Thursday, December 22, 2022

Improve Efficiency with Reliable Printer Repair in Ann Arbor

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Tired of printer repair issues slowing down your business?

If you rely on print materials to keep customers happy, you know you can’t afford to not have a great printer repair company on speed dial!

Before you hire someone to work on your machines, make sure they’re trustworthy:

  • How thorough is the technician? When you call someone for help, you don’t want them to leave the issue worse than when they arrived. Your technician should do a thorough maintenance routine when repairing your machine to ensure you don’t have issues in the future.
  • How reliable is the company you’re hiring? You want someone you can depend on to repair and maintain your printers so they work when you need them to. Do your research and find out how long the company has been in business so you can be sure you’ll be able to reach them if you need them again.


Read the full article 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 ink, toner, 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!

Thursday, December 15, 2022

How to Choose the Right Printer Repair Company

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Are printer issues slowing down your office?

Do you get tired of dealing with paper jams or streaky prints day after day?

If you’ve troubleshooted to the best of your ability but still aren’t able to fix annoying printer issues, it’s time to call the pros. How can you be sure the printer repair company you’re hiring is reputable and will fix the problem correctly the first time?

Make sure you ask your potential printer repair technician these questions:

  • How many years of experience does your technician have? A trusted technician with a few years of experience under his or her belt is the right person to solve your printer issues.
  • How much experience fixing your brand of printer does the technician have? In addition to years of experience, you want someone who is familiar with your brand of printer so they don’t run into any unforeseen issues.

Read more about choosing the right printer repair company here.

MCS offers a $25 printer assessment. One of our technicians will diagnose the issue(s) and provide 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.

Like cars, plumbing, or heating, it is difficult to find a printer repair center that can be counted on. If a machine is older or has a repair that would exceed the cost of replacement, we aren’t against telling you it's not worth the cost of fixing.

Contact us today to learn more!

Thursday, December 8, 2022

Printer Repair: Worth the Cost?

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Before you make the decision to repair or replace your inkjet printer, ask yourself these questions:

  • Have you been printing frequently?
  • Is your printer still under warranty?
  • Are you using an older model printer?
  • How much is the hourly rate for printer repair services?

Learn more about making the decision on printer repair here!

MCS offers a $25 printer assessment. One of our technicians will diagnose the issue(s) and provide 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.

Like cars, plumbing, or heating, it is difficult to find a printer repair center that can be counted on. If a machine is older or has a repair that would exceed the cost of replacement, we aren’t against telling you it's not worth the cost of fixing.

Contact us today to learn more!
 

Thursday, December 1, 2022

Printer Repair or Replace?

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Are you trying to decide if your home or office printer is worth repairing?  

Does your printer still fit your needs, or do you think you need to buy a new one?

The right printer for your business can be a big expense. 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 more about printer repair in Ann Arbor on our website!

Like cars, plumbing, or heating, it is difficult to find a printer repair center that can be counted on. If a machine is older or has a repair that would exceed the cost of replacement, we aren’t against telling you it's not worth the cost of fixing.

Contact us today to learn more!

Thursday, November 24, 2022

How Can a Printer Supplies Company Help Find Essential Items?


We pride ourselves on being able to navigate the supply chain to find the items you need to keep your business running. We can also make sure you avoid pesky printer problems! As the owner, you don’t want to spend your time trying to troubleshoot when you could be using your valuable time to grow your business.

That’s where partnering with a local company like MCS comes in! Not only will you save time and money, but you’ll save yourself the headache too!

  • 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.

“The folks at Michigan Computer Supplies are remarkably easy to work with, super nice, and quick! They get back to me right away and deliver immediately it seems. And as a non-profit theater, they are very supportive. They are generous to all of us in the non-profit world. This is the ideal business model, as far as I'm concerned: really friendly people, great customer service and support of us little guys.”

- Suzi Peterson, Managing Director, Ann Arbor Civic Theatre

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 supply 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!

Thursday, November 17, 2022

Let MCS Help You Track Down Hard-to-Find Essential Items

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Are you tired of wasting time trying to track down office supplies, PPE, office equipment, or printer supplies?

We know how frustrating it can be to deal with supply chain shortages when you’d rather be growing your business, providing service to your customers and clients, getting more leads, and increasing sales.

Let us do the heavy lifting for you! When you’re running a business, you don’t want to have to worry about having the supplies you and your staff need on hand. 

You also want to have client meetings with confidence! Put on a professional front when you host your clients and customers for a breakfast meeting with branded mugs, great tasting coffee, and small goodie bags to offer.

We can help you find the items you need to keep your customers, clients, and staff happy, including:

  • Office supplies: Post-It notes, staples, pens/pencils, notepads, copy paper
  • PPE: Masks, hand sanitizer, gloves, antibacterial wipes
  • Complimentary items for your staff/customers: Coffee, sugar, creamer, water bottles, etc.

