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Using the purchasing checklist research the purchase of the following:
(note all three items will be over $1,000).
- fridge
- photocopier
- printer
Activity
Write a report on the following:
- Which make and model of product do you recommend?
- Why you made this recommendation.
- Energy efficiency comparison of the products you considered.
- What is the likely energy saving in buying this product?
- Other information you find interesting and relevant.
Fridge
Refrigeration equipment
Energy Savings Checklist
- Insulate distribution system and end use
storerooms
- Retrofit electronic expansion valves to
reciprocating water chiller sets
- Has the system been changed to run with
hydrocarbon refrigerants?
- Improve chilled circulation/heat
transfer
- Adjust suction temperature to maximise
efficiency and maintain product temperature
- Maintain defrost on all fan coils
- Increase use of cold room space by closing off unused section.
- http://www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/for_businesses/energy_efficiency_2296.html
The fridge
that I would recommend would be the:
Because
it has the highest energy star rating, it has a good brand name and it suits my
budget.
Has
an energy star rating of 2.5 and the 510L Electrolux
Fridge EBE5107BA has an energy star rating of 3.
The
energy saving for the fridge would be 349.00kWh/yr. which is a lot less than
the other two fridges which are 420.00kWh/yr. and 406.00kWh/yr.
Features
·Frost free
·Hidden hinges
·Door close assist
·Fresh logic® deodoriser
·Deli-drawer
·Anodised wine caddy
·Full-width crisper on easy glide slides
·Humidity controlled
·Half-width dairy compartment with lid
·Egg tray
·Interior fridge light
·Removable mould resistant seals
·Twist ice server
·Ice cube storage bin
·Food freezing guide
·Adjustable front rollers
·Rear rollers
·Also known as Electrolux ETM4200SC-L
Dimensions
Suitable for small to medium
households, this Electrolux refrigerator is energy efficient, stylish, and
quiet. The classic top-mount design makes it easy to access your frozen food,
and the humidity-controlled crisper will prolong the freshness of your fruit
and veggies. Plus the curved stainless steel door is mark-resistant and
beautiful to look at.
This
Electrolux fridge uses a non-synthetic refrigerant (R600a) which is a more
environmentally-friendly alternative to the hydro fluorocarbon R134a used in
most other fridges. This makes it the perfect choice for anyone who is
concerned about environmental sustainability.
Packed with
features, this fridge also gives you a range of handy storage options including
a twist ice server and an anodised wine caddy which is great for entertaining.
There is also a deli drawer, an egg tray, and a dairy compartment for added
convenience.
Constructed
from premium quality materials, the Electrolux ETM4200SCLH is designed to stand
up to the demands of a busy family.
Key Features
Non-synthetic R600a refrigerant
Designed with the planet in mind, this fridge uses a more
environmentally-friendly refrigerant to significantly reduce its level of gas
emissions.
Best in class energy efficiency
This fridge is in the top 25% of the most energy efficient
appliances on the Australian and New Zealand market.
FreshLogic® deodoriser
Unique to Electrolux, the FreshLogic® deodoriser keeps your fridge
smelling fresh by absorbing strong odours.
Professionally inspired
Professionally inspired European styling brings you mark-resistant
stainless steel doors, attractive full-length handles, and classic curved
doors.
Easy-glide access
The telescopic runners on the crisper drawer provide effortless
access to your fresh food.
Humidity control
Humidity controls on the crisper bin creates the ideal storage
environment to keep your fruit and vegetables fresh and delicious.
Reducing Waste
Although we have made great improvements in our waste disposal
habits over recent years, there are still lots of ways we can do more.
Photocopier
Environmentally Friendly Photocopiers
and Office Equipment
Environmentally Friendly photocopiers and other office equipment
are crucial to workplace energy-saving and waste-reduction. Many measures
(procedural and technical) have been implemented by equipment manufacturers,
dealers and distributors - even before the government's introduction of
measures via legislation such as the WEEE directive. Additionally, all
government departments and private enterprise organisations have become acutely
aware in recent years of the need for the implementation of energy-efficiency
measures - not least to address bottom-line profitability as well as the wider
responsibility to reduce climate change.
