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Sharp BP-50C45

Floor-standing A3 color MFP at 45 ppm — 10.1" touchscreen, 100-sheet RSPF, first copy 4.6 sec B/W, 6,300-sheet max capacity, 11x17 output, finisher options include saddle stitch and folding.

4.4 · 5 verified reviews · Read reviews
Print speed
45 ppm color
Paper capacity
6300 sheets
Duplex
Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Connectivity
Bluetooth · USB · Wi-Fi
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Sharp BP-50C45
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Is this the right printer for you?

Who the Sharp BP-50C45 is actually for

Most printer pages just tell you what a printer does. Here's the honest version: when this machine is the right choice, when it's fine, and when you should look at something else. We sell a lot of these for a reason, but the reason is not "every office."

Best fit

Pick this if...

  • You run a department or workgroup of 30-60 people printing 8,000-15,000 pages a month with heavy A3 color demand.
  • You scan stacks of mixed-size originals daily and want first copy under 5 seconds B/W from the platen.
  • You need a finisher with saddle-stitch booklet output — the BP-FN14 or BP-FN16 finishers handle it.
  • You're standardized on Sharp Cloud Connect (OneDrive, Teams, SharePoint) and don't want a third-party connector.
  • You want the 6,300-sheet max capacity for high-volume jobs without paper-out interruptions.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • You print 15,000-18,000 pages a month — the engine handles it, you just want to keep an eye on toner replacement cadence.
  • You need PostScript 3 for graphic and CAD workflows — MX-PK13L kit, optional.
  • You need fax — BP-FX11 kit, optional.
  • You want Wi-Fi — BP-EB10 adapter, optional.
  • You're replacing a 40-50 ppm Canon, Konica, or Ricoh A3 — operators adapt to the 10.1" Sharp panel within a week or two.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • You print under 5,000 pages a month — overbought. Drop to the BP-50C31 or 50C36.
  • You print over 20,000 pages a month — step to the BP-50C55 or 50C65, or look at the BP-70 Advanced series for higher-volume duty.
  • You need single-pass duplex scanning at 240 ipm — RSPF here is reversing at 80 ipm.
  • You need 1200 x 1200 dpi color output — this caps at 600 x 600 color (1200 mono). The BP-70 Advanced series goes higher on color resolution.
  • You only print mono — buy the BP-50M45 instead and skip the color toner expense.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The Sharp BP-50C45 is the 45-ppm model in the BP-50 Essentials A3 color family — same floor-standing chassis as the rest of the BP-50 line, with the fastest first-copy-out time tied with the 50C36 (4.6 seconds B/W from platen). Print speed is 45 pages per minute in both black and color at 1200 x 1200 dpi mono / 600 x 600 dpi color. Standard paper capacity is 650 sheets across one 550-sheet drawer plus a 100-sheet bypass, expandable to 6,300 sheets with split tandem drawers and the BP-LC10 large capacity cassette. The 100-sheet RSPF scans at 80 ipm with original size detection — fine for mixed-size stacks, slower than a true single-pass DSPF on heavy two-sided scan loads. The 10.1-inch tilting touchscreen handles direct print from Microsoft Office, scan-to-cloud (OneDrive, Teams, SharePoint, Box, Dropbox, Google Drive), and Synappx Go mobile workflows. Finishing options include staple, hole punch, saddle stitch (BP-FN14/16), and the BP-FD10 inner folding unit for tri-fold and z-fold output. The thing buyers regret: same as the rest of the BP-50 line — fax, PostScript, Wi-Fi, OCR, Compact PDF are option kits. Best fit: a department of 30-60 printing 8,000-15,000 pages a month, heavy A3 color demand, finishing requirement.
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Print
Print technology Multifunction
Print speed (mono) Up to 45 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to 45 pages per minute
Duplex printing Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
First page out < 4.6 seconds (B&W), 6.5 seconds (Color)
Copy & Scan
Capability Color Multifunction
Copy speed Up to 45 ppm simplex copies per minute
Duplex copy / scan Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Scanner type Reversing Single Pass Feeder
Scan destinations Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, SharePoint
Paper
Paper capacity 6300 sheets
Paper size A3/Tabloid · A4/Letter · A5
Automatic document feeder 100 sheets pages
Recommended monthly volume 10000 pages
Max monthly duty cycle
Connectivity
USB USB for charging, data transfer, and OTG support
Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth Bluetooth for wireless peripherals and audio devices
Display 10.1 inches
Physical & power
Form factor Workgroup
Usage class Production
Manufacturer Sharp
Model BP-50C45
How you can buy this printer

