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Toshiba e-STUDIO 305SE

End-of-life A3 mono copier-based MFP — 30 ppm B&W, 600-sheet standard capacity, 30-sheet RSPF, 100K monthly duty cycle. Best as a like-for-like replacement or low-meter pre-owned unit; consider the e-STUDIO 357 for new buys.

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Print speed
30 ppm color
Paper capacity
sheets
Duplex
Single-sided (Simplex)
Connectivity
USB · Wi-Fi · Ethernet
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Toshiba Toshiba e-STUDIO 305SE
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Is this the right printer for you?

Who the Toshiba e-STUDIO 305SE is actually for

Most printer pages just tell you what a printer does. Here's the honest version: when this machine is the right choice, when it's fine, and when you should look at something else. We sell a lot of these for a reason, but the reason is not "every office."

Best fit

Pick this if...

  • You're replacing a unit on a small/mid office network as a like-for-like swap and don't want to retrain people on a new UI.
  • You print under 5,000 pages a month, mono only, and need 11x17 occasionally for spreadsheets, blueprints, or legal docs.
  • You need a workhorse copier with electronic sorting, offset stacking, and a 250-sheet cassette plus 50-sheet bypass.
  • You're sourcing a low-meter pre-owned unit and want a known-reliable Toshiba mono A3 platform.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • You print 5,000-8,000 pages a month — the machine handles it but you're at the top of its comfort zone.
  • You need basic scan-to-email — supported, but no embedded OCR and no touchscreen workflows.
  • You can live with a 30-sheet reversing single-pass feeder rather than a 100+ sheet RADF or DSDF.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • You print more than 8,000 pages a month — the duty cycle is 100K and the toner economics get rough at high volume.
  • You need color — this is mono only.
  • You need a touchscreen, walk-up USB print, AirPrint, or any modern mobile printing — the 305SE predates all of that.
  • You need parts and supplies through retail channels — this is end-of-life Toshiba; toner and drums come through copier dealers.
  • You need a current-generation security stack (FIPS 140-2 SED, IPsec, Common Criteria) — get an e-STUDIO 357 or 3528A instead.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The Toshiba e-STUDIO 305SE is an end-of-life A3 monochrome digital copier-based MFP that still shows up in small and mid offices because it's reliable, cheap to acquire pre-owned, and prints 11x17. It runs at 30 ppm B&W with 600 x 600 dpi resolution, comes standard with a 250-sheet cassette and 50-sheet bypass (600 sheets standard with the second drawer), 32 MB memory, electronic sorting, offset stacking, and a 30-sheet reversing single-pass feeder (RSPF). Standard auto duplex is included. Max duty cycle is 100,000 pages a month, but in practice this machine is happy at 1,500-4,000 mono pages a month. The 305SE is from Toshiba's pre-touchscreen generation — you get a basic LCD and hard buttons, not the 9-inch e-BRIDGE tablet UI on the 3055C/3505AC family. Scan-to-email, scan-to-folder, and network printing are supported, but there's no embedded OCR, no AirPrint, no walk-up USB. Most customers buying this in 2026 are buying low-meter pre-owned units or replacing a same-model on an existing network. The thing buyers regret: assuming parts and toner availability will look like a current-gen Toshiba — they don't. Source through an authorized Toshiba dealer who can guarantee supplies, or step up to the e-STUDIO 357.
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Print
Print technology Multifunction
Print speed (mono) Up to 30 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to 30 pages per minute
Duplex printing Single-sided (Simplex)
First page out < 4.7 seconds
Copy & Scan
Capability Color Multifunction
Copy speed Up to 30 ppm copies per minute
Duplex copy / scan Single-sided (Simplex)
Scanner type
Scan destinations E-Mail, File, USB
Paper
Paper capacity 0 sheets
Paper size
Recommended monthly volume 120000 pages
Max monthly duty cycle 120,000 impressions
Connectivity
Wired Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
USB USB for charging, data transfer, and OTG support
Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac/ax
Physical & power
Form factor Workgroup
Usage class Small Office
Manufacturer Toshiba
Model Toshiba e-STUDIO 305SE
How you can buy this printer

Buy it, lease it, or just reorder supplies

Three ways to get this printer, each priced to match how you actually use it. Most small offices lease because toner and maintenance are bundled. If you know what you need, buy outright. If you already own one, just reorder supplies.