Environmental Issues: Recycling
Office equipment including photocopiers which previously
ended up on landfill sites are no longer able to do so under the WEEE
directive. The WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive
affects those involved in the manufacture, selling and distribution, recycling
or treating of any electronic equipment. Included in the range of items
affected are household appliances, Information Technology and
Telecommunications Equipment, audio visual and lighting equipment, electrical
and electronic tools, surgical and hospital equipment and automatic dispensers
and of course, office equipment including photocopiers.
The aim of the WEEE directive is to reduce the waste
generated from electrical and electronic equipment. The directive is also
designed to ensure an improvement in the environmental procedures of all those
involved in the life cycle of electrical and electronic products.
Manufacturers, sellers and distributors of office equipment are responsible for
taking back and recycling electrical and electronic equipment. They are also
required to achieve a series of rigorous recycling and recovery targets for
different categories of appliance. Responsibilities can be discharged in a
number of ways, including financial contributions.
Environmental Issues: Energy
Efficiency and Fossil Fuel Consumption
Apart from computers and associated print devices,
photocopiers are without doubt the most common items of office equipment in use
today. Due to the need to be used "on demand", they can incur a
significant environmental cost in terms of energy and paper usage and consequent
greenhouse gas emissions.
Energy Efficiency with Power
Management
Power management features are important for saving energy
and an easy way to reduce air pollution. Energy efficient photocopiers provide
a significant step towards reducing the environmental impact of office
photocopiers. Such machines come provided with an “energy saving" mode so
that when not in use they "power down". This feature alone can reduce
the energy needed to support the machine in periods of low activity by up to
60% or even more.
Energy Efficiency with Technical
Innovation
A major energy-saving feature of the latest Canon
photocopiers is the Canon "On-Demand" fusing system. The latest
Canons use a thin fixing film, rather than a thick heating roller. They also
use an efficient ceramic heating element, rather than a halogen heater. With
these twin innovations, Canon achieves greatly improved energy efficiency and
lower heat requirements. Heat is applied only when paper is passed through the
fixing mechanism and images are "fixed" via the fixing film. In
addition to this, Canon’s technology can allow the photocopier to make the
transition between a cool energy-saving "sleep mode" to full
operating temperatures in less than 10 seconds. This is a major advantage over
conventional systems, which typically take more than one minute.
A similarly innovative system is also available on the
latest Konica Minolta bizbub series, including the bizhub C451. The induction
heating fusing technology on the bizhub C451 is also one which minimises energy
consumption and maximises energy efficiency, by fusing at a lower temperature.
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Office Equipment
Such technology is paving the way to increased energy
efficiency - especially when coupled with an increase in the availability of
"duplex" (paper-saving double-sided copying and printing) as
standard, and the adoption of office disciplines in the curtailing of
unnecessary paper creation via electronic Document Management Systems designed
to operate with digital photocopiers.
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Toshiba's Eco-Friendly Office Copier Prints Erasable Documents
A new copy machine by Toshiba
hopes to be the next big thing for paper-conscious offices. It prints documents
that can be erased instantly by heating the pages, and the paper can be used up
to five times before needing to be recycled. The toner is heat-sensitive, and
loses colour when warmed up. But what happens if you leave your important
documents in the hot car? According to CrunchGear, the printer with its
erasable paper can result in a "60% cut in carbon dioxide emissions, when
compared with using four sheets of paper. The copier can make 20 to 30 copies a
minute and will cost about 20-30% more than conventional copiers with a similar
performance, according to a report in The Nikkei (Japan's biggest business
daily)." The company hopes to commercialise the copy machines sometime
during the next fiscal year.
It reminds us a little of a
giant version of the PrePeat.
