ISO/IEC 29142-1:2013

Information technology — Print cartridge characterization — Part 1: General: terms, symbols, notations and cartridge characterization framework

ISO/IEC 29142-1:2013 establishes terms, symbols, notations and a framework for characterizing 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. It primarily provides a foundation for measuring, evaluating, or specifying characteristics of such toner and ink cartridges. The terms, symbols, notations and framework established in ISO/IEC 29142-1:2013 can be applied to such cartridges. The characterizations associated with the terms, symbols, notations, and framework established in ISO/IEC 29142-1:2013 are specified throughout the ISO/IEC 29142 series.

Technologies de l'information — Caractérisation de cartouche d'impression — Partie 1: Généralités: termes, symboles, notations et cadre de travail de caractérisation de cartouche

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 24-Mar-2013
• Withdrawal 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: 9599 - Withdrawal of International Standard
• Completion Date: 31-Aug-2021

Relations

• Revised: ISO/IEC 29142-1:2021 - Information technology — Print cartridge characterization — Part 1: General: terms, symbols, notations and cartridge characterization framework
• Effective Date: 23-Apr-2020

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INTERNATIONAL ISO/IEC
STANDARD 29142-1
First edition
2013-04-01
Information technology — Print
cartridge characterization —
Part 1:
General: terms, symbols, notations and
cartridge characterization framework
Technologies de l’information — Caractérisation de cartouche
d’impression —
Partie 1: Généralités: termes, symboles, notations et cadre de travail
de caractérisation de cartouche
Reference number
ISO/IEC 29142-1:2013(E)
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Contents Page

Foreword ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................iv

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................v

1 Scope ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1

2 Normative references ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

3 Terms and definitions ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

4 Requirements .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

5 Structure of ISO/IEC 29142 ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8

5.1 Data Reporting ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 8

5.2 Environmental ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

5.3 Toner and ink cartridge characterization ........................................................................................................................ 9

6 Framework Overview for cartridge characterization .................................................................................................... 9

6.1 Elements of a print system ........................................................................................................................................................... 9

6.2 Cartridge configurations..............................................................................................................................................................10

6.3 Performance attributes measured on a printed page ........................................................................................10

6.4 Physical attributes ............................................................................................................................................................................11

7 Attribute framework for testing and characterizing cartridges ......................................................................11

7.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................................11

7.2 Special considerations for binomial and continuous performance point attributes ..............13

7.3 Special considerations for point and lifetime binomial attributes..........................................................13

7.4 Special considerations for performance testing with page attribute values ..................................13

7.5 Test requirements for all attributes ...................................................................................................................................15

7.6 Test methodology for lifetime and point attributes .............................................................................................19

8 Framework requirements for determination of declared attribute values .........................................22

8.1 Determination of the declared value for continuous lifetime or continuous

physical attributes.............................................................................................................................................................................22

8.2 Determination of the declared value for continuous point attributes .................................................23

8.3 Determination of the declared value for lifetime, point and physical binomial attributes 24

9 Framework requirements for reporting cartridge characterization results .....................................24

Annex A (informative) Terms cross-reference ........................................................................................................................................25

Bibliography .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................28

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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 29142-1 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 define the framework for characterizing ink and toner

cartridges used in printing devices that have a digital input printing path, including multi-function

devices. This part of ISO/IEC 29142 defines terms, symbols, and notations used throughout the

ISO/IEC 29142 series to characterize such ink and toner cartridges.

Customer information related to ink and toner cartridges is not consistent in the global marketplace.

Cartridge manufacturers, including original, non-original manufacturers, refillers, and remanufacturers,

have each communicated expressions of cartridge characteristics.

The ISO/IEC 29142 series is provided to aid transparency between manufacturers, suppliers and their

customers regarding selected cartridge characteristics. The selected cartridge characteristics do not

provide for an exhaustive cartridge characterization. Where applicable, cartridge attributes and the

associated characterization tests are used consistently with both ink and toner cartridge technologies.

The selected cartridge attributes are defined for all cartridges, regardless of manufacturing methodology.

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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO/IEC 29142-1:2013(E)
Information technology — Print cartridge
characterization —
Part 1:
General: terms, symbols, notations and cartridge
characterization framework
1 Scope

This part of ISO/IEC 29142 establishes terms, symbols, notations and a framework for characterizing

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.

It primarily provides a foundation for measuring, evaluating, or specifying characteristics of such toner

and ink cartridges.

The terms, symbols, notations and framework established herein can be applied to such cartridges.

