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capability that detects approaching users. “This minimising start-up time and ensuring immediate readiness without requiring power-on or standby mode,” he adds. “Arivia MFPs also include smart power routing that optimises energy use by activating only necessary components and customisable settings to track paper usage and reduce waste. “Arivia MFPs also include LED print head technology that offers low-temperature fusing, conserving energy while providing excellent print performance. In addition, Induction Heating fusing technology provides quick heating allowing short start-up time without preheating fuser in stand-by or power saving mode. “There is also reduced energy consumption with smart power routing, which optimises power usage by activating only necessary components. There is also ultra-low temperature EA toner featuring reduced power consumption during fusing. It also eliminates unnecessary print and paper waste with features including private charge print, scan and paperless fax.” Stuart Miller, director UK&I Canon Channel Partners, says that in terms of power consumption, printers should be designed to perform at an extremely low wattage per print. “The new imageFORCE C7165 and several imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX models consume less than one watt of energy while in sleep mode,” he notes. Bringing down the heat Another way printers are becoming more energy efficient is using heat-free inkjet technology. “Printing has traditionally been an energy-intensive process, especially in workplaces where printers are continuously running and laser printers are common, which require significant heat to fuse toner onto paper,” says Dan. “However, heat-free inkjet technology offers a far more energy-efficient alternative by eliminating the need for heat
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in the printing process. Research shows that if businesses worldwide transitioned from laser to inkjet, it could save 1.3 million metric tonnes of CO₂ annually. “Heat-free inkjet printers do not need warm-up cycles. This reduces energy consumption and results in faster first-page- out times, improving overall productivity.” Peter adds that another approach OEMs are taking is to streamline internal components, removing fans, motors and their associated circuitry to reduce heat, noise and power usage. “Reducing the heat a device generates has the added benefit of reducing office heat and hence the unseen impact on increased air conditioning costs,” he notes. “Technology such as Kyocera’s low melt toner is also playing its part, fusing 30 degrees Celsius below other toners it has the effect of cutting the energy used when printing by 50%. Kyocera’s latest range of ECOSYS colour printers boast an ultra-low sleep mode usage of just 0.3W for maximum energy savings.” Gary Organ, head of device technology in the UK at Fujifilm, adds: “Fujifilm Apeos printers offer more energy efficiency through lower temperature fusing toner, energy saving modes, utilising recycled plastic and flame-resistant bio based plastics, induction heating to speed up heating the toner, smart power saving and more. “OEMs like Fujifilm have sustainable product development for the good of the planet at its core, this minimises the
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