The idea is very intriguing --
at least at first. After all, isn't it perfect that an office could reuse paper
up to five times? While it sounds like a great way to curb the consumption of
paper by offices, there are a few issues that shake the "green" label
for the machine. For instance, at what rate will paper get heated and reused,
rather than saved (since the purpose of a copy machine is to have hard copies
of a document on hand), and does the energy that goes into heating the paper
eat into any carbon savings by minimising paper use? And what chemicals are
used in heat-sensitive ink -- it might be far less green than using
soy-based inks.
We aren't convinced that this is
necessarily a green solution all around, and it underscores the fact that the
greenest thing to do with copiers is just not use them. Avoiding printing in
the first place is more practical than investing in this new machine.
Big Steps with a smaller Footprint
Toshiba proudly introduces its greenest MFD ever
Toshiba’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility
encourages major efforts to reduce the impact of our activities on the
environment. Promoting good environmental management practices across all of
our products and business processes, the new e-STUDIO255/305/355/455 MFDs can
boast the following environmentally friendly enhancements.
The new e-STUDIO255/305/355/455 Multi-Function
Device (MFD) efficiently outputs crisp monochrome images at speeds of 25 ppm to
45 ppm. Scanning in colour it empowers use of digital document storage and
retrieval for considerate paper usage and improved work flow. Together with the
following innovations, we can all comfortably contribute to environmental improvement
activities.
ENERGY SAVING
Utilising Toshiba’s latest SOC (System on Chip) technology feature “Super Sleep Mode” the MFD consumes only 1W of power whilst in standby, in this mode it will be automatically woken for FAX and LAN activities.WASTE TONER RECYCLING SYSTEM
100% of all waste toner is used for imaging resulting in a system that conserves resources, reduces cost and is kinder to the environment.PAPER/TONER SAVING
Hold Print – this feature holds jobs at the MFD ready to output at the user’s convenience eliminating loss and wastage of documents.Omit Blank Page - removes blank sheets from documents saving on unnecessary wasted paper. Auto Duplex – this mode can be set as default cutting paper usage by 50%.
N in 1 – documents can be thumb nailed for archiving (up to 32
pages) onto a single sheet with substantial savings in paper and toner usage.
Proof Print – eliminates wasted output by allowing the user to
preview just one completed set at the MFD before committing to the rest of the
job.
Outside Erase – eliminates black background when copying or scanning
books or other 3D objects, the resultant images are not only cleaner but result
in a reduction of toner usage.
Toner Save Mode – lets users print their documents in a legible output
whilst saving toner, perfect for drafts.
LONG LIFE CONSUMABLES
Consumables are designed to last longer, reducing the frequency of periodic maintenance.COMPLIANCE – DESIGN TO DISPOSAL
Using the “concept to grave” design model, the e-STUDIO 255/305 and 355/455 are designed to fully comply with the world’s most stringent standards such as Energy Star Tier2, Blue Angel Mark and R Ohs requirements of the European Union.HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES REDUCTION
Products are lead free, Vinyl chloride-free, and Halogen-free.LIGHTER/MORE COMPACT
the new lighter and more compact design means more efficient shipping and as a direct result a reduction of CO² emissions. Compared to predecessor, size has been reduced by up to 33%, weight by up to 31% and the number of parts by up to 30%.RECYCLED MATERIAL
these new MFDs utilise packaging manufactured from recycled materials which can be returned for further recycling. In fact, over 14% of each new MFD is manufactured from recycled materials and the whole device is 100% totally recyclable.SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Toshiba contributes to sustainable development in two ways: by supporting environmentally friendly values and by reducing the environmental impact of its products and business practices. Toshiba strives to be eco-friendly in all activities including procurement of raw materials and components, product design, production, and distribution. In line with this policy, Toshiba’s environmentally friendly MFDs feature recycled materials and are highly efficient with energy and other resources.
Photocopying is comparatively
more Eco friendly then printing, the reason being it involved less
consumption of ink. But a lot it depends on need and requirement of the user.
