SHARP Business Systems (India) has launched its new BP-71 and BP-51 series of colour and monochrome multifunction printers (MFPs) in India. The lineup includes the BP-71C, BP-51C, BP-71M, and BP-51M series, with Advanced and Essential variants designed for businesses across sectors such as education, healthcare, manufacturing, BFSI, hospitality, publishing, engineering and design consulting, and large enterprises.
The Advanced Series includes the BP-71C65/C45 colour and BP-71M55/M65 mono models, while the Essential Series includes the BP-51C55/C45/C36/C31T/C26T colour and BP-51M45T/65T mono models. The printers support media sizes up to SRA3 and deliver print speeds ranging from 26ppm to 65ppm, along with high-speed printing, copying, and scanning.
AI features and security
The new MFPs feature an updated user interface, Auto Set Scan, Microsoft Entra ID integration for secure authentication, and My Folder Print for personalised document access. The Auto Set Scan feature automatically adjusts scan settings such as resolution, orientation, and image quality. (Orientation detection on the BP-51C and BP-51M models requires an optional accessory.)
Scanning hardware includes:
- BP-71: 300-sheet Duplex Single Pass Feeder (DSPF) with scan speeds of up to 300ipm
- BP-51: 100-sheet Reversing Single Pass Feeder (RSPF) with scan speeds of up to 80ipm
Security features include:
- BIOS and firmware integrity checks with automatic recovery
- Optional Bitdefender scan engine for malware detection
- Microsoft Entra ID token-based authentication
- Data encryption and secure erase
- Whitelisting, image job logs, and automatic online firmware updates
Sustainability
The BP-71 and BP-51 series are built using up to 50% recycled plastic and ship in recyclable cardboard packaging instead of polystyrene.
Other sustainability features include:
- 0.3W standby power consumption
- ENERGY STAR compliance with a low Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) value
- Motion sensor on the BP-71 series that wakes the printer when a user approaches
Availability
The BP-71 and BP-51 series are available through Sharp subsidiaries and authorised distributors across India.
Speaking on the launch, Mr. Osamu Narita, Managing Director, Sharp Business Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd., said:
A device can be smart, but if that intelligence doesn’t make life easier for the people using it, it means little. With the launch of our new colour and mono multifunction printer series in India, every feature—from AI-driven automation to multi-layered security and sustainable design—is designed to deliver value for the people using it. This is where smart technology meets human connection.