As the world continues to go digital, it is vital for businesses to innovate. Falling behind in the digital age means risking obsolescence. In today's work environment, portability and convenience are key, especially for businesses, schools, and offices that need to be travel-friendly. Plus, with the rise of remote and hybrid work environments, its useful to have digital technology that you can use at home and work.

Portable scanners are a convenient solution for professionals on the go. Their compact size means you can carry them around anywhere, allowing you to stay efficient and productive no matter where you are.

As the sun sets on Summer and the 2024-2025 school year draws closer, many schools prepare for the tough month of August. 

Between new school supplies, books, onboarding new teachers, hiring staff, and doing your best to keep schools safe and clean for students, it can be difficult easing back into the busy Fall season.

One of the bigger expenses you may be considering for the upcoming year is office equipment, printers, and scanners for your staff and students. This can be a big hurdle for some schools, especially when you consider how many copier printers you need to keep your school running optimally. 

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 "How do you properly clean a printer? How often should I clean it? Do I even need to?"

These are common questions that many printer owners will eventually ask. Cleaning your printer or copier is crucial when it's a machine you rely on every day for your business's document processes.

If you don’t clean your printer, you may encounter various service or print issues, which could lead to costly repairs or the need to replace the printer. Additionally, using incorrect materials to clean your printer could cause damage to the machine.

So, how do you clean your printer the right way?

When you’re knee-deep in a complex print job, the last thing you want is to spend hours sorting and organizing pages manually. That’s where collating, often called sorting, comes in—a feature that can save you time, hassle, and headaches. If you've ever felt overwhelmed trying to understand printing terms or functionalities, you’re in the right place. Today, we’re diving into what collate means in printing, why it's useful, and how to make the most of it with your printer.

At Strategic Technology Partners of Texas (STPT), we’ve been providing top-tier printers to hundreds of businesses for nearly 40 years. Our extensive experience means we know how printers work and how to utilize them to their full potential. This blog aims to share our expertise and help you harness the power of your printing technology.

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As teachers nationwide continue to fight for higher pay, many are still required to stock their classroom supplies for the school year. 

However, school supplies can be costly for teachers, especially those just starting out. In 2022, the average salary for a public-school teacher in the United States was $66,000. This number is only an average. In some states, public-school teachers make as little as $30,000 a year. When you consider the rate of inflation, teacher salaries have decreased by three percent in recent years despite raises and annual pay increases.

Unfortunately, many schools also lack the funds to offer supply stipends to teachers.