Overview
ISO/IEC 17629:2025 - Information technology - Office equipment - Method for measuring first print out time for digital printing devices - defines a standardized test method to measure first print out time (FPOT) for digital printing and multifunctional devices (B&W and colour, any marking technology). FPOT is defined as the number of seconds between job initiation and the complete exit of the first sheet. The second edition (2025) updates terminology, adds an optional FPOT from sleep 15 min test and harmonizes procedures with related productivity standards.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope and definitions: FPOT, sleep state, off state, recovery time, warm-up time, test page and full report.
- Test parameters and conditions: test platform setup, device system setup, connection types, environment and voltage requirements, paper and maintenance state.
- Test procedures: clear procedures for “FPOT from ready”, “FPOT from sleep” (including 60 min and optional 15 min), and “FPOT from off” tests; test-suite and test-file selection; suggested flow charts and consistency criteria (±5%).
- Sample size and repeatability: guidance on the number of runs and consistency checks to ensure reliable FPOT measurements.
- Data treatment and reporting: calculation methods, presentation of results, full report requirements and example report templates (included as annexes).
- Normative and informative annexes: test-platform parameters (Annex A), test suite (Annex B), report presentation and examples (Annex C–E), and a procedure to establish FPOT from ready delay time (Annex F).
Practical applications
- Benchmarking and product specifications: measure time-to-first-page performance for marketing claims or competitive comparisons.
- Quality assurance and R&D: evaluate firmware, hardware or power-management changes that affect FPOT.
- Procurement and acceptance testing: provide objective FPOT metrics for buying decisions and service-level agreements.
- Energy and workflow optimization: analyze recovery and warm-up times to balance power saving modes with user productivity.
Who uses this standard
- Printer and MFD manufacturers (design, validation, QA)
- Independent test laboratories and certification bodies
- IT procurement teams and facilities managers
- Service engineers and OEM support teams
- Standards bodies and regulatory agencies
Related standards
- ISO/IEC 24734:2021 (Method for measuring digital printing productivity) - referenced normatively and harmonized with FPOT test methods.
Keywords: ISO/IEC 17629:2025, FPOT, first print out time, digital printing devices, test method, multifunctional devices, test procedure, printing benchmarking.