Ink vs. Toner: What’s the Difference?

You know how frustrating it is when your printer stops working in the middle of the day.

When you have a project due, or marketing materials that need to get out to customers and clients, you want a printer and printer cartridges that you can rely on to get the job done.

Do you know enough about the options for printer cartridges to make a good investment for your company?

You might be wondering:

• What’s the difference between printer toner and ink?
• Is there a difference between the cost of toner and ink?

Most businesses use laser printers, which use a specialized process involving an electrical charge to apply color to a page. For this process, a toner cartridge (rather than an ink cartridge) is used for this process.

Toner is not a liquid, but rather a powder that can hold the electrical charge. Inkjet printers apply color and text to the page using liquid ink. The cartridge in this case is an ink cartridge, which is airtight. Inkjet printers are often less expensive than laser printer and are the predominant type of printer purchased for home use.

Read the full article about ink vs. toner cartridges on our website!

MCS are the Toner and Ink Experts in Ann Arbor!

“My color laser printer wasn't working so I contacted Michigan computer supplies to work on it and Kyle came out 2x to try and fix it. Unfortunately, HP doesn't make the parts I needed so I bought a new one. Kyle came out and set up the new one and delivered new toner for me. The honesty of this company is refreshing. They aren't trying to scam you out of money or sell you things you don't need. This company has integrity and cares about their customers.”

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

Save Money on Printer Ink with MCS

Are you looking for more ways to support small businesses in your community and save money?

Have you considered looking for ways to print more efficiently as a way to save money throughout the year?

Shopping local and printing smart go hand in hand, especially where Michigan Computer Supplies is concerned! We can help you make your printing process more efficient, save you money by getting the best prices for paper and toner, and provide fast and friendly customer service you can only get by working with a family owned business.

Did you know… MCS has national certification as a Women's Business Enterprise by the Great Lakes Women's Business Council, a regional certifying partner of the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)? By including women-owned businesses among their suppliers, corporations and government agencies demonstrate their commitment to fostering diversity and the continued development of their supplier diversity programs.

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

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

Read more on our website!

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

Tips for Saving Money on Printer Ink

Do you know how much you spend on printer ink every month?

Have you been trying to figure out how to cut down on the cost of office supplies including printer materials like ink and paper?

Think of it this way: according to Consumer Reports, gasoline costs an average of four cents per ounce, but printer ink costs an average of fifty dollars an ounce! If you’ve never looked closely at the numbers, that comparison probably seems stunning.

See what you can do to make sure you’re not overspending and getting the best price on our website!

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

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

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

Recycle E-Waste and Go Green at Work!

According to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, “e-waste is the most rapidly growing segment of the municipal solid waste stream.” (1)  Recycling your e-waste benefits the environment in several ways:

• Conserve natural resources.  Electronics contain many materials that can be reused, refurbished, and recycled, such as those found in toner cartridges.  The manufacturing process consumes energy to produce new products, which, depending on the process, may contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and water pollution.
  
  
• Proper disposal of toxic chemicals. E-waste may contain high concentrations of chemicals and metals, including mercury, lead, and cadmium.  Proper recycling and disposal keeps these toxins out of our soil and water and protects the food we eat and the water we drink.
  
  
• Protect and support your community. Reduce the amount of e-waste that’s incinerated and placed in landfills. Both of these processes may have a negative impact on our air, land, and water quality. Recycling can be a win/win for your community!

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

There are several ways you can increase the green printing solutions in your office. Visit our website to learn more!

At Michigan Computer Supplies, we love to support our fellow small businesses in Ann Arbor. We can help you come up with more efficient printing processes, and help streamline your practices with delivery and regularly scheduled printer maintenance.

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

Increase "Green" Printing Solutions in Your Office

If you’re like most businesses, you generate e-waste on a regular basis. Perhaps you’ve been storing your e-waste until you find a suitable, inexpensive source for disposal. One day you’ll find that you need space and your recyclable materials end up in a landfill.  “Next time,” you say, “we’ll recycle.”

Now’s the Time!

Wouldn’t it be great to have someone pick up your e-waste for FREE? You could reduce your environmental footprint and save money! Recycling your toner cartridges, obsolete computers, monitors, printers, and other office equipment makes a positive impact the environment.

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

There are several ways you can increase the green printing solutions in your office. Visit our website to learn more!

At Michigan Computer Supplies, we love to support our fellow small businesses in Ann Arbor. We can help you come up with more efficient printing processes, and help streamline your practices with delivery and regularly scheduled printer maintenance.

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

Less Paper, Smaller Footprint

We’re all aware of the human impact on the environment, and as a business owner, you’ve probably been taking steps to make your workplace more eco-friendly.

Simple steps like working remotely when possible, reducing energy consumption, switching to a water tank rather than plastic water bottles, and office recycling are great places to start, but have you considered how printing contributes to your carbon footprint?

For more ideas about how to make your printing processes more eco-friendly, read this article on our website about reducing your carbon footprint!

It goes without saying that reducing paper usage means reducing your company’s environmental impact. When you do need to print, we can help you make sure you’re using the most high-quality printer ink so you can avoid printing multiple copies of the same document.

Contact us today to talk about sustainable ink options, and learn more about our e-waste program!

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

MCS collects empty toner cartridges, obsolete computers, monitors, printers, and other office equipment from our current customers FREE of charge!  Not our customer? We’re happy to pick up your e-waste for $100. 

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

How to Choose Environmentally Friendly Printing Paper

Looking to reduce your printing waste?

Try choosing eco-friendly printer paper!

You can buy 100% recycled copy paper from retailers and printer supply companies to help you make your company’s printing processes more sustainable. You can even get copy paper made from sugarcane or milkweed! Tree-free paper is hard to find, but it’s out there!

For more ideas about how to make your printing processes more eco-friendly, read this article on our website about reducing your carbon footprint!

Contact us today to talk about sustainable ink options, and learn more about our e-waste program!

“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

The Right Way to Buy Cheaper Printer Ink

Trying to save money on printer ink for your small business?

Buying printer ink is a necessity for every office, even if you’re not regularly printing meeting materials or marketing materials. Someone in your office eventually will need to print something. The last thing you want is to be out of ink when you need it, and have to spend top dollar to get a replacement cartridge at the last minute.

Buying cheaper printer ink is an option, but it’s only a good idea if you know how to find reliable low cost brands that still get the job done. Read more about how to buy reliable, high-quality printer ink from online retailers on our website!

Did you know...?

Michigan Computer Supplies offers FREE same or next day delivery on most OEM and compatible toner cartridges. We stock a wide variety of toner cartridges that can be hard to find locally. You’ll be pleased with our competitive pricing too!

Trying to Save Money on the Total Cost of Printer Ink for Your Small Business?

Are you trying to save money on the total cost of printer ink for your small business?

Are the options available online too overwhelming? How do you know you’ve found a brand you can trust?

Read more about how to buy reliable printer ink from online retailers on our website!

Do you wish you could simply order a toner cartridge and have it delivered that same day instead of waiting up to a week to experience crisp prints again?

Michigan Computer Supplies offers FREE same or next day delivery on most OEM and compatible toner cartridges. We stock a wide variety of toner cartridges that can be hard to find locally. You’ll be pleased with our competitive pricing too!

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.

Contact us today! We’re happy to help!