Sharp MX-M6570

The Sharp MX-M6570 is a 65 ppm A4 / 34 ppm A3 monochrome multifunction sized for large workgroups and small production rooms that print 75,000 to 150,000 pages a month. Resolution is 1200x1200 dpi, the duplex single-pass feeder takes 150 sheets, and standard paper capacity starts at 3,200 sheets with a 6,700-sheet max. Inside it runs a 1.1 GHz processor with 5 GB of RAM and a 500 GB hard drive, so the 10.1-inch color touchscreen actually responds when three people queue jobs at once. Toner yield is around 83,000 pages and peak power draw is 1.92 kW. Finishing is the strong point — staple to 100 sheets, saddle-stitch booklets, plus z-fold, c-fold, and accordion fold when you add the right finisher. Security covers 256-bit encryption, 10-pass overwrite, and end-of-lease wipe. The thing buyers regret: the optional finisher and fax kit easily add $3,000 to $6,000, and that is rarely shown on the first quote. Buy it as a fully spec'd machine, not a base unit.