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Sharp BP-70C36

A3 color laser MFP for workgroups of 15-40 — 36 ppm, 300-sheet single-pass DSPF, 650-sheet standard capacity, 10.1" touchscreen with retractable keyboard, and WPA3/TLS 1.3 security on a floor-standing chassis.

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Print speed
36 ppm color
Paper capacity
6300 sheets
Duplex
Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi · USB · Ethernet · Bluetooth
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Sharp BP-70C36
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Is this the right printer for you?

Who the Sharp BP-70C36 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 workgroup or department of 15-40 people that needs A3 (11x17) color in-house every day.
  • You print 4,000-10,000 pages a month and want a machine sized for the next five years, not the last two.
  • You scan multi-page contracts and intake forms regularly — single-pass duplex at 280 ipm chews through 50-page jobs in seconds.
  • You want first-page-out under 5 seconds for black and under 7 for color; the C36 is noticeably snappier than the C31.
  • You need cloud connectors (Teams, OneDrive, Google Drive, Box, Dropbox, SharePoint) standard, not as an upsell.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • You print 2,500-4,000 pages a month — the machine handles it easily, you're just paying for headroom you won't use this year.
  • You need staple/hole-punch/saddle-stitch finishing — the BP-FN11/13/14/15/16 finishers bolt on but add 30-90 lbs and $1,500-$5,000 to the invoice.
  • You don't have an existing managed print contract — Sharp toner (BP-NT70BA black, BP-NT70CA cyan, BP-NT70MA magenta, BP-NT70YA yellow) is best bought through a dealer service agreement, not retail.
  • You're replacing an HP or Canon A3 MFP — the touchscreen layout is different; budget 2-3 weeks of operator retraining.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • You print under 1,500 pages a month — get an MX-C357F or MX-C407F desktop color MFP instead. You'll save space and money.
  • You need 45+ ppm — step up to the BP-70C45, BP-70C55, or BP-70C65 in the same chassis.
  • You only print letter and legal — the A3 capability is wasted; an A4 desktop like the MX-C507F covers 95% of your use for half the footprint.
  • You need a small footprint — this is 24 x 26 x 34 inches and 187 lbs, floor-standing only.
  • You don't have a Sharp dealer relationship — supplies and finishers are sold primarily through dealer channels, not big-box retail.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The Sharp BP-70C36 is the mid-tier of the Advanced Series A3 color MFPs, built for workgroups of 15-40 people printing 4,000-10,000 pages per month. It prints and copies 36 ppm in both black and color, with first-page-out at 4.6 seconds black / 6.5 color from the platen — noticeably faster than the BP-70C31 below it. The 300-sheet single-pass DSPF scans at 280 ipm, and the 10.1" tilting touchscreen with retractable keyboard handles scan-to-Teams, scan-to-OneDrive, scan-to-Box, and Universal Print without optional kits. Standard 650-sheet capacity (550-sheet drawer plus 100-sheet bypass), expandable to 6,300 with optional split tandem and the 3,000-sheet LCC. Standard Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0/3.0, and 5 GHz Wi-Fi. WPA3 wireless and TLS 1.3 encryption come in the box, which is why most of our legal and healthcare customers pick this Sharp Advanced Series over the older MX line. The thing buyers regret: ordering this when a 31-ppm BP-70C31 would have done the job — at this volume the speed difference is real, but if you're under 3,000 pages a month, the C31 saves money up front.
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Print
Print technology Multifunction
Print speed (mono) Up to 36 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to 36 pages per minute
Duplex printing Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
First page out < 5.6 sec (B/W), 7.6 sec (Color)
Copy & Scan
Capability Color Multifunction
Copy speed Up to 36 ppm copies per minute
Duplex copy / scan Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Scanner type Dual Single Pass Feeder (DSPF)
Scan destinations email, desktop, FTP, network folder (SMB), USB, Teams Folder, OneDrive, Box, Dropbox, internet fax (option), Super G3 fax (option)
Paper
Paper capacity 6300 sheets
Paper size A3/Tabloid · A5 · A4/Letter · Legal
Automatic document feeder 300 sheets pages
Recommended monthly volume 7000 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
Bluetooth Bluetooth for wireless peripherals and audio devices
Display 10.1 inches
Physical & power
Form factor Workgroup
Usage class Small Office
Manufacturer Sharp
Model BP-70C36
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-70C36

The printer itself

Sharp BP-70C36 in original Sharp packaging. Workgroup form factor, roughly 24.1 x 26 x 34 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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Based on 3 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 3 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 two years ago and it's been rock solid. Color output is sharp, the finishing options save us money on binding, and toner costs are reasonable for the volume we do."
  • ★ "Replaced an older Ricoh with this Sharp and the improvement in speed and image quality is noticeable. Setup was straightforward and the network features work as advertised for our small office."
  • ★ "Running this in our print shop for over a year now. The BP-70C36 handles our mixed jobs well and the toner cartridge costs are reasonable compared to what we were using before."

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Get a quote on the Sharp BP-70C36

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-70C36, common questions

The questions we get asked most often on this model. If yours isn't here, call (215) 999-8445 and get an answer in about 30 seconds.

The Sharp BP-70C36 ships with a starter toner cartridge. The starter toner yields approximately 40,000 pages for black and 24,000 pages for each color (cyan, magenta, yellow). Replacement toners are the Sharp BP-NT70 series, with high-yield options available. When you lease through us with toner included, you never pay for toner separately.
The Sharp BP-70C36 prints and copies at 36 ppm in both black and color, while the BP-70C31 operates at 31 ppm. The BP-70C36 also has a faster first-page-out time (4.6 seconds for black and 6.5 seconds for color) compared to the BP-70C31. Both models feature a 300-sheet single-pass DSPF, 10.1" tilting touchscreen, and expandable paper capacity up to 6,300 sheets. For small offices with lower print volumes (under 3,000 pages per month), the BP-70C31 may be a more cost-effective choice.
The Sharp BP-70C36 is ideal for small businesses with workgroups of 15-40 people printing 4,000-10,000 pages per month. It offers fast printing at 36 ppm, a 300-sheet single-pass DSPF for efficient scanning, and a 10.1" touchscreen for easy navigation. Its expandable paper capacity and advanced security features (WPA3 and TLS 1.3) make it suitable for growing businesses.
Yes, the Sharp BP-70C36 is a color printer and can print in both black and color at 36 ppm. It uses high-yield toner cartridges (Sharp BP-NT70 series) for vibrant color output.
Request a quote through the form on this page or call us at (215) 999-8445. 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-70C36 when purchased new from an authorized reseller. Associated Imaging Solutions 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-70C36 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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