Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) has announced that Sharp has been recognized as a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Laser Production Printers 2026 Vendor Assessment (#EUR154121926, May 2026).

The IDC MarketScape evaluated 11 laser production print equipment manufacturers across 25 criteria categories, incorporating customer feedback and assessing vendor capabilities, strategies and market presence. Sharp believes the report recognized its comprehensive production print portfolio, strong global service infrastructure, workflow integration capabilities and commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality print solutions for commercial and enterprise environments.

According to the IDC MarketScape, Sharp's key strengths include:

• Sharp BP-1200S Color Press Series: This flagship line is a high-performance six-color press that prints at speeds up to 120ppm in color.
  
  
• Sharp BP-1200C Color Press. This is a four-color variant offering similar 120ppm speeds and precision for high-volume commercial needs.

The production print industry continues to evolve as print service providers seek greater automation, broader media capabilities, enhanced color options and improved profitability.

"We believe being recognized as a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape validates Sharp's continued commitment to helping customers transform their print environments through innovation, reliability and workflow automation," said Dino Pagliarello, vice president of product management and production print, SIICA. "As organizations look to bring more production work in-house and maximize efficiency, we believe Sharp is uniquely positioned to deliver solutions that combine powerful print performance, industry leading partners, seamless workflow integration and exceptional service support."

Sharp's production print solutions are designed to help commercial printers, central reprographics departments, in-plant print facilities and enterprise organizations expand application offerings, improve turnaround times, reduce outsourcing costs and support evolving customer demands for high-quality output across a wide range of media types.