Office Equipment

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.  

We’ve been a print vendor for almost 40 years, and during that time, have learned a lot about the different ways you can add to your machine to make it more efficient and suitable for your workplace. 

If you’re experiencing issues with your printer/copier, or are looking for a new one, you might feel overwhelmed by the choices and price differences out there. 

Conducting any kind of research process for a new printer will result in a lot of options at price ranges from under $100-to-$100,000.   

The simplest choice is to head to your nearest retail store, be it Staples, Office Depot or Walmart, and pick up a new printer on the cheap.  

Buying a cheap, retail printer, is single-handedly the biggest mistake we see consumers make and we don’t want you to go down that path, too. The financial consequences, believe it or not, could be substantial.  

Xerox has a software solution, called Xerox Smart Start, that could be your answer if you’re looking to download a printer driver to complete tasks, like printing and scanning, on your printer. 

However, it can be a bit complicated, at least at first, to install. You also might not be fully aware of what Xerox Smart Start is and how it works. 

We’re here to help. As a Xerox Platinum Solutions Partner, we are equipped with the knowledge to help you learn everything you need to know about Xerox Smart Start. 

We’ll start by going over what the software is, who it’s for, how it works, steps to install it and which printers are compatible with it.   

What Is Xerox Smart Start? 

According to Xerox, Xerox Smart Start “is an end user installer designed to get users printing and scanning with Xerox printers as quickly as possible.” 

What stores come to your mind when thinking about buying a new printer? 

A few stores might pop into your mind. But if it’s based on retail sales from last year, then Office Depot was likely the first one you thought of.  

According to the National Retail Federation, Office Depot was ranked 75th out of the top 100 (and the first office supplier) in 2021 U.S. retail sales, just behind Petco and just ahead of Victoria’s Secret.  

But how does buying a printer from a retail giant like Office Depot compare to buying from a local print vendor that specifically sells printers and printer services? 

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Page coverage, which is the amount of toner or ink on a page, is one of the most important things you can learn about your printer/copier.  

It is a huge determinator of how much you will spend on printer cartridges throughout the lifespan of your machine.  

But, in all honesty, it’s a confusing concept for most to understand. However, the importance of page coverage cannot be overstated. 

That’s why we want to use our expertise to tackle the topic of page coverage in a simple and easily digestible way. 

Because after almost 40 years in the printer/copier industry, we’ve accrued the knowledge to break down what page coverage is and why it plays such a central role in your printing costs.