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Laser Printers

Purchase of laser printers 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
• Plastic materials in covers/housing have surface coatings that are compatible with recycling or reuse, including metal coatings.
• 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).
• Upgrading of product components can be done (eg with processor, memory, cards or drives)
• Spare parts are available after end of production for 5 years
  Appropriate means of proof include a declaration from the manufacturer
• 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)
• 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
• The product meets the chemical emission requirements of Blue Angel, Nordic Swan or TCO
• 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
• 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)

• Parts that have to be treated separately are easily separable
• Servicing of products is 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 cover/housing plastic parts >25 g are halogen free        
• All printed circuit boards (without components) >25 g are halogen free
• Upgrading can be done using commonly available tools
• User and product documentation do not contain chlorine bleached paper
• User and product documentation contain recycled paper

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

Laser Printers

Purchase of laser printers 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)

• 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.
• Plastic materials in covers/housing have surface coatings that are compatible with recycling or reuse, including metal coatings.
• 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).
• Upgrading of components can be done (eg with processor, memory, cards or drives)
• Upgrading can be done using commonly available tools
• Spare parts are available after end of production for 5 years
  Appropriate means of proof include a declaration from the manufacturer
• 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)
• 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 printers with print functionality, according to paragraph 3.2.5 of ISO 9296 and should be measured in accordance with ISO 7779.
• The product meets the chemical emission requirements of Blue Angel, Nordic Swan or TCO
• 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

 BEST PRACTICE Award Specification(s)

• Parts that have to be treated separately are easily separable
• Servicing of products is 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 cover/housing plastic parts >25 g are halogen free        
• All printed circuit boards (without components) >25 g are halogen free
• User and product documentation contain recycled paper

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

Laser Printers

Purchase of laser printers 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)

• 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 materials in covers/housing have surface coatings that are compatible with recycling or reuse, including metal coatings.
• 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).
• Upgrading of components can be done (eg with processor, memory, cards or drives)
• Upgrading can be done using commonly available tools
• Spare parts are available after end of production for 5 years
  Appropriate means of proof include a declaration from the manufacturer
• Servicing of products is available after end of production for 5 years
  Appropriate means of proof include a declaration from the manufacturer
• 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)
• 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.
• The product meets the chemical emission requirements of Blue Angel, Nordic Swan or TCO
• 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

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

 CLASS LEADER Award Specification(s)

N/A (the technical specifications apply to the best performing product on the market)