Retail printers may look like the more affordable option at first glance. Lower upfront costs and easy setup make them appealing for many businesses, especially smaller teams. But over time, those “budget-friendly” devices often become surprisingly expensive. The appeal is understandable. A lower sticker price feels like a win in the short term. The problem [...]
“Set it and forget it” toner programs often create more confusion than convenience. Most automatic toner programs are marketed as a hands-off solution. Once the system is set up, the printer communicates with the vendor when toner runs low, and a replacement cartridge is shipped automatically. In theory, this should mean: No one needs to [...]
Too many printer models can quietly drive up costs, complicate support, and overwhelm your IT team. Walk into many offices today, and you’ll find a familiar situation: printers everywhere. A desktop printer here. Another in the back office. A few scattered across departments. Maybe several different brands purchased over time as needs changed. Individually, each [...]
You should not need a personal printer to protect confidential information. You have confidential documents to print. But the copier is down the hall, and everyone uses it. Do you hit print and hope no one walks by? Or do you push for a personal printer in your office? This is a common tension [...]
If your copier is more than seven years old, it may be costing you more than you think. “We don’t print that much.” It’s one of the most common responses we hear when discussing a potential copier upgrade. And on the surface, it sounds logical. If your organization has low-volume printing, why replace the [...]
From single-device monitoring to full-fleet user tracking, here’s how to get visibility into your print environment and save money doing it. You can’t manage what you can’t see. It’s a simple idea, but when it comes to office printing, visibility is often the missing piece. Maybe you suspect your team is printing too much in [...]
From smarter defaults to user quotas and fleet-wide tracking, here’s how you can reduce printing expenses without slowing anyone down. Here’s a workplace truth that’s easy to overlook: Office printing often costs more than it should, and no one wants to babysit the copier. Fortunately, managing print costs doesn’t mean hovering over your staff or [...]
Yes, pricing matters. But if you’re comparing quotes, make sure you’re comparing apples to apples. The Truth About Copier Pricing When you're shopping for a new copier or evaluating your current contract, price is naturally going to be a big part of your decision. And that's fair. You want to know you're getting good value. [...]
Most copier providers push one brand, because they’re owned by that brand. At BDT, we’re free to recommend what actually works best for your business. The Hidden Catch in Office Tech Buying When you're shopping for office technology, most copier dealers look pretty similar on the surface. They all promise great equipment, reliable service, and [...]
Leasing usually wins. But here’s what to consider when making the decision. A Common Question with a Not-So-Simple Answer "Should we buy or lease?" is one of the most frequent questions we hear from businesses looking to upgrade their office technology. And honestly? It's a fair question. On the surface, buying seems straightforward. Pay once, [...]
