ISO/IEC 29142-2:2013

Information technology — Print cartridge characterization — Part 2: Cartridge characterization data reporting

ISO/IEC 29142-2:2013 establishes the product and package labelling, and related reporting provisions for toner and ink cartridges used in printing devices that have a digital input printing path, including multi-function devices. It is intended for equipment used in office environments. ISO/IEC 29142-2:2013 defines the information requirements for the cartridge characterization documentation on packaging and cartridges, and in reports.

Technologies de l'information — Caractérisation de cartouche d'impression — Partie 2: Rapport de données de caractérisation de cartouche

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 24-Mar-2013
• ICS: 37.100.10 - Reproduction equipment
• Technical Committee: ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 28 - Office equipment
• Drafting Committee: ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 28/WG 2 - Consumables
• Current Stage: 9093 - International Standard confirmed
• Start Date: 08-Dec-2023
• Completion Date: 30-Oct-2025

Standards Content (Sample)

INTERNATIONAL ISO/IEC
STANDARD 29142-2
First edition
2013-04-01
Information technology — Print
cartridge characterization —
Part 2:
Cartridge characterization data
reporting
Technologies de l’information — Caractérisation de cartouche
d’impression —
Partie 2: Rapport de données de caractérisation de cartouche
Reference number
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ISO/IEC 2013
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Essential elements of cartridge characterization customer information .2
4.1 Cartridge information summary. 2
5 Cartridge labels. 3
5.1 Cartridge label application . 3
5.2 Cartridge label location . 3
5.3 Cartridge label information . 3
6 Cartridge notifications . 4
6.1 Cartridge notification application . 4
6.2 Cartridge notification location . 4
6.3 Cartridge notification information . 5
7 Reporting structure . 6
8 Customer reports . 7
8.1 Customer report application . 7
8.2 Customer report location . 8
8.3 Customer report information . 8
9 Cartridge attribute test reports .10
9.1 Cartridge attribute test report application .10
9.2 Cartridge attribute test report location .10
9.3 Cartridge attribute test report information .11
Annex A (normative) Cartridge attribute checklist for ISO/IEC 29142 compliant cartridge
characterization tests .13
Annex B (normative) Yield Standards Customer Reports and Cartridge Attribute Test Reports .14
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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) and IEC (the International Electrotechnical
Commission) form the specialized system for worldwide standardization. National bodies that are
members of ISO or IEC participate in the development of International Standards through technical
committees established by the respective organization to deal with particular fields of technical
activity. ISO and IEC technical committees collaborate in fields of mutual interest. Other international
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO and IEC, also take part in the
work. In the field of information technology, ISO and IEC have established a joint technical committee,
ISO/IEC JTC 1.
International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
The main task of the joint technical committee is to prepare International Standards. Draft International
Standards adopted by the joint technical committee are circulated to national bodies for voting.
Publication as an International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the national bodies
casting a vote.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO and IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
ISO/IEC 29142-2 was prepared by Joint Technical Committee ISO/IEC JTC 1, Information technology,
Subcommittee SC 28, Office equipment.
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Introduction
The purpose of this part of ISO/IEC 29142 is to provide consistent documentation and reporting
methods, for customer understanding, for the cartridge characterization test methods and provisions
of ISO/IEC 29142. Specifications for notification and reporting applicable for the ink and toner cartridge
attribute characterization methods established in ISO/IEC 29142, and the environmental provisions
established in ISO/IEC 29142-3, are given in this part of ISO/IEC 29142.
Attributes characterized according to ISO/IEC 29142 standardized or specified test methods that
comply with the test method requirements defined in ISO/IEC 29142-1, and environmental evaluations
additionally in compliance with the provisions of ISO/IEC 29142-3, after inclusion in ISO/IEC 29142-2,
Annex A, can be chosen for reporting, based on the manufacturer decision regarding the importance
of the attributes and provisions to the intended customer. This part of ISO/IEC 29142 defines the
documentation and reporting that are required to be used, if such an attribute is chosen to be
characterized and reported.
