The Sharp JX 9685 Printer is a monochromatic laser printers from Sharp Electronics. This printer has duplex capabilities with a dual tray output of 12 pages per minute. The print quality is 600 dpi and uses an image-enabled Windows® driver. Scanned images are completed at a processing time between six and ten ppm. The printer is a single function monochromatic electrophotographic printer or MEP printer.
The printer was first made available in the market in June of 1997. It works as either a personal standalone printer or be part of a network solution for working groups. The dual paper trays hold 500 sheets of paper and over 40 scalable fonts are pre-programmed. More fonts are available for this printer. They can be found online and downloaded easily into the machine.
The JX9600 series of black and white printers belong to a class of small, high output machines. The design makes them idea for small networking groups and handles everyday printing tasks. The printer uses printer control language or PCL, in addition to being Windows® compatible. Printer drivers are available for computers that use Windows, Linux and Mac-OS operating systems.
It has standard 2 MB RAM memory and can be upgraded to 50 MB. Three memory slots are available that operate with a 1, 4, or 16 MB RAM SIMM cards. The printer uses a toner/developer cartridge that can produce an estimated yield of 15,000 prints. The drum cartridge has a yield of 30,000 prints and is easy to replace. The printer has a small footprint at 13″W x 14.4″D x 12.8″ with a weight of 32 lbs.
The printer toner is the Sharp JX 9685 Toner Cartridge. This toner makes high quality black ink prints and for this series printer. Its drum cartridge weighs approximately 5 lbs, which is separate from the toner/developer. The drum is needed to transfer ink powder from the toner to the paper. The life of the drum cartridge is a rate of 2 times the toner cartridge.
The toner and drum cartridges, also called referred to as printer consumables, should be replaced on a periodic basis. Print yields for this printer are based mostly on the ISO/IEC 19752 standard for monochromatic electrophotographic printers. These standards have been put in place for consumers to have reliable information for comparable products. This standard is based on a printer’s ability to provide a printing coverage area of 5%.
Replacement toner and drum cartridges are available online. It is important to use JX 9685 replacement toner and drum cartridges that meet OEM standards. OEM, which is original equipment manufacturer, ensures that the replacement parts are compatible with your machine. Information concerning cartridge OEM compatibility should list in the specifications for the toner and drum cartridge.
The Sharp JX 9685 Printer Cartridge consumables can be found at affordable prices. The range of prices for the toner is from $100 to $200. A drum cartridge can be purchased for a ranging from $100 – $150. The toner and drums for the printer meet ISO/IEC standards. You should always check to ensure compatibility when purchasing a replacement Toner Cartridge. This will ensure satisfaction and reduce returns. Sharp Printer Cartridge is trusted worldwide.