Eco Mark Product Category No.133“Digital Duplicator Version 1.11”
Certification Criteria―Applicable Scope―
A. New digital duplicators
B. Reused digital duplicators

Established:
Revised:Expiration dateJune 1, 2005
April 1, 2022
May 31, 2030

Japan Environment Association
Eco Mark Office

NOTE: This document is a translation of the criteria written in Japanese. In theevent of dispute, the original document should be taken as authoritative.

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Eco Mark Product Category
No.133 “Digital Duplicator Version1.11” Certification Criteria
B. Reused digital duplicators
Japan Environment Association
Eco Mark Office
1. Purpose of Establishing Certification Criteria
Digital duplicators are machines which print by first preparing a master, andthen by applying ink to this master. Currently, there are three major manufacturers
in Japan who dominate most of the domestic and worldwide digital duplicator market
shares. Combined, they shipped about 40,000 units within the country in 2003.
Although energy is consumed to prepare the master used by digital duplicators,
this load is distributed to the entire paper printed based on the master. In addition,
digital duplicators do not use heat for printing the ink on paper. Since no heater isneeded during the process, the power consumption is reduced. For these reasons, lessenergy is consumed when a greater number of sheets are printed on a digital
duplicator; printing cost per sheet is also reduced. These features demonstrate thatthe digital duplicator is appropriate for mass printing, and are broadly used in
educational institutions such as schools, and for such purposes as printing fliers andmeeting materials.
In this way, the recommendation of products with outstanding energy
consumption efficiency for machines used extensively at schools and offices will leadto the reduction of power consumed and CO2 emissions. Digital duplicators were
designated as a specific procurement item by the 2004 Law on Promoting Green
Purchasing (Law Related to Promoting Procurement of Eco Products by theGovernment, etc.). One of the designation requirements is energy saving during theactual use stage of the product.
In addition, print finish is stable even with low-grade printing paper such as
rough paper (straw paper) as photographic fixing by heat is not carried out, enabling
the use of various types of paper. Such features will contribute to both userconvenience in the procurement of paper and environmental preservation.
Hazardous substances which may be used in the mainframe of the printer are
governed by the EU RoHS Directive (Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous
Substances) in electric and electronic machines, and measures for heavy metals andchemical

substances

such

as

lead,

cadmium,andspecificbromine-based

flame-retardants are being promoted. Eco Mark’s recognition of the pioneering effortsof businesses is anticipated to facilitate such movements. In terms of resource
circulation, it is important to adopt designs incorporating the “3Rs” (reduce, reuse,
and recycling), and actually further promote the reuse and recycling of machine parts.

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Regarding the disposal of ink and masters used as expendables, consideration
was given to hazardous substances, such as recovery after use and environmental
concerns. Extensive reviews were carried out on chemicals such as volatile organic
compounds (VOCs), which have drawn increasing attention in recent years for ink,
and also on the reduction of impact during disposal for masters, as they are disposed
after use.

2. Applicable Scope
Reused digital duplicators.

3. Terminology
Ink
Ink container
VOC(volatileorganic compound)constituentsCollection rate
CasingEmulsion black ink used for digital duplicators.
Container for ink.
Volatile organic compounds classified as “highly volatileorganic compounds” and “volatile organic compounds” in theclassification of chemical substances by WHO (World HealthOrganization).
Percentages of units collected in the products disposed
during the past one-year period. The number of products
disposed can be regarded as the number of units sold.
External coverCasing parts

Parts which protect the fixtures from environmental impact,
and the users from contact with moving, radiating, or
electrically charged components.
Recycled plastic
Plastic material made from pre-consumer materials or
post-consumer materials.
Pre-consumer
Materials or rejected products generated from a disposalmaterials
route in a product manufacturing process, excluding thosethat are recycled within the same process (plant).
Post-consumer
Materials or products disposed of after they have been usedmaterials
as goods.
Recycled
plastic Plastic part which contains recycled plastics.
part
Recovery rate
The mass rate of all parts that are reused or recycled,
among the ink containers collected.
Reused parts
Parts that have previously been used.
Reuse/material
recycling rate
Sub-assembly

The mass rate of all parts that are reused, recycled, energy
recovered, conversion to oil, gasification, or subject to blast
furnace reduction or conversion to chemical materials bycoke oven, among the ink containers collected.
Assembly which consist of at least two components that are
joined together in a force- or positive-fit manner.

