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56	The following are the terms of the ENERGY STAR Partnership Agreement as it pertains to the
57	manufacturing of ENERGY STAR qualified imaging equipment. The ENERGY STAR Partner must adhere
58	to the following program requirements:
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60	•	comply with current ENERGY STAR Eligibility Criteria defining the performance criteria that must
61	be met for use of the ENERGY STAR certification mark on imaging equipment and specifying the
62	testing criteria for imaging equipment. EPA may, at its discretion, conduct tests on products that
63	are referred to as ENERGY STAR qualified. These products may be obtained on the open
64	market, or voluntarily supplied by Partner at EPA's request;
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66	•	comply with current ENERGY STAR Identity Guidelines and Web-Based Tools for Partners
67	document, describing how the ENERGY STAR name and mark may be used. Partner is
68	responsible for adhering to these guidelines and for ensuring that its authorized representatives,
69	such as advertising agencies, dealers, and distributors, are also in compliance;
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71	•	qualify at least one ENERGY STAR qualified imaging equipment model within six months of
72	activating the imaging equipment portion of the agreement. When Partner qualifies the product, it
73	must meet the specification (e.g., Tier 1 or 2) in effect at that time;
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75	•	provide clear and consistent labeling of ENERGY STAR qualified imaging equipment. The
76	ENERGY STAR mark must be clearly displayed on the top/front of product, on product packaging,
77	in product literature (i.e., user manuals, spec sheets, etc.), and on the manufacturer's Internet site
78	where information about ENERGY STAR qualified models is displayed;
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80	•	update the list of ENERGY STAR qualified imaging equipment models through the Online Product
81	Submittal tool (OPS) on a quarterly basis. Once the Partner submits its first list of ENERGY
82	STAR qualified imaging equipment models, the Partner will be listed as an ENERGY STAR
83	Partner on www.energystar.gov. Partner must provide quarterly updates in order to remain on the
84	list of participating product manufacturers. If no new models are introduced during a particular
85	quarter, Partner should notify EPA to ensure its partnership status is maintained;
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87	•	provide to EPA, on an annual basis, unit shipment data or other market indicators to assist in
88	determining the market penetration of ENERGY STAR. Specifically, Partner must submit the total
89	number of ENERGY STAR qualified imaging equipment products shipped (in units) or an
90	equivalent measurement as agreed to in advance by EPA and Partner. Unit shipment data must
91	be segmented by meaningful product characteristics (e.g., product type, size, speed, marking
92	technology, or other as relevant) for both the United States (US) and outside the United States
93	(non-US). Partner is also encouraged to provide total unit shipments for each model in its product
94	line, and percent of total unit shipments that qualify as ENERGY STAR. The data for each
95	calendar year should be submitted to EPA, preferably in electronic format, no later than the
96	following March and may be provided directly from the Partner or through a third party. The data
97	will be used by EPA only for program evaluation purposes and will be closely controlled. Any
98	information used will be masked by EPA so as to protect the confidentiality of the Partner;
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100	•	notify EPA of a change in the designated responsible party or contacts for imaging equipment
101	within 30 days.
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105	Performance for Special Distinction
106	In order to receive additional recognition and/or support from EPA for its efforts within the
107	Partnership, the ENERGY STAR Partner may consider the following voluntary measures and should keep
108	EPA informed on the progress of these efforts:
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110	•	consider energy efficiency improvements in company facilities and pursue the ENERGY STAR
111	label for buildings;
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113	•	purchase ENERGY STAR qualified products. Revise the company purchasing or procurement
114	specifications to include ENERGY STAR. Provide procurement officials' contact information to
115	EPA for periodic updates and coordination. Circulate general ENERGY STAR qualified product
116	information to employees for use when purchasing products for their homes;
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118	•	ensure the power management feature is enabled for all ENERGY STAR qualified monitors in use
119	in company facilities, particularly upon installation and after service is performed;
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121	•	provide general information about ENERGY STAR to employees whose jobs are relevant to the
122	development, marketing, sales, and service of current ENERGY STAR qualified product models;
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124	•	feature the ENERGY STAR mark on Partner Web site and in other promotional materials. If
125	information concerning ENERGY STAR is provided on the Partner Web site as specified by the
126	ENERGY STAR Web-Based Tools for Partners (available in the Partner Resources section on the
127	ENERGY STAR Web site at www.enerqvstar.gov). EPA may provide links where appropriate to
128	the Partner Web site;
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130	•	provide a simple plan to EPA outlining specific measures Partner plans to undertake beyond the
131	program requirements listed above. By doing so, EPA may be able to coordinate, communicate,
132	and/or promote Partner's activities, provide an EPA representative, or include news about the
133	event in the ENERGY STAR newsletter, on the ENERGY STAR Web pages, etc. The plan may
134	be as simple as providing a list of planned activities or planned milestones that Partner would like
135	EPA to be aware of. For example, activities may include: (1) increase the availability of ENERGY
136	STAR qualified products by converting the entire product line within two years to meet ENERGY
137	STAR guidelines; (2) demonstrate the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency
138	through special in-store displays twice a year; (3) provide information to users (via the Web site
139	and user's manual) about energy-saving features and operating characteristics of ENERGY STAR
140	qualified products, and (4) build awareness of the ENERGY STAR Partnership and brand identity
141	by collaborating with EPA on one print advertorial and one live press event;
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143	•	provide quarterly, written updates to EPA as to the efforts undertaken by Partner to increase
144	availability of ENERGY STAR qualified products, and to promote awareness of ENERGY STAR
145	and its message.
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155	Below is the (Version 1.0) product specification for ENERGY STAR qualified Imaging Equipment. A
156	product must meet all of the identified criteria if it is to be qualified as ENERGY STAR by its manufacturer.
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158	1) Definitions: Below is a brief description of terms as relevant to ENERGY STAR.
