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Printers that have earned the ENERGY STAR can cut the equipment's electricity use by over 60%.
Earning the ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR qualified printers automatically enter a low-power "sleep" mode after a period of inactivity. Separate specifications are available for stand-alone printer models depending on paper handling size and color capabilities. Spending a large portion of time in low-power mode not only saves energy but helps printing equipment run cooler and last longer. Many ENERGY STAR qualified machines can print double-sided pages, reducing paper costs by as much as $30 a year. Businesses that use ENERGY STAR enabled office equipment may realize additional savings on air conditioning and maintenance. Over its lifetime, ENERGY STAR qualified equipment in a single home office (e.g., computer, monitor, printer, and fax) can save enough electricity to light an entire home for more than 4 years.
Remember, saving energy prevents pollution. Printers are generally turned on 24 hours a day, so power management features are important for saving energy and are an easy way to reduce air pollution.
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