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3R designlist

check The checklist to require the design to take the concept of 3R(Reuse, Reduce, Recycle) into consideration. The checklist
consists of three requirement groups such as “Structure andjoining technique”, “Selection and marking of materials”
and “longevity” and the items are groped by M-requirement
and S-requirement.
M requirement
In the 3R design checklist, the requirement which must all
be met, as same as the criterion in the criteria document.
S Requirement
In the 3R design checklist, the requirement which should be
met, however, do not influence the outcome of thecertification even if it is not realized. S requirement is
positioned as item, which needs to be discussed at the timeof criteria revision, and has the role to convey
environmental targets to consumers and applicants.
ChassisParts with functions serving as a frame to support the mainparts of machines.
Prescribed
Material components added for the intended purpose of
constituents
giving certain characteristics to the products. Impurities
that are technically unavoidable in the manufacturing
process are not included.
Digital duplicator
Fully-automatic mimeograph printer with digital binding
function
Electrical/electroni Assembly which include at least one electronic or electric
c sub-assembly
part.
Plastics
Materials composed of a single or multiple polymer, plus
additives, fillers, etc. that are added to the polymer(s) togive it (them) specific characteristics.
Aromatic
Aromatic hydrocarbon compounds detected from ink solvent
components
by applying the “Testing method of Liquid petroleum
products -- Testing method of components (JIS K2536)”.
PolymerHigh molecular material which is the main constituent ofplastic.
Homopolymer
Single polymer. Polymers consisting of one type of monomer.
Copolymer

Polymers consisting of two ore more types of monomers.

Polymeralloy General name of multicomponent polymers obtained by the(Polymer blend)chemical binding of the polymers of more than two
components. Polymer blend is the physical blending ofdifferent types of polymers.
Maintenance parts Replacement parts required for maintaining machine
performance
MasterSheet on which images are printed. Generally, composed ofJapanese paper (natural or synthetic fiber) and film pasted
together.
Material recycling
Recycling of material, excluding the recovery of energy,
conversion to oil, gasification, blast furnace reduction,
conversion to chemical materials by coke oven.
Reused duplicator
Products meeting the following requirements a. and b.
a. Products more than one year old after “discontinuation of3

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manufacture” used as “mother equipment”.
b. More than 80% of the parts of the original products arereused in terms of weight percentage.
“Discontinuation of manufacture” here means the final dateof manufacture after which the product will not be
manufactured again. “Mother equipment” here means thefirst generation product. “Original product” means productsof the generation just before the concerned reused
duplicator. It is not only limited to the mother equipment;
and can also include the products already being reused(multiple reuses). Products not meeting requirements a. andb. above are not considered a “reused duplicator” in this
Product Category even if parts are reused.

4. Certification Criteria and Certification Procedure
4-1. Environmental Criteria and Certification Procedure<General rule>
Analysisandtestingbodies

shall

be

run

in

accordance

with

ISO/IEC

17025(equivalent JIS Q17025). Applicants shall bear the expenses for preparing
documents and for the analyses.
Special requirements in the event the analysis or tests are performed at thelaboratories of the manufacturer: the laboratories of the manufacturer may performthe required analysis and/or tests if either of the following requirements is complied:(a) that competent government authorities supervise the sampling and analysis
procedures or have authorized the implementation of the analysis and tests, or (b)that the manufacturer has established quality assurance system covering sampling
and analysis and holds ISO 9001 (equivalent standard JISC Q9001) or has
ISO9001-compatible internal standards on quality assurance covering sampling andanalysis and the measurement is made in conformity with them.
<Special requirements, if performed at the laboratories of manufacturers>
The manufacturer should have developed a quality system for sampling andanalysis.
4-1-1 3R Design of Equipment(1) Equipment shall conform to Attachment 1 “3R Design of Equipment”.
[Certification Procedure]Compliance with this item shall be indicated in attached certificates.
Requirements shall be included in Attachment 1 “3R Design of Equipment” andsubmitted.
(2) Plastic casing parts over 25g shall be made of one homopolymer or copolymer.

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Polymer blends (polymer alloy) are permitted.
[Certification Procedure]Compliance with this item shall be indicated in attached certificates. The
applicant shall submit a document and list (Form A) of plastic materials used.
(3) Plastic casing parts over 25g shall be made of four or fewer types of mutually
separable polymers or polymer blends. If labels, etc. are difficult to separate, theymust be made of the same material as the sections to which they are pasted or ofsuch materials that do not obstruct recycling.
[Certification Procedure]Compliance with this item shall be indicated in attached certificates. In the event
labels, etc. are attached, in addition, the possibility of easy separation (or not) andthe material identity of the labels, etc. shall be stated in the list of plastic
materials used (Form A) and submitted.
4-1-2 Requirements for plastic materials(4) Not applicable.
(5) Polymer containing halogen shall not be used for casing plastic parts weighing
over 25g. In addition, organohalogen compounds containing flame retardants
shall not be added as prescribed constituents.
However, this criterion shall not apply to the following;*Fluoroorganic additives used for improving the physical properties of plastics,
provided they are not present in concentrations greater than 0.5 weight percent.
*Fluorinated plastics such as PTFE.
*Large reused plastic parts marked in accordance with (8) or ISO11469 (JIS K
6999) for marking.
[Certification Procedure]Compliance with this item shall be indicated in attached certificates. In addition,
the list of plastic materials used (Form A) shall be submitted indicating the
manufacturer of the raw material, and whether polymers containing halogens andorganic halogenides(6) For flame retardants used as prescribed constituents in casing plastic parts
weighing above 25g, report their names and CAS numbers. However, instead ofreporting their names and CAS numbers, description conforming to the description
method of “ISO1043-4 (equivalent JIS standard JIS6899-4)” code number may besubmitted.
Also, report the research status (or CAS No., if used) on the use or no-use of relevant
flame retardant classified as SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) by the
REACH regulation.

