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.  

The global market for laser printers is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 5.1% from 2024 to 2030. In offices, schools, and businesses of all kinds, laser printing remains the backbone of professional document production. Yet, few people stop to consider how we got here or why laser printers continue to be the gold standard for business printing.

At Strategic Technology Partners of Texas, we’ve spent nearly 40 years working with laser printers, partnering with Xerox—the company that invented them—to provide cutting-edge printing solutions. We’ve seen laser printers go from room-sized machines to compact, high-speed workhorses.

This article dives into the history of the laser printer, how the technology has advanced, and why it’s still the best choice for businesses that need fast, reliable, and cost-effective printing.

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.

If your business prints a lot, even a few cents per page can add up to thousands of dollars over time. According to studies, companies spend up to 3% of their revenue on printing alone. That’s a big chunk of change that could be going to more important things. The real question is: Do you know how much you’re paying per page? If not, you could be overspending without realizing it.

At Strategic Technology Partners of Texas, we’ve worked with businesses of all sizes to help them lower their printing costs. By understanding cost per page (CPP) or cost per copy, you can make smarter decisions about your printing setup and cut unnecessary expenses.

In this article, we’ll break down what CPP is, how to calculate it, and how to reduce it without sacrificing print quality.

You’re on a deadline. You hit ‘Print’—and instead of crisp, professional-looking pages, your printer flashes an error code. Suddenly, you’re not just printing a report; you’re decoding a cryptic message from your machine. Frustrating? Absolutely. But you’re not alone.

At Strategic Technology Partners of Texas, we’ve been working with printers for nearly four decades. We’ve seen every error code, fixed every malfunction, and helped countless businesses keep their printers running smoothly. Printer error codes can feel like a secret language, but we’re here to translate.

By the end of this article, you’ll understand what printer error codes are, how they differ from simple error messages, and how to determine whether you can fix the issue yourself or need professional assistance. Let’s get into it.