Sharp AL-1631 Toner Cartridges

Sharp AL-1631 Printer Review

As a simple digital laser copier, the Sharp AL-1631 may not seem overly impressive, but this compact machine can handle up to 30 originals at a time, and output up to 16 pages per minute, and it is small enough to sit on a desk. Add to that the affordability of Sharp AL-1631 printer toner and it is a small copier worth noticing.

The AL-1631 has the compact frame that home users or personal users in an office will love, measuring 15x20.4x19.4 inches and weighing just less than 42 pounds, even with the Sharp AL-1631 toner supplies installed. There is a 250-sheet paper tray included, as well as a 50-sheet bypass tray, which is surprising for such a compact device. In addition to the 30-sheet automatic document feeder, users also have the option of a flatbed scanning platen for documents up to 8.5x14 inches in size.

One of the most impressive aspects of the AL-1631 is that it requires virtually no warm-up time before it is ready to copy, allowing users to get to work quickly in the morning. With a first copy out time of just 9.6 seconds, it is also fast to respond to a new task.

With the high cost of toners from its competition, the inexpensive price and large capacity of Sharp AL-1631 toner cartridges is a breath of fresh air. With a yield of up to 6,000 pages for each Sharp AL-1631 toner cartridge, replacements will be few and far between, with a low cost per page.

The Sharp AL-1631 may not have the printing and scanning capabilities of its similar AL-1641CS model, but for simple and quick copying, it is hard to beat at such a low price. Its compact design will save space, and it is an excellent value for home and small office use.