Sharp Unveils Next-Gen A3 Colour & Mono Multifunction Printers for the Future of Work

July 14: SHARP Business Systems Pvt Ltd is delighted to announce the launch of its latest lineup of digital full-colour & Mono multifunctional printers the BP-71, BP-51, BP-71M and BP-51M series across India.

As work styles diversify and seamless connectivity becomes the norm, MFPs must effortlessly bring together users’ ideas, ensure strong security, and leverage AI for greater efficiency all while supporting a sustainable future. This ongoing challenge drives SHARP to keep evolving, building a richer society for tomorrow.

Sharp has expanded its portfolio with the introduction of Advanced and Essential Series Colour & Mono MFPs. The colour lineup includes the BP-71C65/C45 and mono includes BP-71M55/M65 in the Advanced Series, and the BP-51C55/C45/C36/C31T/C26T in color and BP-51M45T/65T in mono in the Essential Series. Designed to deliver exceptional user experience, these new MFPs feature an intuitive user interface, smart scanning, and high-speed copying, printing, and scanning. Offering speeds from 26 to 65 pages per minute  in both colour and monochrome, the series supports media sizes up to SRA3, ensuring versatility and efficiency for every workplace.

The new SHARP BP-71C, BP-51C, BP-71M and BP-51M series Multifunctional Printers redefine office communication by connecting people, ideas, and workflows - anytime, anywhere. With AI that anticipates needs, strong security for every Copy, Print and Scan, and intuitive sharing tools, these MFPs let teams focus on creating and collaborating, instead of wrestling with technology. Designed for efficiency and sustainability, they bring devices and people together for a smarter, greener future.

Tailored to meet the diverse needs of education, engineering and design consulting, healthcare, hospitality, publishing, large corporates, manufacturing, and BFSI sectors, SHARP’s new BP-71C, BP-51C, BP-71M and BP-51M series Multifunctional Printers are engineered to empower the future of work.

“A device can be smart, but if that intelligence doesn’t make life easier for the people using it, it means nothing,” said Mr. Osamu Narita, Managing Director – SHARP Business Systems (India) Pvt Ltd. “With the launch of our new Colour and Mono Multifunctional Printer series in India, every feature - from AI-driven automation to multi-layered security and sustainable design - is built to deliver real value for the people using it. This is where smart technology truly meets human connection.”

“At SHARP, innovation goes beyond technology it’s about empowering people and redefining how work happens,” said Mr. Jun Kasawaki, Head – Asia Business Solutions Centre. “With the new BP-71C, BP-51C, BP-71M and BP-51M series, we’re giving organizations the tools to communicate seamlessly, work securely, and operate more sustainably."

Redefining Productivity with Smart Features & AI-driven Automation

The new BP-71C, BP-51C, BP-71M and BP-51M series redefine smart productivity with AI-driven automation that simplifies every document task.

• The intelligent Auto Set Scan feature automatically adjusts resolution, orientation (BP-51C & 51M requires option), image quality, and a host of other settings for flawless results.
• Delivering exceptional speed, the BP-71C and BP-71M series achieves up to 300 images per minute with its 300-sheet Duplex Single Pass Feeder (DSPF) one of the fastest in its class—while BP-51C and 51M series offers dependable 80 images-per-minute performance via a 100-sheet Reversing Single Pass Feeder (RSPF).
• With Microsoft Entra ID for secure access and My Folder Print for personalized convenience, SHARP’s latest MFP lineup combines intelligence, security, and sustainability—empowering smarter, faster, and more connected workplaces.

Multi-layered Security for the Modern Workplace

• As network threats grow more sophisticated, SHARP’s new BP-71C, BP-51C, BP-71M and BP-51M series deliver multi-layered security to protect both data and devices.
• Equipped with BIOS and firmware integrity checks, the MFP automatically detects anomalies and initiates recovery to prevent system compromise.
• The integration of the optional Bitdefender scan engine adds an extra layer of defense, identifying and blocking potential virus threats from reaching connected devices.
• With Microsoft Entra ID for token-based authentication, data encryption and erase functions, whitelisting, image job logs, and automatic online firmware updates, SHARP ensures every document and workflow stays protected.
• Even at the end of a lease period, built-in data erase features help prevent information leakage—delivering complete peace of mind in a connected world.

Sustainability at its Core

The new SHARP BP-71C, BP-51C, BP-71M and BP-51M series is designed with sustainability at its core.

• Built using up to 50% recycled plastic, these devices reduce environmental impact from manufacturing to daily use.
• Eco-friendly packaging replaces polystyrene with recyclable cardboard, minimizing plastic waste.
• Engineered for efficiency, the series consumes just 0.3 W in standby mode and meets ENERGY STAR® standards with an impressively low TEC value.
• The BP-71C and BP-71M series also feature a motion sensor that activates the device upon approach—saving energy while ensuring instant readiness.

From smarter materials to intelligent power management, SHARP’s MFPs embody a true commitment to a greener, more sustainable future.

Sharp's new BP-71C, BP-51C, BP-71M and BP-51M series will be available for purchase across SHARP Subsidiaries and authorized distributors across India.