Printer Repair and Cleaning Checklist

Your business uses its printer at least once a day, more if you’re having meetings, or in a business that requires high-quality images and text.

You need to know your printer is going to work when you need it to! If your printer has been having issues lately, you might be at your wit’s end.

It may be time to implement a regular cleaning plan for your Brother color printer! Poor printouts don’t always mean your machine is broken. Instead, issues may just mean that you’re neglecting your machine.

Like a car, your printer requires constant maintenance.

Read five tips to follow when cleaning and maintaining your Brother color printer on our website!

MCS Customers Save Money

There are benefits to being an MCS customer! If it turns out that you need a printer part, you can purchase it from us and install yourself or we may even install it for FREE! Do you purchase compatible toner cartridges from MCS? If so, your labor is FREE for toner-related problems.

We truly care about the Ann Arbor community and want to continue to build relationships with small businesses and non-profit organizations. We can help with all your printer, labeling, and printing needs, including on-location printer repair in Ann Arbor and the surrounding areas.

Contact us today to discuss your needs and to schedule a checkup and cleaning for your printer!

Tips for Cleaning Your Brother Color Printer

Are you tired of your printer producing low-quality printouts?

Do you have frequent paper jams and streaky prints?

It may be time to implement a regular cleaning plan for your Brother color printer! Poor printouts don’t always mean your machine is broken. Instead, issues may just mean that you’re neglecting your machine. Like a car, your printer requires constant maintenance.

Here are five tips to follow when cleaning and maintaining your printer:

1. Protect yourself! Make sure you turn off and unplug your printer before cleaning. Also, wear a mask and gloves to prevent the toner particles from sticking to your skin or getting in your lungs.
2. Keep your printer manual! Most manuals have a guide on how to properly clean and maintain your printer. Additionally, the manual may offer solutions to common printer problems, which could come in handy.
3. Remove dust and debris. Dust and debris buildup can cause jams when printing. These dirt particles cause your printer to product streaks of ink that can negatively affect your printouts.

Read the full list of tips for your Brother color printer on our website!

Schedule Maintenance for Your Brother Color Printer with MCS today!

If you own or manage a business that relies on multiple printers, you know how much of an expense your equipment, toner cartridges, and paper can be. You also know what a pain it is when you and your staff aren’t able to print.

Contact us today to discuss your needs and to schedule a checkup for your printer!

Schedule Maintenance and Cleaning for Your Brother Color Printer

Do you work in an office that prints materials in high volumes?

Are you constantly spending money on printer repairs? Are you and your team struggling to stay efficient because of wait times due to broken down printers?

In a big or small office, many people use the printer daily. If you’re a larger business, you likely have more than one printer to accommodate your needs. Printers and copiers need love too! No matter your workflow, at an office, chances are high that you rely on your printer and copier, and would be frustrated if one or both of them was having issues, or stopped working entirely.

Whether your machine is older or brand-new, a multi-function device or a simple machine, it’s important to make sure you take care of it.

Some benefits of having regular maintenance done on your Brother color printer are:

-    Boost your printer’s efficiency
-    Always have clean, professional-looking printouts
-    Limit the risk of printer/copier breakdown in between maintenance
-    Help your machines last longer

Read the full article about the benefits of regular cleanings and repairs to your Brother color printer on our website!

Schedule Maintenance for Your Brother Color Printer with MCS today!

Don’t rely on your printer manufacturer for help when you could instead have the quality, friendly service of a local company that truly cares about you and getting your business back up and running again.

We truly care about the Ann Arbor community and want to continue to build relationships with small businesses and non-profit organizations.

Contact us today to discuss your needs and to schedule a checkup for your printer!

Why Regular Printer Cleanings are Necessary

Are you maintaining your printer regularly?

Have you noticed streaks on your printouts, excessive noise, or other printer issues popping up more than usual?

At your office, you likely have at least one printer or copier. You might even have a large printer/copier combo that you use multiple times per day.

Printers and copiers do a lot of hard work for your business all day long. To keep them functioning properly and efficiently, it’s important to have a regular printer maintenance schedule so you can avoid costly printer repairs in the long run!

Schedule Maintenance and Regular Cleaning for Your Brother Color Printer

Printers and copiers need love too! No matter your workflow, at an office, chances are high that you rely on your printer and copier, and would be frustrated if one or both of them was having issues, or stopped working entirely.

Whether your Brother color printer is older or brand-new, a multi-function device or a simple machine, it’s important to make sure you take care of it. Think of printer repairs like getting an oil change for your car – regular care and maintenance keeps everything performing like it should!

Read the full article about Brother color printers on our website!

Don’t rely on your printer manufacturer for help when you could instead have the quality, friendly service of a local company that truly cares about you and getting your business back up and running again.

We truly care about the Ann Arbor community and want to continue to build relationships with small businesses and non-profit organizations.

Contact us today to discuss your needs and to schedule a checkup for your printer!

Online Seller ‘Verify Before You Buy’ Checklist

Buying items for your business online? 

How can you be sure you’re not getting scammed? 

Unfortunately, sometimes you don’t know you’ve been fooled until you get a notice from your credit card company or until your product arrives not as advertised, or doesn’t arrive at all.

