Sharp BP-30M31: Versatile and Efficient Black & White Multifunction Printer

The Sharp BP-30M31 is a high-performance laser monochrome multifunction printer designed for businesses that need reliable printing, scanning, and copying capabilities. With fast print and copy speeds, enhanced scan functions, and flexible paper handling, this device is ideal for high-volume office environments.

Print and Copy Functionality

• Print Speed: The Sharp BP-30M31 delivers impressive 31 pages per minute (ppm) for A4 and 17 ppm for A3 sizes, ensuring efficiency in busy office settings.
• Print Resolution: The printer offers a print resolution of 1200 x 600 dpi, delivering clear and sharp text and graphics.
• Duplex Printing: The printer supports automatic duplex printing, allowing for double-sided printing to reduce paper usage and improve efficiency.

Copy Function

• Warm-Up Time: The BP-30M31 has a 19-second warm-up time, ensuring quick startup and less waiting time.
• First Page Copy Speed: It delivers the first copy in just 4.3 seconds, which is fast for a multifunction device.
• Copy Speed: The copier operates at 31 ppm, matching the print speed for consistent performance.
• Copy Resolution: The copier offers 600 x 600 dpi resolution, ensuring clear and high-quality copies.
• Zoom and Multiple Copies: It supports zooming from 25% to 400% and can make up to 9,999 copies in a single job.

Scan Functionality

• Scan Speed: The Sharp BP-30M31 provides high-speed scanning at 60 images per minute (ipm) for both black and white and color documents.
• Scan Resolution: It delivers 600 x 600 dpi resolution for scans, ensuring excellent clarity and detail in scanned documents.
• Scan Formats: The printer supports a wide range of scan formats, including TIFF, PDF, JPEG, XPS, and Microsoft Office formats such as pptx, xlsx, and docx.
• Scan Modes: It offers color, monochrome, and greyscale scan modes, allowing users to choose the best option for their needs.
• Scan Functions: The device supports TWAIN for scanning, providing flexibility for both local and network scanning.
• ADF (Automatic Document Feeder): The BP-30M31 does not have an ADF or support duplex ADF scanning.

Paper Handling and Capacity

• Paper Sizes: The Sharp BP-30M31 supports paper sizes ranging from A6 to A3, including Letter and Legal.
• Paper Weight: It handles paper weights from 55 to 200g/m², accommodating a variety of media types.
• Input Paper Capacity: The standard paper capacity is 1,100 sheets, with the option to expand up to 2,100 sheets by adding an optional 500-sheet tray.

Technical and Interface Details

• Page Description Language (PDL): The Sharp BP-30M31 uses PCL 6 emulation, making it compatible with a wide range of devices.
• Display: The printer features a 7.0-inch color LCD touchscreen, providing an intuitive interface for easy navigation and operation.
• Memory: The device comes with 4GB of memory, ensuring smooth performance even with complex print and scan jobs.
• Interface Options: It supports USB and LAN connectivity, allowing users to easily integrate the device into networked environments.
• Network Protocol: The BP-30M31 supports TCP/IP (IPv4, IPv6), providing flexibility for network integration.
• Mobile Printing: The printer is compatible with AirPrint and Sharpdesk Mobile, allowing users to print from mobile devices seamlessly.

Power and Software

• Power Consumption: The Sharp BP-30M31 has a maximum power consumption of 1450W, ensuring efficient operation while handling large print jobs.
• Operating System Compatibility: It is compatible with Windows (8.1, 10, Server versions 2012, 2016, 2019) and Mac OS X (10.9 to 11.0), offering broad compatibility for diverse office setups.

Physical Specifications

• Dimensions: The Sharp BP-30M31 measures 620 x 614 x 830 mm, making it a sizable but efficient device suitable for medium to large office spaces.
• Weight: Weighing 49 kg, the printer is built with durability and reliability in mind.

Consumables and Warranty

• Consumables: The Sharp BP-30M31 uses the Sharp BP-FT301 toner, with a yield of 8,600 pages, which is ideal for medium to high-volume environments.
• Duty Cycle: It supports a monthly duty cycle of 27,500 copies, making it suitable for businesses with moderate document needs.
• Warranty: The printer comes with a 2-year warranty, including 1-year parts and free home service and 2nd-year free home service anywhere in Bangladesh.