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162	A. Copier - A commercially available imaging product whose sole function is the production of hard
163	copy duplicates from graphic hard copy originals. The unit must be capable of being powered
164	from a wall outlet. This definition is intended to cover products that are marketed as copiers.
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166	B. Digital Duplicator - A commercially available imaging product that is sold in the market as a fully-
167	automated duplicator system through the method of stencil duplicating with digital reproduction
168	functionality. The unit must be capable of being powered from a wall outlet. This definition is
169	intended to cover products that are marketed as digital duplicators.
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171	C. Facsimile Machine (Fax Machine) - A commercially available imaging product whose primary
172	functions are scanning hard copy originals for electronic transmission to remote units and
173	receiving similar electronic transmissions to produce hard copy output. Electronic transmission is
174	primarily over a public telephone system, but may also be via computer network or the Internet.
175	The product may also be capable of producing hard copy duplicates, sometimes referred to as
176	"convenience copying." The unit must be capable of being powered from a wall outlet. This
177	definition is intended to cover products that are marketed as fax machines.
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179	D. Mailing Machine - A commercially available imaging product that serves to print postage onto mail
180	pieces. The unit must be capable of being powered from a wall outlet. This definition is intended
181	to cover products that are marketed as mailing machines.
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183	E. Multifunction Device (MFD) - A commercially available imaging product, which is a physically-
184	integrated device or a combination of functionally-integrated components, that performs two or
185	more of the core functions of copying, printing, scanning, or faxing. The copy functionality as
186	addressed in this definition is considered to be distinct from single sheet convenience copying
187	offered by fax machines. The unit must be capable of being powered from a wall outlet. This
188	definition is intended to cover products that are marketed as MFDs.
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190	F. Printer - A commercially available imaging product that serves as a hard copy output device, and
191	is capable of receiving information from single-user or networked computers, or other input
192	devices (e.g., digital camera). The unit must be capable of being powered from a wall outlet. This
193	definition is intended to cover products that are marketed as printers, including printers that can be
194	upgraded into MFDs.
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196	G. Scanner - A commercially available imaging product that functions as an electro-optical device
197	for converting information into electronic images that can be stored, edited, converted, or
198	transmitted, primarily in a personal computing environment. This definition is intended to cover
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214	H. Direct Thermal (DT) - A marking technology that transfers an image by burning dots onto coated
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217	I. Dye Sublimation CDS) - A marking technology where images are formed by depositing (subliming)
218	dye onto the print media based upon the amount of energy delivered by the heating elements.
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220	J. Electrophotography CEP') - A marking technology characterized by illumination of a
221	photoconductor in a pattern representing the desired hard copy image via a light source,
222	development of the image with particles of toner using the latent image on the photoconductor to
223	define the presence or absence of toner at a given location, transfer of the toner to the final hard
224	copy medium, and fusing to cause the desired hard copy to become durable. Types of EP include
225	Laser, LED, and LCD. Color EP is distinguished from monochrome EP in that toners of at least
226	two different colors are available in a given product at one time. Two types of color EP technology
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229	a. Parallel Color EP - A marking technology that uses multiple light sources and multiple
230	photoconductors to increase the maximum color printing speed.
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232	b. Serial Color EP - Serial color EP is distinguished from parallel color EP in that a single
233	photoconductor is used in a serial fashion with one or multiple light sources to achieve the
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236	K. Impact - A marking technology characterized by the formation of the desired hard copy image by
237	transferring colorant from a "ribbon" to the media via an impact process. Two types of impact
238	technology include Dot Formed Impact and Fully-formed Impact.
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240	L. Ink Jet (IJ) - A marking technology where images are formed by depositing colorant in small drops
241	directly to the print media in a matrix manner. Color IJ is distinguished from monochrome IJ in
242	that more than one colorant is available in a product at any one time. Types of IJ include Piezo-
243	electric (PE) IJ, IJ Sublimation, and Thermal IJ.
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245	M. Solid Ink (SO - A marking technology where solid ink sticks are melted in the print head and jetted
246	directly onto the media as it passes over the product's drum.
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248	N. Thermal Transfer (TT) - A marking technology where the desired hard copy image is formed by
249	depositing small drops of solid colorant (usually colored waxes) in a melted/fluid state directly to
250	the print media in a matrix manner. TT is distinguished from IJ in that the ink is solid at room
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Note to Industry. The preceding definitions mandate that products are powered through wall
outlets, with the exception of scanners, which may be USB powered. EPA is open to considering
a similar exception for other products that may be powered by USB connections. Industry is
invited to submit information on products that are planned to use USB power connections in the
future, as well as these products' power consumption. In addition, stakeholders are encouraged
to suggest if they believe that Power Over Ethernet will become more common in the next few
years and should be addressed in this specification.
O. Active - The power state in which the product is connected to a power source and is actively
producing output, as well as performing any of its additional functions. The power requirement in
this mode is typically greater than the power requirement in all other modes.
P. Automatic Duplex Mode - The mode in which a copier, fax machine, MFD, or printer automatically
places images on both sides of an output sheet, without manual manipulation of originals or output
as an intermediate step. Examples of this are one-sided to two-sided copying, or two-sided to
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263	includes all accessories needed to satisfy the above conditions, e.g., an automatic document
264	feeder.
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266	Q. Default Delay Time - The time set by the manufacturer prior to shipping that determines when the
267	product will enter a low-power mode.
