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Xerox Phaser 3040B Laser Printer

Xerox® Phaser 3040B Laser Printer

Item: 424331    Model: 3040/B

Xerox® Phaser 3040B Laser Printer
4.0stars
( 14 reviews)
  • Prints up to 24 ppm (mfr specs)
  • USB 2.0 connectivity
  • Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution
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Xerox® Phaser 3040B Laser Printer
 
4.2

(based on 14 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (8)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (1)

92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to set up (12)
  • Easy to use (12)
  • Efficient (11)
  • Reliable (9)
  • Well built / quality (5)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Everyday use (10)
    • Organization (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Budget shopper (8), Midrange shopper (5)
      • Primary use:
      • Personal (10), Business (4)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (14)

    Most Helpful Positive Review

     

    Nice personal laser printer

    I bought this Xerox laser printer to replace an old inkjet printer. I only print occasionally, not everyday. I might need to print something today but then go 2 or 3 months before I...Read complete review

    I bought this Xerox laser printer to replace an old inkjet printer. I only print occasionally, not everyday. I might need to print something today but then go 2 or 3 months before I need to print again. So I've always had issues with inkjet cartridges drying out in between my sporadic printing needs. It was a huge waste. Well, I don't need to worry about that anymore with my new Xerox laser printer since the laser toner is already dry.

    The Xerox Phaser 3040 was very easy to set up. The printer driver was simple to install from the included CD and works on my Windows 7 OS without any problems. Even the USB cable is included so there's nothing extra you need to buy. It has a small footprint, which is one of the reasons why I chose this printer over the Brother HL-2240 laser printer. It even takes up less space than my old inkjet printer.

    The print speed is very fast and print quality is what you'd expect from a laser printer, crisp and clear. I am also satisfied with the quietness of the printer as it's printing. There is a master On/Off switch on the right side of the printer. The control panel on top of the printer consists of one button and two LEDs. I have no idea what the button is for, or why I would ever need to press it. As for the LEDs, the only thing I figured out so far is that as long as neither of them are glowing orange or blinking, all is good.

    This is a very basic laser printer. It does not automatically print on both sides of a page (duplexing). It also does not have wifi connectivity. If you need to have those features, then you'll need to spend more on a better printer and not cheap out like I did.

    The toner cartridge seems to be extremely easy to replace, whenever that becomes necessary. You can check the level of the toner through the printer software that gets installed on your computer. The only thing I will be wary of is the cost of the replacement toner cartridge, which Staples currently sells for only ten bucks less than I paid for the printer itself! But I do see 3rd party sellers offering toner refill kits and replacement toner chips for relatively low cost, so I think I may go that route when the time comes. The included starter toner cartridge is rated a approximately 700 pages, which I think should last me about 10 years.

    VS

    Most Helpful Negative Review

     

    This Thing is Terrible

    This thing is terrible. It jams each and every time I attempt to print anything, pulling multiple pages into the feeder and jamming the whole apparatus. I could accept this if it was easy...Read complete review

    This thing is terrible. It jams each and every time I attempt to print anything, pulling multiple pages into the feeder and jamming the whole apparatus. I could accept this if it was easy to remove the jam. However, it is jamming as the paper is exiting the printer, and there is no way to access this. Thus, I have to pull the paper out in 1/2" x 1/2" chunks.

    Could I be using the wrong paper and causing these jams? Perhaps, but I don't know for sure because the support page (linked from Xerox's support site) that supposedly lists acceptable paper does not include this model.

    Sorry I wasted my rewards points on this thing, but at least I didn't pay for it.

    Reviewed by 14 customers

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    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    This Thing is Terrible

    By Rocky

    from Chicago, IL

    About Me Midrange Shopper

    This customer has reached Intern level on the Staples.com Leaderboard

    Pros

    • Cheap

    Cons

    • Constant Paper Jams
    • Unreliable

    Best Uses

      Comments about Xerox® Phaser 3040B Laser Printer:

      This thing is terrible. It jams each and every time I attempt to print anything, pulling multiple pages into the feeder and jamming the whole apparatus. I could accept this if it was easy to remove the jam. However, it is jamming as the paper is exiting the printer, and there is no way to access this. Thus, I have to pull the paper out in 1/2" x 1/2" chunks.

      Could I be using the wrong paper and causing these jams? Perhaps, but I don't know for sure because the support page (linked from Xerox's support site) that supposedly lists acceptable paper does not include this model.

      Sorry I wasted my rewards points on this thing, but at least I didn't pay for it.

      • Primary use:
      • Business
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Comment on this review(earn points)

       
      4.0

      good machine

      By Julie

      from Sweetwater TN

      About Me Budget Shopper

      Verified Buyer
      This customer has reached Intern level on the Staples.com Leaderboard

      Pros

      • Easy To Set Up
      • Easy to Use
      • Efficient
      • Quality Construction
      • Reliable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Everyday Use

        Comments about Xerox® Phaser 3040B Laser Printer:

        I use this printer for my tax preparation business and it works as good as the Lexmark Laser printer I was using before that was much more pricy

        • Primary use:
        • Business
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review(earn points)

         
        5.0

        Gets The Job Done

        By 007

        from St Marys, OH

        About Me Budget Shopper

        This customer has reached Intern level on the Staples.com Leaderboard

        Pros

        • Easy To Set Up
        • Easy to Use
        • Economical
        • Efficient
        • Effiecient Use Of Space
        • Reliable

        Cons

        • No cons

        Best Uses

        • General Office

        Comments about Xerox® Phaser 3040B Laser Printer:

        I purchased this for my my use when our larger multi function printer was in use. I was surprised to find that a printer at this price arrived with a full cartidge of toner. I was further surprised to find that it worked so well. The small size and the economical price allowed me to purchase two more for use at our counter area creating greater effiency assisting the public and more efficient use of our time. This printer does what it advertises. I have no complaints and I am considered to be hard to please.