Keep yourself safe shopping online with these tips:

1. According to the American Bar Association’s Business Law Section, search for the online seller on the Better Business Bureau (www.bbbonline.org) which rates certain companies and includes a tally of the types of complaints it has received against the company.
2. Look for ratings from individual sellers. If you’re buying on eBay or Etsy, for example, this is likely a person-to-person transaction rather than a business entity. Read through feedback other customers have left and use your best judgment. 
3. Look for authorized sellers by the manufacturer. You may get a better warranty service if you buy from an authorized seller. Contact the manufacturer of the product you’re interested in before buying from another company or website.
4. Let Michigan Computer Supplies do the work for you! MCS’s Everyday Essentials program is a great option if you’re not sure where to start shopping, or aren’t sure who you can trust. We have verified distributors and vendors that we trust, and we can do the buying for you. Even more, if we have to use eBay, we’ll assume the risk and perform tests on any machines or products we buy so you don’t have to. 

How Can MCS Help Your Company?

We can help you find products and machines that are in short supply right now. Even if we have to resort to eBay, we’ll do our best to find what you need and we’ll assume the risk if something shows up and needs repairs, or isn’t the real deal.

Our mission at MCS is to provide the very best value in printer supplies and service, custom labels, bar code and data collection products, paper, and more to the Ann Arbor business community and beyond. Your custom labels and hard to find supplies can even be stocked at our warehouse for on-demand delivery!

Give MCS a call and let's start your culture of kindness experience today! You'll be glad you did and we can't wait to help you!

How to Trust Online Sellers

Need to buy online but not sure where to start?

Having a hard time figuring out who you can trust? We know the feeling!

How can you be sure you’re getting what you’re paying for?

Make sure you run through this checklist before clicking “check out”:

1. According to the American Bar Association’s Business Law Section, search for the online seller on the Better Business Bureau (www.bbbonline.org) which rates certain companies and includes a tally of the types of complaints it has received against the company.
2. Look for ratings from individual sellers. If you’re buying on eBay or Etsy, for example, this is likely a person-to-person transaction rather than a business entity. Read through feedback other customers have left and use your best judgment. 
3. Look for authorized sellers by the manufacturer. You may get a better warranty service if you buy from an authorized seller. Contact the manufacturer of the product you’re interested in before buying from another company or website.

For more tips, including how MCS can do the buying for you, visit our website!

We can help you find products and machines that are in short supply right now. Even if we have to resort to eBay, we’ll do our best to find what you need and we’ll assume the risk if something shows up and needs repairs, or isn’t the real deal.

Our mission at MCS is to provide the very best value in printer supplies and service, custom labels, bar code and data collection products, paper, and more to the Ann Arbor business community and beyond. Your custom labels and hard to find supplies can even be stocked at our warehouse for on-demand delivery!

Give MCS a call and let's start your culture of kindness experience today! You'll be glad you did and we can't wait to help you!

Supply Chain Shortage Causing Problems? MCS Can Help!

Are you having a hard time finding supplies you need to keep your business running?

Do you notice that items you order online are taking longer than usual?

All across the country, businesses are seeing delays due to the supply chain. As a business owner, this can be really frustrating, especially when you rely on regular shipments of office supplies, PPE, and other essentials to keep your business running smoothly!

How Can MCS Help Your Company?

We can help you find products and machines that are in short supply right now. Even if we have to resort to eBay, we’ll do our best to find what you need and we’ll assume the risk if something shows up and needs repairs, or isn’t the real deal.

Read the full list of Everyday Essentials items on our website!

Our mission at MCS is to provide the very best value in printer supplies and service, custom labels, bar code and data collection products, paper, and more to the Ann Arbor business community and beyond. Your custom labels and hard to find supplies can even be stocked at our warehouse for on-demand delivery!

MCS – The Solution to All Your Business Needs

Helping Southeast Michigan businesses save time and money with their printing needs has been MCS' top priority for more than twenty years. Here is what our customers tell us about their experience:

- Their pricing is as good or better than big box and online stores
- The quality and caliber of service far exceeds that of any name brand supplier
- They are very responsive to our needs, and timely in their responsiveness
- They help us directly or indirectly save time, energy, effort and money
- Their delivery promises are just that - promises - and we can count on them to keep them
- They will even help us to resolve our no print and printing issues
- They guarantee their products and offer free replacement if there is ever a problem

Give MCS a call and let's start your culture of kindness experience today! You'll be glad you did and we can't wait to help you!

MCS’s Everyday Essentials Program

Having a hard time navigating the recent supply chain shortage? 

Can’t find office supplies, office equipment, or PPE that you need to keep your employees and customers happy? We can relate! 

A huge part of our business is buying ink and toner, copy paper, and replacement parts for our regular customers. We’ve also been dealing with supply chain shortages, but luckily with access to some vendors and distributors, we’ve been able to help our customers find hard-to-find products to keep them going. 

How Can MCS Help Your Company? 

We can help you find products and machines that are in short supply right now. Even if we have to resort to eBay, we’ll do our best to find what you need and we’ll assume the risk if something shows up and needs repairs, or isn’t the real deal. 

Read the full list of Everyday Essentials items on our website! 

 Our mission at MCS is to provide the very best value in printer supplies and service, custom labels, bar code and data collection products, paper, and more to the Ann Arbor business community and beyond. Your custom labels and hard to find supplies can even be stocked at our warehouse for on-demand delivery! Give MCS a call and let's start your culture of kindness experience today! You'll be glad you did and we can't wait to help you!

Spending Too Much Money on Printer Parts?

You can avoid spending your entire budget on replacement parts when you hire a company to do regular printer maintenance! Printer parts aren’t cheap, and if you have a smaller machine, they may be completely unavailable. 

