Printer

Did you know that one of the Founding Fathers of the United States worked as a printer? Or that some of the very first print impressions were made by cave people thousands of years ago?

From ancient cave art to the founding of America, printing has a rich history.

Printing is at the heart of human culture, and for that reason, it is important and valuable for us to learn more about the history of printing and its effects on human civilization. 

As experts on all things printing, our team at STPT has put together this brief history of printing and the printing industry so you can learn more about printing, the laser printer, and the ways printing has changed the course of human history forever.

After reading this article, you will know more about these topics:

If you buy a traditional office printer, you will likely need to buy upgrades for it at some point. 

This could be anything from extra paper trays, stands, WIFI adapters, apps, etc.  

There are a ton of extra accessories you can buy for your printer and that’s why it’s so important to learn about the options available because they do cost money.  

If you don’t want to waste money on upgrades, it’s crucial to learn about the common accessories you can add to your printer so you can decide before buying whether it’s worth the investment.  

Office printers/copiers are divided primarily into two categories: A3 and A4 machines.​ 

What are the differences between the two types of machines? And why should you be aware of them? 

To get the right printer in place for your company, you need to understand whether you need an A3 or A4 machine because there are clear distinctions between the two. 

As a vendor that has sold office printing equipment for almost 40 years, we’ve gathered the expertise necessary to inform you of the differences between A3 and A4 machines and summarize who would and wouldn’t be a fit for each. 

One of the major things you need to consider before purchasing an office printer/copier is where you’re going to place it. 

Printers, especially large multifunction printers (MFPs), can take up a lot of space. 

If you don’t have enough space to accommodate your office printer, then you run the risk of damaging your machine—which can lead to an increase in service issues. 

As a print vendor for almost 40 years now, we’ve unfortunately seen this issue come to fruition for too many customers, and the impact can be substantial. 

Office security is like a house, with its many potential points of intrusion.     

Although you may have ample security at the front door, you might unknowingly have left the back window open, which precipitated a break-in just when you thought you had all your bases covered.   

Your printer could be the back window that a hacker infiltrates, resulting in a network invasion that cripples business processes and potentially exposes sensitive data.