Sharp MX-3100N Toner Cartridges

Sharp MX-3100N Printer Review

The Sharp MX-3100N multifunction color laser printer and copier may not have the fastest speeds on the block, but its 31 pages per minute output in both monochrome and color are consistent. It also has some great features like scanning to email and a pull-out keyboard that are very convenient, and its high-capacity Sharp MX-3100N printer toner supplies aren't overly expensive.

With a large maximum input paper capacity of 5,600 sheets, the MX-3100N (also referred to as the MX-3100) can be upgraded or configured for large-volume printing, and it starts with 1,100 sheets, divided between two 500-sheet drawers and a 100-sheet bypass tray. It can handle media up to 11x17 inches in size, and supports full automatic duplexing.

When scanning, the reversing automatic document feeder certainly comes in handy, and it holds up to 100 sheets at a time, with support for two-sided originals. An 80 GB hard drive provides space for file storage and retrieval, but the majority of users are likely to end up sending scans via email. Although the 8.5-inch touchscreen display on the control panel is easy to use, the pull-out keyboard is a nice surprise for entering email addresses, user passwords, and more, without having to tap them out on the screen.

With four toners to replace, the cost of Sharp MX-3100N toner cartridges still won't break the bank. The color Sharp MX-3100N toner cartridges each provide up to 15,000 pages of output, with the single black supply providing up to 18,000 pages.

With a bevy of network-enabled features, the MX-3100N would make an excellent choice for a busy shared office environment. Its upgradeability and its affordable Sharp MX-3100N toner supplies set it up as an inexpensive long-term solution that can continue to grow as an office expands.