If there is an option to use either one of them then in that case
photocopying is best one to go for.
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Success Stories
NASA's Environmental Approach to Copiers
NASA's unique "cost-per-copy" agency-wide contract, which means the agency purchases copy services rather than machines, allowed the inclusion of several environmental features important to NASA, including recycled paper and energy-efficiency. As a result, the agency estimates it will save approximately $4.5 million during the 5-year span of the contract. In a cost-per-copy contract environment, the contractor provides convenient copiers, all supplies including toner (which previously was a separate, high-cost item for all NASA sites), preventive maintenance, repairs and repair parts, training, moves, and associated labour costs. These convenience copiers were viewed as an easy item to consolidate into one agency wide contract that could yield considerable savings. Consolidating NASA's copier needs into one contract significantly reduced administrative costs associated with contracts being competed, awarded, administered, and closed out.
NASA's unique "cost-per-copy" agency-wide contract, which means the agency purchases copy services rather than machines, allowed the inclusion of several environmental features important to NASA, including recycled paper and energy-efficiency. As a result, the agency estimates it will save approximately $4.5 million during the 5-year span of the contract. In a cost-per-copy contract environment, the contractor provides convenient copiers, all supplies including toner (which previously was a separate, high-cost item for all NASA sites), preventive maintenance, repairs and repair parts, training, moves, and associated labour costs. These convenience copiers were viewed as an easy item to consolidate into one agency wide contract that could yield considerable savings. Consolidating NASA's copier needs into one contract significantly reduced administrative costs associated with contracts being competed, awarded, administered, and closed out.
Below is a link to a site with an eco Calculator:
I could not find any photocopiers with the energy star rating at
I rang EPA Victoria on 1300 372 842 and
I asked them and all they could think of was the energy rating website.
Environment
Eco copiers can look at your current impact on the environment and
provide practical solutions to help you be more Eco friendly. This doesn’t need
to cost the Earth, as we can look to do this without increasing your current
monthly costs. All the products we supply are specially selected to be the most
environmentally (Eco) friendly in its sector.
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Each year some 500 million empty or
used cartridges end up going to landfill.
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A cartridge in landfill will take
over 1000 years to biodegrade.
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To manufacture an original toner
cartridge will have taken some 3.5 litres of oil.
The
downsides of printing and modern technology when you read the headline facts
are frightening. The “paperless” office where we all read electronic documents
and do not print has never materialised and is never likely to. Most users
still prefer to read printed documents than electronic.
Given
that we all print and all use toner and ink jet cartridges, the least we can do
is to dispose of them in the most environmentally friendly way possible.
Here
are some suggestions to help your office make an immediate impact:
1.
Cut paper use. Print on both sides of
the page \"duplexing.\" Print multiple images per page and print only
the quantity you need at the time you need it. Saving paper also saves energy:
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that it takes 10 times more
energy to manufacture a piece of paper than to create another print or copy.
2.
Reach for the right paper, and
recycle the paper you use. Use environmentally preferable paper - like High
Yield Business Paper that is produced using half of the number of trees of
conventional paper. Print on paper certified to sustainable forestry standards
from global organisations such as the Forest Stewardship Council and Programme
for the Endorsement of Forest Certification, or use paper with recycled
content. Install bins in several office locations to make it easy to collect
paper for recycling or for reuse as notepaper.
3.
Reach for the ENERGY STAR®. Upgrade
old products with new, more efficient systems and the savings add up. For
example some new machines can use about 30 percent less than a comparable
multifunction system of two years ago.
4.
Replace copiers or printers with
products that do-it-all. An office copier, four laser printers and a fax
machine can consume 1400 kWh of energy each year. But if one multifunction
system can handle your document needs, it uses only 700 kWh annually. Eco
Copiers Sustainability Calculator can help pinpoint opportunities to reduce the
overall environmental footprint of your office equipment.