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

Thursday, November 10, 2022

Get Your Business Up and Running with Business Solutions from MCS


Tired of tracking down office supplies? 

We’re helping businesses like yours get started or get that new location going so you can thrive.

When you’re checking items off your opening day punch list, we can help. We can help you navigate the supply chain by finding items outside of normal printer supplies such as:

Office supplies:

  • Copy paper
  • Manila folders
  • Post-it notes
  • Envelopes

Office equipment:

  • Laser printers
  • Label printers
  • Labels (rolls)
  • Ink and toner

Get More Than Printer Supplies from MCS in Ann Arbor

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!

Thursday, November 3, 2022

Check These Items off Your Business Supplies Checklist!

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Are you a new business owner getting ready to open your first brick-and-mortar store?

Are you the owner of an established business but moving locations?

Make sure you have everything in place for a successful opening! It can be stressful and you’ll probably leave at least one or two things off your list. Trying to manage everything alone can be frustrating, but what if you had another company helping you?

When you’re checking items off your opening day punch list, we can help. We can help you navigate the supply chain by finding items outside of normal printer supplies such as:

PPE:

  • Disposable face masks
  • Nitrile gloves
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Disinfecting wipes
  • Face shields (with or without foam)
  • UV Disinfecting Wand
  • Temperature kiosk base

Office supplies:

  • Copy paper
  • Manila folders
  • Post-it notes
  • Envelopes

Office equipment:

  • Laser printers
  • Label printers
  • Labels (rolls)
  • Ink and toner

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.

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!

Thursday, October 13, 2022

Failing to Maintain Your Printer Can Result in Performance Failure


Is your current office equipment kept up to date?

Are you regularly resetting equipment, keeping up on maintenance, and managing repairs?

Keeping up with your office equipment is essential to running your business effectively!

Failing to keep up with printer maintenance can result in error messages! Here’s what can happen if you don’t maintain your printer efficiently:

  1. An unresponsive printer not receiving print requests
  2. Low print quality
  3. Reoccurring paper jams
  4. The printer not connecting to Bluetooth devices or disconnecting
  5. Wireless printing is slow or takes too long


If you want to learn about how to avoid these printer problems, check out this article.

Save Yourself the Stress of Printer Problems - Work with a Printer Repair Service in Ann Arbor


Why stress about your printer not working properly when you can work with a professional printer repair service in Ann Arbor? Contact or call us today at (734)213-5400 so we can discuss the needs of your printer!

Thursday, October 6, 2022

Why You Should Work with a Professional Printer Repair Service


Is your office printer down more often than it’s running?

Do you keep up with your office equipment’s monthly maintenance?

When you work with a printer repair service in Ann Arbor, you won’t have to worry about wasting time on malfunctioning equipment!

Here’s why you should work with a professional repair service:

  • Fixed assessment fee, no hidden costs of being charged for services you weren’t aware of!
  • The risk of equipment malfunctioning is reduced when a professional is on the job
  • Tests are performed based on reported errors; no wasting time full running the system


Check out more on why you should work with a professional printer repair service here!

Avoid Costly Repairs - Work with Printer Repair Service in Ann Arbor

 
If avoiding future printer errors sounds good, you should work with a printer repair service provider in Ann Arbor. When you work with a professional printer repair service, you won’t have to worry about wasting time! Contact or call us today at (734)213-5400 so we can keep your printer running!

Friday, September 16, 2022

Benefits of Purchasing Tech Locally

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Are you sick of waiting months for your orders to arrive?

Do you have a hard time deciding which tech is the best for your office?

Purchasing new technology and office supplies is intimidating!  At Michigan Computer Supplies, we want to help provide you with your office and printer supplies in Ann Arbor.

Experience MCS Unsurpassed Computer Services

For over twenty years, MCS has been providing computer and printer service locally in Ann Arbor. We do more than just sell computers and repair printers:

Services: A few products we service locally include; laser and inkjet printers, copiers, barcode printers, office, and personal computers, and more! We are here to help get you what you need to be successful! If we don’t sell a product you’re looking for, we will find it for you!

Products: We sell top of line Audio Visual Equipment and Accessories, backup systems and discs, batteries, electrical supplies, calculators, cameras, Camcorders, computer hardware, computer software, data storage, media supplies, and accessories!

Learn more about the services we provide on our website!

We Do More Than Meet Your Needs

Our mission is to provide the best value and service for your computers, data collection, custom labels, and printer supplies in Ann Arbor. Contact us today to experience the best local computer services.

Thursday, September 1, 2022

Local Company Provides Printer Supplies in Ann Arbor

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Are you looking to upgrade your office supplies?

Are you sick of paying for overpriced toner cartridges?

At MCS, we don’t sacrifice quality for affordability.