Waiting on printer parts may also mean longer than usual downtime for your business, and that could set you back financially as well as being frustrating for you and your employees. 

Are you investing more in replacement parts than you are in print marketing?

Having a reliable printer is essential for any business. The smallest paper jam or streaky ink issue can be a huge headache, and if you’re consistently having issues with your inkjet printer, we know how annoying it can be.

Need help? Read the full article on our website!

Call MCS for All Your Printer Repair Needs in Ann Arbor!

We truly care about the Ann Arbor community and want to continue to build relationships with small businesses and non-profit organizations. We can help with all your printer supply, labeling, and printing needs, including on-location printer repair in at your business in Ann Arbor and the surrounding areas.

If you’re purchasing a new laser printer or need advice about which printing solution is best for your home or business, we can help. Contact us today to discuss your needs!

Save Money on Replacement Printer Parts

Are you tired of spending money each month on costly printer parts?

Are you investing more in replacement parts than you are in print marketing?

Having a reliable printer is essential for any business. The smallest paper jam or streaky ink or toner issue can be a huge headache, and if you’re consistently having issues with your printer, we know how annoying it can be.

Need help? Read the full article on our website!

Find Replacement Printer Parts & Repair in Ann Arbor

Still interested in replacement parts? We can do a $25 printer assessment to determine what your next steps should be.

One of our technicians will diagnose the issue(s) and provide you with an estimated cost of repair. If the cost is not worth the labor rate, we’ll let you know so you don’t waste your money or your time. If we think buying a new printer is the best option for you, we’ll let you know about that too, and we can even make recommendations about how to go forward and what printer to choose.

Grab Attention with Colorful Marketing Materials

Do you print your marketing materials in-house? Do you feel that lately your prints have been looking dull or lifeless?

Have you been printing in black and white to save money?

If you want to give your marketing a boost, consider printing in color to set yourself apart from the competition! To get the most out of your color printing, follow our best practices like choosing the right paper quality and printer settings.

Printing in color has been proven to be effective in marketing, and we can help keep you supplied with the color ink and toner that you need!

Call MCS for All Your Brother Color Printer Needs in Ann Arbor!

We truly care about the Ann Arbor community and want to continue to build relationships with small businesses and non-profit organizations. We can help with all your printer supply, labeling, and printing needs, including on-location printer repair in Ann Arbor and the surrounding areas.

If you’re purchasing a new laser printer or need advice about which printing solution is best for your home or business, we can help. Contact us today to discuss your needs!

Color Printing in Marketing: Attract More Customers!

Looking for a way to give your print marketing materials a boost? 

Color printing is so important to businesses trying to make a great first impression. If your printer can’t handle it, you may have to spend money using a professional printing service, which could have a negative impact on your overall marketing budget.

We can help! Optimizing your printing is a great way to save money and keep your printing process in-house. Being able to print your own marketing materials also ensures you can communicate your business ideas to potential customers whenever you need to.

“Research shows that color-coding data improves immediate comprehension— conveying information faster and with better staying power,” according to Post-It, the producer of colorful, small note-paper.

Read more about the power of color printing on our website!

Call MCS for All Your Brother Color Printer Needs in Ann Arbor!

We truly care about the Ann Arbor community and want to continue to build relationships with small businesses and non-profit organizations. We can help with all your printer supply, labeling, and printing needs, including on-location printer repair in Ann Arbor and the surrounding areas.

If you’re purchasing a new laser printer or need advice about which printing solution is best for your home or business, we can help. Contact us today to discuss your needs!

Using Color Prints to Boost Marketing Efforts

Trying to grow your business in the community?

Want to make your marketing materials stand out among the competition?

Whether you’re going to networking events or sending out mailers, color prints are a great way to make an impression. Canva, an online graphic design tool, reports the majority of people make their decisions about a product or brand based on the color of a document or label.

However, if your printer only puts out lifeless, dull images, you could be doing yourself a disservice! 

Here’s our best practices to keep your color prints looking vibrant:

1. 1Consider the paper quality. Lower quality paper may cause the color of your documents to bleed or look dull. Regular copier paper isn’t great quality, so when you print in color, consider photo paper or cardstock.  
2. What are your printer settings? Sticking with the default printer settings is normal, but probably won’t work well for color printing. If you’re exclusively printing in color, consider changing the settings to increase the print resolution. Some printers can be changed to a “color mode” in order to optimize color printing.
   

Read more about color printing on our website!

Call MCS for All Your Brother Color Printer Needs in Ann Arbor!

We truly care about the Ann Arbor community and want to continue to build relationships with small businesses and non-profit organizations. We can help with all your printer supply, labeling, and printing needs, including on-location printer repair in Ann Arbor and the surrounding areas.

If you’re purchasing a new laser printer or need advice about which printing solution is best for your home or business, we can help. Contact us today to discuss your needs!

Looking for a Cost-Effective Color Printer?

Are you shopping for a cost-efficient color printer for your business?

Are you overwhelmed by the cost of printer cartridges and ink that you spend each month?

If you’re buying a new printer for your business needs, it’s not just the price tag of the unit itself you should be paying attention to!

A Color Printer is Cost-Efficient if…

… The price is right. While overall price isn’t the only factor to consider when shopping for a printer, it is certainly still something to factor in. Generally, printer cost goes up when the unit has more features. If you’re a home user, chances are you won’t need the high speed, high-capacity performance of a business feature. If you’re a business owner with high volume printing needs, spending a bit more on a more advanced printer will better accommodate your needs.