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In addition, this criterion shall not apply to the following;* Large reused plastic parts marked in accordance with (8) or ISO11469 (JIS K
6999) for marking.
[Certification Procedure]Compliance with this item shall be indicated in attached certificates. In addition,
the names and CAS numbers of the frame retardants used in casing plastic parts
weighing above 25g shall be submitted. If the names and CAS. numbers cannot be
submitted, information may be included according to the ISO1043-4:
1998(JIS6899-4) code number system. (Form A). In addition, the research status(or CAS No., if used) on the use or no-use of relevant flame retardant classified as
SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) by the REACH regulation shall beentered in the description example A.

(7) Plastic casing parts weighing 25g or more shall not contain materials in Table 1
below that are classified into CMR category 1A or 1B of Table 3 in Annex VI ofRegulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 , or substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic,or toxic to reproduction in TRGS905 as prescribed constituents. In addition,
antimony trioxide shall not be used as a prescribed constituent. However, thiscriteria item shall not apply to the following:*Fluoroorganic additives used for improving the physical properties of plastics,
provided they do not exceed 0.5 weight percent.
*Fluorinated plastics, for example PTFE.
* Large reused plastic parts marked in accordance with (8) or ISO11469 (JIS K
6999) for marking.
Table 1. List of restricted materials
Hazard class

Category
Hazard category

CLP-regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008

Carcinogenicity

Carc. 1A, 1B

H350 May cause cancer

Carcinogenicity
Germ cellmutagenicity

Carc. 1A, 1B

H350i May cause cancer if inhaled

Muta. 1A, 1B

H340 May cause genetic damage

Reproductive toxicity

Repr. 1A, 1B

H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child

Substances of the so-called candidate list according to REACH Article 59. The version of the candidate listat the point of application applies.

[Certification Procedure]Compliance with this item and a method to check shall be indicated in attachedcertificates. In addition, the list of plastic materials used (Form A) shall be
submitted indicating whether any of the substance specified above are added. In
addition, it is recommended that checking is performed based on JIS Z 7201
“Management of chemical substances in products - Principles and guidelines”(8) Plastic parts shall be marked according to ISO11469 (equivalent JIS standard
JIS K 6999) and in compliance with ISO1043/Parts 1 to 4. (equivalent to JIS

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standard JISK6899 1-4). However, this need not apply to the parts with weightless than 25g or flat area less than 200mm 2, or using reused plastics.
[Certification Procedure]Compliance with this item shall be indicated in attached certificates. The
applicant shall submit the marked parts list for the plastic upon request of the
Eco Mark Office. (Example 1)(9) The content rate of lead, mercury, cadmium, and those compounds, hexavalentchromiumcompounds,

Polybrominatedbiphenyl(PBB),

Polybrominateddiphenylether (PBDE) or Phthalate esters in the product shall comply with Annex
II (Table 2) of the Commission Delegated Directive (EU)2015/863 amending
Annex II to RoHS(II) Directive. However, this does not apply to those substances
specified in Annex III.
In addition, the product shall have no flame retardant of short-chain chlorinatedparaffin (the number of chained C is 10 to 13 and contained chloride
concentration is 50% or over) added as prescribed constituents.
Table 2. Content rate
Material
Lead and its compounds
Mercury and its compounds
Cadmium and its compounds
Hexavalent chromium compounds
Polybrominated biphenyl (PBB)
Polybrominated diphenylether (PBDE)
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate(DEHP)
Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP)
Dibutyl phthalate(DBP)
Diisobutyl phthalate(DIBP)

Content rate[wt%]
 0.1
 0.1
 0.01
 0.1
 0.1
 0.1
 0.1
 0.1
 0.1
 0.1

* The content rate refers to the content proportion in a homogeneous substance(minimum unit that can be separated by rule with totally uniform composition).

[Certification Procedure]Compliance with this item and a method to check shall be indicated in the
Attached Certificate. In addition, it is recommended that checking is performed
based on JIS Z 7201 “Management of chemical substances in products - Principles
and guidelines”.
(10) missing 4-1-3 Battery(11) Batteries used shall not contain cadmium, mercury, lead, and their compounds
as prescribed constituents.
[Certification Procedure]Compliance with this item shall be indicated in attached certificates.
4-1-4 Ink, masters, and ink containers(12) Use of chemical substances shall be controlled appropriately. Specifically, the7133V1 Criteria B

