Printer Won’t Print? Try Our Tips

Tired of not being able to rely on your printer?

Tired of not being able to get clear documents when you need them? Before you call in the experts, try these tips first:

1. “My printer says I have a paper jam, but there’s nothing in the tray.” Often, this can be fixed with some canned air and blowing the machine out. There may also be a piece of paper inside the printer that ripped off and is stuck – you might need a flashlight to see it. Take the paper out of the tray, open all flaps, and look inside.
   
   
2. “When do I replace the cartridges?” Printers usually warn you if ink is running low. If you print only occasionally, toner might last a couple of weeks even after you get a low ink notification. It’s good practice to order cartridges as soon as the message appears. We can help you keep up to date on ink and toner when you become a MCS customer!

MCS Can Help with Tricky Printer Problems!

While some repairs can be done DIY-style, 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 on our website!

MCS is Your Community Partner for Business Solutions 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 have the ability to help you with all your computer, labeling, and printing needs, including on location printer repair service and business solutions in Ann Arbor and the surrounding area.

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

Tricky Printer Problems? MCS Can Help!

We get lots of calls from customers and frustrated business owners alike who are having trouble with their printers. Printer problems always seem to appear at the worst time!

If you’ve got an important presentation or meeting on the schedule, you don’t have time to wait for a printer repair technician to come out.

Here are a few of the most common print issues we hear about and how you can fix them:

1. “My printer won’t print!” – Before you panic, check to see if your printer is communicating properly with your computer. If it isn’t, it may be that you need to update drivers or firmware. A pending Windows update might be the cause too, so install any updates, shut down your computer, and try again. Instructions for driver updates can be found on the manufacturer’s website (HP.com, Brother.com, Epson.com, etc.).
   
   
2. “My printer says I have a paper jam, but there’s nothing in the tray.” -- Often, this can be fixed with some canned air and blowing the machine out. There may also be a piece of paper inside the printer that ripped off and is stuck – you might need a flashlight to see it. Take the paper out of the tray, open all flaps, and look inside.

Read more on our website!

MCS is Your Community Partner for Business Solutions 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 have the ability to help you with all your computer, labeling, and printing needs, including on location printer repair service and business solutions in Ann Arbor and the surrounding area.

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

Enjoy the Holidays in 2023 in Washtenaw County

Looking for community events to enjoy with your family this holiday season?

Spending time with friends and family is one of the best parts about the holidays, especially in Michigan where we can spend time outdoors enjoying the snow and beautiful holiday lights.

Looking for fun things to do in Ann Arbor this holiday season? Read our full list of holiday events on our website!

Read more on our website!

MCS is Your Community Partner for Business Supplies in Ann Arbor

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.

“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

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 and business solutions in Ann Arbor and the surrounding areas.

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

Holiday Fun in Washtenaw County 2023

Looking for holiday fun in Ann Arbor?

Want to get the kids outside to enjoy the snow, lights, and magic of the season?

Ann Arbor is a great place year-round, but it’s especially a fun place to be during the holiday season! There are so many great family events to check out. As a local Ann Arbor small business, we love seeing what other community-driven businesses are doing to spread holiday cheer.

1. Santa Photo Experience at Briarwood Mall: Starting November 24th, bring the kids to Briarwood to get a photo with Santa! You can also make a reservation for pet night on December 10th to get a paws-itively delightful photo of your pet with Santa! More info here.
   
   
2. Check out the holiday movie calendar at The Michigan Theater: See Christmas favorites like The Holiday, The Polar Express, Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch, and classics like It’s a Wonderful Life on the big screen. More info here.

Read more on our website!

MCS is Your Community Partner for Business Solutions in Ann Arbor

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.

“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

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 and business solutions in Ann Arbor and the surrounding areas.

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

Small Businesses with Big Hearts

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 printer repair company in Ann Arbor and has been providing other small businesses with printer ink, toner, and managed print services and repair for over 20 years.

Read more 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!

Local Service for Your Printer Repair Needs

Are you tired of spending what feels like hours on hold with your printer manufacturer?

Do you wish you could avoid spending valuable time tracking down packages?

