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

Also, just in case it's not clear to you, there are two rolls, 98 feet each, in the package.

I agree with other customers here -- this is a pricey way to print faxes. I try to receive and print most on my PC, but my UX-355L is great for sending.


Overpriced--That's the fax, ma'am....   December 12, 2002
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

The fax machine was reasonably priced & works well, but after buying 3 cartridges, I feel like I bought the fax all over again. In other words, the cartridges are overpriced and it's not even like the inkjet cartridges for which you can purchase ink refill kits. If you want to receive faxes, then you have to buy the expensive cartridges that I am sure didn't give me 100 sheets of print each. Amazon has the best price that I've found so far, but I still think the item is overpriced.


Sharp fax machine UX-340L   November 15, 2001
L. A Teele (Bremen, Maine USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Just thought I would let others know that the Ribbon UX-3CR
is also compatible for the the Sharp UX-340L. I went through
alot of hassle with the Sharp company to find that out so I thought I would save someone else the trouble. Good luck with
your fax, I hope this helps someone.


Ribbon UX-340L   September 13, 2001
Maria (Ohio,TO USA)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful

I wanna know if the ribbon that is used by the fax machine UX-300/305 and 460 is also avaible for the UX-340L.


Good product, deceptive pricing   December 9, 2000
Gary P J (City of Lost Angels, California)
25 out of 25 found this review helpful

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 if you receive a lot of facsimiles via the machine. Unfortunately, nearly all the newer machines I looked at engage this gouging practice. Due to Sharp's deceptive techniques, I should give it 0 stars; but capitalist competition often encourages the worst decision-making. That's a good enough reason to be understanding, but hardly an excuse though. Best bet: If you have an older machine (sturdily made with strong metal components) that uses a generic black inkjet cartridge, keep it in shape and it costs next to nothing to receive pages.