SDS (Safety Data Sheet) for inks shall be provided.
[Certification Procedure]
The SDS issued by printing ink manufacturers shall be submitted.
(13) Substances restricted by the Japan Printing Ink Makers’ Association’s“Self-imposed Controls on Ink for Food Packaging Materials (Negative List
Control)” shall not be added as prescribed constituents.
[Certification Procedure]
Certificates, issued by the ink manufacturer, stating compliance to Negative List
regulations shall be submitted (Example 2).
(14) Halogen containing polymers shall not be added to printing ink as prescribed
constituents.
[Certification Procedure]
Certificates, issued by the ink manufacturer, stating that polymers do not contain
concerned substances shall be submitted (Example 2).
(15) Aromatics detected from petroleum solvents by the JIS K2536 method shall beless than 1.0% of the total volume for ink.
[Certification Procedure]
Certificates of tests results issued by the petroleum solvent supplier or testing
institutions and documents, issued by the ink manufacturer, including
calculations based on the results shall be submitted.
The documentation must provide the process of calculation and the followings:
a. The name of the ink.
b. The name of petroleum solvents in the ink.
c. The weight percentage of aromatic components in petroleum solvents(alternative names admitted).
d. The weight percentage of aromatic components in the ink, calculated
according to b. and c.
(16) The content of petroleum solvents in ink shall not exceed 30%, and that of VOC
components shall be less than 5%.
[Certification Procedure]
The MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) indicating weight percentage of
petroleum solvents in the ink (can be the one submitted in (12)) shall be
submitted. Test results used for VOC calculation, analysis method, or certificates,
issued by the ink manufacturer, stating the weight percentage of VOCs in the ink
shall also be submitted.
(17) Ink containers used shall be labeled in accordance with the Guideline forLabeling Office Machines for Securing Safety (Revised in December 2000 by theformer Japan Business Machine Industry Association [currently, the Japan
Business Machine and Information System Industries Association]).
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Compliance with this item shall be indicated in attached certificates.
(18) Plastic parts of ink containers shall not contain PBB, PBDE and short chain
chlorinated paraffin (chain hydrocarbons 10 to 13 with chlorine concentration of
50% or over) as prescribed constituents.
[Certification Procedure]Compliance with this item shall be indicated in attached certificates.
(19) Plastic parts of ink containers shall not contain lead, cadmium, mercury, andother compounds as prescribed constituents.
[Certification Procedure]Compliance with this item shall be indicated in attached certificates.
(20) Plastic parts of ink containers shall be marked according to ISO11469(equivalent JIS K 6999) and in compliance with ISO1043-1 to 4 (equivalent
JISK6899-1 to 4). Other marking methods such as SPI are also acceptable.
However, this does not apply to containers weighing less than 25g or having a flatarea less than 200 mm2, or using reused plastic.
[Certification Procedure]Compliance with this item shall be indicated in attached certificates and a plastic
material list (Example 3) shall be submitted.
(21) Ink containers composed of 7g or more of plastic parts per 100 ml ink container
shall have a collection mechanism, and the collection rate shall be 55% or more.
In addition, the recovery rate of the collected ink containers shall be 95% or moreof the total weight of the containers (excluding ink). Of ink containers collected,
those that cannot be recovered shall be treated and disposed using eco-friendly
methods.
[Certification Procedure]Compliance with this item shall be indicated in attached certificates. Certificatesdescribing the collection system for the concerned ink container and stating thecollection and recovery rates shall be submitted, as well as documents specifyingthat eco-friendly treatment and disposal systems are available (processing ability,
treatment details, etc.)
If the product under application was released into the market less than one year
ago, documents specifically indicating that mechanisms to achieve collection rates
of above 55% are available shall be submitted. Eco Mark Office may require
reporting of the collection rate to the applicant after conclusion of the contract on(or may conduct an audit), and in such cases, the applicant must cooperate.
(22) An easy means of separating and sorting materials of ink containers composedof less than 7g of plastic parts per 100 ml ink container shall be considered.
[Certification Procedure]Compliance with this item shall be indicated in attached certificates. In addition,

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the packaged state of products, packaging materials, raw materials used for thesepackaging, details for realizing easy separation and sort of materials of ink
containers shall be indicated specifically (drawings and photographs can be used).
(23) Plastic parts of masters shall not use polymers containing halogens. They shallalso not contain as prescribed constituents organohalogen compounds including
the following:
・ PBB
・ PBDE・ Short-chain chlorinated paraffin (chain hydrocarbons 10 to 13 with chloride
concentration of 50% or more).
[Certification Procedure]Compliance with this item shall be indicated in attached certificates.
(24) Information on the handling of ink containers including the following (a. to d.)shall be labelled on the ink container or packaging:a. Correct method of handlingb. Measures should ink be spilled onto hands, or enter the eyes or mouth.
c. Store in places out of reach of children.
d. Disposal and/or collection method after use.
[Certification Procedure]Compliance with this item shall be indicated in attached certificates. Certificatesindicating that relative information is provided for ink containers, or the samples,
photographs, and bloc copies of packaging shall be submitted.
4-1-5 Powder dust(25) Product documentation shall indicate that powder dust may be generated
during use of the equipment for certain types of paper, and provide instructions
on place of installation and precautions on use such as cleaning, ventilation, etc.
The expression may differ from the example given as long as the meaning is thesame.
(Description example1)
Powder dust may be generated during use of the equipment for certain types of
paper. Ensure thorough cleaning and ventilation.
[Certification Procedure]Compliance with this item shall be indicated in attached certificates. In addition,
copies of appropriate portions of product documentations including user
information shall be submitted.
4-1-6 Paper(26) If paper to be used falls under a. to c. listed below, based on the provisions on
quality control of each company, use of at least one or more type of paper shall be

