Copier Recent efforts by equipment manufacturers and the federal government have produced energy rating systems to help the business purchaser find more efficient office equipment. Look for the Energy Star Logo, indicating that the equipment meets federal standards for energy efficiency. This fact sheet describes the energy efficiency features you should look for when buying copiers, personal computers, computer monitors and printers. In addition, tips are provided on how to efficiently operate these types of office equipment. Approximately seven million copiers are now in use in US homes and businesses, and over 1.5 million new ones are sold each year.
Copiers are the most energy-intensive type of office equipment.
Because they waste energy sitting idle for several hours each day, there is great potential to improve their energy efficiency. What to Buy Energy Star Logo. All copiers with this logo automatically turn off after a period of inactivity. High Quality Automatic Duplexing. Easy and reliable duplex operation will encourage users to copy on both sides.