When you rely on a manufacturer to provide customer service and send ink and toner refills, you risk long wait times and poor customer service. If you’ve ever been frustrated about trying to track down a package or have felt like you were just a number on a spreadsheet, we know the feeling!

You deserve to be treated like the number one customer!

When you work with a local printer repair company in Ann Arbor, you’ll get the customer service you deserve, along with fast and friendly printer repair. We’ll also help you track down the parts and refills you need.

Read more 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!

Why Hire Local Printer Repair Services in Ann Arbor?

MCS has worked hard to build relationships with many small businesses in the greater Ann Arbor community. We want to be more than just your printer repair company. We want to help you with all your business needs! 

“Without a doubt the best customer service you can find! These guys truly care about fulfilling your needs. I highly, highly recommend them for repair work or just general service and orders and everything in between! They will go above and beyond to make sure that you are satisfied. Thank you, Chris, Jessie, and Kyle, for everything you do!”

Joseph Mlinac, Google Review

Read more Google reviews here.

If you’re trying to decide which repair service is best for you, asking the right questions will make your decision a lot easier. Read more on our website. 

If you’re looking for the best printer repair in Ann Arbor, we can help. Contact us today to discuss your needs!

5 Questions to Ask When Hiring Printer Repair Services

There’s no doubt about it, you’ll need service on your printer sooner or later, but how do you choose the right printer repair company?

Consider these questions:

1. How many years of experience do they have? 
2. Do they specialize in the brand of printer you use? 
3. Are you certified? 
4. Do they offer routine maintenance for printers? 
5. Are there technicians available?  

If you’re trying to decide which repair service is best for you, asking the above questions will help you make the decision a lot easier. Read more on our website. 

If you’re looking for the best printer repair in Ann Arbor, we can help. Contact us today to discuss your needs!

Become an MCS Valued Customer

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.

If you’ve ever dealt with poor customer service or long wait times to get a problem resolved, you know how frustrating it can be, especially if you’re working on a deadline, or simply don’t feel that your issue is being treated as important as it is.

Platinum rule – we meet you where you are!

• Flexible terms when you become a customer
• Delivery vs. drop ship
• Today, tomorrow, or next week – don’t worry about not being at the office to accept a delivery
• Paper delivery to specific location (if you order from your HQ but need the delivery at a partner site)

Read more about the benefits of being an MCS customer!

You need nationwide service with a local feel!

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!

Save Time with a Print Supplier You Can Rely On!

Tired of wasting time placing orders online?

Not sure what products you need or how to choose between different suppliers?

Time is often our most valuable resource, and we don’t always think of how important it is until we are running out of it!

MCS can help you save valuable time and energy to keep your business running by taking care of the small details so you can focus on growing your business and keeping your customers happy. MCS makes this easy by:

• Having a real person answer the phone
• You don’t have to log in and place and order, just call us
• No complicated parts numbers needed or confusing website to navigate
• We spend our time searching the internet for parts and products for you
• No payment method to enter to keep your info secure

Read more about the benefits of being an MCS customer!

You need nationwide service with a local feel!

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!

Use Colors to Attract New Customers!

Looking for ways to get attention from potential customers or clients? Color printing can grab the attention of consumers in your community and give your marketing efforts a boost.

Need advice about color printing?

Need help deciding on what type of paper or ink to choose?

That’s where MCS comes in!

• 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.
• 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” which helps optimize color printing.

Read more 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 for your brother color printer 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!

Improve Your Printing Quality

Trying to save money by printing in black and white?

Trying to decide if you should bother ordering more color toner?

Over time, print materials gradually lose their luster or don’t look as vibrant as usual. This may mean your printer needs some maintenance, or that you need to change the way you’re printing to reserve ink.

Here’s our tips for color printing best practices:

• Consider 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.
• 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” which helps optimize color printing.

Read more 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 for your brother color printer 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!

