Sharp MX-C304W

The Sharp MX-C304W is the next generation of the MX-C303W — same 30 ppm A4 color class, refreshed controller and panel firmware. Volume target is 3,000 to 8,000 mixed pages a month for small offices and team workspaces with light color needs. It supports 30 ppm color and B&W, duplex print and scan, Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct, Gigabit Ethernet, USB, AirPrint, and Mopria. The thing buyers regret: shoppers comparing the MX-C303W and MX-C304W often expect a meaningful upgrade and find the daily experience nearly identical — the deltas are panel responsiveness and minor firmware features. If pricing is close, buy the C304W for the longer parts runway and slightly fresher firmware; if the C303W is significantly cheaper, the savings are real and the daily-use difference is small. For small offices that need basic A4 color in a compact footprint with light color volume, this is a sound choice.