PRINTITRESELLER.UK 29 COVER STORY can choose Heat-Free Technology when replacing an existing printer to help reduce energy consumption and the associated greenhouse gas emissions, which will help to slow the rate of climate change. Choosing a cartridgefree printer is also a more sustainable option and may bring benefits in terms of improved efficiency, productivity, and long-term financial savings. Henning Ohlsson, Epson Europe’s Director of Sustainability, comments: “There’s no getting away from the fact that we’re facing a global climate crisis, but the future is in our hands. One thing we have control over is how we consume energy – and we can make the world a better place one appliance at a time. Inkjet technology is available as a greener choice and even small changes can make a big difference in protecting the world’s permafrost.” www.epson.co.uk/heat-freetechnology About the research Epson and Dr Tim Forman of the University of Cambridge drew on the following sources to reveal the real-world impact of our printing decisions: n International and regional reporting of energy and greenhouse gas emissions trends n Peer-reviewed projections of climate change and related impacts n A detailed analysis of global printer energy consumption When analysing the impact of a switch from laser to ink-jet printers, research went beyond like-for-like energy comparisons between laser and ink-jet printers and considered the indicative lifecycles of modern printers, based on Energy Star’s most up-to-date testing methodology. Energy Star’s recent revision (3.0) of the Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) methodology provides the industry’s leading standardised method of comparing appliance energy performance. Applied to printers, the methodology uses standard assumptions about operation patterns – including varying use over a specific period of time – to evaluate product energy performance. About Epson PrecisionCore Heat-Free Technology Epson Heat-Free Technology does not require heat in the ink ejection process. Instead, pressure is applied to a Piezo element, reducing environmental impact while increasing productivity without compromise. Heat-Free Technology brings four benefits: n Low power consumption saves energy and money n Few replacement parts, low environmental impact n Save time with consistent high-speed printing n Low intervention increases productivity the appliances sector to meet its net zero decarbonisation scenario risks a 100% increase in the frequency of extreme heat waves and a 40% increase in ecological droughts.” A call for action The report reveals that a net zero future for the printing sector depends on a global switch to the most energy efficient products such as inkjet technology. It identifies three ways we can make a collective change: 1 Technological innovation: With appliance ownership continuing to increase, reducing carbon emissions will rely on enhancing technological energy efficiency standards and reducing the energy intensity of manufacturing. One example of industry progress toward more energy efficient appliances is Epson’s Heat Free inkjet printing technology, which does not require heat in the ink ejection process. Instead, pressure is applied to the Piezo element, which flexes backwards and forwards firing the ink from the printhead. 2 International co-operation: Greater international co-operation is needed to align Members of the European Parliament, encourage the uptake of more efficient appliances, and improve efficiency labelling. This has the potential to accelerate action and drive down the costs of efficient appliances. 3 Behaviour change: If everyone on the planet makes one positive change, it can have a huge positive impact. People -24.3% reduction in CO2 Western Europe Electricity Cosumption GWh Carbon Emissions KtCO2 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 1,000 700 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 Central & Eastern Europe Middle East & Africa China USA Asia Pacific Latin America Canada Inkjet Laser CO2 emissions 100% uptake Japan CO2 emissions current inkjet & laser mix Annual printer energy consumption by region (TEC 3 methodology) Colour inkjet versus d the planet The following graph shows estimated annual energy and carbon from the curr nt market, based on total quantity of printers in operation over a current four-year sales period. Howev r, a worldwide swit h to inkjet from laser printing technology could deliver global electricity savings in excess of 2,240 GWh per year - equivalent to approximately 1,300,000 metric ton es of carbon dioxide per year. Annual printer energy consumption by region (TEC 3 methodology)
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