Such reported attributes and provisions do not provide for a complete cartridge attribute characterization;
however, the consistent information provided for each attribute, and the consistent testing underlying
that information, enables comparison of provided provisions and attribute characterization results.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO/IEC 29142-2:2013(E)
Information technology — Print cartridge
characterization —
Part 2:
Cartridge characterization data reporting
1 Scope
This part of ISO/IEC 29142 establishes the product and package labelling, and related reporting
provisions for toner and ink cartridges used in printing devices that have a digital input printing path,
including multi-function devices. This part of ISO/IEC 29142 is intended for equipment used in office
environments.
This part of ISO/IEC 29142 defines the information requirements for the cartridge characterization
documentation on packaging and cartridges, and in reports.
The labels, notifications, and reports established herein are specified in accordance with the terms,
symbols, notations and framework of ISO/IEC 29142-1. The cartridge characterization tests that
determine the test report information of the labels, notifications, and reports established herein are
standardized or specified in parts of the ISO/IEC 29142 series.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO/IEC 19752, Information technology — Method for the determination of toner cartridge yield for
monochromatic electrophotographic printers and multi-function devices that contain printer components
ISO/IEC 19798, Method for the determination of toner cartridge yield for colour printers and multi-function
devices that contain printer components
ISO/IEC 24711, Method for the determination of ink cartridge yield for colour inkjet printers and multi-
function devices that contain printer components
ISO/IEC 29142-1, Information technology — Print cartridge characterization — Part 1: General: terms,
symbols, notations and cartridge characterization framework
ISO/IEC 29142-3, Information technology — Print cartridge characterization — Part 3: Environment
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO/IEC 29142-1 and the
following apply.
3.1
cartridge attribute checklist
list of available cartridge characterization tests, containing the defining standard or specification
identifier, the attribute name, and the test result availability indicator, for each standardized or specified
ISO/IEC 29142 cartridge characterization test to be provided in each customer report with a yes or no
indication of whether cartridge characterization results are available for each of the listed tests
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3.2
cartridge attribute test report
report including the information of a cartridge customer report and the detailed cartridge
characterization results of an ISO/IEC 29142 cartridge characterization test reported for customer
presentation according to a required format
Note 1 to entry: The format is prescribed according to each ISO/IEC 29142 standardized or specified cartridge
characterization test and is in compliance with ISO/IEC 29142-2.
3.3
cartridge collector
any party providing a cartridge take-back or collection program
EXAMPLE A business entity designated to collect cartridges.
3.4
cartridge identifier
formatted human readable arrangement of information uniquely specifying a distinct cartridge
3.5
cartridge label
formatted human readable arrangement of information containing at least the cartridge identifier,
displayed on the cartridge and also on the cartridge package in the case of retail cartridge packaging
3.6
cartridge notification
human readable information to be included in accordance with ISO/IEC 29142 and, presented according
to ISO/IEC 29142-2, containing at least the cartridge identifier, the cartridge supplier identification, and
the cartridge colourant information, primarily located on cartridge packaging
3.7
cartridge packaging
containment and customer information materials surrounding a cartridge placed for direct
customer purchase
3.8
cartridge packaging
containment materials surrounding a cartridge for shipping, not intended for direct customer
purchase
3.9
cartridge supplier
cartridge marketer, manufacturer, remanufacturer, refiller, or distributor, being the party or parties
responsible for marketing the cartridge and providing customer support for the cartridge
3.10
customer report
report, including a cartridge notification, and a cartridge attribute checklist, with summary results of
selected ISO/IEC 29142 cartridge attribute characterization tests, presented according to a required format
Note 1 to entry: The format is prescribed according to each ISO/IEC 29142 standardized or specified cartridge
characterization test and is in compliance with ISO/IEC 29142-2.
4 Essential elements of cartridge characterization customer information
4.1 Cartridge information summary
Table 1 summarizes the information that is detailed below in the various label, notification, customer
reports, and cartridge attribute test report clauses. The table summarizes cartridge information for
customers according to this International Standard.
