Leasing Sharp Multi-function Copiers

Sharp is looked to as one of the leaders in secure document storage – which should give your business peace of mind if you decide to get a Sharp copier machines lease. Comparing by performance, a number of Sharp copiers and business products have received industry awards, including the 2010 Better Buys for Business Editor’s Choice award to several Sharp color multifunction copiers. Sharp was also awarded the 2010 Buyers Laboratory Pick of the Year for both its MX-B400P and MX-C400P printers. Because of ever-changing copier innovations, people generally lease Sharp copiers to save money. The Sharp MX-M1100 copier made our list, The Best Copier for Small Business.

What Others Are Looking For...

I'm looking for pricing of getting a Sharp copier machines lease - my current Sharp AR-M277 breaks down and constantly prints with lines, etc.

-Attorney, Marlton, NJ

I'm looking for two Sharp copier machines that are comparable to the Xerox ColorQbue 9203 and Sharp AR-M350 in the ability to scan large files as well as printing/emailing/faxing (outgoing only). I am interested in copy machine rentals as an option too.

-Real Estate Agent, Denver, CO

We currently have a copier lease from Sharp that we are paying $900 a month for until June 2014. I would like to pay $400 a month, so I am looking for cheaper options.

-Manufacturing Company, Cleburne, TX

We currently have the Sharp AR-160 model copier. We want a new unit that has features equivalent to the AR-160. Please advise which model would match what we are looking for.Thank you.

-Manufacturing Company, Brick, NJ

Need a Sharp copier lease, with service contract and supplies. Potentially similar to Sharp MX-M503N.

-Health Care Organization, Forest Hills, NY

We need a simple duplex copier that is capable of handling 8.5 x 11 and 11 x 17. Duplex network printing and scanning would be nice. We have a Sharp AR-337 that does everything we need (except network scanning, which isn't critical) but it recently died. We are a small company of 3 employees that would use this for our daily copying needs and the occasional (1-2 twice weekly) 25 - 150 page duplex document. We would also be interested in know if the leasing agency would purchase our AR-337.

-Media Company, Hartford, WI

Sharp MX 4501N is the only approved copier on our list of approved equipment.

-Government Agency, Alameda, CA

We currently have a Sharp copier machine under lease with one year left that will need to be bought out.

-Retail Store, Clearwater, FL

User friendly machine with three (3) year lease, I have leased for past thirty years Sharp, Panasonic, Minolta, etc. Want something that’s simple to operate, outstanding resolution. Most recent lease cost $218.00 for a three (3) year term. One year warranty parts and labor. No service contract.

-Real Estate Agent, Brookline, MA

I'm looking for a Sharp MX-4100N or equal copier to either buy or lease, but the lease would only be for 6 months.

-Construction Company, Riverside, CA

We are looking for an all in one printer / copier / scanner for our new office in Dallas. The most important feature we need to have is a capability to print sharp 11x17 color copies. We value quality over speed and the machine must also have internet capability. I have been charged with finding the new machine and am not sure where to begin... I would definitely appreciate some help and guidance.

-Real Estate Agent, Dallas, TX

We are looking for a Sharp copier machine with the following features:-Direct USB input for printing and scanning, min 100 sheet automatic feeder with dual head scanner, document filing, thumbnail view, image preview, min 70 scanned images per minute, 3 trays to hold letter, legal and ledger size paper, bypass tray, network printing-scanning, email-sorting, grouping, reduce, enlarge-double sided copy and print-finishing unit with booklet maker, folding, stapling, and hole punch kit. Looking for Sharp MX-M3100 with advanced finishing or comparable.

-General Contracting Company, Valencia, GA

Sharp Product Offering

Sharp MFC Printers ( <21 PPM)

Sharp MFC Printers (21-33 PPM)

Sharp MFC Printers (31-45 PPM)

Sharp MFC printers (46-55 PPM)

Sharp MFC Printers (56-71 PPM)

Sharp MFC Printers (>71 PPM)

Recommendations Based on Office Size

Sharp MXB 201D is a perfect choice for small offices and workplaces. This sleek and compact MFC is a mix of technology and design. It can handle work load of larger offices too. This multi-function printer comes with 600x600 dpi resolution, 20 ppm print speed, 300 sheet capacity, automatic duplex, 50,000 monthly duty cycle and other regular features. This machine is extremely ergonomic and user-friendly. Using the controls on the touch screen, you can quickly print, scan or fax documents. The price is $599.

For an office size of 10-20, Sharp MX -4141N is a good option. With this multi-function copier, you don’t have to sacrifice production for image quality. Sharp MX-4141N offers superior image quality and prints at a good speed. This copier comes with 1200x1200 dpi resolution and 46 ppm print speed. With a maximum sheet capacity of 6600 pages, you don’t have to pause projects to reload the copier. The monthly duty cycle is 150,000. The price is $8599.