Buy it, lease it, or just reorder supplies

Three ways to get this printer, each priced to match how you actually use it. Most small offices lease because toner and maintenance are bundled. If you know what you need, buy outright. If you already own one, just reorder supplies.

Buy outright
One-time payment · yours to keep
Custom quote
Free delivery · 1-yr warranty
  • Machine is yours the day it arrives
  • 4,500-page starter toner included
  • 1-year Sharp manufacturer warranty
  • Install help by phone or remote session
  • Order your own toner when the starter runs out
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Most small offices
Lease & bundle
36- or 60-month term · toner included
Custom lease quote
Flexible terms · tailored to your volume
  • Printer + unlimited toner bundled
  • Maintenance and parts included
  • Upgrade to a bigger machine anytime
  • Typical lease payment is tax-deductible
  • One predictable monthly bill instead of surprise toner orders
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Supplies only
Already own one? Just reorder.
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Genuine Brother TN830 / TN830XL
  • Genuine Brother TN830 toner (standard yield, ~1,200 pages)
  • Genuine Brother TN830XL toner (high yield, ~4,500 pages)
  • Genuine Brother DR810 drum unit when it's time
  • Free shipping on qualifying orders
  • Auto-reorder option so you never run out mid-job
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Final lease rate depends on term length, credit profile, and bundled supplies. Outright purchase and supplies pricing varies with bundled warranty, install packages, and order volume. Request a quote for exact pricing.

Included with every order

What ships with the Sharp BP-50C45

The printer itself

Sharp BP-50C45 in original Sharp packaging. Workgroup form factor, roughly 608 x 653 x 829 mm

Starter toner

Includes a high-capacity starter supply, giving you about 3 to 6 months of use before you have to think about your next order.

Setup documentation

Sharp quick-start card, power cord, USB cable (use Wi-Fi or Ethernet for multi-user), and a link to driver downloads.

Setup call (if you want it)

Book a 20-minute setup call with our team. We'll walk through network config, driver install, and first print. No extra cost, no sales pitch.

Supplies & consumables

Toner, yields, and what to actually reorder

The #1 question we get on this printer is "which toner do I buy?" Short answer: you have two cartridge options and a drum. Standard yield TN830 covers roughly 1,200 pages. High yield TN830XL covers roughly 4,500 pages and is the better value for most offices. Pick XL unless you print very little.

The drum unit (DR810) is separate and usually lasts 15,000 to 30,000 pages before it needs replacing. At a typical small office volume, expect to change it once every 2 to 4 years.

If you lease this printer through us, toner and drum are included. You never pay for supplies separately. That's usually the better deal once you add up real costs over 3 years.

TN830

Standard-yield toner

About 1,200 pages · fits all L2700 / L2750 / L2759 series

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each
TN830XL

High-yield toner BEST VALUE

About 4,500 pages · recommended for most offices

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each
DR810

Drum unit

15,000–30,000 pages · replace every 2–4 years · separate from toner

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each
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4.4
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Based on 5 verified customer reviews

Verified means the customer bought this exact model from us. We don't publish paid or incentivized reviews.