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possible:a. Applicable scope “PPC paper, business forms and coated paper for color
printers (paper for ink jet printing)” of Eco Mark No. 106 “Paper forCommunication Version 3”
b. Applicable scope “Printing paper (Excluding drawing papers included in the“writing and art papers” category designated in the “Paper and Pulp Statistics
Annual Report” by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.) of Eco MarkNo. 107 “Printing Paper Version 3”c. [Information Paper] “Copier paper, forms, coated inkjet color printer paper”,
and [Printing Paper] “Non coated printing paper, coated printing paper” of “2.
Paper” of the Law Concerning the Promotion of Procurement of Eco-Friendly
Goods and Services by the State and Other Entities[Certification Procedure]Compliance with this item, manufacturer’s name and brand shall be indicated inattached certificates.
4-1-7 System for repair, supply of maintenance parts(27) Repair subcontract systems shall be available, and repairs shall be carried out
as requested by the users (repair system). The system should meet the following:a. Information on repair system are available;b. Information on scope of repair (details of services), repair time, costs, howservices are provided to users, etc. are available. .
[Certification Procedure]Compliance with this item shall be indicated in attached certificates. A copy(s) ofappropriate product insert(s) indicating that a system is established (capacity,
details of information based on the requirements, etc).
(28) Maintenance of equipment shall be operated only by persons who haveundergone training and persons with the required technical expertise.
[Certification Procedure]Compliance with this item shall be indicated in attached certificates.
(29) Supply of ink masters and the spare parts shall be continued for seven years
after production of the product stops.
[Certification Procedure]Compliance with this item shall be indicated in attached certificates. A copy(s) ofappropriate product insert(s) indicating this requirement is met.
4-1-8 Collection and recycling of machines(30) Systems for collecting used products, reusing parts, and recycling materials
shall be available. Parts which cannot be recycled shall be processed/disposed by

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environmentally sound methods.
[Certification Procedure]Compliance with this item shall be indicated in attached certificates. Documents
indicating that the product enjoys an established treatment/disposal system thatis compatible with collection, reuse, material recycling, recovery of products andenvironment shall be submitted. They include details of collection system, reuse,material recycling, recovery, capacity, and treatment. The documents can be
replaced with a product insert if it provides this requirement is met.
4-1-9 Packaging materials(31) Plastic materials used for packaging products shall not use the specific CFCs
(five types), other CFCs, carbon tetrachloride, trichloroethane, and HCFC shownin Table 3.
[Certification Procedure]Compliance with this item shall be indicated in attached certificates.
Table 3 Substances prescribed in 4-1-9(31), 4-1-12(36)
CFC5s

Other
CFCs

HCFC

Trichlorofluoromethane
Dichlorodifluoromethane
Trichlorotrifluoroethane
Chlorotrifluoromethane
Pentachlorofluoromethane
Tetrachlorodifluoroethane
Heptachlorofluoropropane
Hexachlorodifluorpropane
Carbon Tetrachloride
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Dichlorofluoromethane

Dichlorotetrafluoroethane
Chloropentafluoroethane

Chlorodifluoromethane
Chlorofluoromethane
Tetrachlorofluoroethane
Trichlorodifluoroethane
Dichlorotrifluoroethane
Chlorotetrafluoroethane
Trichlorofluoroethane
Dichlorodifluoroethane
Chlorotrifluoroethane
Dichlorofluoroethane
Chlorodifluoroethane
Chlorofluoroethane
Hexachlorofluoropropane
Pentachlorodifluoropropane
Tetrachlorotrifluoropropane
Trichlorotetrafluoropropane

Chlorohexafluoropropane
Pentachlorofluoropropane
Tetrachlorodifluoropropane
Trichlorotrifluoropropane
Dichlorotetrafluoropropane
Chloropentafluoropropane
Tetrachlorofluoropropane
Trichlorodifluoropropane
Dichlorotrifluoropropane
Chlorotetrafluoropropane
Trichlorofluoropropane
Dichlorodifluoropropane
Chlorotrifluoropropane
Dichlorofluoropropane
Chlorodifluoropropane
Chlorofluoropropane

Pentachlorotrifluoropropane
Tetrachlorotetrafluoropropane
Trichloropentafluoropropane
Dichlorohexafluoropropane
Chloroheptafluoropropane

Dichloropentafluoropropane(32) Plastic materials used for packaging of products shall not be composed of12133V1 Criteria B

halogen containing polymers and organic halogenides as prescribed constituents.
[Certification Procedure]Compliance with this item shall be indicated in attached certificates.
(33) The packaging of products shall give consideration to ease of resource
conservation, reuse, and recycling.
[Certification Procedure]Compliance with this item shall be indicated in attached certificates. Documents
including specific information about product packaging, packaging material, andraw materials and those providing specific actions to facilitate resource saving,reuse, and recycling shall also attached. (The documentation must be
supplemented by drawing and photos.)
4-1-10 Energy Consumption(34) Energy consumption shall conform to criteria prescribed in Table 4, “Basic
Guidelines for Promoting the Procurement of Eco Products, etc.”, OA Equipment,
Digital Duplicator “Table: Criteria on Energy Consumption Efficiency of Digital
Duplicators”[Certification Procedure]Compliance with this item shall be indicated in attached certificates. A certificate
of compliance with Table 2 (Example 7) shall be submitted with each machine
type. If the submission of such a certificate with application documents is
impossible, the applicant shall submit a memorandum providing that a certificate
of compliance with Table 2 will be submitted by the conclusion of the Eco Markuse agreement and that the agreement will not be signed if such compliance is notestablished. Attached certificates shall include the name and address of testinglaboratory as well as facts that the examination was conducted after the quality
assurance system was built or those that ISO/IEC17025 (equivalent JIS Q17025)
is met.
Table 4