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269	R. Disconnect - The condition where the product has been unplugged and is physically disconnected
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272	S. Hard Off - The condition where the product is still plugged into but has been physically
273	disconnected from the mains. This mode is usually engaged by the consumer via a "hard off
274	switch," which breaks the electrical circuit between the product and the mains. While in this mode,
275	a product will not draw any electricity and by definition, will measure 0 watts when metered.
276	T. Off - The power state that the product enters when it has been manually or automatically switched
277	off but is still plugged into and connected to the mains. This mode is exited when stimulated by an
278	input, such as a manual power switch or clock timer to bring the unit into Ready mode. When this
279	state is resultant from an automatic or predetermined stimuli, it is referred to as Auto-off.
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281	U. Ready - The condition that exists when the product is not producing output, has reached
282	operating conditions, has not yet entered into any low power modes, and is ready to return to
283	Active mode with minimal delay. All product features can be enabled in this mode, and the
284	product must be able to return to Active mode by responding to any potential input options
285	designed into the product. Potential inputs include external electrical stimulus (e.g., network
286	stimulus, fax call, or remote control) and direct physical intervention (e.g., activating a physical
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289	V. Sleep - The reduced power state that the product automatically enters, without actually turning
290	off, after a period of inactivity. All product features can be enabled in this mode and the product
291	must be able to return to Active mode by responding to any potential input options designed into
292	the product; however, there may be a delay. Potential inputs include external electrical stimulus
293	(e.g., network stimulus, fax call, remote control) and direct physical intervention (e.g., activating a
294	physical switch or button). The product must maintain all network connections while in Sleep,
295	waking up only as necessary.
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297	W. Standby - The lowest power consumption mode which cannot be switched off (influenced) by the
298	user and that may persist for an indefinite time when the product is connected to the main
299	electricity supply and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions1. Standby usually
300	occurs in Off mode, however, may occur in Ready, Sleep, or Hard Off.
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304	X. Continuous Form - Products categorized as Continuous Form include those which do not use a
305	cut-sheet media size, and are designed for key industrial applications such as printing of bar
306	codes, labels, receipts, waybills, invoices, airline tickets or retail tags.
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308	Y. Large Format - Products categorized as Large Format include A2 and larger.
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310	Z. Small Format - Products categorized as Small Format include media sizes smaller than those
311	defined as Standard (e.g., A6, 4" x 6", microfilm).
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313	AA. Standard - Products categorized as Standard include the following - Letter, Legal, Ledger, A3,
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BB. Accessory - An optional piece of peripheral equipment that is not necessary for the operation of
the base unit, but that may be added before or after shipment in order to add new functionality. An
accessory may be sold separately under its own model number, or sold with a base unit as part of
a package or configuration.
CC. Digital Front-end (DFE) - A physically separate but functionally integrated computer that acts as
an interface to imaging equipment, which uses its own dc power supply and is ac-mains
connected.
Note to Industry: Based on discussions with stakeholders, EPA recognizes that there is no
simple way to differentiate DFEs and print controllers, considering how closely related these two
devices are to one another. As products become increasingly multifunctional, defining a
distinction becomes more difficult. The definitions presented in this Draft 1 document incorporate
previously submitted stakeholder feedback; however, additional feedback from stakeholders on
the best way to define and distinguish these devices is welcomed.
DP. Duplex Speed - Product speed while in duplex output mode, as determined and advertised by the
manufacturer.
EE. Operational Mode COM') Approach - A method of testing and comparing the energy performance
of imaging equipment products, which focuses on product energy consumption in various low-
power modes. The key criteria used by the OM approach are values for low-power modes,
measured in Watts. Detailed information can be found in the "ENERGY STAR Qualified Imaging
Equipment Operational Mode Test Procedure" available at www.enenavstar.gov/products.
FF. Print Controller-An internal, embedded controller, which communicates with the host
computers) or other input device(s) (e.g., digital camera), when receiving a print job. A print
controller draws its dc power from the imaging equipment with which it operates.
GG. Product Speed - In general, for Standard-size products, a single A4 or 8.5" x 11" sheet
printed/copied/scanned on one side in a minute is equal to one image-per-minute (ipm). For
mailing machines, one piece of mail processed in a minute is equal to one mail-piece-per-minute
(mppm). For Small-format products, a single A6 or 4" x 6" sheet printed/copied/scanned on one
side in a minute is equal to 0.25 ipm. For Large-format products, a single A2 sheet is 4 ipm and
one AO sheet is equivalent to 16 ipm. Other page sizes may be converted similarly. In cases
where energy-efficiency criteria is provided based on product speed, the appropriate speed to
consider is detailed in the test procedures, referenced in Section 4.
Note to Industry. EPA intends to compare the energy efficiency of Continuous Form printers
against Standard-size printers employing similar marking technologies and/or functionalities. As
such, industry is invited to suggest a calculation method for converting image speeds of
Continuous Form printers to equivalent A4 image speeds.
HH. Typical Electricity Consumption (TEQ Approach - A method of testing and comparing the energy
performance of imaging equipment products, which focuses on the typical electricity consumed
by a product while in normal operation during a representative period of time. The key criteria of
the TEC approach for imaging equipment is a value for typical weekly electricity consumption,
measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh). Detailed information can be found in the "ENERGY STAR
Qualified Imaging Equipment Typical Electricity Consumption Test Procedure" available at
www.energystar.gov/products.
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371	2) Qualifying Products: In order to qualify as ENERGY STAR, an imaging equipment product must be
372	defined in Section 1 and meet one of the product descriptions in Table 1 or 2, below.
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Product Area
Marking
Technology
Size
Format
Color Capability
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Direct Thermal
Standard
Monochrome
TEC 1
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Dye Sublimation
Standard
Color & Monochrome
TEC 1
10