Here’s what you can expect when you work with MCS:

  • Quality- When you purchase from a local and reliable company, like MCS, you can expect high-quality products and services. We disassemble, clean, and test our parts before filling a cartridge with new toner.
  • Reliability- With MCS, you can rely on us for affordable products and services. When you purchase a compatible toner cartridge, you can expect to save 30-60% per cartridge. Our local compatible toner customers receive free cleanings and routine maintenance as well.
  • Responsibility- When we come to install or repair your printer, or printer supplies, you can expect the job to be done right.


Read more about what we can do for you on our website!

We Want to Provide Your Printer Supplies in Ann Arbor


Your time is valuable! We want to help with your printer supplies in Ann Arbor today! Contact us today to see more ways we can help!

Monday, August 8, 2022

How Can Custom Labels Help Your Business?


MCS can help you by stocking your thermal barcodes, so you always have them when you need them. Here’s how it works:

Products are assigned a unique number. This number is translated into a scan-able code. Barcodes may be 1D, organized horizontally, or 2D, organized horizontally and vertically. 2D barcodes, being multidimensional, can hold a much higher quantity of data.

How do I print and scan barcodes?

Both types of labels will come on a roll. To print your own - you will need a printer and barcode label design software. Barcode labels may be printed on a laser, inkjet, or dot matrix printer, but a thermal printer is designed to produce a high-quality image for labeling needs. 1D barcodes may be scanned with a laser scanner, but a 2D barcode requires an imaging scanner.

What is a thermal barcode label?

There are two types of thermal barcode labels, direct thermal and thermal transfer. The difference is in the type of printer and the type of label they're printed on.

  • Direct Thermal - No ink is used to produce the image. An image is burned into a heat sensitive layer of the paper. This type of label will fade over time (1 year) and is not recommended for use in high temperatures or when there is exposure to sunlight.
  • Thermal Transfer - A heated ribbon is used to print onto a label. The image produced is long-lasting and durable.

Read more about custom labels on our website!


Ready for Success? MCS Can Help!


Your time is valuable. We could all use more hours each day. Why not take advantage of the benefits that custom labels can provide for you and your staff?

Custom labels are hugely helpful when you run and market a local business. They can perform functions, go places, and make connections that may not otherwise be possible. And they’re available on-demand.

Monday, August 1, 2022

Use Thermal Barcode Labels for Your 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.

Barcodes are important to every business because they:

  • Track products
  • Track equipment
  • Track people – employee badges, timecards, 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.

Read more about custom labels on our website!

Increase your bottom line with inventory management and thermal barcode labels!


Choose to excel at both what you do and your inventory management.  When thermal barcode labels are used as a part of inventory management, a scanner quickly and accurately records materials received, components moved to production, and units sold. 

Not sure which type of custom labels 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.

Friday, July 22, 2022

Printer Repair Service Checklist


Have you transitioned to working from home?

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!

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.

Read more about our printer repair service for businesses and business-class machines.

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 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.


Friday, July 15, 2022

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.

Read the full article about printer repair 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 can 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.


Friday, July 8, 2022

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 printer 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. 

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.  

Read more about our printer repair service for businesses and business-class machines (including our hourly rate) 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 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!


Friday, July 1, 2022

Repair or Replace: Ask Yourself These Questions


Are you trying to decide if your home or office printer is worth repairing? Does your printer still fit your needs, or do you think you need to buy a new one?

With more and more of us working from home these days, it’s not surprising that more of us are investing in computers, printers, and other office equipment. If you print often throughout the day, you know how frustrating it can be to have printer issues, especially when you’re not in a big office with other printers to choose from.

However, the right printer can be a big expense. 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? 

Read our recommendations for printer repair on our website!

Like cars, plumbing, or heating, it’s difficult to find a printer repair center that can be counted on. Don't you wonder if what is done was completely necessary, because it always seems to cost more? At MCS, we do only what is necessary. If a machine is older or has a repair that would exceed the cost of replacement, we aren’t against telling you it's not worth the cost of fixing. 

Contact us today to learn more!

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Nationwide Service with a Local Feel

Let’s face it – Amazon, eBay, and other online retailers have stepped up their game in the last few years, and many people have really come to depend on quick delivery for important items for their business. 

You rely on fast shipping and competitive pricing, and we can help provide that plus the customer service you likely won’t experience at a big box store or online retailer. 

We want to be more than just your printer repair company. We want to help you with all of your business needs! One way you can find more value from working with us is through our Everyday Essentials program, where we’ll help you find those office items that might otherwise be in short supply. 

We also spend professional development time each week networking and developing relationships with other small businesses in our community. Chances are we know and trust someone that may be able to help you with insurance, business banking, office renovation, party planning, marketing, and more.

