Sharp Grows A4 Color Lineup with New Desktop MFP Designed for Demanding Workflow Environments

MAHWAH, N.J., Aug. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, today released the new MX-C301W desktop color MFP, offering outstanding color output combined with flexible workflow capabilities, all in a compact footprint that fits on a small desk.  In addition to copy/print/scan/fax capabilities, standard features include wireless connectivity, Adobe® PostScript® 3™ printing and a 7" diagonal touch-screen control panel.

This advanced addition to the Sharp compact desktop series offers a true multitasking controller with a 30 ppm print engine, enabling businesses to speed through copy/print/scan/fax operations. This new desktop model also supports the Sharp OSA® platform that simplifies integration with partner network applications and the Sharp Cloud Portal Office document storage/sharing service.  Compatibility with the Sharpdesk® Mobile free app enables simplified scanning and printing from smartphones and tablets.

"More and more small businesses and workgroups are asking for high quality document capabilities that have the flexibility to connect with the latest technologies," said Mike Marusic, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Operations, SIICA. "The MX-C301W helps address this need with a desktop solution that not only provides business quality output, but is loaded with standard features, such as wireless connectivity, a touch-screen control panel and robust security protocols."

The MX-C301W is equipped with standard security features including Security Sockets Layer (SSL) Encryption, confidential printing, secure fax and advanced encryption standard (AES) 256-bit encryption. Additionally, the MX-C301W is able to erase the temporary memory on its hard drive by overwriting encrypted data up to seven times, as well as an end-of-lease feature to overwrite all data.

The Sharp MX-C301W desktop color MFP is available for purchase or lease beginning August 12, 2014.

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About Sharp Electronics Corporation
Sharp Electronics Corporation is the U.S. subsidiary of Japan's Sharp Corporation, a worldwide developer of one-of-a-kind home entertainment products, appliances, networked multifunctional office solutions, solar energy solutions, LED lighting and mobile communication and information tools.

About Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, markets the advanced, color MX Pro Series document systems that help companies manage workflow efficiently and increase productivity. Sharp document systems feature the Sharp OSA^® development platform, which seamlessly integrates network applications to create a personalized MFP that can meet virtually any business need, and Scan² technology, which scans two-sided documents in a single pass to enhance scanning reliability and preserve document integrity.  To keep documents safe from unauthorized users, Sharp is a leader in the MFP industry in security by offering the most secure suite of MFP applications.

For more information about the complete line of Sharp workgroup document systems, contact Sharp Electronics Corporation, Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, N.J., 07495-1163. For online product information, visit www.sharpusa.com/documents.

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