The characterizations associated with the terms, symbols, notations, and framework established herein

are specified throughout 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 13655, Graphic technology — Spectral measurement and colorimetric computation for graphic arts images

ISO 5-3, Photography and graphic technology — Density measurements — Part 3: Spectral conditions

ISO/IEC 29142-2, Information technology — Print cartridge characterization — Part 2: Cartridge

characterization data reporting

ISO/IEC 29142-3, Information technology — Print cartridge characterization — Part 3: Environment

3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
all-in-one toner cartridge

cartridge that includes at least: a toner containment part, a photoreceptor part, and a developer part

3.2
black-only printer

printer with an operating part to apply ink or toner on a substrate with functionality limited to print

output using only a single black colourant

Note 1 to entry: In the case of a printer capable to operate with only a black colourant cartridge and alternatively

to operate with other cartridge configurations that include other colourants, the black-only printer condition is

limited to when only the single black colourant cartridge is installed.
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3.3
binomial attribute

attribute which either occurs or does not occur and which is characterized by a count of the number of

times it occurs in a particular number of observations

Note 1 to entry: A random process is said to be binomial if it satisfies four basic properties:

a) It consists of a sequence of n trials for some n > 1.

b) Each trial has exactly two possible outcomes, A and B, which are mutually exclusive.

c) P(A), the probability of A, takes the same value p on all n trials. P(B) is likewise fixed at 1-p.

d) The n trials are independent of one another.
3.4
cartridge

user replaceable unit operating with a printing system that includes at least a containing mechanism

designed for materials intended for deposition on a substrate
3.5
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.
3.6
cartridge characterization test

test method provided in or in compliance with ISO/IEC 29142-1 for the purpose of evaluating an attribute

of a cartridge or cartridge set of interest to cartridge and cartridge set users
3.7
cartridge collector
any party providing a cartridge take-back or collection program
EXAMPLE A business entity designated to collect cartridges.
3.8
cartridge element
sub piece of a cartridge other than the containment part of the cartridge
3.9
cartridge end-of-life

point in a cartridge life-cycle from which the cartridge is no longer used for its intended purpose without

additional non-customer interaction
3.10
cartridge identifier

formatted human readable arrangement of information uniquely specifying a distinct cartridge

3.11
cartridge life percent completion point

point in the life of a cartridge computed as a percent of expected cartridge life

3.12
cartridge set

group of colourants and their assignment to one or more cartridges as defined by a printer manufacturer

to be necessary and sufficient to produce the fully functional default colour renditions

EXAMPLE Default colour renditions: printed black, red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, and yellow.

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Note 1 to entry: A printer may have more than one fully functional cartridge set.

3.13
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

3.14
colour printer

printer with an operating part to apply ink or toner on a substrate, with functionality to produce print

output containing colours
3.15
containment part

containing mechanism designed for materials intended for deposition on a substrate

3.16
continuous attribute
attribute which can take on any of a range of values
3.17
cross-systems attribute tolerance range
CSATR

range of actual attribute values for a cartridge characterization attribute of a particular cartridge

characterization test method, determined from evaluation of exemplary systems to which the test

method applies
3.18
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.
3.19
deposition material

material, ink or toner, liquid or solid, colourant or non-colourant, that can be contained in a cartridge,

and that is designed for deposition on a surface by means of a printing system
3.20
developer part

physical mechanism, which may or may not be a cartridge element, which functions to apply toner

particles to the latent image on the photoreceptor part of an electrophotographic printing system

3.21
discrete attribute

attribute which can take only a finite number of values within a range, such as an integer count

3.22
dye ink

material designed for liquid state deposition on a substrate, including a chemical dye colourant

3.23
electrophotographic printer

printer principally using opto electric phenomena and electrostatic attraction to move toner to a substrate

3.24
end-of-life

phase in a cartridge life-cycle when the cartridge can no longer be used for its intended purpose without

additional non-customer interaction
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expected cartridge life

approximate number of pages likely to be printed from a cartridge when run to cartridge end-of-life

according to an ISO/IEC 29142 standardized or specified test method
3.26
filled cartridge

user replaceable unit of a printing system that includes at least ink or toner materials, intended for

deposition on a substrate and a containing mechanism for such materials
3.27
incineration

disposal method that involves combustion of waste material converting it into heat, gas, steam and ash

but not including smelting
3.28
ink

material, which may or may not include colourant, designed for liquid state deposition on a substrate

3.29
ink cartridge

user replaceable unit of a printing system that includes at least a containing mechanism designed for ink

intended for deposition on a substrate
3.30
ink deposition mechanism
imaging apparatus for depositing ink on a printing substrate
EXAMPLE A printhead.
3.31
ink transport part

ink channelling mechanism operating between an ink deposition mechanism and an ink containment part,

particularly when the ink deposition mechanism and the ink containment part are not physically abutted

