If you’ve ever printed something sensitive like a tax form, a patient record, a student report, or even your own Social Security number, you’ve likely felt panic at the thought of leaving it sitting on a tray for anyone to see. It’s the same uneasy feeling many employees experience in busy workplaces where dozens of print jobs pile up, mix together, or get picked up by the wrong person entirely.

And with today’s mix of remote work, shared devices, and growing compliance demands, the stakes are much higher than a misplaced page.

At Strategic Technology Partners of Texas (STPT), we’ve spent nearly 40 years helping organizations tighten their print security and build workflows that protect confidential information at every step.

Buying a printer or copier for your business sounds simple, but it can easily go wrong in a number of ways. You can end up overspending, underbuying, dealing with poor contracts, and even skipping support options if you're not diligent. All of this can leave you with buyer’s regret and an expensive machine that doesn’t do what you need it to.

We’ve helped thousands of businesses over the past four decades avoid common pitfalls when purchasing their printing equipment. So let’s walk through the five most common mistakes buyers make, and more importantly, how you can avoid them. By the end of this article, you’ll have a sharper eye for what really matters in the buying process.

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It’s not easy running a business right now. Between rising costs, technology growing faster than budgets, and the ongoing tug-of-war between in-office and remote work, many small business owners in Texas are feeling stretched thin. While the goals of profitability, growth, and stability remain the same, the path to reach them has become less predictable.

At Strategic Technology Partners of Texas (STPT), we work daily with local businesses such as independent medical practices and school districts, as well as marketing agencies and construction firms. While every organization is unique, we’ve noticed five recurring challenges that nearly every Texas SMB is trying to overcome, and more importantly, the smart ways they’re tackling them.

You’ve probably seen a used office printer listed online and thought, “That’s a steal.” And, in fairness, it might be. After all, why spend $30,000 on a new printer when you can get one that looks and functions just as well for half the price?

The truth, though, is that buying a used printer isn’t always as simple as getting a great deal. Like buying a used car, there are many factors that determine whether your “bargain” will actually save money in the long run or cost you more down the road.

As a print vendor, we sell both new and used printers. In this blog, we’ll walk you through the real pros and cons of buying a used printer, updated for 2025, so you can make a confident, informed decision for your business.

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When it comes to high-volume printing, time is money and every second counts. Many print providers are realizing their toner-based presses can’t keep up with today’s production demands or color cost expectations.

The Xerox IJP900 Inkjet Press is a high-speed, high-capacity color inkjet system designed to deliver offset-quality results at breakthrough speeds and cost efficiency.

At Strategic Technology Partners of Texas (STPT), we’ve helped print-for-pay shops, marketing providers, and in-plant operations find equipment that truly transforms productivity. In this review, we’ll break down what makes the Xerox IJP900 stand out, who it’s best suited for, and what you can expect in performance, flexibility, and long-term ROI.

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