Sharp MX-3140N Toner Cartridges

Sharp MX-3140N Printer Review

The Sharp MX-3140N multifunction color laser copier, printer, and scanner is sometimes referred to as the MX-3140, but they are the same model. It features high-quality printing at speeds of up to 31 pages per minute, with excellent network scanning options, and even cloud storage and sharing.

The base configuration is actually more compact than expected, measuring just 33x24x27 inches, with a weight of 167.5 pounds, even with Sharp MX-3140N toner installed. The top of the unit includes a 100-sheet automatic document feeder, which can scan up to 50 originals per minute, and handles two-sided documents in a single pass to save time, with the ability to detect the size of originals automatically. The standard paper supply includes a 100-sheet bypass tray and a 500-sheet main drawer, with options for up to an impressive 6,600 sheets.

The network scanning capabilities of the unit could be particularly appealing to users who want to save on Sharp MX-3140N printer toner supplies and paper as well. Instead of printing each fax page, for example, users can attach a scanned document to an email at much higher quality, and the 10.1-inch touchscreen control panel makes the whole process a matter of a few simple taps, and a full-size keyboard makes entering email addresses quick and simple too.

Office managers sick of spending a lot on replacement toners can rejoice. The Sharp MX-3140N toner cartridges are not only quite affordable, but their large capacities mean a long period of time between replacements. With a yield of 24,000 pages for the black Sharp MX-3140N toner cartridge and up to 15,000 for each color, the cost per page is very manageable, even for a busy, high-volume office setup.

With a large monthly duty cycle of 125,000 pages and expandable paper capacity, the Sharp MX-3140N is ready to grow beyond its humble base configuration. This makes it an excellent choice for a small office with large growth in its future, yet users get great benefits like fast print speeds and an impressive touchscreen interface right from the start.