Criteria on Energy Consumption Efficiency of Digital Duplicators
B4 printer,A4 printerPrinter function
Printer function
When
When notWhen
When notoperating operating operating operating
A3 printerModel equipped with printer function as
standard
With printerModel not equipped withfunction
printer function as
Without printerstandardfunction(Unit:Wh/h)

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35.5

28

22

20

35.5

NA

22

NA

24

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4-1-11 Product Documentation(35) Product documentation shall indicate the following information (a to l) for
users:a) Installation conditions of equipmentb) Recycling information of products after usec) Places accepting used productsd) Disposal or recovery methods of ink containers after usee) Information on collection, reuse, material recycling, recovery, or disposal of
secondary batteries after usef) Energy consumed during binding or printing when adjustable functions are set
to their maximum energy consumption settingsg) Contact address or number or where to reference for information on obtaining
detailed product informationh) Proper handling method of ink containersi) What to do should ink be spilled on hands or accidentally enter into eyes/mouthj) Ink containers should be kept out of reach of childrenk) Thorough cleaning and ventilation should be ensuredl) Ink supplied as product expendables satisfy criteria 4-1-4 (12) to (16) on ink[Certification Procedure]
A copy of appropriate product insert including user information shall be
submitted.
4-1-12 Manufacturing criteria(36) Specific chlorofluorocarbons (5 CFCs), other CFCs, carbon tetrachloride,trichloroethane, and HCFCs indicated in Table 1 shall not be used in the final
manufacturing stage, final supply stage of products and circuit boards, andduring cleaning of parts for reuse.
[Certification Procedure]Compliance with this item shall be indicated in attached certificates.
(37) In manufacturing the machine, the ink and the master, related environmental
laws and regulations and pollution control agreement (hereinafter referred to as
the “Environmental Laws, etc.”) must be followed with respect to air pollution,water contamination, noise, offensive odor, and emission of hazardous substancesin the area where the plant performing the final manufacturing process is located.
In addition, the state of compliance with the Environmental Laws, etc. for the
past five years from the date of application (whether there is any violation) must
be reported. If there is any violation, proper remedies and preventive measures
shall have been already taken, and the related Environmental Laws, etc. must
thereafter be followed appropriately
Relevant environmental regulations and agreements on preventing air pollution,

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water contamination, noise, odor and emission of hazardous materials shall not be
violated for the past five years in manufacturing.
[Certification Procedure]With respect to the compliance with the Environmental Laws, etc. in the area
where the plant performing the final manufacturing process is located, acertificate issued by the representative of the business of manufacturing theapplied product or the relevant plant manager (entry or attachment of a list ofnames of the Environmental Laws, etc.) must be submitted. (Examle8)
In addition, the applicants shall report whether there is any violation in the past
five years, including a violation subject to administrative punishment oradministrative guidance, and if there is, the following documents in a and b mustbe submitted:
a. With respect to the fact of violation, guidance documents from administrative
agencies (including order of correction and warning) and copies of written
answers (including those reporting causes and results of correction) to such
documents (clearly indicating a series of communication);b. Following materials (copies of recording documents, etc.) concerning themanagement system for compliance with the Environmental Laws, etc. in 1)-5):
1) List of the Environmental Laws, etc. related to the area where the plant islocated;2) Implementation system (organizational chart with roles, etc.);
3) Bylaws stipulating retention of recording documents;
4) Recurrence prevention measures (future preventive measures);5) State of implementation based on recurrence prevention measures (result ofchecking of the state of compliance, including the result of onsite inspection).
4-2. Quality Criteria
None.

5. Considerations
In manufacturing products, it is desirable to consider the following, although they are
not requirements for certification. The conformance to the individual criteria item
shall be indicated in Attached Certificates.
(1) Instruction manuals (user manuals) provided to users shall conform to thefollowing “a.” to “c.” and da. The binding method shall not impede waste paper recycling. However, use of hot
melt adhesive is approved.
b. Chlorine gas shall not be used in the bleaching process of waste paper pulp.
c. The percentage of waste paper in the pulp mixture shall be over 70％.
However, for the documentation printed overseas, “a” and either “b” or “d” below
shall be considered.
d. The percentage of waste paper in the pulp mixture shall be over 30％

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6. Product Classification, Indication and Others(1) The product classification shall be identified for each model or each series ofmodels. When it is identified for each series of models, the application may be madeonly once on condition that each model of the product in a series satisfies thecriteria.
(2) In principle, Eco Mark shown as below shall be indicated on the product, etc. The
licensees of Eco Mark Utilization Contract who own the Eco Mark products shallalso be allowed to use the indication and the certification number as before.