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 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. Find out more about the benefits of compatible toner cartridges.
• Copy paper, specialty paper, engineering rolls, point of sale rolls, labels, and other printer supplies 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.
• Paper Donation Program. Are you a non-profit? MCS donates copy paper to local non-profits who use our compatible toner cartridges or managed print services.  A carton of paper costs between $35 and $40 and weighs 60 pounds. MCS will gladly deliver it wherever you like.
• In addition to our paper donation program, MCS donates cash when your commercial business buys MCS brand toner. For every compatible toner cartridge purchased, MCS will donate $5 in your name to a non-profit you choose. Simply e-mail your selection and we will add it to your company profile.
• Printer parts. 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.
• E-Waste in Ann Arbor. MCS collects empty toner cartridges, obsolete computers, monitors, printers, and other office equipment from our customers FREE of charge.
• 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.  

Small Businesses with Big Hearts

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 printer supply company in Ann Arbor and has been providing other small businesses with printer ink, toner, and managed print services and repair for over 20 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!

Five-Star Service for Your Business from MCS

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.

If you’ve ever dealt with poor customer service or long wait times to get a problem resolved, you know how frustrating it can be, especially if you’re working on a deadline, or simply don’t feel that your issue is being treated as important as it is.

You need 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 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.

Read more 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!

How MCS Can Be Your Ann Arbor Business Community Partner

Are you tired of spending what feels like hours on hold with your printer manufacturer?

Do you wish you could avoid spending valuable time tracking down packages?

When you rely on a manufacturer to provide customer service and send ink and toner refills, you risk long wait times and poor customer service. If you’ve ever been frustrated about trying to track down a package or have felt like you were just a number on a spreadsheet, we know the feeling!

You deserve to be treated like the number one customer!

When you work with a local printer supply company in Ann Arbor, you’ll get the customer service you deserve, along with fast and friendly printer repair. We’ll also help you track down the parts and refills you need.

Here’s why working with a small, local company is best:

• 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.
• When you work with a local company, you’ll talk to a real, live human being rather than an automated responder.
• If you’re having trouble tracking down an order, we’ll be the ones sitting on hold with customer service so you can get back to work.

Read more about how we can be your provider of printer supplies in Ann Arbor 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!

A Small Business with a Big Heart

MCS has worked hard to build relationships with many small businesses in the greater Ann Arbor community. We want to be more than just your printer repair company. We want to help you with all your business needs! 

We 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.

Don’t take it from us – hear from one of our long-term customers, Park West Gallery! We help them with art auctions on hundreds of cruise ships out of Miami. We also work closely with their IT help desk (often outside of standard business hours) in Michigan to make sure everything runs smoothly – we help them find computer parts, Apple device components, and laptops and desktop computers. 

“I have worked with MCS for years. They have been our main provider for printers, ink cartridges, laptops, 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!” – Raquel Fournier

Read more about printer supplies and other services MCS provides 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!

Why Choose a Business Class Printer vs. an Inkjet Printer

Are you looking for a solution that will save you money in the long term and be efficient for your business needs?

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?

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.

On the other hand, business class printers:

• Are designed to reliably print, copy, and scan hundreds of pages each day
• Can print more pages per ink cartridge, so your toner costs aren’t as high each month
• Business class printers can be maintained regularly almost like a car, and last years in your office without needing to be entirely replaced

Read more about business class printers on our website!

Repair or Replace: Ask Yourself These Questions

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?

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 business class printer repair center you can count 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!

How to Choose Between Home or Business Printer for Your Office

If you’re a small business owner, you’ve probably weighed the cost of a business class printer or computer versus a small desktop printer from an office supply store.

Even though the cost may be better for your bottom line, there’s a good reason home printers are cheaper! 

They’re less efficient, and their lifespans aren’t as long as business class printers. Even if your business only prints a handful of things each day, it’s worth investing in a bigger machine that will need less maintenance over time or have to be replaced after only a few years.

Home printers are:

• Designed for printing occasionally, rather than every day
• Replacement ink cartridges for home printers don’t last as long, only being able to print an average of 200 to 300 pages
• Home printers often aren’t worth the cost of repairs, if needed

Don’t know what choice to make? Read more about business class printers on our website!

Repair or Replace: Ask Yourself These Questions

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?

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 business class printer repair center you can count 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!

Time to Finally Replace Your Inkjet Printer with a Business Class Machine?

Are you a business owner looking to switch to a color laser printer?

Are you looking for a solution that will save you money in the long term and be efficient for your business needs?

