Check for these features when purchasing. Action Operate equipment efficiently Issues Modern computers are designed to be switched off when not in use. Indeed, switching off is likely to prolong their lives, as the hard disk is less likely to fail if it runs for shorter periods. Sleep modes on 'Energy Star' equipment should be set up and checked regularly to ensure they are operating correctly. Double-sided copying saves paper and reduces the indirect energy consumed in production of paper.
Older copiers are often unreliable in doing double-sided copying.
Newer models perform well, but it is important to show users how to operate this feature and to encourage its use. In rural areas where power quality and reliability may be poor, a laptop computer is not only much more energy-efficient but also more reliable than a desktop unit.