ASTM-F1424 › Standard Test Method for Estimating Toner Usage in Full-Color Copiers Utilizing Dry Mono- or Dual-Component Toners
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Scope
1.1 This test method describes a procedure for estimating the number of copies that can be produced for a given unit of toner in a full-color copier using dry mono- or dual-component development.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazards, see Section 9.
Significance and Use
5.1 This test method can be used to evaluate the performance of different toners in a common machine. It can also be used to evaluate the economics of toner usage when making machine-to-machine cost-per-copy comparisons.
5.2 This test method provides only a point of estimate that is subject to a significant number of variables that are not easily measured. Toner-based imaging systems are not 100 % efficient. Some toner is lost to the surroundings (inside or outside of the copier). This loss may be significant enough to affect the total number of copies produced by a specific amount of toner. Anyone making a decision based on the results of this test method should carefully consider the accuracy of the results and other pertinent data.
5.3 Actual use of the copier in normal operating conditions will most likely result in toner usage values different from those generated in this test method.
Keywords
dual-component development; full-color copier; mono-component development; toner; toner usage; ICS Number Code 37.100.10 (Reproduction equipment)
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Document Number
ASTM-F1424-92(2011)
Revision Level
1992 R11 EDITION
Status
Current
Modification Type
Reapproval
Publication Date
Oct. 1, 2012
Document Type
Test Method
Page Count
4 pages
Committee Number
F05.04