Summary of ENERGY STAR® Imaging Equipment Specification
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Within the imaging equipment product category, there are a variety of products with various imaging technologies. The ENERGY STAR specification
utilizes two different methods for assessing energy consumption: Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) or Operational Mode (OM). Depending on the
ENERGY STAR qualified product you choose, it will be qualified under either the TEC requirements or the OM requirements.
TYPICAL ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION
OPERATIONAL MODE
What is it?
Evaluates typical weekly energy consumption of a product
across all power modes while in normal operation.
Evaluates consumption in low power modes, such as sleep and
standby.
Which products are included?
Primarily, standard-sized products that use heat-intensive
technology.
¦ Includes: copiers, printers, fax machines, digital
duplicators, and multifunction devices.
Primarily, products with low ready and active mode energy
consumption.
¦ Includes: standard format inkjet products; small and
large format multi-function devices, printers, and copiers;
scanners; and mailing machines.
Why is it efficient?
By measuring energy consumption across all power modes,
the specification encourages manufacturers to make
efficiency improvements in active and ready modes, in addition
to low power modes.
More stringent power consumption levels for sleep modes.
Recognizes that many products have high energy consumption
in active and ready modes and that users may disable the
power management settings when in heavy use, such as in
office settings.
Introduces a requirement for standby/off mode.
Standard-sized copiers, printers, and multi-function devices
include automatic duplexing, based on productspeed.
Enabled with default delay times for product to enter low-
power mode.
Additional ENERGY STAR
requirements
If sold with the imaging equipment, the external power adapter, external digital front end, and/or cordless handset must meet
ENERGY STAR criteria.

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