Sharp · Monochrome Multifunction

Sharp MX-B557F

High-speed A4 mono desktop MFP for small offices of 5-15 — 55 ppm at 1,200 dpi, 200-sheet single-pass DSPF, 1,200-sheet standard capacity expandable to 3,300, 10" touchscreen, optional finisher and Wi-Fi.

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Print speed
55 ppm mono
Paper capacity
3300 sheets
Duplex
Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Connectivity
Ethernet · USB · Wi-Fi · Wi-Fi Direct
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Sharp MX-B557F
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Is this the right printer for you?

Who the Sharp MX-B557F 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 small office of 5-15 people that needs a high-speed mono MFP without committing to a full A3 floor-standing unit.
  • You print 3,000-8,000 pages a month, mono only, on letter and legal.
  • You scan large stacks of double-sided originals — 200-sheet single-pass DSPF at 150 ipm.
  • You want a 10" touchscreen — full workgroup-class UX in a desktop footprint.
  • You need stapling — the MX-FN38 or MX-FN39 (with hole-punch) inner finishers add 50-sheet stapling.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • You print 8,000-10,000 pages a month — the machine handles it but the MX-B70T toner economics start to bite; consider stepping to a BP-70M31 or BP-70M36.
  • You need wireless — Wi-Fi is optional on this model, not standard. Spec it at order time.
  • You're replacing a Brother MFC-L6900DW or Xerox VersaLink B605 — comparable class; the Sharp 10" screen is a real upgrade.
  • You want a 4-bin mailbox for sorting print output — the MX-MS10 4-bin mailbox is an option.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • You print under 2,500 pages a month — overkill. Get the MX-B467F (46 ppm, smaller footprint).
  • You need color — get an MX-C407F, MX-C507F, or step up to a BP-70C-series.
  • You need 11x17 — A4 only. Step to BP-70M-series A3 mono.
  • You don't have 27 x 27 inches of footprint — this is a tall desktop unit at 45.3 inches with the optional drawers stacked.
  • You need standard wireless out of the box — Wi-Fi is optional here.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The Sharp MX-B557F is a high-speed A4 mono desktop MFP built for small offices of 5-15 people printing 3,000-8,000 pages a month who want full workgroup features in a desktop footprint. Print and copy at 55 ppm with first-page-out at 4.0 seconds from the platen. The 200-sheet single-pass DSPF scans at 150 ipm — meaningfully faster than the smaller MX-B467F (50-sheet, 90 ipm). The 10" tilting color touchscreen is the same size as the MX-7081 / MX-8081 production units, so the workgroup UX is full-featured: print preview, simplified Easy Modes, OCR to searchable PDF/Word, and cloud connectors for Google Drive, OneDrive, SharePoint, Dropbox, and Box. Standard 1,200-sheet input (two 550-sheet drawers plus 100-sheet bypass), expandable to 3,300 with the optional MX-CS22 550-sheet, MX-CS24 2,100-sheet drawer, or additional MX-CS22 drawers. Standard Gigabit Ethernet and USB 2.0; Wi-Fi 802.11 a/ac/b/g/n is optional. Optional MX-FN38 staple inner finisher, MX-FN39 staple/hole-punch inner finisher, and MX-MS10 4-bin mailbox. The thing buyers regret: skipping the optional Wi-Fi on the order. If the install location doesn't have Ethernet at the desk, retrofitting wireless after install is more painful than spec'ing it from day one.
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Print
Print technology Multifunction
Print speed (mono) Up to 55 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to 0 pages per minute
Duplex printing Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
First page out < 8.5 seconds
Copy & Scan
Capability Monochrome Multifunction
Copy speed Up to 55 ppm simplex copies per minute
Duplex copy / scan Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Scanner type Dual Pass Feeder (DSPF) with single-pass scanning
Scan destinations email, desktop, FTP, network folder (SMB), USB, Super G3 fax
Paper
Paper capacity 3300 sheets
Paper size A5 · A4/Letter · Legal
Automatic document feeder 200 sheets pages
Recommended monthly volume 6000 pages
Max monthly duty cycle
Connectivity
Wired Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
USB USB for charging, data transfer, and OTG support
Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac/ax , Wi-Fi Direct
Display 10 inches
Physical & power
Form factor Workgroup
Usage class Small Office
Manufacturer Sharp
Model MX-B557F
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 MX-B557F

The printer itself

Sharp MX-B557F in original Sharp packaging. Workgroup form factor, roughly 27.0 x 27.3 x 45.3 inches

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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TN830XL

High-yield toner BEST VALUE

About 4,500 pages · recommended for most offices

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DR810

Drum unit

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

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What customers actually say

The 5-star consensus: "it just works"

Small sample size, high signal. The 2 verified reviewers picked this model to replace older inkjets or aging Sharp machines. Common threads in the feedback:

  • ★ "We installed this in our office about a year ago and it's been solid. The scanning speed is what we needed for processing documents daily, and the finishing options have cut down on our outsourcing. Network printing works without much fuss."
  • ★ "Picked this up refurbished for our non-profit's main office. The duplex printing and collating capabilities handle our monthly mailings without breaking stride. Toner costs are reasonable compared to what we were using before."

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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.
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  • 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 MX-B557F, 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 MX-B557F ships with a starter toner cartridge. The starter toner typically yields around 45,000 pages at 5% coverage. For replacements, the high-yield MX-B70T (or 50G0589) black toner cartridge is recommended, also yielding approximately 45,000 pages. When you lease through us with toner included, you never pay for toner separately.
The Sharp MX-B557F is a high-speed A4 mono desktop MFP designed for small offices of 5-15 people, printing at 55 ppm with a 200-sheet DSPF scanner. In contrast, the Sharp BP-70C31 is a floor-standing A3 color MFP built for workgroups of 10-30 people, offering 31 ppm in both black and color with a 300-sheet DSPF scanner. The BP-70C31 includes advanced security features like WPA3 wireless and TLS 1.3 encryption, while the MX-B557F focuses on compact efficiency with optional Wi-Fi. For small offices needing mono printing, the MX-B557F is a cost-effective choice, whereas the BP-70C31 is ideal for larger workgroups requiring color and A3 capabilities.
Yes, the Sharp MX-B557F is well-suited for small businesses with 5-15 employees printing 3,000-8,000 pages monthly. It offers high-speed mono printing at 55 ppm, a 200-sheet single-pass DSPF scanner, and a 10" touchscreen for easy workflow management. However, if your business requires color printing or higher volumes, consider stepping up to a commercial option like the Sharp BP-70C31.
No, the Sharp MX-B557F is a monochrome printer and only supports black-and-white printing. If you need color printing, consider alternatives like the Sharp MX-C407F, MX-C507F, or the BP-70C31.
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 MX-B557F 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 MX-B557F 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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