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 business class printers on our website!

Repair or Replace: Ask Yourself These Questions

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?

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 business class printer repair center you can count 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!

Repair and Service for your Ann Arbor Business Class Printer

A traditional inkjet printer like the one you might have at home probably won’t cut it in the office. In fact, we often tell our customers that it’s simply not worth even repairing inkjet printers, as the cost to repair is almost as much as brand new machine.

Laser printers, on the other hand, are a very popular option because of their efficiency, and are the ideal choice if you need a printer that can take high volume, is fast, and is more economical to maintain.

When considering the right business class printer, think about:

• Duty cycle – Every printer on the market is designed to print up to a maximum quantity of pages per month. Going over this number consistently can result in a lot of wear and tear. That can shorten the lifespan of the feeder system and toner apparatus. Before you buy a new unit, make sure you anticipate how much monthly printing you’ll be doing. Get a unit that meets those needs.

• Print speed – The quick printing of laser printers is one of their major selling points. Compared to inkjets, laser color printers can pump out pages efficiently both in color and in black and white.

Read more about business class printers on our website!

MCS repairs most business class printers. We are an HP Authorized Service Provider (ASP) and have an experienced technician on hand. If possible, we’ll try to provide tips and guides to correct any printing issues on your own.  

If a repair is needed, we are happy to make on-site calls at your business location. We offer a $25 printer assessment! One of our technicians will diagnose the issue(s) and provide you with an estimated cost of repair.  If services are rendered, our basic labor rate is $100 / hour.

For our business customers that purchase compatible toners from MCS, all cleanings and toner related issues are covered FREE of charge.  Contact us today!

Network with Local Businesses to Get Yours Off the Ground

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

Are you the owner of an established business? Have plans for opening new locations or moving?

When you work with a local printer supply company in Ann Arbor, you get all the benefits of shopping local, like:

• 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.
• When you work with a local company, you’ll talk to a real, live human being rather than an automated responder.
• If you’re having trouble tracking down an order, we’ll be the ones sitting on hold with customer service so you can get back to work.

If you’re having a hard time finding these items, let us do it for you! We’ll apply the same attention and care that we do with providing ink and toner. You can leave it to us while you get back to managing your business.

Read more on our website!

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's 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

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.

B2B Business Solutions from Michigan Computer 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.

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 why partnering with a local company like MCS is the best decision! 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.  

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 business and printer supplies in Ann Arbor and the surrounding areas.

Contact us today to learn more!

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.

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

Office supplies:

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

Office equipment:

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

If you’re having a hard time finding these items, let us do it for you! We’ll apply the same attention and care that we do with providing ink and toner. You can leave it to us while you get back to managing your business.

Read more on our website!

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.

Get Your Business ‘Opening Day’ Ready with Help from MCS

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:

Office supplies:

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

If you’re having a hard time finding these items, let us do it for you! We’ll apply the same attention and care that we do with providing ink and toner. You can leave it to us while you get back to managing your business.

Read more on our website!

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. 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.

The Benefits of Toner Cartridge Recycling

Do you go through a large amount of toner cartridges at your office every month?

Are you looking for a more eco-friendly, sustainable way to get rid of them?

Have you considered toner cartridge recycling?

Used toner cartridges can accumulate quickly, especially if your business prints a lot of marketing materials, meeting agendas, or inter-office memos. If you’re struggling to find storage space for toner cartridges, large batch recycling is a great option for you!

E-waste is the mist rapidly growing segment of the municipal solid waste stream. Recycling e-waste benefits the environment by:

• Conserving natural resources
• Disposing of toxic chemicals properly
• Protecting and supporting your community by reducing the amount of e-waste that’s incinerated and placed in landfills, which can negatively impact air and water quality.

Read more on our website! 

If you are an MCS customer, we can help your company go green and save you money through our products and services, including 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 are all in this together.

Learning more is as easy as calling us at 734-213-5400 or sending us an email. See how we can help with toner cartridge recycling for your Ann Arbor business today!

What’s the Difference Between Cartridge Reuse and Recycling?

Many people use “reuse” and “recycle” interchangeably, but when it comes to sustainability, there are specific differences. 