… The cost per page is low. Your printer’s cost per page is the most important factor to consider when shopping. Different ink cartridges are designed to print a certain number of pages before it needs to be replaced. Laser toner cartridges have much higher page yields compared to ink cartridges. Even though toner cartridges cost more, the cost per page of a laser toner is still much lower. In the long run, laser printers are generally more cost-efficient.

… Compatible cartridges are available for your printer. Most original brand cartridges are not cheap! Today, there are several other options, like third-party consumables in the form of compatible and remanufactured ink cartridges. These ink cartridges offer customers a way to cut their print costs by as much as 50% or more.

Read more about printing in color on our website!

Call MCS for All Your Brother Color Printer Needs in Ann Arbor!

We truly care about the Ann Arbor community and want to continue to build relationships with small businesses and non-profit organizations. We can help with all your printer supply, labeling, and printing needs, including on-location printer repair in Ann Arbor and the surrounding areas.

If you’re purchasing a new laser printer or need advice about which printing solution is best for your home or business, we can help. Contact us today to discuss your needs!

The Benefits of Recycling E-Waste

If you’re like most businesses, you generate e-waste on a regular basis.

Wouldn’t it be great to have someone pick up your e-waste for FREE? You could reduce your environmental footprint and save money!

According to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, “e-waste is the most rapidly growing segment of the municipal solid waste stream.” Recycling your e-waste benefits the environment in several ways:

• Conserve natural resources.  Electronics contain many materials that can be reused, refurbished, and recycled, such as those found in toner cartridges.  The manufacturing process consumes energy to produce new products, which, depending on the process, may contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and water pollution.  Refurbished toner cartridges may use significantly less raw materials than brand new cartridges. An example would be MSE remanufactured toner cartridges which use “79% less materials” than their “OEM equivalent.”
• Proper disposal of toxic chemicals. E-waste may contain high concentrations of chemicals and metals, including mercury, lead, and cadmium.  Proper recycling and disposal keep these toxins out of our soil and water and protects the food we eat and the water we drink.

Find out how MCS helps our customers get rid of ink cartridges, monitors, printers, and other e-waste by reading the full article on our website! 

Recycling e-waste is one of the simplest ways to reduce your environmental footprint.  Are you ready to take that step? The time is now!  

Send us an email or call us today to find out how to become a customer!

How to Implement an Office-Wide Recycling Program

Want to reduce your carbon footprint and get rid of your e-waste?

Working on a recycling plan is a great way to get employees involved in making your small business more eco-friendly!

Not only will this practice save you money over time, but it’s a great way to create good press for your business, and to do your part to help our environment.

When your toner cartridges are empty and the time to dispose them arrives, you might be wondering how to do it responsibly. There are many benefits to recycling toner cartridges, allowing individuals and organizations alike to contribute positively to our communities.

Read more on our website! 

“I have worked with MCS for close to six years now. They have been our main provider for printers, ink cartridges, laptops and desktops (plus much more!). I will purchase through them before I will any other supplier because I know the needs of our company are highly regarded by Chris and his crew. I never have to worry about my order. They've got it covered! Plus, and most importantly, I know they will beat any price out there!”

The Importance of Electronics Recycling

E-waste is growing, and with that surge comes the need for effective electronics recycling programs.

According to a January 2019 report from the World Economic Forum, E-waste is now the fastest-growing waste stream in the world, with an estimated waste stream of 48.5 million tons in 2018.

With faster and newer technologies and software being introduced every day, business owners are constantly upgrading their equipment, which can result in outdated monitors and printers sitting unused. 

How do you get rid of all that unused or underutilized equipment? Why choose recycling as your removal method?

• Old electronics can contain toxic substances like lead, mercury, and chromium. When you throw away your e-waste, you could be contributing to the pollution of ground water and the soil.
• Recycling old devices saves energy! When you recycle, the raw materials can be used to create new devices.

Read the full article about recycling e-waste and toner cartridges on our website!

Recycling e-waste with MCS is easy! If you are an MCS customer, we can help your company go green and save you money, including with our FREE e-waste disposal. For those businesses that don’t already partner with us, we’re happy to pick up cartridges and other e-waste for $100.  Being kind to the environment is part of our Culture of Kindness. We’re all in this together.

How to Recycle E-Waste

Did you know that in landfills, toxic materials can be released into the environment from old electronic devices?

Do you have computers, printers, ink cartridges and other e-waste at your office that needs to be removed?

If you’re heading back to the office after over a year of working from home, you might find that you need to recycle your office equipment. Just throwing it away can have negative impacts on the environment and can be a hassle.

If you are an MCS customer, we can help your company go green and save you money, including with our FREE e-waste disposal. For those businesses that don’t already partner with us, we’re happy to pick up cartridges and other e-waste for $100.  Being kind to the environment is part of our Culture of Kindness. We’re all in this together.

Read the full article on our website!

Is Your Printer Worth the Expensive Repairs?

While some repairs can be done on site, others will require parts and a technician. When labor costs are involved, the bill for repair can quickly skyrocket. When deciding whether to repair or replace your printer, consider the total costs of replacement parts and labor.

Additionally, many parts for home inkjet printers are just not available, making the process moot.

