Remember when you first bought your office printer? It probably felt like the easiest, most cost-effective choice. Buy it once, set it up, and get to work. But as your business has grown, you might have noticed that same machine causing more headaches than it solves. Whether it’s running out of toner at the worst time, breaking down when you need it most, or simply struggling to keep up with demand.

As a print vendor, we work with businesses and organizations every day who hit this exact crossroads. Many started out with a retail-bought printer from a place like Staples or Amazon, but soon realized their needs had outpaced their machine. We’ve helped hundreds of businesses make the switch to leasing, giving them access to better equipment, ongoing support, and predictable costs.

Are you trying to find an office printer for your home or home office? If you are, the number of home printer options on the market can be overwhelming. There are thousands, making it difficult to decide which one to choose. 

No matter the purpose, you need a reliable printer to handle all your printing needs.

Choosing the wrong printer can lead to added frustration, especially if you purchase a printer that can’t reasonably handle how much you print. 

The stats speak for themselves: consumers prefer eco-friendly businesses. 

According to Forbes, 68% of millennials bought an environmentally friendly product in the last year, and 87% of consumers developed more positive images of companies that supported environmental issues.

As the millennial age group takes over the marketplace, it is important for companies to follow new market trends to capture millennial attention, and environmental sustainability is one of the big ones.

Let’s consider an example. When’s the last time you saw a Hummer on the road?

In the 90s and early 2000s, GM’s Hummer was all the rage; celebrities drove them, and GM sold multiple civilian models to a market that couldn’t get enough. 

You’re standing in the printer aisle (or scrolling online), comparing two wildly different machines; one promises super-low ink costs with vibrant color prints, and the other promises speed, volume, and rock-solid reliability. Both sound good. But which one is actually better for what you need?

That’s exactly what we’re here to help you answer.

We get asked this question all the time: "Should I go with an Epson EcoTank or a laser printer?" The truth is that it’s not just a simple this-or-that choice. The answer depends entirely on how you plan to use your printer, how much you print, and what you care about most: color quality? long-term costs? speed? maintenance?

It’s also important to note that Epson’s EcoTank lineup isn’t just one printer. They offer Supertank models for home and office use, Photo printers for creative work, Pro models for small businesses, and even Mono versions for black-and-white printing.

It’s safe to say that climate change is no longer a distant problem, but a threat that’s currently breathing down our necks. From disrupted supply chains caused by extreme weather to soaring energy costs and increasingly selective customers, the impact on businesses is undeniable.

In fact, the Natural Marketing Institute found that 58% of U.S. consumers consider a company’s environmental footprint before making a purchase. If a company wants to attract and retain these customers, sustainability needs to be more than just talk and be part of its everyday operations.

Here’s where our expertise comes in. At STPT, we’ve spent decades helping organizations rethink their print environments not only to save money, but also to reduce their environmental impact.