Do you need a multipurpose machine that will handle high volume? You may spend up to $800, when buying a new one. For considerably less money, you can purchase the Sharp FO 5700 Printer with Sharp 5700 replacement toners. A used one may sell for under $100. You can purchase a refurbished one for under $200. This machine can give you good service and is very efficient. Here are some reasons to consider this machine.
Is used or refurbished worth looking into?
You may not need the added expense of a brand new machine. What if you could find a refurbished unit for a lot less money? In addition, suppose parts are still widely available, even though they no longer make it. Perhaps the 5700 will fill your needs. Here are some reasons to look into this multipurpose machine. Don't worry Sharp FO bulk toner are still available.
When you buy a refurbished multipurpose machine, you will get a warranty. If anything goes wrong, it will not be your problem during that period. Every refurnished machine is repaired and tested. They make sure it will operate properly. In many cases, that will not happen with new machines. They may only test a select few on the assembly line. This gives you a very good chance to buy a unit without troubles. Sometimes new machines come from the factory, defective. This should not happen with a refurbished one.
Can I trust this brand of printer?
The manufacturer has been making office equipment for close to thirty years. They have been in business for over seventy-five years. By the year 2000, they had sold ten million copy machines. They are a leading producer of electronic equipment. They are still in business today. Their support system is excellent.
Pros of the FO 5700
This machine will fax as fast as the new ones. New ones referred to, are the FO 2080. The print speed is fast like the new ones. Both machines feature Super G3 technology.
Modem speeds are the same 33.6kbps. The fax memory of 2 MB is the same in each unit. They will both fax at speeds of two seconds per page. They both give you 100 speed dials. However, the older 5700 has 48 single button, speed dial options. The new unit only has 18 such options. The fax transmission times are the same with both machines.
Downside of the FO 5700
You get an Ethernet port with the new machines. This will give you high-speed capability with Internet. The older machine does not have that. In addition, the older machine can only interface with operating systems up to Windows NT. Windows XP should work. XP operates from the NT platform. This could present a problem for some people.
There are some good reasons to consider a used or refurbished Sharp FO 5700 printer. It is considerably cheaper than new models. You will need a windows XP or older operating system. It is not made any more, however parts are still available. You should be able to buy toner and drums most anywhere. If you need a high output fax, scanner, copy machine, and printer, this might work. It will depend on your situation, and how much you have to spend. You need to replace laser toner cartridges occasionally so you need to purchse Sharp FO 5700 toner cartridges. Sharp printer toner cartridges is necessary so that it fits the machine.