MCS recommends choosing the right printer for your needs, whether that’s only printing once every few days, or printing several documents every hour. The type of printer you need and the quality of printer necessary will depend on how often you use it, and what you’re using it for. Read more about how to choose the right printer here!

If you think your home printer is worth having serviced, MCS is ready to help!  Instead of paying for a full hour of service to simply have your printer looked at, MCS offers a $25 printer assessment fee.  Our technician will diagnose the issues and let you know if the machine can be fixed along with an estimated cost of repair, including parts and labor.  When a repair does make sense, MCS will apply this $25 printer assessment fee toward the first hour of labor.  

To read more about our printer repair service for businesses and business-class machines (including our hourly rate), please click here.

We truly care about the Ann Arbor community and want to continue to build relationships with small businesses and non-profit organizations.  We have the ability to help you with all your computer, labeling, and printing needs, including on location printer repair service in Ann Arbor and the surrounding area.

Contact us today to discuss your needs and to schedule a checkup for your printer.

Printer Repair Service Checklist

Have you transitioned to working from home since the pandemic hit?

Working from home has its pros – no commute, sweatpants, endless coffee… but the cons include technology problems that you have to solve on your own with remote help from an IT person.

If you have printer issues, that can be a whole other level of frustration, especially if your home printer isn’t suited to the high volume you might have been printing on your business-class machine at your office.

Before you call a printer repair service or spend a lot of money to repair your printer, ask yourself these questions:

1. Do you have an inkjet printer costing $150 or less?
2. Could your printing needs be solved by a quick trip to the office?
3. Would replacing your printer for a higher quality machine be a better investment?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, hiring a printer repair technician to come to your home or bringing your inkjet printer to a repair shop might not be the best option.

Find out more on our website!

Home Printers: Worth the Repair Cost?

How do you know if you should spend the time and money to hire a printer repair service, or if you should just replace your machine?

Consider:

1. Age of your printer: Find out when the model was released, not just the date you purchased it. If you’ve had your printer for five years, for example, but it was released a few years prior, the overall age could impact its expected lifetime and accessibility of parts.
2. Cost per page: If you’re not using a managed print provider, you can find out the cost per page of your device by dividing the cost of a toner cartridge by the number of pages printed before needing to replace it. A newer model printer will often need a higher capacity toner cartridge, saving you money on overall printing spend. (If you’re considering a managed print provider, read more here!)
3. Labor costs for repair: While some repairs can be done on site, others will require parts and a technician. When labor costs are involved, the bill for repair can quickly skyrocket. When deciding whether to repair or replace your printer, consider the total costs of replacement parts and labor.
4. Lifetime volume of the printer: When deciding to repair or replace, look at the lifetime volume. Printing a configuration page should allow you to see the lifetime volume, similar to considering the overall mileage on a car. Even a new printer can burn out quickly if it’s been over-utilized!

Read the full article on our website!

We know repairs are sometimes the only choice for those of us working at home, and if you feel a replacement isn’t the right choice, we can do a $25 printer assessment to determine what your next steps should be.

To read more about our printer repair service for businesses and business-class machines (including our hourly rate), please click here.

We truly care about the Ann Arbor community and want to continue to build relationships with small businesses and non-profit organizations.  We have the ability to help you with all your computer, labeling, and printing needs, including on location printer repair service in Ann Arbor and the surrounding area.

Contact us today to discuss your needs and to schedule a checkup for your printer.

Cost Analysis for Repairing Your Inkjet Printer

Do you have a home printer that never seems to work correctly?

Do you spend more time fixing paper jams and streaky ink than you do printing documents you need for work or school?

Now that we’re all spending more time at home and our kitchens and dens have transitioned into home offices, you might be noticing that your home inkjet printer isn’t as up to par as you thought it was.

It’s tempting to continue repairing an older printer, but you could be throwing money away! How do you know if it’s time to replace your printer? How long do inkjet printers last?

Here are our recommendations:

• Generally, the average lifespan of an inkjet printer is around 3-5 years under normal usage. If you use the printer more frequently than average or if you’re using it for a business, you might find the life of your printer is shorter.
• Inkjet printers have a lifespan on the lower end, while laser printers last a little longer.
• If you’re spending a lot of money on replacement parts for your printer, it might be a better investment to buy a new printer – low supply of replacement parts could be an ongoing issue.

Read the full article on our website!

MCS offers a $25 printer assessment.  One of our technicians will diagnose the issue(s) and provide you with an estimated cost of repair. If the cost is not worth the labor rate, we’ll let you know so you don’t waste your money or your time. If we think buying a new printer is the best option for you, we’ll let you know about that too, and we can even make recommendations about how to go forward and what printer to choose.

“We are very happy with the service we receive from Michigan Computer Supplies. They provide a great product and a great service to support their products. We typically purchase refurbished, MCS compatible toner for four printers. They are very prompt, friendly and knowledgeable. When we had a few small issues with the refurbished cartridges they came out either that day or the next and replaced them free of charge!” – BCN Services

My Printer is Awful: What can I do?

Do you and your printer have trust issues?

Are you an expert at troubleshooting with your printer because it never works correctly?

Managed print services could help. This service allows you to buy or lease a printer that manages your printing activities. All you provide is paper. Ink, toner, and repairs are handled by the printer’s owner. Real printer repair technicians will address any issues so you don’t have to. This service saves you money too by showing you how often and how much you print. With this information, you can see how much printing is costing you and cut back where needed.

We’ll improve your printing experience

Does your printer act up when you need it most?