3.32
inkjet printer

printer with an operating part, for example a printhead, to apply ink on a substrate

3.33
integrated ink cartridge

cartridge that includes at least: an ink containment part, an ink transport part, and an ink deposition

mechanism
3.34
landfilled

waste disposal in a landfill or other non-reuse, -recycle, -remanufacture, -waste to energy, or -incineration

depository, excluding the residuals from waste to energy and incineration
3.35
life-cycle

consecutive and interlinked stages of a product system, from raw material acquisition or generation

from natural resources to final disposition
Note 1 to entry: See ISO 14040
3.36
lifetime attribute

cartridge performance attribute which can only be measured by printing to cartridge end-of-life

according to an ISO/IEC 29142 standardized or specified test method
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material safety data sheet
MSDS
safety data sheet
SDS

form containing safety information about the ink or toner contained in cartridges designed for use

in printing applications which includes physical, chemical, and toxicological properties, regulatory

information, and recommendations to ensure safe handling
3.38
multi-chamber ink cartridge
ink cartridge that is designed to contain two or more inks
Note 1 to entry: It may or may not be an integrated ink cartridge.
3.39
multi-function printer
MFP

printer with an operating part to apply ink or toner on a substrate, and also providing additional

functions such as fax and copy
3.40
non-colourant ink

material designed for liquid state deposition on a substrate, such as gloss optimizers and fixatives, not

containing a colourant
3.41
non-colourant toner

solid material, not containing colourant, capable of taking on an electrostatic charge, designed for

deposition on a substrate under the control of electrostatic forces in conjunction with a surface having

a controlled distributed charge such as gloss optimizers and fixatives
3.42
non-original cartridge

cartridge that is marketed by a company other than the company that markets the printing system for

which the cartridge is intended
3.43
original cartridge

cartridge that is marketed by the company that markets the printing system for which the cartridge is

intended
3.44
original equipment manufacturer
company that markets a printing system
3.45
page attribute value

value of a performance point attribute that is the value of that attribute evaluated from a complete

single printed page
3.46
performance attribute

attribute which can be determined only through printing with the cartridge(s) installed in an

operational printer
3.47
photo printer

printer with an operating part to apply ink or toner on a substrate, with functionality to print images

on photo paper sizes and types
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photoreceptor part
photoconductor

physical mechanism, such as OPC, that includes a surface that accepts a uniform electrostatic charge,

with a surface that may subsequently be selectively discharged by exposure to light, and which facilitates

transfer of toner to media after such exposure
3.49
physical attribute

attribute which can be determined directly from the cartridge and which is independent of print systems

3.50
pigment ink

material designed for liquid state deposition on a substrate, including a chemical pigment colourant

3.51
point attribute

performance attribute which can be measured on pages printed at any point during the life of the cartridge

3.52
printer

device intended to apply colourant(s) to a substrate in response to a digital signal

3.53
recovery

process to divert cartridges and/or cartridge materials from the solid waste stream and into productive uses

3.54
recycle
reuse, remanufacture or otherwise divert from a solid waste stream
3.55
refill

operation to replace ink or toner in a customer’s cartridge that does not involve the replacement or

refurbishing of worn cartridge components
3.56
refiller
cartridge supplier that refills customer’s cartridges
3.57
remanufacture

operation to replace or clean components and add ink or toner using cartridges from cartridge take-

back or collection programs
3.58
remanufacturer
cartridge supplier that produces or markets remanufactured cartridges
3.59
reuse

operation in which a whole or a component part of a cartridge is incorporated in the manufacture or

remanufacture of a cartridge, such that the whole or component part is intended to be put into service

for the same purpose for which it was conceived
3.60
single chamber ink cartridge
ink cartridge that is designed to contain one ink
Note 1 to entry: It may or may not be an integrated ink cartridge.
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single function printer
SFP

printer with an operating part to apply ink or toner on a substrate, having no additional functions such

as fax or scan
3.62
standard error goal

allowed upper limit of the error in page attribute value measurements, determined as the upper limit of

the standard error of the estimated mean of the measurements
3.63
substrate
user selectable imageable surfaces
EXAMPLE Paper, transparency, cloth.
3.64
take-back

programs sponsored by cartridge suppliers and conducted by cartridge collectors for the purpose of

obtaining cartridges after cartridge end-of-life
3.65
toner

solid material, which may or may not include colourant, capable of taking on an electrostatic charge,

designed for deposition on a substrate under the control of electrostatic forces in conjunction with a

surface having a controlled distributed charge
3.66
toner cartridge

user replaceable unit of a printing system that includes at least a containing mechanism designed for

toner intended for deposition on a substrate
3.67
toner deposition mechanism
imaging apparatus for depositing toner on a printing substrate
EXAMPLE A surface having a controlled distributed charge.
3.68
user replaceable unit

any part of a printing system that is designed to be removed and replaced by a user

