Kyocera Mita KM-3040 Toner Cartridges

Kyocera Mita KM-3040 Printer Review

The Kyocera-Mita KM-3040 is a dedicated copy machine that was built to meet the needs of offices with a steady workflow. The monthly duty cycle is 100,000 prints, making it capable of handling large office copying needs, but the frame measures 22.4x25.2x30.2 inches, which is small enough to fit in a small office with limited space. It does weigh more the 150 pounds, so installation may require a few sets of hands. The KM-3040 also gives users the option of using it as a printer or fax machine.

A standard USB connection and ethernet interface are built-in, allowing either a single-PC or multiple computers to be connected. There is an automatic duplexer that provides double-sided printing and an LCD on the top panel for simple navigation. The memory is upgradable. The built-in RAM is 64 MB and the maximum is 192 MB. Another expandable feature is the paper capacity. The standard capacity is 1,200 sheets, which is broken down into two 500-sheet input trays and one 200-sheet multimedia tray. With additional trays the maximum capacity is 2,200 pages.

Only one Kyocera-Mita KM-3040 toner cartridge is needed and it holds black printer toner. Though the standard Kyocera-Mita KM-3040 toner cartridge has a maximum page yield of 34,000 prints, the starter toner provided by the manufacturer holds considerably less than that. So, when replacement toners are needed, various vendors online offer OEM and compatible versions. The compatible Kyocera-Mita KM-3040 toner costs significantly less than brand new printer toner, but should produce the same quality.

The maximum resolution is 600x600 dpi using the Kyocera-Mita KM-3040 toner, which should deliver professional-quality black-and-white documents. As many as 999 copies can be produced from the original and resizing options are available. The fax machine has Super G3 capabilities, allowing the KM-3040 to send and receive faxes in less than 2 seconds.