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We’ll make this post short and sweet since we’re all in the middle of something no one ever expected and livelihoods are on the line. We sincerely hope that everyone’s business is still up and running, despite whatever sacrifices were made in order to keep the income coming. When the…

Keep Things Up and Running In these uncertain times with the coronavirus pandemic and local governments calling for “non-essential” businesses to close down, where does that leave your business? While it may not be considered “essential” to everyday people, it is essential to you and your clients. Your business is…

We often take for granted the office copy machine (aka. office printer) and just assume it will do any task we throw at it. In truth, if it’s an inferior printer, then maybe all it does is copy papers (and occasionally get jammed.) However, if it’s a great printer, like…

Copy machines are a mainstay of the modern office, and as such, have been the subject of jokes, riddles, puns, and more often than not, a source for entertainment. Take this following quote for example: Several years ago we had an intern who was none too swift. One day he was…

Sharp is always innovating and leading the way when it comes to office machines such as MFPs and highly-intuitive printers. Check out this press release from Sharp about 13 new and exciting MFPs that will be hitting the market soon. Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division…

As we all know, Sharp is at the forefront of business technology, and that is only being magnified by the fact that Sharp just unveiled “The Office of the Future” at InfoComm 2019 in Orlando, Florida. The following press release was pushed out to get everyone excited before the event:…

At A1 Image, we not only strive to offer your business the latest and greatest multifunction printers and copiers from Sharp, but we also want to keep you informed with news and updates. The following press release was originally posted on sharpusa.com. Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA),…

As reported by TechRadar, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) has introduced excited new security features for their 2019 printer models. Read on to learn about the new enhancements that will help maximize your business. “This is an exciting time at Sharp, as we roll out a new…

was last modified: January 28th, 2019

was last modified: January 28th, 2019

Sharp Announces New Line of Multifunction Printers for 2019 Syndicated from the SharpUSA.com website press release: Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation (SEC), today introduced a new line of Advanced and Essentials Series color document systems for the technology-driven workplace. The eleven…

Four Ways to Keep the Copier Copying All Year Office machines like the copier and multifunction printer are crucial to your day-to-day business, but they require maintenance and care if you want to see a serious ROI on that large investment. Use the following tips for copier upkeep to make…

Learn What You Need to Know About Your Desktop Computer Let’s face it: In today’s fast-paced world, you can’t scribble down dozens of customer orders on a piece of paper. You can’t make endless phone calls and wait on hold while the warehouse foreman looks for products. You simply can’t…

Improve Your Leadership Skills With These Great Tips An important skill to have and hone is leadership. Being the boss is not just about choosing the right copy machine that doesn’t jam, making sure there’s donuts and coffee in the morning, and implementing a “Casual Friday.” The following office hacks…

Need More Hours In The Day? Find Them Here! You probably work in an office where everyone has specific responsibilities that when pooled together become an efficient and productive machine. Just like the office printer handles multiple tasks throughout the day, you must also must perform several duties if your…

Multifunction Printers – The Office Workhorses In a time where competition is fierce and aplenty, gaining an edge is vital to profit and success. Your company needs to find ways to increase efficiency and productivity at every turn, so have you considered your office printer or multifunction copier yet? Seriously,…

If you’ve been shopping for even a little bit of time for a new office machine, Google would yield comprehensive information about the Sharp MX Pro Series line of multifunction printers (MFPs) in addition the wide array of benefits they offer. If by some miracle you haven’t been introduced to…

Should You Lease or Buy an Office Copier? It’s just like anything else, should you rent something or buy it? If you buy it, you own it, but it may become obsolete in the coming months (iPhone, anyone?) However, if you lease it, you’re responsible for someone else’s stuff and…

Since we are an authorized distributor (and huge fan) of Sharp copiers, Sharp laser printers and other Sharp MFP products, we’d like to take a moment to honor Sharp and bring our readers a brief history of this industry-leading company. Sharp Corporation was founded in Tokyo in 1912 by Tokuji Hayakawa….

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B/W vs. Color Office Copiers for Your Business Many people are still unaware that you can now have a color copier system in the same price range as a black & white system! Also, many manufacturers offer black and white copiers with a color scan feature! Of course the color…

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You do have enough time to exercise, really… Especially if you make moving more a priority throughout the day, even if that’s a work day. Most of our waking hours are spent in the workplace.  So what we do (or don’t do for that matter) during those hours can have…

It’s no secret: technology evolves fast and recent advancements are changing almost every aspect of life – from work to home. For any business, regardless of size or industry, investments in technology can be daunting. How do you know what’s right for you? What innovational solutions are worth the cost?…

Should you buy or lease a copier? Sometimes this can be a daunting task, especially if you are an office manager or executive assistant who has been assigned to this decision.  Typically, it makes sense to lease a machine if you are confident that you are capable of paying your…

Look, we know how it is. You’ve been sent out on a scouting mission to find the best possible printing or copying solution for your office. Everyone knows you’re diligent, resourceful, a hard worker…the problem is that you simply don’t know the lingo. There are tons of acronyms, terms and terminology…

When it comes to marketing you’re careful to choose amazing images with lots of color for your website and social media posts, so why wouldn’t you do the same in your print pieces? You can’t beat a great custom marketing piece to make a statement about your business! Did you…

In 2008, Sharp Electronics collaborated with education experts to develop and environmental education program for elementary students called “Sharp Solar Academy”. Taught by Sharp employee volunteers, the curriculum address environmental awareness, climate change, energy conservation, recycling and renewable energy, encouraging students to take small steps to adopt more eco-friendly lafestyles….

Sharp is dedicated to steadily improving our environmental sustainability management and commitment to environmental conservation. In fact, since 2004, all Sharp Corporation production facilities worldwide have been ISO14001 certified. This certification ensures that environmental management systems to prevent pollution are maintained, and continual improvement of these systems occurs. At Sharp we strive to create both…

Through its unprecedented research and development efforts, Sharp has succeeded in reducing the power consumption of its document solution products. Energy Star-qualified models are those with advanced technologies which use 10-50% less energy than the standard products in their category. Sharp MFP’s are Energy Star Qualified. New, state-of-the-art toner cartridges are one-fifth,…

Reinforcing our commitment to the environment, in 2007, Sharp Electronics received the Excellence in Partnership Green Contractor Award as well as the Evergreen Award from the U.S. Government’s General Services Administration and the Coalition for Government Procurement. These awards recognize environmentally responsible business and their efforts in recycling, waste reduction and affirmative procurement practices….

Stop,Drop, Recycle Copier Toner Recycling Program As part of our commitment to preserving the environment and reducing land fill waste, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America has partnered with a Zero Waste to Landfill Recycler for recycling all Sharp consumables including: toner cartridges, bottles, waste collection containers and drum…

All of us here at A-1 Image thank you for visiting our web site to check out our Sharp printers.  We would like to take this time to explain exactly what we do.  A-1 Image, Inc is a Certified Channel Reseller for Sharp Printers.  For over 30 years we have provided the latest high-tech…