Overview
ISO/IEC 29142-2:2013 - Print cartridge characterization - Part 2: Cartridge characterization data reporting - specifies the product and package labelling and related reporting provisions for toner and ink cartridges used in printing devices with a digital-input printing path (including multi‑function devices) in office environments. It defines the information requirements for cartridge documentation on packaging and cartridges and the content and format of customer and test reports.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope and intent
- Establishes consistent documentation and reporting methods for cartridge characterization results defined in the ISO/IEC 29142 series.
- Supports customer understanding and enables comparison of cartridge attributes across suppliers.
- Cartridge labels
- Must be displayed on the cartridge and on retail packaging (recommended on bulk packaging).
- Required label elements: cartridge identifier, colourant identification (human‑readable names or representative colour icons), cartridge supplier identifier (name, trademark or logo), and guidance for cartridge take‑back programs.
- Restrictions: labels must not reference “ISO/IEC 29142”; only one supplier identifier must be discoverable on cartridge, packaging and related reports.
- Cartridge notifications and customer reports
- Notifications (primarily on packaging) must include at least the cartridge identifier, supplier identification and colourant information.
- Customer reports include a cartridge notification and a cartridge attribute checklist summarizing which ISO/IEC 29142 characterization tests have been performed (yes/no) and summary results of selected tests.
- Cartridge attribute test reports
- Provide detailed characterization results in a prescribed format, including information required in customer reports plus full test data for the chosen attributes.
- Environment and conformity
- Normative references
- Related yield and test standards such as ISO/IEC 19752, 19798 and 24711 are referenced for yield reporting and test methods.
Practical applications - who uses this standard
- Cartridge manufacturers, remanufacturers, refillers and distributors - to design compliant labels, packaging and customer documentation.
- Test laboratories and compliance teams - to format and present cartridge attribute and yield test reports.
- Cartridge collectors and take‑back program operators - to provide clear guidance on collection options.
- Procurement and facility managers - to compare performance, environmental and supplier information across cartridge offerings.
- Retailers and OEMs - to ensure packaging and marketing materials present consistent, standardized cartridge information.
Related standards
Keywords: ISO/IEC 29142-2:2013, print cartridge characterization, cartridge labelling, cartridge attribute checklist, cartridge attribute test report, take-back program, toner cartridges, ink cartridges, office printers, multi-function devices.