Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation (SEC), announced a new line of workgroup monochrome document systems offering common features and options with its accompanying workgroup colour multifunction printer (MFP) series.
The new Advanced and Essentials Series models range in speed from 26 to 65 ppm and include features that help enable office workers to collaborate with colleagues seamlessly and securely, even when working remotely, Sharp explained.
The eleven new models follow the striking design of the recently introduced colour workgroup series and offer the same smart features and connectivity.
“The new monochrome Advanced and Essentials Series workgroup document systems offer competitive features combined with outstanding performance and strong security,” said Shane Coffey, Vice President, Product Management, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America. “We’re excited to strengthen our product offerings with this new line of MFPs to help organisations enhance their collaboration efforts.”
Features such as multi-feed scan detection and auto skew correction help users speed through their work, a compact inner folding unit is available that offers tri-fold, z-fold and other fold patterns to help businesses manage more of their jobs in-house.
Users can also scan and print files hands-free using their mobile devices with the Sharp Synappx Go app. Security features such as system integrity check at start-up, application whitelisting and real-time intrusion detection help guard against malicious intruders.
Optional antivirus protection powered by Bitdefender offers an added layer of security, augmenting the comprehensive standard features.
The new Advanced and Essentials Series monochrome models are ENERGY STAR 3.0 qualified and EPEAT Gold registered.
The new models include the BP-70M31, BP-70M36, BP-70M45, BP-70M55, BP-70M65, BP50M26, BP-50M31, BP-50M36, BP-50M45, BP-50M55 and BP-50M65 and will be available in late October.