(Note for the indication)*For indicating the logo, Eco Mark certification number (eight-digit number) or thename of the licensee using the Eco Mark shall be appeared.
* Such expression as “Eco Mark product” can be used following the 2.(2) of the Guide
to Eco Mark Usage.
“Eco Mark product”, “#Eco Mark”, “www.ecomark.jp”, “Eco Mark Certificate”* If a licensee makes an environmental claim of the Eco Mark certified products
associating with the Eco Mark logo, please comply with the “Environmental
Labeling Guidelines” of the Ministry of the Environment of Japan.
(https://www.env.go.jp/policy/hozen/green/ecolabel/guideline/)* The Guide to Eco Mark Usage shall be followed for any cases not listed above.
(https://www.ecomark.jp/office/guideline/guide/)

June 1, 2005
August 1, 2005
August 2, 2007
February. 14, 2008
June 9, 2008
August 21, 2008
January 1, 2010
March 1, 2011
October 1, 2011
January 1, 2012

Established
Revised: Addition of “reused parts ” (Addition to “3.
Terminology” and to 4-1-14”) Ver1.1
Revised: 4-1-2 (5) Ver1.2
Revised: Ver1.3
Revised: General Rule,4-1-1(3),4-1-8(28),(29), 4-1-12(36)Ver1.4
Revised: 4-1-11(37) Ver1.5
Revised: 4-1-2(6) Version 1.6
Revised: Ver1.7
Revised: (4-1-6(26) Version 1.8)
Revised (B4-1-4(15),(16),4-1-10(34) Version1.9)16133V1 Criteria B

October 1, 2012
February. 1, 2014
January 7, 2019
April 1, 2022
March 15, 2024
May 31, 2030

Revised: (6(3),(4) deleted, Version1.10 )Extension of Expiration date
Extension of Expiration date
Revised (4-1-2(7)-(10), etc. Version1.11)
Extension of Expiration date
Expiration date

The Certification Criteria for the Product Category will be revised when necessary.

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Attachment 1"4-1-1(1) 3R Design of Equipment"

Checklist for 3R design of Equipment
Items
The checklist consists of the following three requirement groups:- Structure and joining technique- Selection and marking of materials- Longevity
Scope
The requirements apply to certain sub-assemblies of basic unit:
Subassemblies
consist of at least two components that are joined
together in a forced- or positive-fit manner.
Casing parts

Electric/electronic
subassemblies
Mechanical parts

protect the fixtures from environmental impact;
also protect the user from contact with moving,radiating, or high voltage electrically charged
components.
include at least one electric or electronic
component
are not included in electric/electronic
subassemblies, and perform mechanical or optical
functions (except case/casing and chassis)

Category classification
Any requirements are classified as either "M" or "S".
M-Requirement
Requirements which must be met
S-Requirement
Requirements which should be met
Compliance with 3R design
It is determined that equipment comply with the 3R design requirements if it meetsthe items listed in the Checklist.

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Annex 1
Materials, preparations and components that are to be handled selectively
At least the following materials, preparations and components must be removed fromseparately collected used electronic equipment.
(Annex VII of Revised WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU Directive))- PCB containing (PCB: polychlorinated biphenyls) capacitors according to Directive
96/59/EC on the removal of polychlorinated biphenyl and polychlorinatedterphenyl compounds (PCB/PCT)- Mercury-containing components like lamps for background lighting;- Batteries;- Printed circuit boards if the surface of the printed circuit board is larger than 10
square centimetres;- Toner modules, powdery, paste-like and liquid toners including colour toners;- Plastic parts that contain brominated flame retardants;- Liquid crystal displays ( with the casing, there applicable) with a surface of morethan 100 square centimeters;- External electric power lines;- Electrolyte capacitors that contain critical materials (height; >25mm;

diameter:>25mm or similar proportionate volumes):

These materials, preparations and components are to be disposed of or recycled inaccordance with Directive 2008/98/EC on waste and repealing certain Directives.

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Checklist for 3R design of equipment/consumables"M"-requirements, which must be met
Requirement group

Structure and joining
techniqueNo.

Requirement

Applies toCompliance?

Remarks

Purpose1

Are subassemblies made of mutually incompatible materials separable,or connected by separation aids? This requirement does not apply toparts that are proved to be reused parts.

Casing parts, chassis,
electric/electronic
subassemblies

Yes / No

Promote reuse and recycling

2

Are electric/electronic subassemblies and components easy to find andseparate?

Entire unit

Yes / No

Facilitate parts search3

Can dismantling for recycling purposes be done exclusively with
universal tools? This requirement does not apply to parts that are proved
to be reused parts.

Entire unit

4

Have the points of engagement and the work space required fordismantling tools been considered?

5

Yes / No

"Universal tools" refers to widely used, commercially available
tools. This requirement does not apply to connections wherelegal regulations have influenced the choice of joining
technique.

Facilitate disconnection

All subassemblies

Yes / NoThe "point of engagement" is defined as the point ofconnection element to which the force is applied by the tool.

Facilitate disconnection

Can screw connections for fastening subassemblies be tightened with nomore than three tools?