Is your printer’s inefficiency hurting your business?

At Michigan Computer Supplies, we provide quality printer repair in Ann Arbor. Helping Southeast Michigan businesses save time and money with their printing needs has been MCS' top priority for more than twenty years.

We can also provide your printer materials ‒ like toner, ink, paper, and labels ‒ too! Our prices are highly competitive and we offer free same day or next day delivery on some of our products with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

If you’re tired of playing with your printer before a big deadline, call us today at 734-213-5400 to schedule a printer repair in Ann Arbor.

How to Lower your Printing Expenses

Are printing supplies costing you a fortune?

Do you fear you’re wasting paper?

Ink and other printer materials can be expensive, especially for businesses. Unfortunately, many businesses don’t think to about how much is spent yearly in printing costs, and the majority of costly printing errors can be easily fixed.

One way to reduce costs associated with printing is to use paper saving techniques. Preview your document before printing. Is there any unnecessary information on the page that can be removed? If the document is double spaced, change it to single space to fit onto the page. Always use duplex printing. Scan and email documents instead of copying. While it’s nice to have physical copy, we have technology to reduce paper waste.

We’ll improve your printing experience

Does your printer act up when you need it most?

Is your printer’s inefficiency hurting your business?

At Michigan Computer Supplies, we provide quality printer repair in Ann Arbor. Helping Southeast Michigan businesses save time and money with their printing needs has been MCS' top priority for more than twenty years.  

Our experienced technician will address your problem with ease. Another reason we provide the best printer repair in Ann Arbor is because the labor for toner related problems is free if you purchase toner cartridges from MCS.

If you’re tired of playing with your printer before a big deadline, call us today at 734-213-5400 to schedule a printer repair in Ann Arbor.

Shop Local for Printer Repair Service

Shopping local helps boost the economy of your community, and often provides you with better options for customer service, quick shipping and delivery, and better-quality product.

MCS can help southeast Michigan businesses save time and money with:

• Pricing as good or better than big box and online stores
• Quality and caliber of service better than name brand suppliers
• Being responsive to your business needs
• Resolving your printing issues
• Guaranteeing products and offer free replacements
  

That’s where we come in! Michigan Computer Supplies is family owned and operated and has been providing other small businesses in Ann Arbor with printer ink, toner, and managed print services and repair for over 20 years.

Learn more on our website!

Streamline Your Office by Parterning with Local Business

Are you a small business owner in Washtenaw County?

Are you looking for more ways to streamline your processes at the office?

If supporting local businesses like your own is a priority for you, we know how important it is to make sure that the businesses you work with are not only good at what they do, but are owned and operated by good people, too.

Choosing a local business rather than a big box store is about more than supporting other small business owners. 

Shopping local means:

• You care about your local community
• You respect other small business owners
• You’ll get better customer service
• Small businesses want the best final result, not just your money
• You’re giving people jobs!
  

Our mission at MCS is to provide the very best value in printer supplies and service, custom labels, bar code and data collection products, paper, and more to the Ann Arbor business community and beyond. 

Your custom labels and hard to find supplies can even be stocked at our warehouse for on-demand delivery! 

Give MCS a call and let's start your culture of kindness experience today! You'll be glad you did and we can't wait to help you!

Switch from a Big-Brand Store to a Local Business for Printer Repair

Are you working with a big printer cartridge company and you don’t feel like your needs are being met?

Do you want to be more than just an account number to your supplier?

If you have a printing emergency, can you get it resolved quickly?

As a small business ourselves, we know how frustrating it can be when you need help and you can’t rely on your supplier or vendor for quick results and great customer service.

Learn more on our website!

• Michigan Computer Supplies offers FREE same or next day delivery on most OEM and compatible toner cartridges.  We stock a wide variety of printer cartridges that can be hard to find locally.  Our customers love our competitive pricing too!
  
  
• Our customers love our on-demand delivery for their custom label stock.  We store your inventory of blank or custom printed labels and provide what you need when you need it. 
  
  
• Both OEM and compatible toner cartridges can fail, so it’s important to be sure that they are backed by a solid warranty. OEM toner has a 30-day manufacturer warranty from the purchase date. MCS customers who purchase compatible toner cartridges are always covered by our “no-questions asked” immediate replacement policy.
  

MCS wants to help you grow your local business by streamlining your processes for printer ink maintenance and delivery, printer repair, and more!

Wouldn’t it be awesome to be an MCS customer?

Don’t miss out on these valuable benefits! Send us an email or call us today!

Grow Your Small Business with Local Printer Repair Service

Looking to grow your business?

Why not develop some relationships with other local businesses along the way?

As a small business ourselves, we know how important it is to make sure you have everything your customers need when they need it. If your printer goes down, it can be such a headache!

Avoid being down for the count when you start a partnership with a local printer repair company! You’ll have peace of mind knowing someone is in your corner when you need toner, copy paper, or custom labels on demand.

Learn more on our website! 

MCS wants to help you grow your local business by streamlining your processes for printer ink maintenance and delivery, printer repair, and more!

We truly care about the Ann Arbor community and want to continue to build relationships with small businesses and non-profit organizations. We can help with all your printer, labeling, and printing needs, including on-location printer repair in Ann Arbor and the surrounding areas.

Wouldn’t it be awesome to be an MCS customer?

Don’t miss out on these valuable benefits! Send us an email or call us today!

Make Your Products Soar Off the Shelves with Custom Labels

Just starting your business? Trying to get your product offering to stand out amongst the competition?

