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Inkjet MFDs

Purchase of inkjet MFDs with low energy consumption to reduce the amount of energy consumed throughout the life cycle

The European Commission have required that Energy Star criteria be used in Central Government Procurement, as of December 2007

MINIMUM Mandatory Technical Specification(s)

• The product meets the energy performance requirements of ENERGY STAR
  Products awarded the ENERGY STAR label will be deemed to comply
• Information about the energy save function is provided with the product
• Parts that have to be treated separately are easily separable
• Plastic parts >100 g consist of one material or of easily separable materials.
• Plastic parts >25 g have material codes according to ISO 11469 referring to ISO 1043.
• Plastic parts are free from metal inlays or have inlays that can be removed with commonly available tools.
• Labels are easily separable. (This requirement does not apply to safety/regulatory labels).
• All cover/housing plastic parts >25 g are halogen free
• Plastic parts >25 g are free from flame retardant substances/preparations above 0.1% classified as R45/46, R50/51/53 and R60/61 (67/548/EEC)
• Light sources are free from mercury
• During printing operation the ‘Declared A-weighted Sound Level’ (LWAd) according to ISO 9296, measured in accordance with ISO 7779, shall not exceed the limits set by the following formula:
  • LWAd: 0.035 x ipm + 5.9 (B)
  Where ipm = images per minute.
  The devices shall additionally not exceed 7.5 (B) LWAd except for devices with an ipm >71
  The ‘Declared A-weighted Sound Power Level’ (re 1 pW) of imaging products with print functionality, according to paragraph 3.2.5 of ISO 9296 and should be measured in accordance with ISO 7779
• A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is available for the ink/toner preparation, even if not legally required.
• Paper containing recycled fibres that meets the requirements of EN12281 can be used.
• Products with an imaging speed of ≥45ipm shall include automatic duplexing as a standard feature at the time of purchase. Automatic duplexing must be offered as a standard feature or optional accessory at the time of purchase for products with an imaging speed of 25 – 44 ipm.
  Appropriate means of proof include a declaration from the manufacturer
• Product plastic packaging does not contain chlorine
• User and product documentation do not contain chlorine bleached paper
• Suppliers must provide a free take back system for imaging product consumables
  Appropriate means of proof include a declaration from the manufacturer/supplier

Appropriate means of proof for all specifications include a technical dossier of the manufacturer or a test report from a recognised body demonstrating that the criteria are met

MINIMUM Mandatory Award Specification(s)

• Plastic materials in covers/housing have surface coatings that are compatible with recycling or reuse, including metal coatings.
• Spare parts are available after end of production for 5 years
  Appropriate means of proof include a declaration from the manufacturer
• Electrical cable insulation material of power cables are halogen free (including PVC)
• Electrical cable insulation material of signal cables are halogen free (including PVC)
• All printed circuit boards (without components) >25 g are halogen free
• Batteries meet the requirements of the EU Flower Eco-Label
• The product meets the chemical emission requirements of Blue Angel, Nordic Swan or TCO

Appropriate means of proof for all specifications include a technical dossier of the manufacturer or a test report from a recognised body demonstrating that the criteria are met

Inkjet MFDs

Purchase of inkjet MFDs with low energy consumption to reduce the amount of energy consumed throughout the life cycle

The European Commission have required that Energy Star criteria be used in Central Government Procurement, as of December  2007

BEST PRACTICE Technical Specification(s)

Same as the minimum specification

BEST PRACTICE Award Specification(s)

Same as the minimum specification

Inkjet MFDs

Purchase of inkjet MFDs with low energy consumption to reduce the amount of energy consumed throughout the life cycle

The European Commission have required that Energy Star criteria be used in Central Government Procurement, as of December  2007

CLASS LEADER Technical Specification(s)

Same as the minimum specification

CLASS LEADER Award Specification(s)

Same as the minimum specification