EP
Standard
Monochrome
TEC 1
10
Copiers
EP (Parallel)
Standard
Color
TEC 3
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EP (Serial)
Standard
Color
TEC 2
10

Solid Ink
Standard
Color
TEC 3
10

Thermal Transfer
Standard
Color
TEC 3
10

Thermal Transfer
Standard
Monochrome
TEC 1
10
Digital Duplicators
Stencil
Standard
Color & Monochrome
TEC 4
11

Direct Thermal
Standard
Monochrome
TEC 5
11

Dye Sublimation
Standard
Monochrome
TEC 5
11
Fax Machines
EP
Standard
Monochrome
TEC 5
11

EP (Serial)
Standard
Color
TEC 5
11

Thermal Transfer
Standard
Color & Monochrome
TEC 5
11

Direct Thermal
Standard
Monochrome
TEC 6
11

Dye Sublimation
Standard
Color & Monochrome
TEC 6
11

EP
Standard
Monochrome
TEC 6
11
Multifunction
EP (Parallel)
Standard
Color
TEC 8
11
Devices (MFDs)
EP (Serial)
Standard
Color
TEC 7
11

Solid Ink
Standard
Color
TEC 8
11

Thermal Transfer
Standard
Color
TEC 8
11

Thermal Transfer
Standard
Monochrome
TEC 6
11

Direct Thermal
Standard
Monochrome
TEC 9
11

Dye Sublimation
Standard
Color & Monochrome
TEC 9
11

EP
Standard
Monochrome
TEC 9
11
Printers
EP (Parallel)
Standard
Color
TEC 11
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EP (Serial)
Standard
Color
TEC 10
12

Solid Ink
Standard
Color
TEC 11
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Thermal Transfer
Standard
Color
TEC 11
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Standard
Monochrome
TEC 9
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Product
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Marking
Technology
Size Format
Color Capability
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Direct Thermal
Large
Monochrome
OM 1
12

Dye Sublimation
Large
Color & Monochrome
OM 1
12

EP
Large
Monochrome
OM 1
12
Copiers
EP (Parallel)
Large
Color
OM 1
12

EP (Serial)
Large
Color
OM 1
12

Solid Ink
Large
Color
OM 1
12

Thermal Transfer
Large
Color & Monochrome
OM 1
12
Fax Machines
Ink Jet
Standard
Color & Monochrome
OM 2
12

Direct Thermal
N/A
Monochrome
OM 4
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Mailing
EP
N/A
Monochrome
OM 4
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Ink Jet
N/A
Monochrome
OM 4
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Thermal Transfer
N/A
Monochrome
OM 4
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Direct Thermal
Large
Monochrome
OM 1
12