        • Primary use:
        • Business
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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        5.0

        I would buy this product again!

        By Ebe One

        from Riverhead NY

        About Me Budget Shopper

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Set Up
        • Easy to Use
        • Efficient

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Everyday Use

          Comments about Xerox® Phaser 3040B Laser Printer:

          Just a great printer,fast easy to use. Good price.

          • Primary use:
          • Personal
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Comment on this review(earn points)

           
          4.0

          Fine black & white, easy to use printer.

          By Pilgrim

          from Manchester, NH

          About Me Midrange Shopper

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Set Up
          • Easy to Use
          • Efficient
          • Reliable

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Everyday Use

            Comments about Xerox® Phaser 3040B Laser Printer:

            A lot of printer for your money.

            • Primary use:
            • Personal
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

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            get answers from real customers and in-house experts with AnswerBox.

            7 Questions | 9 Answers
            Displaying questions 1-7
            • Q:

              Is this printer compatible with Windows 8?
              Asked on 12/8/2012 by Just Wondering

              2 answers

              • A:

                The Xerox Phaser 3040B laser printer is officially only compatible with Windows 2003 Server, Window 2008 Server, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP and Mac OS version 10.5 and higher. Because Windows 8 is so new, it may be a month or two before Windows 8 is added to the compatible list.

                Answered on 12/11/2012 by Community Answer from None
              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                Yes, the Xerox Phaser 3040B Laser Printer is compatible with Windows 8.

                Answered on 12/10/2012 by Tammy from Staples
            • Q:

              Is this printer WIndows 8 compatible?
              Asked on 12/8/2012 by Just Wondering

              1 answer

              • A:

                Yes this printer supports Microsoft Windows 8. Drivers are available from the Xerox support page if windows can not automatically detect and install the appropriate printer drivers.

                Answered on 12/8/2012 by Community Answer from None
            • Q:

              If the printer is used on a frequent bases, how long will one cartridges last if only black ink is used? Like about an average use of papers. For example 1200 paper per one cartridge.
              Asked on 10/23/2012 by Eche

              1 answer

              • A:

                The Xerox Phaser 3040B Laser Printer cartridge can print up to 1,000 pages.

                Answered on 10/24/2012 by Community Answer from None
            • Q:

              Is a scanner in this laser printer?
              Asked on 8/17/2012 by Yeldell

              1 answer

              • A:

                This is strictly a printer. There are no other function keys and/or a scan bed on this model.
                I might suggest a Lexmark X2670, or a Canon PIXMA4120 All-In-One for example.

                Answered on 8/18/2012 by Community Answer from None
            • Q:

              Does this print color copies or just black and white?
              Asked on 6/1/2012 by Hope from Wedderburn, OR

              1 answer

              • A:

                The Xerox® Phaser 3040B Laser Printer is a black and white laser printer.

                Answered on 6/1/2012 by Community Answer from None
            • Q:

              Can this printer handle cardstock?
              Asked on 4/20/2012 by Anonymous

              1 answer

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                Yes, this great laser printer can handle lightweight cardstock. Also the maximum paper size is: 8.5 x 14 in. The media types supported in the main tray are: Cover, Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, and Recycled paper. The 15-sheet automatic document feeder lets you process multiple-page print jobs on media sizes from 148x210mm to 216x356mm.
                The following are a list of additional supported paper for this printer:
                Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.)
                Legal 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.)
                Executive 184 x 267 mm (7.25 x 10.5 in.)
                U.S. Folio 216 x 330 mm (8.5 x 13 in.)
                A4 210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.69 in.)
                A5 148 x 210 mm (5.83 x 8.27 in.)
                A6 105 x 148 mm (4.1 x 5.8 in.)
                ISO B5 176 x 250 mm (6.9 x 9.8 in.)
                Statement 140 x 216 mm, (5.5 x 8.5 in.)
                B5 JIS 182 x 257 mm (7.17 x 10.12 in.)

                Answered on 4/23/2012 by Laura B from Staples
            • Q:

              WHAT INK CARTRIDGE DOES THIS PRINTER USE?
              Asked on 4/3/2012 by Anonymous

              2 answers

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                The correct toner cartridge for this printer can be ordered by referring to item number 417636. To place an order for this cartridge, please contact us by dialing 1-800-333-3330.

                Answered on 4/4/2012 by Liz C from Staples
              • A:

                Although this model is no longer current, cartridges are readily available.
                The Phaser 3040B takes part#106R02180 - 3040/3045 Toner Cartridge, 1K Capacity or part#106R02182 - 3010/3040/3045 Toner Cartridge, 2.2K Capacity.

                Answered on 4/5/2012 by Community Answer from None
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