For an office size of 30+, Sharp MX–7500N is a good choice. This highly advanced color multi-function machine offers professional-grade printing. High print speed, superior image quality and ergonomic user interface are the three important features of this machine. It comes with comes with 1200x1200 dpi resolution, 75 ppm print speed, 13,500 sheet capacity, automatic duplex, 100,000 monthly duty cycle and other regular features. The 15.4” touch screen makes it easy to navigate through various options. The price is $22,000.

Security and ease of use are the two important aspects that talk about a Sharp multi-function copier. Multi-function copiers from Sharp are designed with user-friendliness in mind. Most of the printers come with a LCD touch screen that has an intuitive interface, retractable keyboard and universal design features. If you are looking for a secure document storage and reliable printing solutions, Sharp is the right choice.

Company Overview

Sharp Corporation is a leading manufacturer of electronics products, head-quartered in Osaka, Japan. Established in 1912 by Tokuji Hayawaka, Sharp Corporation has quickly become the tenth largest television manufacturer in the world. With 50,000+ employees, 64 bases in 30 countries and products distributed in 164 countries, Sharp is a popular brand across the globe. The rich experience in producing high quality LCD televisions is seen in Sharp Multi-function copiers. Most copiers come with next generation user interface touch screen LCD. This intuitive LCD interface makes it easy to operate the machine.

Several MFC models of Sharp were recognized by the Buyer Laboratory LLC (BLI) in the year 2014. Sharp MX2640N and MX264N have received the BLI pick awards in multiple categories.Comparing by performance, a number of Sharp copiers and business products have received industry awards, including the 2012 Better Buys for Business Editor’s Choice award to several Sharp color multifunction copiers.

Sharp provides a wide range of products and services for verticals including Government, Education, Legal, Healthcare, Hospitality and CorporateMarkets.

Sharp Document Management Solutions

Sharp augments its multi-function copier hardware with world-class document management solutions.

Usability

Usability is highly prioritized in Sharp MFC copiers. In a way to create a stress-free work environment, Sharp delivers intuitive touch screen controls that bring user-friendly operations for a quick access to document functions. Using the controls such as Tap, Long Touch, Pinch In/Out, Flick, Slide and Drag, you can easily control the operations of the device. The Advanced Preview feature saves time and effort as you can quickly view documents in your preferred mode, including thumb nail, rotation and 3D.

Document Management

Document Filing feature that comes with Sharp MFC applications allow you to create a smooth document workflow. Whether you print, scan, copy or fax, every incoming and outgoing document is securely stored on the hard disk for an easy and quick access of data. Moreover, two or more files stored on the hard disk can be combined into one. Files can be saved in their original format.

Security Solutions

As multi-function copiers deal with data that is stored on the hard disk, data security is a concern. Sharp security solutions allow you to encrypt the job data before saving it on the hard disk. After the job is done, the file is automatically erased by overwriting it up to seven times. With IP/MAC filtering option, you can provide secure access to data when the device is connected to a network.

Device Management

In a way to provide better management of devices for system administrators, Sharp MFC copiers come with device management tools. Using these tools, you can easily integrate MFC devices with the existing network infrastructure and securely access the device.

Sharp Open Systems Architecture (OSA)

Sharp Open Systems Architecture (OSA) is a development platform that allows developers to customize a MFC for integration with network applications. By augmenting hardware with software solutions, administrators can better utilize assets reducing operational costs. For instance, an OSA-enabled MFC can be integrated with an accounting application to track print and copy jobs across the organization.

Expandability

In today’s rapidly changing technologies, the key to success of any business lies in how quick it realigns its strategies to adapt the innovation. Sharp MFCs are designed to accommodate a variety of options. Sharp MFCs can interact with Smart-phones, tablets and web-based applications.

Eco-Friendliness

Sharp products are designed to have less impact on the environment. The eco-friendly controls allow you to turn on/off the MFP according to the time scheduled by the user. Eco Scan turns off the fusing system when it is not required.

Aquos Board

Aquos Board, a revolutionary product from Sharp, is an interactive display system that enables effortless communication for various contexts. With big screens up to 80 inches and brilliant color images, you can bring more vibrancy to your projects. Sharp MFCs can be integrated with Aquos Boards. Documents scanned from the MFC can be imported directly to the Sharp pen software and are displayed on the Aquos Board. You can add information, make changes and then print documents directly from the Aquos Board. You can save the documents to your PC or move them directly to the cloud. While businesses can effectively make presentations to clients, the education segment can benefit from interactive lectures.

Leasing Sharp MFC Copiers

Today, technology is changing at a rapid pace. Organizations cannot be locked to particular device. By leasing a copier, you can be on par with changing technologies. Moreover, you can optimize operational expenses and gain tax deductions as well.

The price of the machine is multiplied with the below lease rates to get the monthly payment.

• 24-month FMV lease - $0.045

• 36-month FMV lease - $0.032

• 48-month FMV lease - $0.026

For instance, a Sharp MX-M232D MFC costs $2349. For a 36-month FMV lease, this price is multiplied with the lease factor 0.032.

• 2349 X 0.032 = 75.16

When you lease this machine for a period of 3 years, you have to pay $75.16 per month. At the end of 36 months, you can return this MFC or purchase it at a fair market price.