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Table 1 — Cartridge information
Information Items Addressed in Cartridge Label Addressed in Cartridge Notification
Environmental A locator for an operational Cartridge A cartridge supplier offering an operational
Responsibility Take-back program should be provided cartridge take-back program should include
on the cartridge itself. “Cartridge Take-back Information” or equiva-
lent wording, along with a link to program use
information. A cartridge supplier not offering an
operational cartridge take-back program shall not
include such an indicator or link.
Performance no A customer report can contain performance
Attributes attribute test results.
Physical Attributes no A customer report can contain physical attribute
test results.
Supplier Type The distinction of original or non- The distinction of original or non-original sup-
original supplier is indicated by the plier is addressed through the requirement to
requirement to identify the cartridge include the cartridge supplier name, and by the
supplier. requirement that only a single supplier identi-
fier is discoverable or readable on the cartridge,
accompanying packaging and in related ISO/
IEC 29142 reports.
Cartridge Condi- The terms ‘Remanufactured” or The terms “Remanufactured” or “Refilled” are
tion “Refilled” are neither required nor dis- neither required nor disallowed in this part of
allowed in this part of ISO/IEC 29142 ISO/IEC 29142 and such marking should follow
and such marking should follow appli- applicable regulations.
cable regulations.
In compliance with ISO/IEC 29142, the environ-
In compliance with ISO/IEC 29142, the mental impact of a cartridge shall be assessed by
environmental impact of a cartridge means of standards written in accordance with
shall be assessed by means of stand- ISO/IEC 29142-3. Cartridge suppliers and collec-
ards written in accordance with ISO/ tors should be aware that cartridge environmen-
IEC 29142-3. Cartridge environmental tal assessment is not based on whether the car-
impact assessment shall not be based tridge is original, non-original, remanufactured,
on whether the cartridge is original, or refilled. These cartridge conditions do not indi-
non-original, remanufactured, or cate the environmental impact of the cartridge
refilled. These cartridge conditions do supplier’s manufacturing and/or remanufacturing
not indicate the environmental impact processes.
of the cartridge supplier’s manufactur-
ing and/or remanufacturing processes.
5 Cartridge labels
5.1 Cartridge label application
This part of ISO/IEC 29142 imposes NO requirements dealing with cartridge label format. In the context
of this International Standard, a cartridge label is defined only as a particular set of information.
5.2 Cartridge label location
The cartridge label shall be displayed on the cartridge. The cartridge label shall also be displayed on
retail cartridge packaging. The cartridge label should be displayed on bulk cartridge packaging.
5.3 Cartridge label information
5.3.1 Cartridge identification
The cartridge label shall contain a cartridge identifier.
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5.3.2 Referencing ISO/IEC 29142
The cartridge label shall not include reference to “ISO/IEC 29142” in any context.
5.3.3 Colourant identification
A cartridge label shall include the alphanumeric formatted human readable colour names and/or
representatively coloured images of the colourant(s) included in the cartridge.
5.3.4 Cartridge supplier identification
A cartridge label shall include a distinctive identifier for the cartridge supplier, which shall identify
the party and/or parties responsible for marketing the cartridge and providing customer support for
the cartridge. The cartridge supplier identifier may be the supplier name, trademark, logo, or other
distinctive supplier mark.
When a cartridge is marketed or distributed, each cartridge supplier shall ensure that no label, name,
logo, distinctive mark or trademark of another cartridge supplier is readable or discoverable on the
cartridge, accompanying packaging, or related customer and cartridge attribute test reports.
5.3.5 Cartridge take-back and collection program identification
The cartridge label should contain information (for example, a company logo or URL) useful to guide
customers to information about the operational Cartridge Take-back program offered by the cartridge
supplier. Such information is recommended to address the problem that at disposal time users might not
have access to the cartridge packaging.
5.3.6 Cartridge label information chart
Table 2 — Cartridge Label
Information Name Information Detail
Cartridge Identification Cartridge Identifier
Colourant Identification e.g. “CMYK” and e.g. coloured icons
Cartridge Supplier Identifica- Distinctive identifier for the cartridge supplier
tion
Take-Back Program Indicator In the case that the cartridge supplier offers an operational take-back pro-
gram, the label should include sufficient means to guide a user to the appli-
cable Cartridge Take-back program information. A cartridge supplier not
offering an operational cartridge take-back program shall not include such
an indicator or link in the label.