Casing parts, chassis,
electric/electronic
subassemblies

Yes / No

Facilitate disconnection

6

Can the dismantling be performed by one person?

Entire unit

Yes / No

Facilitate dismantling

7

Are casing parts free of electronic subassemblies? Control panels
attached to the casing and casing parts serving as a chassis, are notconsidered here as a casing part.

Casing parts

Yes / No

Promote reuse and recycling

8

Has the manufacturer carried out a trial disassemblywith 1-8?

Entire unit

Yes / No9

Is the variety of materials used for plastic components of similarfunctions limited to one material? However, this requirement does not
apply to parts that are proved to be reused parts.

Casing parts, chassis

10(a) Has the coating of plastic components been limited to a minimum (forexample, manufacturer identification)? However, laser marking is notincluded in this requirement as coating. And also parts that are proved tobe reused parts are not affected by this requirement.

Casing partsin accordance(b) The paints which shall not prevent recycling has been used. Coating
works have been conducted with considerations for occupational safety
and health and reducing environmental burden.

Casing parts> 25g

Yes / NoFor instance, "similar functions" refer to impact resistanceand abrasion resistance.

Promote reuse and recycling

Yes / No

“Coating” includes layers of paint, vacuum-deposited layers
and print.

Promote reuse and recycling

Yes / No

“Paints not to prevent recycling” refers to the paints that havethe following characteristics; it possesses compatibility withmaterials of coated parts, and does not prevent high-levelmaterial recycling (horizontal recycling for in-houseproducts). "Considerations for occupational safety and health"includes ventilation/air emission and worker' wearing
protective equipment. "Considerations for reducing
environmental burden" includes the measures to control VOC
emission into the air, such as the removal equipment, thedevices in coating process, or replacement by low-VOC paint.

Yes / No

"Recyclable as materials" means that recycled material
identical to the starting material can be manufactured. (It canbe used as if it were the original material.)
This item asks the intention and purpose upon designing anddoes not ask whether recycling is actually conducted.

Promote reuse and recycling

Yes / No

"Permitted" means the use of recyclable material is permitted
as long as such material meets the requirements provided in
the specifications and is available. "Partial" means someavailable plastic components are appropriate. (This does not
require all available components.)

Promote reuse and recycling

Selection and marking ofmaterials
If “Yes” in (a) or (b), it is considered to conform this requirement.

11

12

Are materials that are recyclable as materials or material assemblies
used?

Is the partial use of recycled plastic material permitted?

Casing parts, chassis

Casing, chassis

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Longevity

13

Can components and materials under Annex 1 be easily removed?

Entire unit

Yes / No

Promote reuse and recycling

14

Are plastic parts marked at least in accordance with ISO11469(corresponding standard JIS K6999:2004) or ISO11469 (corresponding
standard JIS K699919904)? However, this need not apply to the parts
with weight less than 25g or flat area less than 200mm2.

Entire unit

Yes / No

Promote reuse and recycling

15

Have materials been selected in accordance with 9-14 and has this been
documented in writing?

Casing, chassis (*several
items applicable to an entire
unit)

Yes / No16

Do specifications include recycled subassemblies or spare parts, which
can serve for spare parts or products, for repair and recycling after use of
the device? Is the use of reprocessed modules or components possible andpermitted?

Entire unit

Yes / No

Referring to that spare/ETN(Equivalent to new) parts must be
prepared for reuse under manufacturer's responsibility

Compliance?

Remarks"S"-requirements, which should be met
Requirement group

No.

-GroupA

Promote reuse and recycling

Ink jet, dot impact and thermo sensitive equipmentRequirement

Applies to

Purpose1

Are detachable connections easy to find?

Casing parts, chassis

Yes / No

Facilitate parts search

2

Are all screw connection elements that have to be dismantled forrecycling axially accessible?

Casing parts, chassis,
electric/electronic
subassemblies

Yes / No

Facilitate disconnection and taking out
of parts

Structure and joining
technique3

The supporting surface can be maintained during the entire
disassembly work4

Are components that are made of the same plastic dyed uniformly orcompatibly? However, control elements on the equipment are exempt
from this requirement.

Casing parts

Yes / No

5

Have at least 5% recycled plastics been used?

Casing, chassis

Yes / No

Unit to be handled

Yes / No

Selection and marking ofmaterials

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The supporting surface refers to the product surface for
wrecking company to work on. This requirement
enables to indirectly check whether or not there ishierarchical structure. Unit to be handled refers to
the unit which exceeds 5 kg, or can be turned over incase of less than 5kg.
"Compatible dyeing" stands for different shades of one
colour(e.g. grey and anthracite).The colours for dyeing of tonermodules are limited due to shade purpose and the integrity
with case parts of entire unit is not required.
Total plastic weight means the total weight of all applicable
plastic parts.” Recycled material" means recycled plasticpellets, not plastic parts that include recycled plastics. The
source of recycled pellets does not matter. In other words, therecycled plastic does not have to be from recycled pellets
obtained from parts used in printers or copiers; it can be fromother products on the market.

Facilitating disconnection anddismantling

Promote reuse and recycling

Actualize environmental load reduction