While recycling is a viable way to contribute to renewable resources, reuse actually requires less energy consumption and helps keep materials from landfills. The best solution for a robust economy is a combination of recycling and reuse that can help collect and dispose of waste in a way that doesn’t impact already overburdened landfills! 

For toner cartridges specifically, you can use the “reuse and recycle” method by using remanufactured cartridges.

Make sure you take into account that while there’s no distinction in print quality based on manufacturing type (compatible vs. remanufactured vs. original equipment manufacturer (OEM), there are differences across various brands and manufacturers owing to the manufacturing conditions as well as the post-manufacturing evaluation process.

Read more on our website!

If you are an MCS customer, we can help your company go green and save you money through our products and services, including 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 are all in this together.

Learning more is as easy as calling us at 734-213-5400 or sending us an email. See how we can help with toner cartridge recycling for your Ann Arbor business today!

Implement These “Green” Solutions at Your Office

Have you considered toner cartridge recycling as a part of your overall sustainability plan?

Besides in-office recycling programs, or switching from paper and plastic to reusable materials, you can also go green with the way you print at your company!

There are several ways you can increase the green solutions in your office:

• Responsible paper sourcing: Make sure that either your paper or other raw materials come from eco-friendly sources. Besides recycled fibers, coating, bleaching, and other variables all play into paper’s environmental impact. Evaluate other business practices from your suppliers like shipping with hybrid vehicles, encouraging employees to telecommute, or other “green” practices.
• Using soy and vegetable-based printer inks: Traditional inks are petroleum-based and have a number of negative environmental effects. Vegetable-based inks, usually made with soy, are more sustainable. They make recycling easier too, as they make de-inking easier.

Read more on our website!

If you are an MCS customer, we can help your company go green and save you money through our products and services, including 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 are all in this together.

Learning more is as easy as calling us at 734-213-5400 or sending us an email. See how we can help with toner cartridge recycling for your Ann Arbor business today!

How to Implement an Office-Wide Recycling Program

Recycling in general is a great way to bring your office together for a cause. You might be doing this already – having a recycling area for scrap paper, or bottles and cans in the office kitchen. Why not start doing this with ink cartridges too?

Here’s why recycling printer ink is important:

1. Nearly 8 cartridges are thrown away per second in the United States alone.
2. It takes one gallon of oil to make a mew laser cartridge.
3. About 70 percent of used printer cartridges are being thrown away instead of recycled.
4. A laser cartridge in landfill can take up to 450 (!) years to decompose, but some components can take over 1,000 years!

According to 1-800-RECYCLING.com, only around 30% of cartridges are recycled, which leaves a great opportunity for organizations and businesses like yours to participate in recycling programs.

Encourage your staff to recycle cartridges after they’re no longer usable instead of throwing them away!

How to Recycle Your Empty Toner Cartridges

There are many options for recycling empty toner cartridges that you can take advantage of! From bringing empty cartridges to an office supply store to recycling by mail programs, there is no shortage of ways you can participate to make the world a greener place.

Read more on our website! 

If you are an MCS customer, we can help your company go green and save you money through our products and services, including 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 are all in this together.

Learning more is as easy as calling us at 734-213-5400 or sending us an email. See how we can help with toner cartridge recycling for your Ann Arbor business today!

Elevate Your Business 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 stands out among the competition and could be the difference between a sale or someone putting an item back on the shelf.

Our tips for custom label design:

Define your company!

• Who are you? Identify your brand on your product label. 
• What's your company mission and values? Do you want to be associated with high-end products? Are you community minded, environmentally focused, family oriented, and/or or high tech?  
• Do you offer friendly, high-quality service? The look and feel of your custom product label should speak to your brand identity.

Additionally, we can help your food-based business thrive with custom adhesive labels!

You’ll have products that catch the eye of your ideal customer when you work with us to create:

1. Permanent adhesive labels
2. Removable adhesive labels 
3. Freezer-grade adhesive labels

Learn how we can help provide custom labels for your food-based business!

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 labels and provide what you need when you need it!

Send us an email or give us a call today!

Utilize Custom Brand Labels for Your Business

Did you know that 64% of consumers will buy a product based on packaging alone, according to a study by CBC?

