Sharp MX-2700N Toner Cartridges

Sharp MX-2700N Printer Review

Larger offices might tend to overlook the Sharp MX-2700N multifunction laser printer due to its speeds of only 27 pages per minute, but that would be a mistake. Its digital scanning workflows can help save on Sharp MX-2700N printer toner and possibly eliminate much of the paper workflow in an office environment, which can mean a lot of savings and better productivity.

Often referred to as the MX-2700, the "N" in its model number denotes its network capabilities. The unit is easy to get up and running as a shared device, and the Printer Administration Utility can help IT managers to install necessary drivers and configure users more quickly. The printer can be monitored remotely via the Embedded Web Page, which displays user account usage, Sharp MX-2700N toner supply levels, and paper supply levels, among other information.

Scanning is likely to be a more prevalent feature in the office, with a 100-sheet automatic document feeder that can handle two-sided sheets in a single pass. A 40 GB hard drive is included for storing these scanned documents, or they can be sent to an email address, network folder, USB flash drive, or even directly to a user's computer desktop.

The auditing features can monitor up to 200 user accounts, and provide data for reducing Sharp MX-2700N toner cartridge supply costs. Users won't be replacing the Sharp MX-2700N toner cartridges too often, however, even in busy environments, as they provide up to 15,000 pages for each color supply and 18,000 pages for black.

The MX-2700N laser printer may not have enough speed to keep up with extremely high volumes and workloads, but it shouldn't be overlooked by the average medium or large office, especially for its scanning capabilities. It gives users the tools to handle paper and digital workflows efficiently, and gives managers the tracking information they need to keep the cost of toners down.