PRINTER SUSTAINABILITY
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Customers are now asking about the energy efficiency of their printers and MFPs, which is not an issue for Kyocera as we have always designed our products to be energy efficient as possible with most devices using as little as 0.5w of power in sleep mode.
Peter Dresser ECOSYS product manager
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kyoceradocument solutions.co.uk
“However, there is great potential for remanufactured products, not only for the reduced cost to the environment but also for the reduced cost to the business, as remanufactured products can be sold at a lower price point. Although, manufacturing a device that can last in the field for an extended duration should be the always be the preferred option. “In 2022 alone, 36% of Lexmark toner cartridges worldwide were returned through the Lexmark Cartridge Collection Programme to be remanufactured into new ones, demonstrating the strong demand for effective and user-friendly sustainability initiatives such as remanufacturing programmes. “The Lexmark Equipment Collection Programme goes even further ensuring Lexmark devices maintain the same quality as a new device with up to 90% reused or repaired parts and a significantly reduced carbon footprint. “Businesses want to be sustainable but need cost-effective, manageable solutions that do not put added strain on operations. Here, print vendors and resellers that work in partnership with businesses and support them in their sustainability efforts will enable real environmental change.” Changing demands As sustainability becomes more important, customer demands are changing to reflect this, Peter adds. “End users have always
demanded quality, reliability and longevity from their print devices, a requirement that Kyocera is well placed to fulfil,” he says. “Customers are now asking about the energy efficiency of their printers and MFPs, which is not an issue for Kyocera as we have always designed our products to be energy efficient as possible with most devices using as little as 0.5w of power in sleep mode. “As for consumables, if users purchase original toners, they can offset their environmental impact through our carbon neutral initiative.” Peter adds that resellers should be talking to their customers about sustainability and environmental impact. “For instance, Kyocera is a carbon neutral company, so our devices incorporate long life components, recycling is built-in and we operate a comprehensive range of carbon neutral initiatives,” he says. There is also more emphasis on print devices lasting longer, Peter adds. “Customers are discovering more and more the environmental benefits,” he says. This shows how manufacturers in the print sector are helping customers to move towards their sustainability goals and, with it, contribute to helping nations towards their overall targets. While some improvements in sustainability may be small it all helps – and the more businesses that make small improvements, the bigger the overall effect and, hopefully, the more the effects of climate change will be mitigated.
Arjan Paulussen, managing director,
UK, Western Europe & English-Speaking Africa
lexmark.com
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