Sharp SF-8430 Printer Review
The Sharp SF-8430 laser copier can start out as a relatively compact desktop machine, or expand into a larger device for heavier workflows. This versatility is perfect for an expanding office, as users can start out with copy speeds of up to 25 pages per minute, and also benefit from very affordable Sharp SF-8430 printer toner supplies.
As a fairly basic copier, the unit is equipped with a flatbed scanning surface, but users have the option of adding a 50-sheet automatic document feeder as an upgrade. Buyers who do continuous copying of multi-page documents will probably find this to be an essential add-on. An automatic duplexing unit is another available upgrade, allowing users to make two-sided copies.
In its base configuration, the SF-8430 isn't overly bulky. It weighs around 165 pounds, however, so it will require a sturdy table. Its footprint of 27x24 inches will take up too much space to share a desk with, but it will still be a reasonable choice for a small office.
The machine can handle documents up to A3 in size, which gives a bit of flexibility. The first copy time is around 6.5 seconds, for a very quick response. The warm-up time of 120 seconds is a bit slow, however, so users will want to play to start it up first thing in the morning.
Where the savings really adds up is in the cost of replacement toners. Sharp SF-8430 toner cartridges are some of the most affordable of similar models in its class. Even better, each Sharp SF-8430 toner cartridge can provide up to 6,000 pages of output. This gives Sharp SF-8430 toner supplies a cost per page of well below 1 cent, saving money with every page.
While not the fastest in its class, the SF-8430 is worth consideration as a dedicated copier. Those who don't need multifunction features will find its expandable design and affordable supplies to outweigh its slightly slow output speeds, making it a good value.