What customers actually say

The 5-star consensus: "it just works"

Small sample size, high signal. The 5 verified reviewers picked this model to replace older inkjets or aging Sharp machines. Common threads in the feedback:

  • ★ "The 45 ppm speed is a game-changer for our busy office. Being able to swap toner mid-job without stopping is incredibly convenient and saves us tons of time."
  • ★ "Solid printer that delivers fast color printing. The non-stop toner replacement feature works well, though I wish the setup had been smoother."
  • ★ "Great investment for our company. The speed and ability to keep printing while changing supplies mean our workflow never gets disrupted."
  • ★ "Does what it's supposed to do at a decent speed. The continuous operation feature is helpful, but the color quality could be better for our design work."
  • ★ "Fantastic machine for high-volume printing. The 45 ppm performance is exactly what we needed, and the seamless toner replacement keeps productivity flowing."

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Tell us how you want to pay (outright, lease, or supplies only) and what volume you run. You'll get a line-item quote back within one business day, from a specialist who actually works on these machines, not a general sales rep.

  • Real pricing, no runaround. Upfront monthly lease rate or outright price, plus shipping and any install add-ons itemized.
  • One business day turnaround. Quotes land in your inbox within 24 hours. Often faster.
  • No credit pull until you say yes. We don't ping your credit to give you a quote. Only if you sign.
  • Volume & bundled supplies. Tell us your monthly print volume and we'll price toner bundling so you don't get surprised.
FAQ

Sharp BP-50C45, common questions

The questions we get asked most often on this model. If yours isn't here, call (706) 561-0075 and get an answer in about 30 seconds.

Yes, the Sharp BP-50C45 ships with a starter toner cartridge. The black toner (BP-NT70BA) yields approximately 40,000 pages, while the color toners (BP-NT70CA/MA/YA) yield about 24,000 pages each at 5% coverage. Replacement toners are the same high-yield models. When you lease through us with toner included, you never pay for toner separately.
The Sharp BP-50C45 prints at 45 ppm in both black and color, while the BP-70C31 prints at 31 ppm. The BP-50C45 has a faster first-copy-out time (4.6 seconds) and higher toner yields (40,000 pages for black, 24,000 for color), whereas the BP-70C31 includes standard PostScript and Wi-Fi, which are optional on the BP-50C45. The BP-70C31 also features a faster 280 ipm scanner and stronger security (WPA3, TLS 1.3), making it better for legal or healthcare environments. For small offices needing speed and high volume, the BP-50C45 is ideal, while the BP-70C31 suits workgroups prioritizing security and built-in features.
Yes, the Sharp BP-50C45 is well-suited for small businesses, especially those printing 8,000–15,000 pages monthly. With a speed of 45 ppm, A3 color support, and expandable paper capacity up to 6,300 sheets, it handles high-volume needs efficiently. Features like scan-to-cloud and finishing options (staple, hole punch) add versatility. However, if your business requires built-in Wi-Fi or PostScript, consider upgrading to a commercial model like the BP-70C31.
Yes, the Sharp BP-50C45 is a color printer, supporting both black and color printing at 45 ppm. It delivers 1200 x 1200 dpi monochrome and 600 x 600 dpi color output, making it ideal for businesses needing high-quality color documents.
Request a quote through the form on this page or call us at (706) 561-0075. A printer specialist responds within one business day with a detailed, itemized quote based on your location, monthly volume, whether you want to buy outright or lease, and any bundled supplies or service. Quotes are free and no obligation. We do not pull credit to issue a quote.
Sharp includes a 1-year limited manufacturer warranty on the Sharp BP-50C45 when purchased new from an authorized reseller. Automated Business Machines is an authorized Sharp reseller. Extended warranty and full-service maintenance plans are available through our managed print services bundle, which covers parts, labor, and on-site service for the life of the agreement.
Yes. Free delivery is included on every Sharp BP-50C45 order shipped within the continental United States. Most orders ship within 1 to 2 business days and arrive within 2 to 5 business days. Install guidance is available by phone or remote session at no extra cost.

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