Sharp MX-2310U Toner Cartridges

Sharp MX-2310U Printer Review

Whether referred to as the MX-2310 or by its full model number, the Sharp MX-2310U multifunction laser printer print, scan, and copy functions, with the option to add faxing. Its print speeds of 23 pages per minute aren't the fastest in its class, but its digital workflows and upgradeability make it worth a look, and high-capacity Sharp MX-2310U printer toner can save offices a lot on operating costs.

While some of Sharp's models include a more robust 10.1-inch touchscreen display, the MX-2310U scales it down a bit to 7 inches. This provides much of the same ease-of-use, but a bit of a lower purchase price. The base model's footprint is around 23x25 inches, which makes it an easier fit in smaller offices, and it starts with a paper capacity of 600 sheets that includes a 500-sheet main tray and a 100-sheet bypass tray. Its maximum paper capacity of 2,100 sheets, with upgrades, is not as large as some models in Sharp's line, but it still leaves plenty of room for future expansion.

A 100-sheet automatic document feeder is likely to become a key component to most workflows, and it can handle single or double-sided documents quickly and easily. It even handles sizes up to 11x17 inches, and a flatbed scanner is available for books and other irregular media.

Replacing toners is fairly painless, and the Sharp MX-2310U toner cartridges provide a low cost per page, thanks to high capacities. Each of the color supplies offer up to 10,000 pages, with the black Sharp MX-2310U toner cartridge providing an estimated yield of 18,000 pages that is even more impressive.

The MX-2310U is a good middle ground between the larger and more expensive multifunction laser devices and small office machines that are less equipped. It provides much of the same functionality as larger devices without the extra bulk and the extra price, and Sharp MX-2310U toner prices are still very affordable.