With so many people buying online these days, it can be a real challenge to get your product to break through.

Eye-catching packaging and the right marketing could be the key!

See how custom labels could be the difference to your success on our website.

Wouldn't it be great to unlock the untapped potential of your custom product labels and stop customers in their tracks?  Get your product out of the shadows and into the spotlight!

Experience our friendly and convenient service and grow your business with custom product labels from MCS.  Our customers love on-demand delivery for their custom product labels.  We store your inventory of custom product labels and provide what you need when you need it! 

Send us an email or give us a call today!

Make Your Product Offering Stick with Custom Labels

Having a hard time getting your unique product offering to take off?

If your products aren’t flying off the shelves, rebranding could be the answer. Custom labels make your product stand out among the competition, and could be the difference between a sale or someone putting an item back on the shelf.

In today’s world where more shopping is being done online and through social media, it’s more important than ever to have eye-catching packaging that makes your product impossible to ignore.

Read our tips for making your products stand out with custom labels on our website!

Experience our friendly and convenient service and grow your business with custom product labels from MCS.  Our customers love on-demand delivery for their custom product labels.  We store your inventory of custom product labels and provide what you need when you need it! 

Send us an email or give us a call today!

Take Your Business to the Next Level with Custom Labels

If you’re managing a business on your own, you’re not only in charge of your staff, but also the background tasks like accounting and inventory. Thermal barcode labels make this work more efficient and done in a snap.

Barcodes are important to every business because they:

1. Track products
2. Track equipment
3. Track people – employee badges, time cards, etc.

Label errors, however, can grind your business to a halt! If you use labels for inventory and shipping, you need reliable thermal barcode labels that don’t smudge or print in error.

Ready for Success? MCS Can Help!

MCS can help you by stocking your thermal barcodes so you always have them when you need them. Read more about how it works on our website!

Not sure which type of custom thermal barcode and scanner would be best for your business? We’ve got the answers you need. Contact us today to talk about how thermal barcode labels can elevate your business.

Thermal Barcode Labels for Your Ann Arbor Business

Are you a new business just starting out?

Are you an entrepreneur finally leaving corporate America to begin the business you truly love?

You're in business because you excel at what you do. The management function of your business may or may not be your "gig," but we all know it must be done. If you're a locally owned business, this work most likely falls on your shoulders.

If you’re managing a business on your own, you’re not only in charge of your staff, but also the background tasks like accounting and inventory. Thermal barcode labels make this work more efficient and done in a snap.

Read more about thermal barcode labels on our website!

Not sure which type of custom thermal barcode and scanner would be best for your business? We’ve got the answers you need. Contact us today to talk about how thermal barcode labels can elevate your business.

Home Printer: Repair vs. Replace?

Now that we’re all spending more time at home and our kitchens and dens have transitioned into home offices, you might be noticing that your home inkjet printer isn’t as up to par as you thought it was.

How do you know if you should spend the time and money to hire a printer repair service, or if you should just replace your machine?

Read the full article about repairing vs. replacing a home printer on our website!

Not only do we offer the friendliest printer repair service in Ann Arbor, but we practically make it a “no-brainer,” because when you purchase compatible toner cartridges from MCS, your labor is FREE for toner-related problems.

Thankfully, printers are typically very low maintenance.  You’ll usually just need to replace the consumables, such as toner, fusers, and drums.  Occasionally, you may also need to replace parts such as rollers and drive gears (which pick up blank paper and deliver the printed paper into the tray).

We truly care about the Ann Arbor community and want to continue to build relationships with small businesses and non-profit organizations.  We have the ability to help you with all your computer, labeling, and printing needs, including on location printer repair service in Ann Arbor and the surrounding area.

Contact us today to discuss your needs and to schedule a checkup for your printer.  We can also serve your toner needs.  Check out a sample of our competitive prices!

Home Printer Worth Repairing?

Do you have a home printer that never seems to work correctly?

Do you spend more time fixing paper jams and streaky ink than you do printing documents you need for work or school?

Do you want to hire a professional repair service but aren’t sure it’s worth the investment? We can help. MCS often helps homeowners with repair issues, but sometimes it’s a better use of your time and money to replace your machine for one that will work better for your needs. How do you know what to do?

Read our recommendations for repairing or replacing your printer on our website!

While some repairs can be done on site, others will require parts and a technician. When labor costs are involved, the bill for repair can quickly skyrocket. When deciding whether to repair or replace your printer, consider the total costs of replacement parts and labor.

We know repairs are sometimes the only choice for those of us working at home, and if you feel a replacement isn’t the right choice, we can do a $25 printer assessment to determine what your next steps should be.

To read more about our printer repair service for businesses and business-class machines contact us today!

Need a Printer Repair Service? Read this First

If you own or manage a business that relies on multiple printers, you know how much of an expense your equipment, toner cartridges, and paper can be. You also know what a pain it is when you and your staff aren’t able to print.

Working from home presents a new set of challenges! Your home printer is probably not used to be used as frequently or in such high volumes as you’re using it now. If you’re having issues, how do you take care of your machine?

Take care of your investment and schedule service as soon as your printer shows signs of a problem. Kyle Miller, our resident printer expert, says, “In my opinion, it is good practice to have your laser printers serviced every year, even when nothing is wrong with them.”

Read our checklist for hiring the printer repair pros on our website!

