Sharp, a leading provider of business technology products and services, has today announced the launch of its latest environmentally conscious smart office products, the BP-C131WD A4 Colour MFP and the BP-C131PW A4 Colour printer. Designed to meet the evolving needs of modern workplaces, both products are not only compact and built with robust security but also set new standards in sustainability.
Designed with the environment in mind
The BP-C131WD and the BP-C131PW models are both built with up to 50% recycled plastic, further supporting Sharp's commitment to sustainability. The products’ packaging is made of fully recyclable corrugated cardboard, eliminating the need for polystyrene.
Both models feature a compact design that uses fewer parts, contributing to a reduction in CO2 emissions during the manufacturing process. Additionally, advanced fusing technology ensures the devices offer the best power consumption in their class, helping businesses reduce their overall environmental footprint.
Compact design for optimised offices
With a compact footprint of just 410mm x 410mm, the BP-C131WD and BP-C131PW are among the smallest devices in their class. These space-saving machines are ideal for any office or home office environment, fitting seamlessly into small office spaces while still delivering a powerful performance.
Robust security protection for peace of mind
Sharp’s new print devices are equipped with a robust set of security features, ensuring business-critical documents and data are protected at all times. The comprehensive range of security features includes data encryption and erasure, TLS 1.3 support, user authentication, and remote firmware updates, ensuring peace of mind for businesses handling sensitive information.
Award-winning design and intuitive operation
Equipped with a 4-inch colour touchscreen, the BP-C131WD and BP-C131PW offer easy, user-friendly operation, consistent with Sharp's other devices, ensuring a seamless experience across the product range.
The BP-C131WD and BP-C131PW have been awarded the 2024 Good Design Award for their 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.
Ben Lake, Senior Product Manager for MFP and Printer Products, Sharp Europe, said: “At Sharp, we recognise the changing needs of businesses, including an increasing focus on sustainability. That’s why our new line of A4 offers businesses a compact, secure and environmentally responsible solution that meets the demands of the modern workplace.
By incorporating recycled materials, reducing energy consumption and delivering powerful functionality in a small footprint, we are enabling businesses to meet their environmental goals without compromising on workplace productivity.”
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Availability
The BP-C131WD and BP-C131PW are now available to buy from Sharp and its partners. More information on these devices and to see how they can enhance your office’s productivity and sustainability can be found here.
About Sharp Europe
Sharp Europe enables small-to-large enterprises and organisations to enhance performance and adapt for their workplaces of the future through a range of business technology products and services.
Headquartered in London, Sharp Europe serves customers in the private and public sectors, Education and Government, with a portfolio ranging from printers and advanced flat screen technologies, collaboration platforms, through to IT services.
As part of Sharp Corporation, and with the backing of Foxconn, Sharp Europe is investing and leading the industry in new areas of technology that have the potential to change the world. It developed the world’s first commercially available 8K monitor and in 2019 launched the world’s first certified Windows collaboration display.
To find out more about how Sharp Europe is changing the future of work, please visit www.sharp.eu.
For more information, please visit www.sharp.eu.
