So, you finally found the right printer, signed for it, and are ready for the machine(s) to be delivered.  

You might think all the paperwork is over.    

Well, not quite.

To ensure smooth delivery and installation of your machine, with all your ideal features pre-installed, you must first fill out the Customer Requirements Input Form (CRIF).     

This document is crucial for a smooth and quick delivery process.

In this blog, we will explain the CRIF form, five tips for filling it out, and why it’s required before installing your printer.

By filling out your CRIF form, the delivery day of your machine will be swift and unproblematic.

One of the most common laptops for modern-day consumers is the Google Chromebook due to its affordability and simplicity. 

Students and teachers acclaim Chromebooks for their basic functionality, especially in the educational environment. These computers also function as a personal laptop for work or entertainment.     

As a long-time local print vendor, we monitor printing trends and the technology consumers use to print, scan, and copy their documents. 

Since Chromebooks have become a popular option for consumers, we wanted to dive in and answer the most pressing questions surrounding Chromebooks and printing.  

Can you print from a Chromebook? If so, how do you do it? Is it safe to do so?    

In this blog, we will use our industry insight to answer these questions and provide the information you need to start printing from a Chromebook in no time.  

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 Managed print services offer many benefits to businesses, but where do you find a quality managed print provider? 

If you’re in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, there are a lot of options to choose from, and it can be difficult to narrow down the provider you want to use.  

As a local print vendor that also offers managed print services to consumers, it’s our job to keep track of the competition and note the companies you have to choose from while searching for a provider to implement managed print into your business. 

So, in that vein, we will be highlighting five different companies in the Metroplex that have a history of success in the managed print services field.  

These companies are listed in no particular order, and we can’t guarantee that they are the best in the DFW area. To maintain neutrality, we will also be exempting ourselves from this list. 

The cost of paper has increased 25% since 2020.

Like most things, paper costs add up for consumers and businesses alike, and no one wants to waste money on overpriced paper products.

As more and more people move towards a digital world, they are debating the cost and usefulness of paper. Despite environmental incentives and digital document-sharing platforms, most offices and businesses still need paper for daily tasks.

However, the decrease in paper use has its benefits, even for those who still use paper products. Besides being beneficial for the environment, the reduction in paper waste means businesses can cut costs by printing documents on less expensive paper.

Arguably, no metric is more important to know before purchasing a printer than how much it can print or copy in a month.

When researching a machine's specifications, you'll likely see two categories involving the volume of prints a printer can make: the monthly duty cycle and the recommended monthly print volume. 

There is a major difference between both metrics of printer performance, and not knowing it could have costly consequences. 

As a local print vendor for over 35 years, we've seen how negligent printing and copying can damage printers and lead to costly repairs that hurt the bank.

To help you avoid the scenario above, we'll discuss the differences between a printer's duty cycle and its recommended monthly print volume. We'll explain which metric you should follow, the consequences if you don't, and how to determine your monthly volume.

Let's start with the basics: What is a printer's duty cycle?