What's the Difference Between Re-Manufactured and Compatible Ink?

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

Have you ever wondered about the difference between re-manufactured toner and compatible toner cartridges?

Trying to make the best buying decision for your company?

While there’s no distinction in print quality based on manufacturing type (compatible vs. re-manufactured 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.

• Compatible toner is built from scratch to fit into your printer just like the OEM product would. Compatibles are usually made with single use plastics, so keep in mind that while they’re usually the cheaper option, they’re terrible for the environment.
• Re-manufactured cartridges use existing cartridges that have been made by OEM manufacturers (HP, Brother, Canon, etc.) and the guts are replaced – things like springs and rollers in the cartridge. The cartridges are also inspected for quality and refilled with ink or toner.

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Need Help Making the Right Decision?

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.

We can help you purchase the right product for you! Additionally, 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 from a reputable printer supply company in Ann Arbor. Contact us today! We’re happy to help!

Choose a Local Printer Supply Company in Ann Arbor

Tired of poor customer service from big chain stores?

Do you dread calling your printer manufacturer for supplies or repairs?

Here’s why working with a local printer supply company is best:

1. When you work with a local company, you’ll talk to a real, live human being rather than an automated responder.
2. 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.

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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!

Tired of Bad Customer Service? Switch to a Local Printer Supply Company

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!

Find out why working with a printer supply company in Ann Arbor is the best choice for your business.

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.

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!

Improve Efficiency with Reliable Printer Repair in Ann Arbor

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.

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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!

How to Choose the Right Printer Repair Company

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!

Printer Repair: Worth the Cost?

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!
 

Printer Repair or Replace?

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!