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Toshiba eSTUDIO1208

120-ppm A3+ mono production MFP for print rooms running 200,000+ impressions/month — 250-sheet single-pass duplex feeder, 3,000-sheet standard capacity, 12x18 output, 9" touch panel.

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Print speed
120 ppm color
Paper capacity
13,500 sheets
Duplex
Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Connectivity
USB · Ethernet
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Toshiba eSTUDIO1208
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Is this the right printer for you?

Who the Toshiba eSTUDIO1208 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 run a high-volume print room or central reprographics doing 200,000 to 1,000,000 mono impressions a month.
  • You need true 12x18 (SRA3) output for booklet trim, bleed work, and oversized signage.
  • You feed continuous stacks of originals — the 250-sheet single-pass duplex feeder runs 240 ipm without choking.
  • You want top-of-class throughput at 120 ppm so the operator queue clears even during peak hours.
  • You already run Toshiba production fleet (908/1058) and want the fastest box in the line on the same e-BRIDGE management.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • You run 100,000-200,000 impressions a month — well inside the million-page duty cycle, generous service intervals.
  • You want full finishing (saddle-stitch booklet maker, GBC punch, ring binding) — Toshiba's full finisher catalog bolts on, plan the footprint and the line item.
  • You need Wi-Fi — wireless is an optional accessory at this production class, not standard.
  • You're replacing a Konica bizhub PRO 1100, Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE 8585, or Ricoh Pro 8210 — operators adapt to the 9" touch in 1-2 weeks, e-BRIDGE retraining takes longer.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • You print under 50,000 impressions a month — this is a 120-ppm 665-lb production unit; you'll use 4-5% of capacity. Get a 2508A or 4528A workgroup instead.
  • You need color — mono only. The 7527AC is the production color counterpart.
  • You don't have 208-240V/15A on a dedicated circuit at the install — wall outlets won't run this.
  • You don't have a 60+ inch wide print-room footprint with 30 inches of clearance for finishers — this is a 60.25 x 45 inch base.
  • You don't have a Toshiba production-class service contract — these are not self-installed, self-maintained boxes.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The Toshiba e-STUDIO 1208 is the top-speed mono in the production line — a 120-ppm A3+ floor-standing MFP for in-plant print rooms running 200,000 to 1,000,000 impressions a month. It prints and copies at 120 pages per minute, first copy out in 3.2 seconds, scans at 240 ipm single-pass duplex through the 250-sheet feeder, and outputs up to 12x18 (SRA3) for booklet trim and oversized work. Standard paper capacity is 3,000 sheets (1,200-sheet drawer plus 800-sheet drawer plus dual 500-sheet tandem); the large-capacity feeder pushes capacity well into 5-figure territory for long unattended runs. Print resolution is 1200 x 1200 dpi. The 9-inch touch panel drives complex job-build, secure print release, and Workplace platform workflows. The 1208 shares its chassis with the 908 and 1058 — same hardware, different speed license. Toner cartridge yield is around 60,000 impressions, and the rated monthly duty cycle is 1,000,000. Security includes self-encrypting drive and standard data overwrite. The thing buyers regret: leasing this for a department that prints 50,000 pages a month. The per-page cost is excellent at high volume, but the 60+ inch footprint, 208V/15A dedicated circuit, and 665 lb base weight only make sense above 200,000/mo.
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Print
Print technology Multifunction
Print speed (mono) Up to 120 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to 120 pages per minute
Duplex printing Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Print resolution Up to 1,200 × 1,200 dpi
First page out < 7.8 seconds
Copy & Scan
Capability Monochrome Multifunction
Copy speed Up to 120 ppm copies per minute
Duplex copy / scan Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Scanner type Duplexing Single Pass Feeder
Scan resolution (optical) Up to 1,200 × 1,200 dpi
Scan destinations Email, File
Paper
Paper capacity 13 sheets
Paper size A5 · A4/Letter · Legal · A3/Tabloid
Automatic document feeder 250 sheets pages
Recommended monthly volume 100000 pages
Max monthly duty cycle 1,000,000 impressions
Connectivity
Wired Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
USB USB for charging, data transfer, and OTG support
Display 15 inches
Physical & power
Form factor Workgroup
Usage class Enterprise
Manufacturer Toshiba
Model eSTUDIO1208
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 eSTUDIO1208

The printer itself

Toshiba eSTUDIO1208 in original Toshiba packaging. Workgroup form factor, roughly 60.25 x 45 x 30.5 inches

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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Based on 3 verified customer reviews

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What customers actually say

The 5-star consensus: "it just works"

Small sample size, high signal. The 3 verified reviewers picked this model to replace older inkjets or aging Toshiba machines. Common threads in the feedback:

  • ★ "Been using this in our small office for about 18 months now. The copier function is solid and the scanning to email works without much fussing around. Toner costs are reasonable compared to what we were paying before."
  • ★ "The eSTUDIO1208 handles our volume fine and setup was straightforward. My only complaint is the manual is a bit hard to follow for some of the network settings, but once you get it configured it's pretty reliable."
  • ★ "Using this for a home office and it does everything I need—prints, copies, scans without being bulky or loud. Good value for a multifunction unit at this price point."

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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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  • No credit pull until you say yes. We don't ping your credit to give you a quote. Only if you sign.
  • Volume & bundled supplies. Tell us your monthly print volume and we'll price toner bundling so you don't get surprised.
FAQ

Toshiba eSTUDIO1208, 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 eSTUDIO1208 ships with a starter toner cartridge. The starter toner has a yield of approximately 60,000 pages. The replacement toner model is T-1207U, which is an ultra-high-yield cartridge with a yield of 120,000 pages. When you lease through us with toner included, you never pay for toner separately.
The Toshiba eSTUDIO1208 is a high-volume production printer designed for large print rooms, with a speed of 120 ppm and a monthly duty cycle of up to 1,000,000 pages. In contrast, the Toshiba eSTUDIO3528A is a departmental printer with a speed of 35 ppm and a monthly duty cycle of 150,000 pages. The eSTUDIO1208 has a larger paper capacity, higher toner yield (120,000 pages vs. standard yields for the 3528A), and is built for heavy-duty use, while the 3528A is more compact and suitable for smaller teams. For small offices with lower volume needs, the eSTUDIO3528A offers a more practical and cost-effective solution.
The Toshiba eSTUDIO1208 is designed for high-volume production environments, with a monthly duty cycle of up to 1,000,000 pages and a speed of 120 ppm. Its large footprint, dedicated power requirements, and high capacity make it overkill for most small businesses. If your business prints fewer than 200,000 pages per month, consider stepping up to a more suitable commercial option.
No, the Toshiba eSTUDIO1208 is a monochrome-only printer. If you need color printing, consider alternatives like the Toshiba eSTUDIO3528C, Toshiba eSTUDIO4528C, or Toshiba eSTUDIO5528C, which offer color capabilities.
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 eSTUDIO1208 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 eSTUDIO1208 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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