Benefits of Compatible Toner Cartridges

Are your printing costs out of control?

What are the benefits of using a compatible toner cartridge?

• Quality – When you purchase from reputable companies like MCS, the remanufactured cartridges are disassembled, cleaned, and tested with most parts replaced before filling the cartridge with new toner.  

• Cost – Purchasing compatible toner cartridges can save your business an average of 30-60% per cartridge compared to the OEM. Beware of companies that sell the cartridges for much less than street prices for compatibles. They often just drill a hole in the plastic shell and refill it with toner and insert a plug. These "Drill and Fill" companies give recycled cartridges a bad name.

• Warranty – 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 covered by our “no-questions asked” immediate replacement policy.

• Environmentally Responsible - Choosing to purchase a compatible toner cartridge benefits the environment in many ways. Read our article on toner cartridge recycling in Ann Arbor to learn the positive impact you can have on the environment by recycling your e-waste.

Compatible Toner Cartridge Brands Available at MCS

Our Compatible Brands deliver a dependable, highly quality product that we stand behind. Trend toner cartridges are offered as our standard compatibles and often provide the very best value in the products we sell.  

Our customers enjoy up to a 50% savings from OEM toner prices when using Trend compatible toner cartridges while still getting the same number of prints they would expect from an OEM cartridge.  

MCS has these cartridges on hand at all times to ensure FREE same day delivery to businesses in the Ann Arbor area and FREE next day delivery anywhere in the continental US.  Along with having less impact on the environment, most Trend cartridges are also made in the USA and distributed locally.  

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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.

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Tips for Buying Printer Ink

Have you ever bought a replacement printer cartridge for your printer only to discover you got the wrong one?

Have you been fooled by a third-party manufacturer online and bought a defective cartridge?

As a business owner, you don’t have time to chase down the right product or spend time researching all the options on the market.

MCS wants to help make it easier! First, visit our website to read more about common mistakes you need to avoid when buying replacement printer ink! Then, find out more about the benefits of compatible toner cartridges

Common Mistakes When Buying Printer Ink Cartridges

Do you know if you’re buying the right type of printer cartridges for your machine?

Are you wasting valuable time doing research when you could be spending more time running your business and completing sales?

We can help!

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

Visit our website to learn more about common mistakes you could be making when buying printer ink!

Our local compatible toner customers enjoy FREE cleanings and routine maintenance as well. 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.

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Focused on Saving Money on Printer Toner?

If you’re running a small business, your focus might be on saving as much money as possible. If that’s your number one priority, don’t hesitate to choose a printer that can accommodate all of your needs including toner.

When looking to save money, consider only changing toner cartridges when it’s absolutely necessary. Also consider trying compatible toner. Over time, these strategies can help you save money. Make sure you invest in a high quality printer or copier since the better printers will make the cost of any color or black toner much less in the long run.

Find out how color vs. monochromatic printing can affect your bottom line on our website!

Printer Cartridges: The Difference Between Toner and Ink Cartridges

When your office printer decides to stop working in the middle of a project and you seek out new options for a new printer, the number of options and the technical terms can be overwhelming. The most common reply to your question is “Do you want a laser printer or an inkjet printer?”  You think to yourself, “Beats me, what’s the difference? I just want my report to look good!” Some of the technology can be quite complex, but we’ll keep the answer straight forward and simple.

Laser printers use a specialized process involving an electrical charge, to apply color to a page.  A toner cartridge, rather than ink cartridge is used for this process. Learn more here!

From Obscurity to Center Stage

You have a great product, but it’s not selling.  It seems your product is hiding in the shadows. If only your product stood out among the many available options!

You’re not the only one who’s frustrated. Imagine this same problem from your customer’s perspective.  People want to find a product that fits their needs, and they want to find it quickly!  Why not help them by designing a custom product label they are sure to find! To design an effective custom product label, you must first define your customer, your company, and your product.

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Say Hello to Success with Thermal Barcode Labels in Ann Arbor

The Basics: Thermal Barcode Labels in Ann Arbor
Learn the basics about thermal barcodes labels and be prepared when success arrives!

What is a barcode? 
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. 

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