6 Cartridge notifications
6.1 Cartridge notification application
This part of ISO/IEC 29142 imposes NO requirements dealing with cartridge notification format. In the
context of this part of ISO/IEC 29142 a cartridge notification is defined only as a particular set of information.
6.2 Cartridge notification location
The cartridge notification shall be displayed on retail cartridge packaging and should be displayed on
bulk cartridge packaging. The cartridge notification may appear on the cartridge.
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6.3 Cartridge notification information
6.3.1 Cartridge identification
The cartridge notification shall include the cartridge identifier.
6.3.2 Referencing ISO/IEC 29142
The cartridge notification shall not include reference to “ISO/IEC 29142” in any context.
In addition to the requirements of ISO/IEC 29142 stated in this this part of ISO/IEC 29142, notification of
cartridge characterization testing in compliance with ISO/IEC 29142 is exclusively reserved to cartridge
characterization tests standardized or specified in parts of ISO/IEC 29142.
6.3.3 Access to ISO/IEC 29142 customer reports
A cartridge notification should include a URL that provides access to or a method to access at least one
ISO/IEC 29142-2 compliant customer report.
6.3.4 Colourant identification
A cartridge notification shall include the alphanumeric formatted human readable colour names and/or
representatively coloured images of the colourant(s) included in the cartridge.
6.3.5 Cartridge supplier identification
A cartridge notification shall include a distinctive identifier for the cartridge supplier, which shall
identify the party and/or parties responsible for marketing the cartridge and providing customer
support for the cartridge. The cartridge supplier identifier may be the supplier name, trademark, logo,
or other distinctive supplier mark.
The information identifying the cartridge supplier shall include at least a URL or direct contact
information. The URL shall point to a website containing the cartridge supplier contact information,
such as company name, surface mail address, email address, telephone number and/or FAX number of
these responsible parties. Alternatively, the cartridge supplier may provide contact information directly
in the cartridge notification.
When a cartridge is marketed or distributed, each cartridge supplier shall ensure that no label, name,
logo, distinctive mark or trademark of another cartridge supplier is readable or discoverable on the
cartridge, accompanying packaging, or related customer reports and cartridge attribute test reports.
The font and font size shall be clearly legible and prominent.
6.3.6 Cartridge take-back or collection program identification
A cartridge supplier offering an operational cartridge take-back program should include the statement
“Cartridge Take-back Information” or equivalent wording, as part of the ISO/IEC 29142 cartridge
notification. With the Cartridge Take-back Information statement, a cartridge supplier shall include an
associated URL pointing to a website describing the use and applicability of an operational cartridge
take-back or collection program.
On an annual basis, the cartridge supplier shall provide on its website the cartridge end-of-life
management methods for all cartridges collected through its take-back program over the preceding
year. The cartridge supplier shall report the following:
Total tonnage of cartridges collected annually (in metric tons)
Total tonnage of collected materials not yet dispositioned (at the time of the report)
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Total tonnage of materials sent to each of the following after cartridge end-of-life management methods
as a proportion of total collected weight of cartridges:
— Reuse, components
— Recyling, materials
— Waste to energy
— Landfilled
— Incineration
NOTE From the IEEE 1680.2 Standard for Environmental Assessment of Imaging Equipment (EPEAT)
clause pertaining to Required Criteria “provision for take-back and after cartridge end-of-life management for
cartridges”, adopted as part of the EPEAT standard.
The website should include or provide a link to the environmental policy and environmental management
system which governs the cartridge end-of-life management methods used by the cartridge collector
according to ISO 14001 or an equivalent framework.
A cartridge supplier not offering an operational cartridge take-back program shall not include the
Cartridge Take-back information statement or related link in the cartridge notification.
The font and font size shall be clearly legible and prominent.
6.3.7 Cartridge notification information chart
Table 3 — Cartridge Notification
Information Name Information Detail
Cartridge Identification Cartridge Identifier
Cartridge Characterization A URL with access to or a method to access a custo
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