Sharp MX-3100N Toner Cartridges
Shop toner cartridges for your Sharp MX-3100N, a high-volume colour multifunction office printer designed for demanding workplace environments. This printer uses the Sharp MX-31GT toner cartridge series. Ink Depot has been supplying reliable consumables for this printer since Feb 2016. Replacing standard cartridges with MX-31GT-BA black and MX-31GT colour options keeps workflow disruptions to a minimum. Our 4.8 Google rating reflects a long-standing track record of premium cartridge performance.
Expected Page Output and Replacement Cycles
Page yields for MX-31GT toners are measured under ISO/IEC 19798 standard testing at five percent page coverage. High-capacity black toners deliver up to 18,000 pages, while cyan, magenta, and yellow toners yield up to 15,000 pages during high-volume print runs.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MX-31GT-BA | Standard | Black | 18,000 | $0.003 |
| MX-31GT-CA | Standard | Cyan | 15,000 | $0.005 |
| MX-31GT-MA | Standard | Magenta | 15,000 | $0.005 |
| MX-31GT-YA | Standard | Yellow | 15,000 | $0.005 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Compatible cartridges.
High-Yield Compatible Toner Options
Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. Choosing premium compatible MX-31GT cartridges offers substantial savings for high-volume office environments while delivering consistent output on reports and presentation materials. You can learn more about genuine vs compatible cartridges to determine the best choice for your printing volume.
Ordering and Shipping for Your Office
If you print mainly text documents, replacing the MX-31GT-BA black cartridge individually keeps overheads down. If you regularly print multi-colour reports, ordering full colour sets prevents unexpected downtime. Compatible cartridges come backed by a money-back guarantee, alongside our standard returns policy. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99. We dispatch quickly from warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide to ensure prompt delivery across Australia. Browse our full range of Sharp toner cartridges today.
Pro Tip for Sharp MX-3100N Toners
Always check your colour toner depletion rates together; replacing Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow toners in multi-packs or grouped orders reduces transaction steps and protects against sudden colour depletion during heavy print jobs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do MX-31GT black and colour toner cartridges deplete at the same rate?
No, the MX-31GT-BA black toner yields up to 18,000 pages, whereas the MX-31GT-CA, MX-31GT-MA, and MX-31GT-YA colour toners yield up to 15,000 pages. Because general office environments print far more text documents than full-colour graphics, black toner is typically replaced more frequently despite its higher rated capacity.
Can I replace individual MX-31GT colour cartridges as they run out?
Yes, each colour toner cartridge operates independently. You only need to replace the specific colour toner that has run low, meaning you do not have to replace Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow simultaneously if only one colour is exhausted.
How does ISO/IEC 19798 coverage affect real-world page yields on the Sharp MX-3100N?
The rated 18,000-page black and 15,000-page colour yields rely on standard 5% coverage per page (similar to a short business letter). If your workplace frequently prints full-page graphics, dense charts, or marketing collateral with heavy colour coverage, actual output per cartridge will be proportionately lower.
