ISO IEC 11160-2-2021 PDF

Full title and description

ISO/IEC 11160-2:2021 — Office equipment — Minimum information to be included in specification sheets — Part 2: Class 3 and Class 4 printers. This part of the ISO/IEC 11160 series specifies the minimum set of information and performance characteristics that should be presented in product specification sheets, brochures or online product pages for mid- to high-capacity office printers (Class 3 and Class 4) to allow consistent comparison by users and purchasers.

Abstract

This international standard defines the minimum information to be included in specification sheets for Class 3 and Class 4 office printers so users can compare characteristics of different machines. It covers which performance and descriptive items should be reported (e.g., throughput, print quality descriptors, consumables yield statements, environmental and operational constraints) and includes classification guidance and annexes for applying the series. The standard is intended for printers intended to operate in an office environment (not for devices requiring special rooms or specially instructed operators).

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard).
• Publication date: July 2021 (edition published 2021).
• Publisher: Joint ISO/IEC standard (prepared under ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 28 — Office equipment).
• ICS / categories: 35.180 (IT terminal and other peripheral equipment).
• Edition / version: Edition 3 (2021).
• Number of pages: 19 pages (official published PDF length).

Scope

ISO/IEC 11160-2:2021 applies to Class 3 and Class 4 printers intended for office environments and specifies the minimum information that shall be included in specification sheets (instruction manuals, product brochures, websites) so users can compare equipment. It excludes printers that require specially equipped rooms or specially instructed operators. The document includes classification rules (annexes) that define class boundaries and examples of required data items.

Key topics and requirements

• List of mandatory and recommended data items to appear on specification sheets (performance, electrical/environmental requirements, supported media, duty cycle/throughput descriptors).
• Classification of printers into classes and guidance on applying Class 3 and Class 4 definitions.
• Instructions on how to present consumables yield and measurement references so yields are comparable across products.
• References to normative measurement methods and related standards (examples: methods for measuring first-print-out time and toner cartridge yield) that support consistent reporting.
• Annex material with tables and classification examples to assist manufacturers and spec writers in applying the requirements.

Typical use and users

Used by printer manufacturers, product managers, technical writers, procurement officers, test laboratories and reviewers who prepare, evaluate or compare specification sheets for office printers. It is intended to make specification information consistent and comparable for end users and purchasing organizations.

Related standards

ISO/IEC 11160-2:2021 is part of the ISO/IEC 11160 series. Related and referenced documents include ISO/IEC 11160-1 (Part 1 — Class 1 and Class 2 printers, original part addressing lower-class printers) and earlier editions of Part 2 (the 2013 edition was withdrawn and replaced by the 2021 edition). The standard also refers normatively to testing/method standards such as ISO/IEC 17629 and ISO/IEC 19752 / ISO/IEC 19798 for specific measurement methods used in reporting yields and timing.

Keywords

office equipment, printers, specification sheets, product specification, Class 3 printer, Class 4 printer, printer classification, performance reporting, consumables yield, ISO/IEC 11160.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO/IEC 11160-2:2021 is an international standard that defines the minimum information to be included in specification sheets for Class 3 and Class 4 office printers so that users can compare products consistently.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It specifies which data items, performance descriptors and supporting references should appear on specification sheets for Class 3 and Class 4 printers (e.g., throughput descriptors, environmental/electrical requirements, consumables yield reporting) and provides classification guidance and annexes. It excludes printers that require special rooms or specially trained operators.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, specification authors, procurement teams, test laboratories, and purchasers who need consistent, comparable specification data for office-class printers.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: Current — the 2021 edition (published July 2021) is the active edition; it superseded the 2013 edition of ISO/IEC 11160-2, which was withdrawn.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 2 of the ISO/IEC 11160 series (the series addresses minimum specification-sheet information for different printer classes; Part 1 covers Class 1 and Class 2 printers).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: office equipment, specification sheet, printer classification, Class 3, Class 4, consumables yield, throughput, ISO/IEC 11160.