Sharp MX-B350P MX-B450P Review

Good: Maximum capacity of 1,150 sheets, Sharpdesk Mobile app for mobile printing functionality, standard wireless connectivity.
Bad: Ledger-sized paper isn't supported on these devices.
Bottom Line: Compact black-and-white printers with strong features that's intended for offices that don't require color output.
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Sharp
MX-B350P/MX-B450P
$1,125-$1,415
Small, Medium
Speed Black:
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Processor:
Memory:
35 ppm-45 ppm
Not applicable
800 MHz
1 GB

Product Overview

Sharp has recently released two new devices in its Essential Series: the MX-B350P and MX-B450P. Both devices are monochrome single-function printers. The MX-B350P ($1,125) prints at up to 35 ppm and has a first-print-time of 5.5 seconds, while the MX-B450P ($1,415) prints at up to 45 ppm and includes a first-print-time of 5 seconds.

Both printers include a five-line LCD operation panel, an 800 MHz processor and 1 GB of memory. PCL and PostScript printing languages are supported. USB, Ethernet and wireless connectivity are standard. The devices also support mobile printing via the Sharpdesk Mobile app.

The devices are compact, so they can sit on top of desktops and tables. However, users have the option of purchasing a high stand for a floor-standing configuration.

More details on the MX-B350P/MX-B450P is in our Features section below.

The MX-B350P and MX-B450P are compact devices that include strong features for offices that need a single-function printer but don’t require color output.

Features

Paper handling starts with a 500-sheet paper drawer and a 50-sheet bypass. Sharp offers an optional 600-sheet paper feed unit. The maximum paper input is 1,150 sheets. Each paper tray accommodates up to 8.5″ x 14″ (legal-sized) paper.

Printing features include duplex printing, toner save mode, electronic sorting, N-up printing, image rotation, watermarks and job retention. Direct printing of PDF, JPEG, TIFF, text and encrypted PDF files are all supported.

Security features include IP/Mac address filtering, user authentication with LDAP and Active Directory, port management and protocol filtering.

  • Automatic Document Feeder?
  • Duplexing?
  • Ethernet Connectivity?
  • Wireless Connectivity?
  • Mobile Printing/Scanning?
  • Finishers?

Shortcomings

The MX-B350P and MX-B450P doesn’t support ledger-sized (11″ x 17″) paper.

About

Sharp Imaging and information Company of America, a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, markets Sharp’s business products, including the advanced MX Series multifunction printer (MFP), that help companies manage workflow efficiently and increase productivity.

As a leader within the MFP industry, Sharp MFPs feature the Sharp OSA® development platform, which seamlessly integrates network applications to create a personalized MFP that can meet virtually any business need, and Scan2 technology, which scans two-sided documents in a single pass to enhance scanning reliability and preserve document integrity.

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