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A3 Colour MFP

Sharp BP-70C45

45ppm, our most-recommended Sharp

Lease from £50/month

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This is the one we suggest most often when someone wants a Sharp. 45 pages per minute in colour and mono, 21ppm at A3, and the same excellent BP-70 platform as the rest of the range. Same touchscreen, same Teams integration, same security. Up to 150,000-page monthly duty cycle. The finishing options are extensive: staple, punch, fold, booklet. We've put loads of these into medium offices and they just quietly do their job, month after month.

Specifications

Print Speed (A4)

45 ppm colour & mono

Print Speed (A3)

21 ppm

Scan Speed

Up to 280 ipm (dual-scan ADF)

Paper Capacity

650 std / 6,300 max

Paper Weight

55–300 gsm

Monthly Duty Cycle

Up to 150,000 pages

Touchscreen

10.1" colour LCD

Warm-Up Time

15 seconds

Resolution

1,200 x 1,200 dpi

Memory

8 GB RAM

Finishing

Staple, punch, fold, booklet

From £50/month

Price includes the machine on lease. Toner, servicing and engineer callouts are covered by your managed print agreement. No hidden per-page surprises.

  • FCA-regulated lease
  • Quote within 24hrs
  • No hidden costs
  • In-house engineers

What Makes It Good

  • 45ppm, the sweet spot for most offices, fast without being overkill
  • Same Teams integration, touchscreen and security as the full BP-70 range
  • 280 ipm scanning makes short work of large document batches
  • Extensive finishing: staple, hole punch, fold, saddle-stitch booklets
  • 6,300-sheet max capacity. Won't need refilling constantly
  • 15-second warm-up. Ready quickly from cold start
  • High-yield toner keeps running costs sensible
  • Sharp build quality. Reliable year after year

Who's It For?

Our most popular Sharp. Medium offices doing 5,000–15,000 pages a month. It's fast enough for shared environments, the finishing options cover everything you'd need, and Sharp's build quality means it keeps going for years.

This machine supports finishing options

Staple sorters, hole punches, booklet makers and tri-fold units can save your team hours every week. We'll help you work out whether they make financial sense for your setup.

See the ROI Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the BP-70C45 your most recommended Sharp?

45ppm hits the sweet spot. Fast enough for shared environments, not so fast you're paying for speed you'll never use. The finishing options cover everything most offices need, and Sharp's build quality means it just keeps going.

Does it scan in colour even though it prints colour?

It scans in full colour at up to 280 images per minute with the optional dual-scan ADF. One of the fastest in its class.

What's included in a Sharp lease from Bowden Digitec?

The machine on a fixed monthly rental, plus a managed print agreement that covers toner, all servicing, engineer callouts and parts. We use our own manufacturer-trained engineers, not subcontractors.

Does the Sharp BP-70 range support Microsoft Teams?

Yes. Every BP-70 model has built-in Microsoft Teams integration. You can scan directly to Teams channels from the touchscreen. No extra software needed.

How does Sharp's print quality compare to inkjet?

Sharp laser produces excellent glossy colour output. For property brochures, marketing materials and anything client-facing on glossy stock, laser still has the edge. For plain paper office documents, both are excellent.

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From £65/mo

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Sharp BP-70C65

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From £80/mo

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Interested in the BP-70C45?

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