Sharp UX-3CR Thermal Transfer Ribbon for Fax UX300/305/460

 (10 customer reviews)

The Sharp Facsimile UX-355L I purchased for an astonishing ($) after rebates at .... Its features, including percentage copying, one-button dialing, "smart ring" recognition, plain paper, were impressive and it faxed perfectly, while automatically configuring itself to dial the least expensive long-distance service. For what it can do, I'd give this machine five stars. BUT, when I figured out the cost per page to receive faxes (MSRP roughly 20-25 cents per page), I almost brought it back to the store. Then I considered two facts: 1. I fax much more material than I receive (which doesn't involve the ribbon); and 2. I can receive faxes on my computer and print them out on my laserjet printer instead. So, for me it's a good deal. Regarding the price-gouging, write Sharp to complain! And tell them you intend to purchase generic ribbons. But hunt for bargains, like AMAZON.COM, which currently has the UX-3CR RIBBON for ($), dropping the receiving-page cost to 15 cents, still steep...Read more

Awkward to load; $.25 per copy or page ($.20 at Amazon's price) since each roll of imaging film is only good for about 100 pages; However, the machine is cheap ($80. with rebate) and has good features, although it lacks an answering machine.

I would not recommend this machine to anybody. The problem lies in the minimal amount of output you get for each roll of film.I have spent more than twice what I invested in the machine on the film.This is a classic example of planned obscelescence. They hook you into the product with an attractive price and then commit highway robbery on the price of the refill.Best bet... don't buy it. You are better off spending a little more up front in order to get a better output from your machine.