Here are the benefits you’ll enjoy as a local MCS customer:

  • Our local compatible toner customers enjoy FREE cleanings and routine maintenance. This means you will never have to struggle with nor pay for the installation of fusers, maintenance kits, transfer belts, or other consumable components in your machine. 
  • Copy paper, specialty paper, engineering rolls, point of sale rolls, and labels are all available with FREE on demand delivery in the Ann Arbor Area. If your business uses an item that is not regularly stocked locally, we will keep a small stock on hand at all times for you so you are never in a panic over a 2-week lead time.  You will never pay additional shipping charges and we are happy to deliver directly to any specific location in your building.

Read more on our website!

Experience the MCS Culture of Kindness Today!

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.

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!

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Shop Local for Your Small Business Needs

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Do you get frustrated working with a large printer or printer cartridge supplier? Do you often feel like just a number on a spreadsheet?

Being a valued customer is important, especially when you have a print emergency that you need solved. When you’re partners with a company, you know you’re going to be taken care of. On the other hand, if you don’t have a printer repair company that you can trust, your printer issues will likely be much more frustrating.

Let’s face it – Amazon, eBay, and other online retailers have stepped up their game in the last few years, and many people have really come to depend on quick delivery for important items for their business. 

You rely on fast shipping and competitive pricing, and we can help provide that plus the customer service you likely won’t experience at a big box store or online retailer. 

Learn more on our website!

Experience the MCS Culture of Kindness Today!

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!

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Buy Printer Ink You Can Trust from Ann Arbor-Based Michigan Computer Supplies!

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Mistakes when buying cartridges can cost you both time and money. If you’re running a small business, not being able to get printer supplies when you need them can disrupt your workflow.

Most OEM cartridges are guaranteed by their manufacturers for 30 days from the date of purchase, but if you buy toner and let it sit on the shelf before using it, you may not realize there’s a problem with your product until it’s too late.

To avoid headaches and wasted money, we recommend:

  1. Be careful when buying remanufactured printer cartridges: If you’re considering compatibles, make sure you buy the cartridges from a well-known source. Avoid anonymous sellers and companies that don’t offer guarantees on their products.
  2. Don’t overlook low-cost compatible cartridges and toners: Many consumers are surprised when manufacturers warn to only use OEM (original equipment manufacturers) cartridges. Compatible ink and more generic ink cartridges are made by a third party and are made to work with various printer models. They’re also sold at a lower price but can work just as well and produce high quality prints like OEM cartridges can. 

Read more on our website!

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:

  • 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 guarantee their products and offer free replacement if there is ever a problem

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. 

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!


Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Save Money with Toner Compatibles

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Are you sure you’re getting the best value for your money when buying printer cartridges? 

Most American consumers spend more money on replacement ink and toner than they do on their printer in the first place. If you avoid these common mistakes when buying, you could save a lot of money (and headaches):

  1. Don’t ignore the printer model or cartridge numbers! Every cartridge has a unique model number. Knowing what type of replacement ink you need is important, so make sure you check the printer model number when ordering to ensure your ink is compatible.
  2. Be careful when buying remanufactured printer cartridges: If you’re considering compatibles, make sure you buy the cartridges from a well-known source. Avoid anonymous sellers and companies that don’t offer guarantees on their products.

Read more about how we can help with printer supplies on our website!

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:

  • 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 guarantee their products and offer free replacement if there is ever a problem

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. 

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!

Sunday, May 22, 2022

How Can MCS Help Your Company with Printer Supplies and More?

As a business owner, the supply chain delays we’ve seen in the last year can be really frustrating. This is especially true when you rely on regular shipments of printer supplies, miscellaneous office supplies, PPE, and other essentials to keep your business running smoothly!

At MCS, 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.

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

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

Learn more here.

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 to experience the MCS culture of kindness! 


Sunday, May 15, 2022

Choose a Local Company for Printer Repair


When you need help with tech issues like a malfunctioning printer, we know how frustrating it can be to spend hours on hold with the manufacturer, or deal with long shipping delays.

These days, the supply chain is unreliable at best. What might typically be a three- to four-day shipping window may now be over a week, and when you need ink and toner or other printer supplies for your business, you might not have time to wait. 

Even worse, if you’re waiting on parts for a repair, you’re dead in the water until your printer can be fixed.

Have you considered choosing a local company for printer supplies and repair? 

Partnering with a local company a great decision not just to help you save money. The relationship you form with a company that’s more than just a big brand name will benefit your own business for years to come. 

Fast, Friendly Printer Repair in Ann Arbor

We offer 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.  

Read more 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?

Sunday, May 8, 2022

Fast, Friendly Printer Repair in Ann Arbor


Have you considered choosing a local company for printer supplies and repair? Partnering with a local company a great decision not just to help you save money. The relationship you form with a company that’s more than just a big brand name will benefit your own business for years to come.

We offer 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.

Read more 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 to experience the MCS culture of kindness!