Buy outright
One-time payment · yours to keep
Custom quote
Free delivery · 1-yr warranty
  • Machine is yours the day it arrives
  • 4,500-page starter toner included
  • 1-year Toshiba manufacturer warranty
  • Install help by phone or remote session
  • Order your own toner when the starter runs out
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Most small offices
Lease & bundle
36- or 60-month term · toner included
Custom lease quote
Flexible terms · tailored to your volume
  • Printer + unlimited toner bundled
  • Maintenance and parts included
  • Upgrade to a bigger machine anytime
  • Typical lease payment is tax-deductible
  • One predictable monthly bill instead of surprise toner orders
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Supplies only
Already own one? Just reorder.
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Genuine Brother TN830 / TN830XL
  • Genuine Brother TN830 toner (standard yield, ~1,200 pages)
  • Genuine Brother TN830XL toner (high yield, ~4,500 pages)
  • Genuine Brother DR810 drum unit when it's time
  • Free shipping on qualifying orders
  • Auto-reorder option so you never run out mid-job
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Final lease rate depends on term length, credit profile, and bundled supplies. Outright purchase and supplies pricing varies with bundled warranty, install packages, and order volume. Request a quote for exact pricing.

Included with every order

What ships with the Toshiba e-STUDIO 305SE

The printer itself

Toshiba e-STUDIO 305SE in original Toshiba packaging. Workgroup form factor, roughly Approx. 232330 (575586756 mm)

Starter toner

Includes a high-capacity starter supply, giving you about 3 to 6 months of use before you have to think about your next order.

Setup documentation

Toshiba quick-start card, power cord, USB cable (use Wi-Fi or Ethernet for multi-user), and a link to driver downloads.

Setup call (if you want it)

Book a 20-minute setup call with our team. We'll walk through network config, driver install, and first print. No extra cost, no sales pitch.

Supplies & consumables

Toner, yields, and what to actually reorder

The #1 question we get on this printer is "which toner do I buy?" Short answer: you have two cartridge options and a drum. Standard yield TN830 covers roughly 1,200 pages. High yield TN830XL covers roughly 4,500 pages and is the better value for most offices. Pick XL unless you print very little.

The drum unit (DR810) is separate and usually lasts 15,000 to 30,000 pages before it needs replacing. At a typical small office volume, expect to change it once every 2 to 4 years.

If you lease this printer through us, toner and drum are included. You never pay for supplies separately. That's usually the better deal once you add up real costs over 3 years.

TN830

Standard-yield toner

About 1,200 pages · fits all L2700 / L2750 / L2759 series

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TN830XL

High-yield toner BEST VALUE

About 4,500 pages · recommended for most offices

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DR810

Drum unit

15,000–30,000 pages · replace every 2–4 years · separate from toner

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Tell us how you want to pay (outright, lease, or supplies only) and what volume you run. You'll get a line-item quote back within one business day, from a specialist who actually works on these machines, not a general sales rep.

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FAQ

Toshiba e-STUDIO 305SE, common questions

The questions we get asked most often on this model. If yours isn't here, call (888) 574-5120 and get an answer in about 30 seconds.

Yes, the Toshiba e-STUDIO 305SE ships with a starter toner cartridge. The starter toner yields approximately 30,000 pages at 5% coverage. The replacement toner model is the T-4530 (or T4530U), which also yields 30,000 pages. When you lease through us with toner included, you never pay for toner separately.
The Toshiba e-STUDIO 305SE is an older, end-of-life model with a 30 ppm print speed, a basic LCD interface, and a 100,000-page monthly duty cycle. The Toshiba eSTUDIO3528A is a newer model with a faster 35 ppm print speed, a 9-inch color touchscreen with e-BRIDGE Next, and a higher 150,000-page monthly duty cycle. The 3528A also offers optional Wi-Fi, AirPrint, and a higher-capacity ADF. For small offices needing modern features and higher volume, the 3528A is the better value.
The Toshiba e-STUDIO 305SE is suitable for small businesses with moderate printing needs, offering a 30 ppm print speed and a monthly duty cycle of up to 100,000 pages. However, it is a monochrome printer with limited features and an older interface. For more options, visit https://1800officesolutions.com/printer-lease/.
No, the Toshiba e-STUDIO 305SE is a monochrome printer and can only print in black and white. For color printing, consider alternatives like the Toshiba e-STUDIO 3055C or Toshiba e-STUDIO 3505AC.
Request a quote through the form on this page or call us at (888) 574-5120. A printer specialist responds within one business day with a detailed, itemized quote based on your location, monthly volume, whether you want to buy outright or lease, and any bundled supplies or service. Quotes are free and no obligation. We do not pull credit to issue a quote.
Toshiba includes a 1-year limited manufacturer warranty on the Toshiba e-STUDIO 305SE when purchased new from an authorized reseller. 1-800 Office Solutions is an authorized Toshiba reseller. Extended warranty and full-service maintenance plans are available through our managed print services bundle, which covers parts, labor, and on-site service for the life of the agreement.
Yes. Free delivery is included on every Toshiba e-STUDIO 305SE order shipped within the continental United States. Most orders ship within 1 to 2 business days and arrive within 2 to 5 business days. Install guidance is available by phone or remote session at no extra cost.

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