Dye Sublimation
Large
Color & Monochrome
OM 1
12

EP
Large
Monochrome
OM 1
12
Multifunction
EP (Parallel)
Large
Color
OM 1
12
Devices
EP (Serial)
Large
Color
OM 1
12
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Ink Jet
Standard
Color & Monochrome
OM 2
12

Ink Jet
Large
Color & Monochrome
OM 3
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Solid Ink
Large
Color
OM 1
12

Thermal Transfer
Large
Color & Monochrome
OM 1
12

Direct Thermal
Continuous Form
Monochrome
OM 5
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Direct Thermal
Large
Monochrome
OM 7
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Dye Sublimation
Continuous Form
Color & Monochrome
OM 5
13

Dye Sublimation
Large
Color & Monochrome
OM 7
14

Dye Sublimation
Small
Color & Monochrome
OM 8
14

EP
Continuous Form
Color & Monochrome
OM 5
13

EP
Large
Monochrome
OM 7
14

EP (Parallel)
Large
Color
OM 7
14

EP (Parallel)
Small
Color
OM 8
14
Printers
EP (Serial)
Large
Color
OM 7
14

EP (Serial)
Small
Color
OM 8
14

Impact
Continuous Form & Standard
Color & Monochrome
OM 6
14

Ink Jet
Large
Color & Monochrome
OM 3
13

Ink Jet
Continuous Form, Small & Standard
Color & Monochrome
OM 2
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Solid Ink
Large
Color
OM 7
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Solid Ink
Small
Color
OM 8
14

Thermal Transfer
Continuous Form
Color & Monochrome
OM 5
13

Thermal Transfer
Large
Color & Monochrome
OM 7
14

Thermal Transfer
Small
Color
OM 8
14
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N/A
Large & Standard
N/A
OM 9
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Note to Industry: In the preceding tables, EPA proposes the product types that should be
evaluated to the TEC and OM approaches. EPA has attempted to outline the most plausible
product types that exist in today's market as well as those that are likely to be found over the next
several years. It is intended that this summary will assist stakeholders in more easily navigating
this specification. EPA welcomes suggestions on omissions, or implausible product and marking
technology combinations that do not need to be distinctly identified.
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388	3) Energy-Efficiency Specifications for Qualifying Products: Only those products listed in Section 2
389	above that meet the following criteria may qualify as ENERGY STAR. Effective dates are provided in
390	Section 6 of this specification.
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392	Products Sold with an External Power Adapter: Imaging equipment products using a single voltage
393	external ac-dc or ac-ac power adapter must use an ENERGY STAR qualified power adapter.
394	The ENERGY STAR specification for single voltage external ac-dc and ac-ac power supplies may be
395	found at www.enerqvstar.gov/products.
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397	Products Designed to Operate with a DFE: If an imaging equipment product is sold with an externally
398	powered DFE, the DFE must be ENERGY STAR qualified according to the ENERGY STAR eligibility
399	criteria for computers. The ENERGY STAR specification for computers may be found at
400	www.energystar.gov/products.
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402	Products Sold with an Additional Cordless Handset: Additional cordless handsets that are sold with
403	fax machines or MFDs with fax capability must be ENERGY STAR qualified according to the
404	ENERGY STAR eligibility criteria for telephony products. The ENERGY STAR specification for
405	telephony products may be found at www.energystar.gov/products.
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413	A. ENERGY STAR Eligibility Criteria - TEC. To qualify as ENERGY STAR, the TEC value
414	obtained for imaging equipment outlined in Section 2, Table 1 above must not exceed the
415	corresponding criteria below.
416
417	TEC Table 1
418
Product(s): Copiers	
Size Format(s): Standard-size	
Marking Technologies: Color PS, DT, Mono PS, Mono EP, Mono TT	
419
420	Eligibility Criteria TBD
421
422
423	TEC Table 2
424
Product(s): Copiers	
Size Format(s): Standard-size	
Marking Technologies: Serial Color EP
425
426	Eligibility Criteria TBD
427
428
429	TEC Table 3
430
Product(s): Copiers	
Size Format(s): Standard-size	
Marking Technologies: Color TT, Parallel Color EP, SI
431
432	Eligibility Criteria TBD
433
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Note to Industry: The following criteria tables are divided into a number of categories based on
product type, size format, and marking technology. If this level of differentiation is not necessary
based on the data received, EPA will be pleased to collapse some of the tables and further
combine certain groups of products.
Note to Industry. EPA intends to separate Serial and Parallel Color EP products in the
specification if the product test data supports this distinction. If differentiation is not necessary
based on the data received, Color EP will be addressed as a single marking technology.
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TEC Table 4
439


Product(s): Digital Duplicators


Size Format(s): Standard-size


Marking Technologies: Color Stencil, Mono Stencil

440

441
Eligibility Criteria TBD
442

443

444
TEC Table 5
445


Product(s): Fax Machines


Size Format(s): Standard-size


Marking Technologies: Color DS, Color TT, DT, Mono DS, Mono EP, Mono TT, Serial Color EP

