Sharp MX-C311 Toner Cartridges

Sharp MX-C311 Printer Review

One of the most striking things about the Sharp MX-C311 multifunction color laser printer is its modern design, with a brushed aluminum look, but its appeal is more than skin deep. It can print at up to 31 pages per minute in both monochrome and color, comes with excellent network printing and scanning features, and is relatively affordable given its high-volume design.

The MX-C311 isn't the most compact model in its class, with a formidable weight of 107 pounds with the Sharp MX-C311 toner installed, and a footprint of 22x17.25 inches. It starts out with a paper capacity of only 500 sheets, with an extra 100-sheet bypass tray, which keeps small office buyers from paying for unneeded capacity. Large office buyers can rest assured that it is upgradeable to a maximum of 2,100 sheets, however.

Great features can be lost or go unused without simple controls, and the 8.5-inch high resolution touchscreen display takes care of that, with an intuitive interface to guide users to the features they need. The control panel also keeps users updated on the level of each Sharp MX-C311 toner cartridge at all times, and displays important job status and maintenance info when needed.

The network scanning and even USB scanning features can be so handy that users will require less-frequent Sharp MX-C311 toner replacements. In any case, the large capacity of Sharp MX-C311 toner cartridges is already a money saver, with each offering up to 10,000 pages. Replacing toners is a quick and easy process as well, with clear marking inside the access panel.

The MX-C311 is an impressive machine, with an eye-catching design and intuitive features that will make users feel right at home. If buyers can afford the upfront cost, the savings on printer toner might even be enough to help it pay for itself over time.