3.69
waste to energy

form of recovery in which the energy generated from incineration is captured and used as energy

4 Requirements

The framework explained in this International Standard shall not be used directly for comparison of

products. For such comparison using test method standards compliant with the framework of this

International Standard, the minimum requirement is that conditions for measuring parameters as well

as the entire test conditions explained in such compliant standards are required to be in agreement.

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5 Structure of ISO/IEC 29142
5.1 Data Reporting

This part of ISO/IEC 29142 establishes the product and package labelling requirements, and related

reporting requirements for toner and ink cartridges used in printing devices that have a digital input

printing path, including multi-function devices.

Cartridge characterization tests standardized or specified in parts of ISO/IEC 29142 to be compliant

with ISO/IEC 29142-1, and environmental standards compliant with Part 3, shall adhere to the labelling,

notification and reporting specifications in Part 2. In common for compliance with ISO/IEC 29142,

according to Part 2, four levels of labelling, notification and reporting are established:

— A cartridge label
— A cartridge notification
— A customer report
— A cartridge attribute test report

Customer and cartridge attribute test reports from ink and toner cartridge attribute characterization

testing shall include results from test performed directly on each printing system that will be claimed

in the cartridge reporting.

The provisions for traceability between these notification and reporting levels and the related cartridges

are specified.

Processes applied after cartridge end-of-life can include recycling cartridges for new cartridges and other

new uses, such as in the manufacture of non-cartridge products, refill of cartridges, recovery of cartridges,

and remanufacture of cartridges for another usage cycle. Taken together, these processes can result in

directing materials from cartridges so that the materials are diverted from the solid waste stream.

Achieving minimal waste after cartridge end-of-life requires that cartridge suppliers, manufacturers,

remanufacturers, cartridge collectors, and users conduct each stage of the cartridge life-cycle in a

manner consistent with this objective. The requirements of ISO/IEC 29142-2 specify information to be

provided by cartridge suppliers, and cartridge collectors so that users are enabled to conduct the use

stage of the cartridge life-cycle in a manner consistent with diverting cartridge materials from the solid

waste stream after cartridge end-of-life.
5.2 Environmental

This part of ISO/IEC 29142 establishes a framework of environmental provisions, distinct from the

cartridge characterization framework of this International Standard, ISO/IEC 29142-1, for environmental

standards for toner and ink cartridges used in printing devices that have a digital input printing path,

including multi-function devices.

Part 3 harmonizes aspects of selected environmental standards, reporting forms such as material

safety data sheets that provide customers with health and safety information, and eco-labels pertaining

to toner and ink cartridges, to establish requirements for uniform measurable environmental, health

and safety provisions that inform and benefit the user regarding potential environmental impacts

throughout the product life-cycle.
Provisions selected in ISO/IEC 29142-3 are included to support these objectives:
a) Minimization of environmental impact throughout the cartridge life-cycle
b) Minimization of environmental impact associated with end-of-life processes

Legal requirements and customer expectations are considered associated with material use,

manufacturing operations, packaging, and/or end-of-life processes.
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Part 3 of the International Standard ISO/IEC 29142 provides the following:
— The terms and definitions related to cartridge environmental attributes.

— Cartridge environmental attributes for inclusion in environmental labels, standards and green

procurement criteria.

— Test methods that manufacturers, test laboratories, etc., use to determine values for the defined

cartridge environmental attributes.
— Methods for determination of declared values from the test results.

— Methods for declaration of conformance to provisions that do not require measurement.

5.3 Toner and ink cartridge characterization

Parts of ISO/IEC 29142 may specify cartridge characterization test methods that evaluate attributes of

toner and ink cartridges used in printing devices that have a digital input printing path, including multi-

function devices. These cartridge characterization test methods pertain to cartridges for equipment

used in office environments.

Parts of ISO/IEC 29142 defining cartridge characterization test methods are required to comply with the

framework for cartridge characterization defined in ISO/IEC 29142-1. The framework requires robust,

repeatable, objective measurements and testing procedures that include specification of the test timing

relative to cartridge lifetime, and specification of test operating conditions such as temperature and

humidity. The print-related attributes tested in ISO/IEC 29142 cartridge characterization test methods

are specified with respect to selected paper properties and values.
ISO/IEC 29142 cartridge characterization test method
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