446

447
Eligibility Criteria TBD
448

449

450
TEC Table 6
451


Product(s): MFDs


Size Format(s): Standard-size


Marking Technologies: Color DS, DT, Mono DS, Mono EP, Mono TT

452

453
Eligibility Criteria TBD
454

455

456
TEC Table 7
457


Product(s): MFDs


Size Format(s): Standard-size


Marking Technologies: Serial Color EP

458

459
Eligibility Criteria TBD
460

461

462
TEC Table 8
463


Product(s): MFDs


Size Format(s): Standard-size


Marking Technologies: Color TT, Parallel Color EP, SI

464

465
Eligibility Criteria TBD
466

467

468
TEC Table 9
469


Product(s): Printers


Size Format(s): Standard-size


Marking Technologies: Color DS, DT, Mono DS, Mono EP, Mono TT

470

471
Eligibility Criteria TBD
472

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490
TEC Table 10
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500
501
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503
Product(s): Printers
Size Format(s): Standard-size
Marking Technologies: Serial Color EP
Eligibility Criteria TBD
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Product(s): Printers
Size Format(s): Standard-size
Marking Technologies: Color TT, Parallel Color EP, SI
Eligibility Criteria TBD
B. ENERGY STAR Eligibility Criteria - OM. To qualify as ENERGY STAR, the power consumption
values for imaging equipment outlined in Section 2, Table 2 above must not exceed the
corresponding criteria below.
OM Table 1
Product(s): Copiers, MFDs
Size Format(s): Large Format
Marking Technologies: Color DS, Color TT, DT, Mono DS, Mono EP, Mono TT
, Serial Color EP,
Parallel Color EP, SI



Product Speed
Sleep (W)
Default Time to
Auto-off (W)
Standby (W)
(ipm)

Sleep (min.)


TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
1
Note to Industry: EPA recognizes that products shipped with network connectivity may not be
able to achieve a one-watt Standby power consumption criterion when used in a networked
environment. However, EPA also recognizes that many products that are shipped with network
connectivity are not used in a networked environment after purchase. In anticipation of the latter
case, EPA believes that these products' design should allow for achieving a one-watt Standby
power criterion when not on a network. EPA welcomes feedback from stakeholders on how best
to delineate these two cases such that the appropriate products are held to the one-watt Standby
power criterion.
OM Table 2
504
Product(s): Printers, Fax Machines, MFDs
Size Format(s): Continuous Form, Standard-size, Small Format
Marking Technologies: Color IJ, Mono IJ

Sleep (W)
Default Time to Sleep (min.)
Standby (W)
Base Model
TBD
TBD
1
Optional Function 1
TBD
TBD
1
Optional Function 2
TBD
TBD
1
Optional Function Xn
TBD
TBD
1
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Note to Industry: In the ENERGY STAR Imaging Equipment Directional Draft, dated February 10,
2004, EPA proposed an energy-efficiency criterion for Ink Jet printers that was not based on
speed. Some stakeholders suggested that this proposed criterion for Ink Jet products would
unfairly disadvantage higher functionality and/or higher speed products. To address this
concern, the first draft OM test procedure put forth a method for measuring and reporting a
consistent "ENERGY STAR speed," which could provide a reliable basis for comparing products.
As an alternative to differentiating Ink Jet products based on product speed, EPA is considering a
new stakeholder proposal to evaluate these products based on functionality. Using this method,
certain additional features (e.g., network capability, scanning, etc.) are given a specific amount of
additional power consumption, as shown in OM Tables 2 and 3. Feedback on this possible
approach as an alternative or compliment to differentiating based on speed is welcomed.
Stakeholders are encouraged to submit specific information to demonstrate which features
require additional power allowances, and reasonable amounts of additional power needed.
OM Table 3
Product(s): Printers, MFDs
Size Format(s): Large Format
Marking Technologies: Color IJ, Mono IJ

Sleep (W)
Default Time to Sleep (min.)
Standby (W)
Base Model
TBD
TBD
1
Optional Function 1
TBD
TBD
1
Optional Function 2
TBD
TBD
1
Optional Function Xn
TBD
TBD
1
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525
526
527
OM Table 4
Product(s): Mailing Machines
Size Format(s): N/A
Marking Technologies: DT, Mono EP, Mono IJ, Mono TT
Product Speed
Sleep (W)
Default Time to Sleep (min.)
Standby (W)
(ipm)



TBD
TBD
TBD
1
528		
529	Note to Industry: As noted in the ENERGY STAR Imaging Equipment Directional Draft, dated
530	February 10, 2004, EPA has a limited data set from which to develop energy-efficiency criteria
531	for the mailing machine product category. To ensure that the breadth of this market is addressed
532	when setting criteria, EPA welcomes additional data from industry.
533		
534
535	OM Table 5
536
Product(s): Printers
Size Format(s): Continuous Form
Marking Technologies: Color DS, Color EP, Color TT, DT, Mono DS, Mono EP, Mono TT
Product Speed
Sleep (W)
Default Time to Sleep (min.)
Standby (W)
(ipm)



