Picture this: employees lined up next to the copier, waiting for their documents to be produced. Two things could happen next; one, they continue to wait until their line in the queue arrives or two, they return to their desk and risk forgetting about their documents altogether. Either outcome signals a copier problem. You may have a poorly functioning piece of equipment. Or, maybe your copy machine works fine, but it can’t keep up with the pace of printing in your office, or maybe you don't have enough copiers placed throughout your office to be productive.

The solution to each of these issues could be new or additional Sharp multifunction copiers. As one of the leading manufacturers of multifunction devices, Sharp carries top-of-the-line equipment with an array of features to accommodate a wide variety of office environments. Here are some of the more popular models and their features.

MX-C250

This is one of the smaller models, capable of fitting into tight spaces, that maintains a standard printing rate of 25 ppm. It prints business quality documents, and features direct USB scanning and a PDF printing option. While not as fast as larger alternatives, this printer is capable of meeting the demands of smaller businesses and lower-demand printing environments.

MX-2610N

Featuring a 10.1 inch high resolution touch screen, the MX-2610N also offers active menus and prints both black and white and color at 26 ppm. The dynamic menu and full size retractable keyboard lets users perform virtually any task with this high end copier, and 256 bit data encryption keeps confidential documents secure.

DX-B350P and DX-B450P

The DX-B350P is a 35 page per minute (ppm) laser printer that has a 533 MHz processor, dual paper drawers and is compact enough to fit in almost any office environment. The DX-B450P sports many of the same options, and offers an increased printing speed of 45 ppm; perfect for offices that need to move fast.

MX-B400P

Printing at 40 ppm with an 800 MHz controller for increased performance, the MX-B400P is a value option that provides a low cost per page. It has a high resolution navigation panel for ease of use, offers stapling and offset stacking and enhanced security for those important documents.

MX-5110N

This is one of the top Sharp multifunction copiers. The MX-5110N requires a larger amount of space than typical office copiers, but can print both black and white and color at an impressive 51 ppm. It also features a touch screen that offers a real time image preview and action menu to guide users through the copying and printing process. It uses Sharp's OSA Development Platform, which allows it to network through the cloud with other devices in your office.

MX-M564N

Printing black and white at 56 ppm, the MX-M564N can hold 6600 sheets of paper at one time – perfect for large printing projects. It has a high resolution 7” touch screen and offers a standard document filing system that has a thumbnail view and image preview.

MX-7040N

The MX-7040N is massive piece of printing equipment offering significant productivity options. It's capable of true 1200x1200 dpi printing, offering crystal clear images. It has web access available through its touch screen, a 1.8 GHz true multitasking color document system, advanced color consistency and prints at an amazing 70 ppm. This is typically used in print shops, copy centers and offices that require high volume, high quality printing.

MX-M904

A blazing fast 90 ppm, the MX-M904 is one of Sharp's premier copiers. This larger unit holds 13,500 sheets and features a flexible modular design that allows you to configure it to fit in your office. The MX-M904 is best suited for high volume offices that require quick execution of complex copying and printing jobs.

If all of these options seem overwhelming, don't worry. Managed print providers exist to help you identify your business needs and ensure that you have the ideal set up for productivity and efficiency. Begin with a print technology assessment to determine how well your current fleet is handling your print demand, and where improvements can be made for your business.