The Sharp BP-C131WD MFP and Sharp BP-C131PW Colour Printer are the latest additions to our A4 range designed to address the changing needs of today’s work environment. Ben Lake, Senior Product Manager for MFP and Printer Products, Sharp Europe, shares an overview of both devices and how they set new standards in sustainability.
The modern workspace no longer feels predictable or regimented. Gone is the sense of expansive 9-to-5 office spaces in favour of more compact hybrid setups that need to be more versatile and flexible to meet modern work patterns. Similarly, printing solutions for such spaces need to be adaptable and increasingly more compact and multipurpose to meet such needs.
That is why we developed the Sharp BP-C131WD MFP and Sharp BP-C131PW Colour Printer, A4 devices that integrate seamlessly into any workspace, improve efficiency, and aligns with modern sustainability goals.
The BP-C131WD & BP-C131PW are our most compact and sustainable devices and further expand the Sharp A4 colour line-up to offer even more options to end users.
The A4 colour multifunction printer series has been awarded the 2024 Good Design Award for its exceptional design and sustainability efforts. The award recognises the A4 colour MFP/printer series as the world’s smallest footprint in its class, noting its compact, integrated design and environmentally conscious materials. But that’s just the start of the key features in our new models.
Sharp BP-C131WD and Sharp BP-C131PW for Workspaces
There was a time when bulky office equipment dominated an office, forcing them to be positioned in hallways or hidden behind an office corner. The BP-C131WD and BP-C131PW have a space-saving and incredibly compact footprint of just 410mm x 410mm ensuring that your printer can be conveniently positioned on a desk, tucked under a counter, or placed in any space-constrained area without compromising accessibility.
The compact design does not reduce the functionality of these devices, with a 4.0-inch colour LCD touchscreen that brings smartphone-like intuition to printer operation. The adjustable control panel on the Sharp BP-C131WD MFP can be tilted to accommodate different user heights and lighting conditions, ensuring comfortable access for all users. This focus on user experience extends to document handling, with front-facing output trays making document retrieval simple and efficient.
Paper handling capabilities are equally impressive, with a standard 250-sheet tray complemented by a 50-sheet multi-bypass tray. For offices with higher volume requirements, an optional 500-sheet paper feed unit can boost total capacity to 800 sheets, reducing the frequency of paper replenishment.
Efficiency doesn’t end with printing, as printouts from both models are at the front of the device, making retrieval of documents quick and hassle-free.
What’s more, the BP-C131WD comes with a Duplex Single Pass Feeder (DSPF) which scans both pages of two-sided documents in one pass, in batches of up to 50 sheets at a time. With scanning speeds of up to 40 pages per minute in colour and 60 in black-and-white (both two-sided), the MFP is quick to finish even large jobs.
Sharp MFPs Deliver Robust Security Protection
The Sharp BP-C131WD and the BP-C131PW come with built-in wireless capabilities flexible printer placement, while supporting direct connections from mobile devices. Support for Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi Protected Setup ensures secure and straightforward connectivity options for all users, whether they're working from their desks or moving around the office.
Flexible connectivity needs a robust range of security features help to keep information safe. In the case of the Sharp BP-C131WD and the BP-C131PW, security features include data encryption and erasure, TLS 1.3 support, user authentication, and remote firmware updates, ensuring peace of mind for businesses handling sensitive information.
Sustainability as Standard with Sharp Print Solutions
Sharp's commitment to sustainability has been a fundamental driver in the design of the BP-C131WD and BP-C131PW. By employing a smaller and more compact design, we have been able to reduce the CO2 emissions associated with manufacturing. Additionally, using low-temperature fusing technology in both the BP-C131WD and BP-C131PW results in best-in-class power consumption, further reducing its environmental impact.
That’s not all, the use of recycled plastics in the production process – comprising approximately 50% of the main body demonstrates our ongoing commitment to environmental concerns without compromising performance of the devices.
Even the packaging has been reimagined, replacing polystyrene foam with recyclable corrugated cardboard and paper materials, further reducing environmental impact while maintaining proper protection during shipping.
Summing Up the Sharp BP-C131WD and BP-C131PW
When evaluating a new printer for your business, it's essential to look beyond basic specifications. Today's printers offer a comprehensive package that addresses multiple business needs – from space efficiency and user experience to environmental responsibility and security. The right printer should not only meet your current printing needs but also adapt to your evolving workplace requirements while maintaining high standards of efficiency and sustainability.
Ultimately, by incorporating recycled materials, reducing energy consumption and delivering powerful functionality in a small footprint in the Sharp BP-C131WD and BP-C131PW, we are enabling businesses to meet their environmental goals without compromising on workplace productivity.
If you would like to know more about either the Sharp BP-C131WD or the Sharp BP-C131PW, or how Sharp can help make your office space more innovative, collaborative and cost-saving, contact us.