TBD
TBD
TBD
1
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OM Table 6
Product(s): Printers
Size Format(s): Standard-size, Continuous Form
Marking Technologies: Color Impact, Mono Impact
Product Speed
Sleep (W)
Default Time to Sleep (min.)
Standby (W)
(ipm)



TBD
TBD
TBD
1
Note to Industry: Some stakeholders have asked EPA to create a category for Continuous Form
printers. As this is a new media size, EPA has limited data on these products' energy
performance. Additionally, as mentioned on page 7, it will be necessary to develop a method of
speed comparison to evaluate these products with other types of printers, and to modify the OM
test procedure to accommodate the differences in these products, as appropriate. EPA
encourages industry feedback on these elements, and on the appropriateness of including these
products in ENERGY STAR.
OM Table 7
Product(s): Printers
Size Format(s): Large Format
Marking Technologies: Color DS, Color
EP, Serial Color EP, SI
TT, DT, Mono DS, Mono EP, Mono TT, Parallel Color
Product Speed
(ipm)
Sleep (W)
Default Time to Sleep (min.)
Standby (W)
TBD
TBD
TBD
1
553
554
555	OM Table 8
556
Product(s): Printers
Size Format(s): Small Format
Marking Technoloc
ies: Color DS, Color TT, Mono DS, Parallel Color EP, Serial Color EP, SI
Product Speed
(ipm)
Sleep (W)
Default Time to Sleep (min.)
Standby (W)
TBD
TBD
TBD
1
557
558
559
560
OM Table 9
Product(s): Scanners
Size Format(s): Standard-size, Large Format
Marking Technoloc
ies: N/A
Product Speed
(ipm)
Sleep (W)
Default Time to Sleep (min.)
Standby (W)
TBD
TBD
TBD
1
561
562
563	4) Test Procedures
564
565	Product Testing Set-up. Procedures, and Documentation: The specific instructions for testing the
566	energy efficiency of imaging equipment products are outlined in three separate documents entitled:
567	¦ "ENERGY STAR Qualified Imaging Equipment Typical Electricity Consumption Test
568	Procedure;"
569	¦ "ENERGY STAR Qualified Imaging Equipment Operational Mode Test Procedure;" and
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570	¦ "Test Conditions and Equipment for Determining the ENERGY STAR Qualification Status of
571	Imaging Equipment Products."
572	The test results produced by these procedures shall be used as the primary basis for determining
573	ENERGY STAR qualification.
574	Manufacturers are required to perform tests and self-certify those product models that meet the
575	ENERGY STAR guidelines. Families of imaging equipment models that are built on the same chassis
576	and are identical in every respect except for housing and color may be qualified through submission of
577	test data for a single, representative model. Likewise, models that are unchanged or that differ only in
578	finish from those sold in a previous year may remain qualified without the submission of new test data,
579	assuming the specification remains unchanged.
580
581	Additional testing and reporting requirements are provided below.
582
583	A. Number of Units Required for Test: Testing shall be conducted by the manufacturer or its
584	authorized representative on a single unit of a model. If the TEC or OM test results fall within X%
585	of the eligibility criteria level in any mode, two additional units of the same model must also be
586	tested. Manufacturers shall report values for all three units. To qualify as ENERGY STAR, all
587	three units must meet the ENERGY STAR specification.
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597	B. Submittal of Qualified Product Data to EPA: Partners are required to self-certify those product
598	models that meet the ENERGY STAR guidelines and report information to EPA. The information
599	to be reported for products is outlined in the TEC and OM test procedures.
600
601	In addition, partners must submit to EPA excerpts from product literature that explains to
602	consumers the recommended default delay-times to power management settings. The intent of
603	this requirement is to support that products are being tested as shipped and recommended for
604	use.
605
606	C. Models Capable of Operating at Multiple Voltage/Frequency Combinations: Manufacturers shall
607	test their products based on the market(s) in which the models will be sold and promoted as
608	ENERGY STAR qualified. EPA and its ENERGY STAR Country Partners have developed the
609	following table with three voltage/frequency combinations for testing purposes:
610
Note to Industry. EPA would like to further develop Section 4. A to specify details for testing
additional models to ensure unit (i.e., model-to-model) accuracy, if initial test findings are within a
specified range of the ENERGY STAR requirements. Since the TEC test procedure is somewhat
time-intensive, EPA is striving to balance the need for accuracy with the desire to prevent
unnecessary burden on manufacturers performing the test. Therefore, feedback on how best to
ensure unit accuracy is welcomed.
Supply Voltage:
North America/Taiwan:
115 Volts AC, 60 Hz

