right printers every day, we know how to help you navigate rising prices while still getting what you need.

Below are three proven tips to help you make a smart printer investment (even during inflation) and position your print environment for long-term savings.

Want to take advantage of year-end tax savings? Download our free 2025 Section 179 Printer Tax Savings Guide to learn how a new printer could qualify for a major deduction.

4 Options You Have at the End of Your Printer/Copier Lease 

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So, you’re nearing the end of your lease agreement for your office’s printer/copier and want to know what your options are. 

Knowing your end-of-lease options is crucial. Consumers who ignore the upcoming end of their copier lease agreement can open themselves up to automatic lease extensions if they don’t notify their print vendor or provider in a timely fashion.  

This means you could be paying for a machine you no longer want for another year, resulting in frustration and financial burden to the tune of thousands of dollars.  

As a long-time print vendor, we’ve learned the importance of having a plan for when you come to the end of your lease. And since over 90% of our customers choose to lease their machines, we’ve had to assist a number of clients in their post-lease decision. 

Should You Invest in a Copier for your Business? (Pros & Cons)

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Trying to make a desktop printer work for several employees who print hundreds of pages each week? It might be costing your business more than you think.

Investing in a high-quality copier or multifunction printer (MFP) can streamline workflows. It can also reduce long-term costs and improve document security and productivity, especially when choosing a leasing option.

At Strategic Technology Partners of Texas (STPT), we've spent over 35 years helping businesses make smart, cost-effective printing decisions. Whether you're considering an office copier for the first time or weighing your next upgrade, this guide covers the pros and cons of investing in a copier to help you decide what’s right for your business.

STPT vs. Amazon: Where Should You Buy Your Next Printer?

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Amazon is the go-to shopping destination for millions of people, including those in the market for a new printer. But just because it's fast and convenient doesn’t mean it’s the best option for every business or professional need.

At Strategic Technology Partners of Texas (STPT), we've spent nearly 40 years helping businesses and organizations find the right print solution for their unique needs. And while we understand Amazon's appeal, this blog will give you a clear comparison between Amazon and STPT, so you can make the most informed decision possible.

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Top 10 Questions to Ask Your Print Provider Before Purchasing

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You're about to make a big decision for your business by investing in a printer from a printing vendor. With so many options available, it can feel overwhelming. You want to make the right choice that fits your budget, operational needs, and future growth plans. But knowing where to start is hard.  

If you're new to the printing world, it can be even more challenging.

One way to determine if a printing vendor is right for you is by asking them the right questions. But what are the most important questions to ask?

At Strategic Technology Partners of Texas (STPT), we've got your back. For over 35 years, we've been helping our customers navigate the complex world of printing technology. Today, we're sharing the top 10 questions you should ask your printing vendor to make an informed and confident decision.

What Is Special Pricing and How Do You Qualify?  

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Special pricing is a benefit that many organizations qualify for but sometimes don’t even know it.  

While the phrase itself can mean different things, there are several things to know that can help you determine if your organization qualifies for special pricing on products. 

If you’re interested in receiving discounts on products for your business, then special pricing is something you will want to look into.  

As a printer/copier company in the Texas area, we deal with special pricing on a regular basis and have become intimately familiar with its benefits and qualifications.  

What Is Xerox eConcierge and How Does it Work? 

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Have you ever struggled to get printing supplies, like toner or ink, for your printer?  

If you have, then you understand that reordering printing supplies are a hassle. Most of the time, you don’t even know you’re running low until you’re completely out and navigating the toner aisle at the nearest office equipment store can be intimidating or sometimes even impossible.   

Xerox has a program, called eConcierge, that is designed to take the guesswork out of measuring supply levels, assisting you in reordering supplies and providing you with a resource for free service calls as you desire. 

How Much Do Printer/Copier Supplies Cost?

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Printing supplies make up a major portion of the cost of owning a printer/copier. 

Items like toner cartridges, ink cartridges and paper are regularly purchased and used daily in the traditional workplace. 

But how much do these supplies cost? Are you currently overpaying for supplies when you don’t need to? 

As a company that sells office printing equipment, we know as well as anyone how much printing supplies can cost you.  

How Much Does Printer Service Cost? 

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There are not many things more important to owning a printer/copier than having a solution for printer service. 

Why? Because obtaining service for your printer when you desperately need it can be costly and hard to come by. 

Believe it or not, printers are not so different from the car you drive every day. They are complex machines, especially at the advanced level, that require proper care and maintenance.  

If you use your printer frequently, service issues—especially as your machine ages--- will occur. That’s why it’s crucial to have a solution for service in place before an issue arises. 

A Comprehensive Guide to Copier Lease Agreements

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Leasing a copier or printer can be a daunting endeavor.  

It can feel a bit intimidating any time you enter into a legally binding agreement that may involve a significant amount of money. 

There are a lot of factors to consider before leasing a copier, and we aim to give you a mini guide of sorts to use as you look to decide how you’re going to pay for your next office machine. 

As a print vendor for almost four decades, we’ve learned that leasing is by far the most popular way to pay for a machine. But customers typically don’t understand all that they need to know before entering a lease. 

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