Do your product’s labels leave a positive impression on consumers?

In a customer’s eyes, product labels are just as important as the product itself. Depending on your business and the services or products you provide, you can build your brand and make sure it lives on in the minds after consumers long after they’ve seen it or heard about it.

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!

Read more about custom labels on our website!

Ann Arbor-Based Michigan Computer Supplies Has the Custom Labels Your Business Needs!

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 on-demand.

Imagine what could happen if you put labels to work and place more of your own focus on your customers? You might just get a more professional presence and efficient operation that customers notice, buy, and refer to others.

We can help you come up with eye-catching labels that will help your product or service stand out.

Have you ever thought about how custom labels can help your business internally, too? Bar code labels are an important part of an inventory management system and allow you to scan your SKU numbers rather than manually entering each item number, saving you time and money.

Send us an email or give us a call today!

Use Custom Labels to Make Your Brand Stick

Are you finding it difficult to get your brand name to stick with potential customers?

Are you looking for an affordable yet impactful solution?

Custom labels are a unique marketing solution that can really make a difference for your business, no matter what type of product you’re selling, or services you provide.

Custom labels and stickers can be used for…

• Promoting upcoming sales or events by sticking a label to an envelope or invoice
• Reminding customers of uncommon products with “Did you know that we offer XYZ?” labels
• As a cheaper alternative to custom packaging, get plain boxes and seal them shut with a branded sticker or label
• A QR code sticker that can be affixed to the back of business cards or other marketing materials

Additionally, we can help your food-based business thrive with custom adhesive labels!

You’ll have products that catch the eye of your ideal customer when you work with us to create:

1. Permanent adhesive labels
2. Removable adhesive labels 
3. Freezer-grade adhesive labels

Learn how we can help provide custom labels for your food-based business!

Experience our friendly and convenient service and grow your business with food-safe adhesive and custom labels for your Ann Arbor business 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!

Are Your Adhesive Labels FDA-Approved?

Do you have dreams of growing from just baking or cooking for friends and family to selling your products to the public?

We love to help other small businesses get a kick-start on their journey!

When you’re thinking about packaging your goodies, it’s important that your custom labels comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations to keep consumers safe. For example, adhesives used in food packaging can sometimes come into contact with foods, so the glue needs to pass strict safety requirements.

The FDA defines a food-safe adhesive as a food-contact substance “...intended for use as a component of material used in manufacturing, packing, transportation, or holding foods […]”

Food packaging suppliers often use functional barriers to prevent substances from becoming food components. For example, some companies like cereal producers use polyethylene bags to protect food from ink and adhesives.

Learn how we can help provide custom labels for your food-based business!

Experience our friendly and convenient service and grow your business with food-safe adhesive and custom labels for your Ann Arbor business 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!

Get Your Business Started with a Local Printer Supply Company

Are you finally taking the leap and opening your own business?

Do you have a to-do list stopping you from finally opening the doors in your brick-and-mortar location?

MCS is a family-owned business and we know what it’s like to start from the ground up. When MCS was founded over 20 years ago, we relied on support from the Ann Arbor business community to get our business up and running.

Now, we’re paying it forward and helping businesses like yours. We have everything you need to get started or to get that new location going so your business can thrive.

When you work with a local printer supply company in Ann Arbor, you get all the benefits of shopping local. Learn more on our website! 

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!

Contact MCS here and let's start your culture of kindness experience today! You'll be glad you did, and we can't wait to help you.

Printer Supplies for Your Small Business

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?

MCS is a family-owned business and we know what it’s like to start from the ground up. When MCS was founded over 20 years ago, we relied on support from the Ann Arbor business community to get our business up and running.

Now, we’re paying it forward and helping businesses like yours. We have everything you need to get started or to get that new location going so your business can thrive.

When you work with a local printer supply company in Ann Arbor, you get all the benefits of shopping local, like:

• 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.
• When you work with a local company, you’ll talk to a real, live human being rather than an automated responder.

Learn more on our website!

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!

Contact MCS here and let's start your culture of kindness experience today! You'll be glad you did, and we can't wait to help you.