Europe/Australia/New Zealand:
230 Volts AC, 50 Hz

Japan:
100 Volts AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz
611
612	For products that are sold as ENERGY STAR in multiple international markets and therefore rated
613	at multiple input voltages, the manufacturer must test at and report the required power
614	consumption or efficiency values at all relevant voltage/frequency combinations. For example, a
615	manufacturer that is shipping the same model to the United States and Europe must measure,
616	meet the specification, and report test values at both 115 Volts/60 Hz and 230 Volts/50 Hz in order
617	to qualify the model as ENERGY STAR in both markets. If a model qualifies as ENERGY STAR
618	at only one voltage/frequency combination (e.g., 115 Volts/60 Hz), then it may only be qualified
619	and promoted as ENERGY STAR in those regions that support the tested voltage/frequency
620	combination (e.g., North America and Taiwan).
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623	5) User Interface: Manufacturers are strongly recommended to design products in accordance with
624	IEEE P1621: Standard for User Interface Elements in Power Control of Electronic Devices Employed
625	in Office/Consumer Environments. This standard was developed to make power controls more
626	consistent and intuitive across all electronic devices. For details on the development of this standard,
627	see http://eetd.LBL.gov/Controls.
628
629	6) Effective Date: The date that manufacturers may begin to qualify products as ENERGY STAR, under
630	the Version 1.0 specification, will be defined as the effective date of the agreement. Any previously
631	executed agreement on the subject of ENERGY STAR qualified imaging equipment shall be
632	terminated effective February 28, 2007.
633
634	A. Qualifying and Labeling Products under Version 1.0: The Version 1.0 specification shall
635	commence on March 1, 2007. All products, including models originally qualified under previous
636	imaging equipment specifications, with a date of manufacture on or after March 1, 2007, must
637	meet the new (Version 1.0) requirements in order to qualify for ENERGY STAR (including
638	additional manufacturing runs of models originally qualified under previous specifications). The
639	date of manufacture is specific to each unit and is the date (e.g., month and year) on which a
640	unit is considered to be completely assembled.
641
642	a. Digital Duplicators - The Version 1.0 specification becomes effective for digital duplicators
643	on March 1, 2006, which is one year earlier than the effective date for all other imaging
644	equipment product categories.
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652
653	B. Elimination of Grandfathering: EPA will not allow grandfathering under this Version 1.0 ENERGY
654	STAR specification. ENERGY STAR qualification under previous Versions is not
655	automatically granted for the life of the product model. Therefore, any product sold,
656	marketed, or identified by the manufacturing partner as ENERGY STAR must meet the current
657	specification in effect at the time of manufacture of the product.
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675	7) Future Specification Revisions: EPA reserves the right to change the specification should
676	technological and/or market changes affect its usefulness to consumers, industry, or the environment.
677	In keeping with current policy, revisions to the specification are arrived at through stakeholder
678	discussions. EPA will periodically assess the market in terms of energy efficiency and new
679	technologies. As always, stakeholders will have an opportunity to share their data, submit proposals,
680	and voice any concerns. EPA will strive to ensure that the specification recognizes the most energy-
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Note to Industry: Digital duplicator manufacturers have asked EPA for an earlier effective date for
this product category, as digital duplicators are currently unable to qualify for ENERGY STAR.
Since digital duplicator manufacturers are willing to be early adopters of this specification, EPA is
pleased to permit them to qualify their energy-efficient models under Version 1.0 as soon as the
specification is finalized.
Note to Industry: Some ENERGY STAR industry stakeholders have asked EPA for a special
allowance for remanufactured machines under the Version 1.0 specification. In order to avoid
potential market confusion (in terms of what it means to qualify as ENERGY STAR at any given
point in time), EPA is reluctant to allow remanufactured products to meet a less stringent
specification after the new one goes into effect. However, in order to minimize any disincentive
to remanufacturing that might result, EPA is considering a tiered approach for relevant
subclasses of products. This would phase in the effective date more gradually for the entire
subclass to allow more time for remanufactured product platform redesign. To this end, EPA is
interested in additional information from stakeholders in terms of 1) which product subclasses in
particular raise remanufacturing issues, 2) what is a reasonable date by which at least one
platform redesign, anticipating the new specification, could occur so that qualifying
remanufactured products could be made available, and 3) what interim improvement in terms of
efficiency could be made on existing platforms to improve remanufactured product platforms
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681	efficient models in the marketplace and reward those manufacturers who have made efforts to further
682	improve energy efficiency.
683
684	A. Color Testing: Based on submitted test data, future consumer preferences, and engineering
685	advancements, EPA may modify this specification at some point in the future to include color
686	imaging in the test method.
687
688	B. Recovery Time: EPA will closely monitor incremental and absolute recovery times as reported by
689	partners testing to the TEC method, as well as partner-submitted documentation regarding
690	recommended default delay settings. EPA will consider modification of this specification to
691	address recovery time should it become apparent that manufacturer practices are resulting in user
692	disabling of power management modes.
693
694	C. Universal TEC Approach: One year after this specification's effective date, EPA will consider if the
695	OM approach continues to achieve energy savings. EPA reserves the right to consider a
696	universal TEC approach in the future.
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