MultiFunction Devices (MFDs)

You should know...

• By powering down, MFDs that have earned the ENERGY STAR can reduce energy costs associated with use by almost 40%
• Spending a large portion of time in low-power mode not only saves energy but helps multifunction device equipment run cooler and last longer
• ENERGY STAR qualified machines can print double-sided pages, reducing both copying and paper costs
• Businesses that use ENERGY STAR enabled office equipment may realize additional savings on air conditioning and maintenance.

Definitions

• Multifunction Device: A physically integrated device or a combination of functionally integrated components whose primary function is copying, but is also able to perform one or both of the additional core functions of printing, faxing or scanning. The MFD may be connected to a network, and may output black-and-white, gray scale, or color images. The specifications outlined above apply to standard-sized multifunction devices designed to handle A4 or 8.5" x 11" paper and large format multifunction devices designed to primarily handle A2 or 17" x 22" paper or larger.
• Upgradeable Digital Copier: A commercial reprographic imaging unit whose sole function is the production of duplicates from a graphic hard copy original using digital imaging technology, but that provides the option of being upgraded to offer multiple functions, such as printing or fax capabilities, through the installation of add-on devices. In order to be classified as an upgradeable digital copier under the Multifunction Device programme, the upgrade options must be available on the market or intended for availability within one year after the base unit is launched. Digital copiers that are not designed for functional upgrades must qualify for the ENERGY STAR label under the Copier programme.
• Enable: To set the power management feature of a given product such that the power saving features are automatically activated as specified in the product's ENERGY STAR Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the manufacturer. Standby Mode: The condition that exists when the machine is not producing output, has reached operating conditions and is ready to make hard copy output, but has not yet entered into the low-power mode. When the multifunction device is in this mode, there will be virtually no delay before the multifunction device is capable of making the next hard copy output.
• Low-Power Mode: The condition that exists when the multifunction device is not producing hard copy output, and is consuming less power than when in a standby or ready mode.
• Sleep Mode: The lowest power state the multifunction device can automatically enter without actually turning off.
• Default Time: The time period set by the manufacturer prior to shipping that determines when the multifunction device will enter the low-power and sleep modes. Recovery Time: The amount of time needed to bring the multifunction device from the low-power mode to the standby mode.
• Automatic Duplex Mode: The mode in which the multifunction device automatically places images on both sides of a sheet by automatically sending both the sheet and the graphic original through the multifunction device. Examples of this are one-sided to two-sided copying, two-sided to two-sided copying, or double-sided printing. A multifunction device model is considered to have an automatic duplex mode only if the multifunction device model includes all accessories needed to satisfy the above conditions, i.e., an automatic document feeder and accessories for automatic duplexing capabilities. Note: For all standard-sized multifunction devices that output at speeds greater than 20 ipm, duplexing must be offered as an option.
• Effective Date: Products shipped from this date must meet the specification to qualify.

Key product criteria

• Automatically enter "low-power" and/or "sleep" modes after a period of inactivity.
• Energy-efficiency specifications based on device speed.
• Separate specifications available for large/wide-format models.
• Double-sided copying on standard-sized MFDs that copy at 20 pages or faster per minute is a recommended default option.

Table 1: Standard-Sized MFDs (effective 1 April 2000)

Multifunction Device Speed (images per minute)	Low-power Mode (Watts)	Recovery Time 30 seconds	Sleep Mode (Watts)	Sleep Mode Default Time	Automatic Duplex Mode
0 < ipm < 10	NA	NA	< 25	< 15 min	No
10 < ipm < 20	NA	NA	< 70	< 30 min	No
20 < ipm < 44	3.85 x ipm + 50	Yes	< 80	< 60 min	Optional
44 < ipm < 100	3.85 x ipm + 50	Recommended	< 95	< 90 min	Default for both copying and printing/fax receipt
100 < ipm	3.85 x ipm + 50	Recommended	< 105	< 120 min	Default for both copying and printing/fax receipt

Table 2: Large Format Multifunction Devices (effective 1 April 2000)

Multifunction Device Speed (images per minute)	Low-power Mode (Watts)	Recovery Time 30 seconds	Sleep Mode (Watts)	Sleep Mode Default Time	Automatic Duplex Mode
0 < ipm < 40	NA	NA	< 70	< 30 min	No
40 < ipm	4.85 x ipm + 50	Recommended	< 105	< 90 min	No

Table 3: Upgradeable Digital Copiers (effective 1 April 2000)

Upgradeable Digital Copier Speed (images per minute)	Low-power Mode (Watts)	Recovery Time 30 seconds	Sleep Mode1 (Watts)	Sleep Mode Default Time
0 < ipm < 10	NA	NA	< 5	< 15 min.
10 < ipm < 20	NA	NA	< 5	< 30 min.
20 < ipm < 44	3.85 x ipm + 5	Yes	< 15	< 60 min.
44 < ipm < 100	3.85 x ipm + 5	Recommended	< 20	< 90 min.
100 < ipm	3.85 x ipm +5	Recommended	< 20	< 120 min.

¹ For upgradeable digital copiers that consist of functionally integrated units such as print, scan, and computer components, sleep mode Watts for the total system may be increased by an amount equal to the sleep mode Watts allowed for an ENERGY STAR qualified computer.

Table 4: Large Format Upgradeable Digital Copiers (effective 1 April 2000)

Upgradeable Digital Copier Speed (images per minute)	Low-power Mode (Watts)	Recovery Time 30 seconds	Sleep Mode1 (Watts)	Sleep Mode Default Time
0 < ipm < 40	NA	NA	< 65	< 30 min
40 < ipm	4.85 x ipm + 45	NA	< 100	< 90 min

Further information can be found on the US EPA Energy Star web site - www.energystar.gov