Sharp MX-3610N Toner Cartridges

Sharp MX-3610N Printer Review

The Sharp MX-3610N multifunction color laser copier, printer, and scanner utilizes an intuitive tablet-like interface in its control panel, and provides up to 36 pages per minute in both color and monochrome. The result is a robust device with excellent expandability, and affordable Sharp MX-3610N printer toner supplies as well.

Buyers have the option to pre-configure the MX-3610N with faxing capabilities, or add it later as an option, though its excellent digital scanning may make this completely unnecessary. Users can quickly and easily scan documents with the 100-sheet document feeder that handle two-sided sheets in a single pass, then save them to memory or share them via email right from the control panel, with a pull-out keyboard for easier typing of email addresses.

The MX-3610N is sometimes simply referred to as the MX-3610, but the N denotes its strong networking component. One of the features that truly sets this model apart from some of the competition is its 10.1-inch color touchscreen display, with large icons and a graphical navigation system that feels like a well-designed tablet. With icons labeled Copy, E-Mail, and Scan to HDD, for example, it is easy for even novice users to find their way to important features, and the interface is customizable. Users can also view tracking information right from the panel, such as paper supply and remaining Sharp MX-3610N toner levels.

As with most color laser models, the unit uses four different colors, but Sharp MX-3610N toner cartridges are fairly affordable. The black Sharp MX-3610N toner cartridge has an estimated yield of up to 24,000 pages at 5% coverage, while each of the color supplies provide up to 15,000 pages each. Although it can be expensive to replace all four toners, the cost per page is low.

The MX-3610N has all the physical features office managers will want, but users will love the intuitive interface and fast speeds that make it easy to get things done. It has a the ability to handle up to 5,600 sheets with upgrades, but buyers might find that its scanning and digital workflows actually start to reduce the office's reliance on paper output over time.