ISO/IEC 29142-1:2013
(Main)Information technology — Print cartridge characterization — Part 1: General: terms, symbols, notations and cartridge characterization framework
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.
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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
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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 continuousphysical 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
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ISO/IEC 29142-1 was prepared by Joint Technical Committee ISO/IEC JTC 1, Information technology,
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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 reportingISO/IEC 29142-3, Information technology — Print cartridge characterization — Part 3: Environment
3 Terms and definitionsFor 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
3.2black-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 colourantNote 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
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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 observationsNote 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 substrate3.5
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 formatNote 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 users3.7
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 interaction3.10
cartridge identifier
formatted human readable arrangement of information uniquely specifying a distinct cartridge
3.11cartridge life percent completion point
point in the life of a cartridge computed as a percent of expected cartridge life
3.12cartridge 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.
3.13cartridge 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
3.14colour printer
printer with an operating part to apply ink or toner on a substrate, with functionality to produce print
output containing colours3.15
containment part
containing mechanism designed for materials intended for deposition on a substrate
3.16continuous 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 applies3.18
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 system3.20
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
3.21discrete attribute
attribute which can take only a finite number of values within a range, such as an integer count
3.22dye ink
material designed for liquid state deposition on a substrate, including a chemical dye colourant
3.23electrophotographic printer
printer principally using opto electric phenomena and electrostatic attraction to move toner to a substrate
3.24end-of-life
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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 method3.26
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 materials3.27
incineration
disposal method that involves combustion of waste material converting it into heat, gas, steam and ash
but not including smelting3.28
ink
material, which may or may not include colourant, designed for liquid state deposition on a substrate
3.29ink cartridge
user replaceable unit of a printing system that includes at least a containing mechanism designed for ink
intended for deposition on a substrate3.30
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
3.32inkjet printer
printer with an operating part, for example a printhead, to apply ink on a substrate
3.33integrated ink cartridge
cartridge that includes at least: an ink containment part, an ink transport part, and an ink deposition
mechanism3.34
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 incineration3.35
life-cycle
consecutive and interlinked stages of a product system, from raw material acquisition or generation
from natural resources to final dispositionNote 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
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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 handling3.38
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 copy3.40
non-colourant ink
material designed for liquid state deposition on a substrate, such as gloss optimizers and fixatives, not
containing a colourant3.41
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 fixatives3.42
non-original cartridge
cartridge that is marketed by a company other than the company that markets the printing system for
which the cartridge is intended3.43
original cartridge
cartridge that is marketed by the company that markets the printing system for which the cartridge is
intended3.44
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 page3.46
performance attribute
attribute which can be determined only through printing with the cartridge(s) installed in an
operational printer3.47
photo printer
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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 exposure3.49
physical attribute
attribute which can be determined directly from the cartridge and which is independent of print systems
3.50pigment ink
material designed for liquid state deposition on a substrate, including a chemical pigment colourant
3.51point attribute
performance attribute which can be measured on pages printed at any point during the life of the cartridge
3.52printer
device intended to apply colourant(s) to a substrate in response to a digital signal
3.53recovery
process to divert cartridges and/or cartridge materials from the solid waste stream and into productive uses
3.54recycle
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 components3.56
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 programs3.58
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 conceived3.60
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 scan3.62
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 measurements3.63
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-life3.65
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 charge3.66
toner cartridge
user replaceable unit of a printing system that includes at least a containing mechanism designed for
toner intended for deposition on a substrate3.67
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
3.69waste to energy
form of recovery in which the energy generated from incineration is captured and used as energy
4 RequirementsThe 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
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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 characterizationParts 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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