MCS recommends choosing the right printer for your needs, whether that’s only printing once every few days, or printing several documents every hour. The type of printer you need and the quality of printer necessary will depend on how often you use it, and what you’re using it for. Read more about how to choose the right printer here!

If you think your home printer is worth having serviced, MCS is ready to help!  Instead of paying for a full hour of service to simply have your printer looked at, MCS offers a $25 printer assessment fee.  Our technician will diagnose the issues and let you know if the machine can be fixed along with an estimated cost of repair, including parts and labor.  When a repair does make sense, MCS will apply this $25 printer assessment fee toward the first hour of labor. 

To read more about our printer repair service for businesses and business-class machines contact us today!

Printer Repair Service Checklist: Read Before Hiring the Pros

Have you noticed your printer making strange noises lately?

Do you see inappropriate blurred lines or fonts?

Is your printer chewing up paper and spitting it out?

You could try contacting your printer’s manufacturer for help.  Unfortunately, they could tie you up on the phone for hours or take weeks to answer your email.  Wouldn’t you prefer having a friendly technician come to you to help with your printer repair service in Ann Arbor?

If you have printer issues, that can be a whole other level of frustration, especially if your home printer isn’t suited to the high volume you might have been printing on your business-class machine at your office.

Before you call a printer repair service or spend a lot of money to repair your printer, read our checklist for hiring the printer repair pros on our website!

We truly care about the Ann Arbor community and want to continue to build relationships with small businesses and non-profit organizations.  We have the ability to help you with all your computer, labeling, and printing needs, including on location printer repair service in Ann Arbor and the surrounding area.

Contact us today to discuss your needs and to schedule a checkup for your printer.

Efficient, Reliable Printer Repair in Ann Arbor

Annoying printer issues got you down?
 

Don’t let your business come to a stop when your printer doesn’t work correctly.
 

Hire a professional printer repair service you can rely on!  We know how frustrating it can be when your printer doesn’t work like it’s supposed to. Whether it’s a software issue, or streaky prints, you can’t afford to lose even an hour of work.
 

You want your printer to work correctly the first time, and you want a repair service that does high quality work with efficiency so you can get back to business as usual.
 

Read more about hiring a printer repair service on our website!
 

Your Benefits as an MCS Customer – These benefits are available to all MCS customers, nationwide.

 

• Michigan Computer Supplies offers FREE same or next day delivery on most OEM and compatible toner cartridges.  We stock a wide variety of printer cartridges that can be hard to find locally.  Our customers love our competitive pricing too!
• Our customers love our on-demand delivery for their custom label stock.  We store your inventory of blank or custom printed labels and provide what you need when you need it.
• Both OEM and compatible toner cartridges can fail, so it’s important to be sure that they are backed by a solid warranty. OEM toner has a 30-day manufacturer warranty from the purchase date. MCS customers who purchase compatible toner cartridges are always covered by our “no-questions asked” immediate replacement policy.
  

Do You Have a High-Quality Printer Repair Service?

When a printer breaks down in your office, does it slow your workday down to a crawl?
 

Do you rely on paper materials for marketing, new client/customer meetings, or for employees?
 

We know how frustrating it can be when your printer doesn’t work like it’s supposed to. 

Whether it’s a software issue, or streaky prints, you can’t afford to lose even an hour of work.
 

See what you should look for in a printer repair technician in the full article on our website!
 

We truly care about the Ann Arbor community and want to continue to build relationships with small businesses and non-profit organizations. We can help with all your printer, labeling, and printing needs, including on-location printer repair in Ann Arbor and the surrounding areas.
 

Wouldn’t it be awesome to be an MCS customer?
 

Don’t miss out on these valuable benefits! Send us an email or call us today!

Don’t Get Stuck with Printer Issues – Hire a Repair Company Today!

Printer repair issues are so frustrating! If you rely on paper materials to grow your business, you can’t afford for your printers to go down for even an hour.
 

Did you know that regular maintenance on your printer is just as important as maintaining your computer software? How can you be sure the company you’re hiring is reputable and will fix the problem correctly the first time?
 

If you’re tired of problem solving tricky printer issues, hire a printer repair service in Ann Arbor today! 
 

Never lose a day of work (or your sanity) again when you hire us for regular maintenance on your office printers. We’ll come to your office, answer your questions, and make sure you’re back up and running in no time at all.
 

To learn more, contact us today!

How to Hire Reliable and Experienced Printer Repair Services

Have you hired someone to fix your office printer and were unhappy with the results?
 

Were your problems solved right the first time, or were you stuck with more issues than you started with?
 

Printer repair is one of the most common needs for business owners, and you know when your printer isn’t working correctly, it can really slow down your entire day.
 

When you hire a trusted printer repair service, you’re getting the peace of mind that comes with knowing that you have a reliable repair technician who can solve your problems quickly and efficiently. How do you know you’re hiring the right company?
 

See our tips for hiring a great printer repair service in Ann Arbor on our website!
 

Michigan Computer Supplies is the Right Choice for Printer Repair in Ann Arbor and the Surrounding Communities

 

You’ve trusted us for printer supplies and computer supplies for years, but did you know we also do on-site printer repair? Our technicians are professional, reliable, and trained to tackle those pesky printer issues that can bring your office to a halt.
 

Never lose a day of work (or your sanity) again when you hire us for regular maintenance on your office printers. We’ll come to your office, answer your questions, and make sure you’re back up and running in no time at all.
 

To learn more, contact us today!