Printer, Fax Machine, and Mailing Machine Purchasing & Procurement Language

What ENERGY STAR Purchasing & Procurement resources does EPA offer?

ENERGY STAR Purchasing & Procurement resources include lists of qualifying products, key product criteria, drop-in procurement language and savings calculators. Organizations can use these resources to facilitate the procurement of energy-efficient ENERGY STAR products and prevent greenhouse gas emissions.

Sample Procurement Language (Download Office Product Procurement Language)

The following is an example of language you may wish to require in your upcoming contract:

The Vendor Must:
Provide printers, fax machines, and mailing machines that have earned the ENERGY STAR and meet the ENERGY STAR specifications for energy efficiency as outlined below. The vendor is encouraged to visit www.energystar.gov for complete product specifications and an updated list of qualifying products.

Table 1. Stand Alone Fax Machines (designed to accommodate primarily A4 or 8.5" x 11" sized paper)

Table 2. Mailing Machines

Table 3. Standard Size Printers and Printer/Fax Combinations (designed to accommodate primarily A3, A4, or 8.5" x 11" sized paper; includes monochrome electrophotography, monochrome thermal transfer, and monochrome and color ink jet)

Table 4. Impact Printers (designed to accommodate primarily A3 paper)

Table 5. Large/Wide-Format Printers (designed to accommodate primarily A2 or 17" x 22", or larger paper)

Table 6. Color Printers (designed to accommodate primarily A3, A4, or 8.5" x 11" sized paper; includes color electrophotography and color thermal transfer)