ISO IEC 19752-2017 PDF

Full title and description

ISO/IEC 19752:2017 — Information technology — Office equipment — Method for the determination of toner cartridge yield for monochromatic electrophotographic printers and multi‑function devices that contain printer components. This international test method defines a repeatable laboratory procedure to measure the usable page yield of monochrome toner cartridges and the printer components of multifunction devices under specified conditions.

Abstract

Provides a standardized procedure to determine toner‑cartridge page yield for toner‑containing cartridges used in monochrome electrophotographic office printers and the printer components of multifunction devices (MFDs). The method covers test preparations, environmental conditions, sample selection and size, test documents, print mode and handling of errors/end‑of‑life criteria. The standard is intended only to measure yield; it does not claim to measure print quality, reliability or total cost of ownership.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn (Edition 2, 2017); a newer edition (ISO/IEC 19752:2025) has been published to replace the 2017 edition.
• Publication date: January 2017 (date issued commonly listed as 16 January 2017 / January 2017).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in cooperation with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) — joint ISO/IEC standard.
• ICS / categories: 37.100.10 (Reproduction equipment / office equipment).
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (2017).
• Number of pages: 26 pages (edition 2017).

Scope

Applies to toner‑containing cartridges (including all‑in‑one cartridges and cartridges without an integrated photoconductor) for monochrome electrophotographic printers and the printer components of multifunction devices with a digital input→printing path. The document is aimed at office‑class equipment and excludes production/large‑format machines. Special procedural notes are given for internal toner‑replenishment systems. The procedure measures usable yield only; other performance attributes are outside its scope.

Key topics and requirements

• Defined test environment and conditioning requirements (temperature, humidity, acclimatisation).
• Sample selection and minimum sample size (multiple devices and cartridges, purchased from the open market).
• Standard test document(s) and specified print mode(s) for yield measurement.
• Procedures for cartridge handling, installation, occasional maintenance actions (e.g., shaking), and end‑of‑life criteria.
• Recording, error handling, and statistical calculation of average page yield.
• Notes for toner‑replenishment systems and limits of applicability (office‑class focus).

Typical use and users

Used by printer and consumable manufacturers for internally consistent yield reporting, independent testing laboratories, consumer‑testing organisations, corporate procurement teams comparing cartridge costs, and standards bodies. Intended for laboratory environments where repeatable, comparable yield figures are required.

Related standards

Closely associated documents include ISO/IEC 19798 (colour toner cartridge yield methods), ISO/IEC 24711 (inkjet cartridge yield methods) and ISO/IEC 29142‑1 (print cartridge characterisation framework); the standard falls under the remit of ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 28 (office equipment).

Keywords

toner cartridge yield, page yield, monochrome, electrophotographic, printer test method, multifunction device, ISO/IEC, JTC 1/SC 28.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO/IEC 19752:2017 is an international test method that specifies how to measure the usable page yield of monochrome toner cartridges and printer components of multifunction devices under defined laboratory conditions.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers test setup, environmental conditions, sample selection, the standard test document(s), cartridge handling and end‑of‑life criteria, data recording and calculation of average yield. It measures yield only — it does not assess print quality, reliability or full cost of ownership.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Printer and consumable manufacturers, independent test laboratories, consumer testing organisations, procurement and sourcing teams, and standards committees use it to obtain reproducible, comparable yield figures.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2017 edition (Edition 2) is listed as withdrawn and has been superseded by a later edition (ISO/IEC 19752:2025). For current normative use, consult the most recent edition.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it sits with related ISO/IEC test methods for consumables (for example ISO/IEC 19798 for colour toner and ISO/IEC 24711 for inkjet) and is maintained under ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 28 (office equipment).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Toner cartridge yield, page yield, monochrome, electrophotographic, test method, cartridge characterization, ISO/IEC 19752.