5.
Don't throw away empty toner
cartridges. Send them back to us for reuse and recycling.
6.
Seek office equipment designed for
re-manufacturing or recycling. Eco Copiers devices are designed with recycling
and reuse in mind. Recycling and re-manufacturing programs have diverted more
than 2 billion pounds of waste from landfills since 1991.
7.
Use software to simplify the way you
use documents. Cut back the time and energy spent on manual paper-based
processes with work flow management systems and collaboration tools. For
paper-intensive processes like legal discovery or mortgage loan document
management, Docushare combined with scan-enabled multifunction devices can help
reduce errors and improve version control – and ultimately eliminate the costs
of producing, storing and shipping paper documents.
Green
Eco
Copiers is now collecting empty cartridges in the UK. Eco Copiers Ltd realises
that it has to lead by example.
Good ethics
Not
to send any cartridges or mobile phones to landfill, having a positive impact
on the environment.
We
can all make a difference to future generations - Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.
WEEE
Environmentally
Friendly photocopiers and other office equipment are crucial to workplace
energy-saving and waste-reduction. Many measures (procedural and technical)
have been implemented by equipment manufacturers, dealers and distributors -
even before the government\'s introduction of measures via legislation such as
the WEEE directive. Additionally, all government departments and private
enterprise organisations have become acutely aware in recent years of the need
for the implementation of energy-efficiency measures - not least to address
bottom-line profitability as well as the wider responsibility to reduce climate
change.
Environmental Issues: Recycling and the WEEE Directive
Office equipment including photocopiers which previously ended up on landfill sites are no longer able to do so under the WEEE directive. The WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive affects those involved in the manufacture, selling and distribution, recycling or treating of any electronic equipment. Affected by the directive are household appliances, information technology equipment of all kinds , telephone/telecommunications equipment, audio visual gear, lighting equipment, electrical and electronic tools, hospital and medical devices and automatic dispensers and of course, office equipment including photocopiers.
The aim of the WEEE directive is to reduce the waste generated from electrical and electronic equipment. The directive is also designed to ensure an improvement in the environmental procedures and processes of all those involved in the life cycle of electrical and electronic products. Manufacturers, sellers and distributors of office equipment are responsible for taking back and recycling electrical and electronic equipment. They are also required to achieve a series of rigorous recycling and recovery targets for different categories of appliance. Responsibilities can be discharged in a number of ways, including financial contributions.
Environmental Issues: Energy Efficiency and Fossil Fuel Consumption
Apart from computers and associated print devices, photocopiers are without doubt the most common items of office equipment in use today. Due to the need to be used \"on demand\", they can incur a significant environmental cost in terms of energy and paper usage and consequent greenhouse gas emissions
Thus power management features are important for saving energy and an easy way to reduce air pollution. Energy efficient photocopiers provide a significant step towards reducing the environmental impact of office photocopiers. Such machines come provided with \"energy saving\" mode so that when not in use they \"power down\". This feature alone can reduce the energy needed to support the machine in periods of low activity by over 60%.
A major energy-saving feature of the latest photocopiers are so-called \"on demand\" fusing systems. A thin fixing film, rather than a thick heating roller is used. Additionally, a ceramic heating element, rather than a halogen heater is used. With these twin innovations, the latest photocopiers operate with greatly improved energy efficiency and lower heat requirements. Heat is used only when paper is passed through the fixing mechanism and images are \"fixed\" via the fixing film. In addition to this, the new technology can allow the photocopier to make the change between a cool energy-saving \"sleep mode\" to full operating temperatures in less than 10 seconds. This is a major advantage over conventional systems, which typically take more than one minute.
The induction heating fusing technology on the Develop C452 is also one which minimises energy consumption and maximises energy efficiency, by fusing at a lower temperature.
Such technology is paving the way to increased energy efficiency - especially when coupled with an increase in the availability of \"duplex\" (paper-saving double-sided copying and printing) as standard.
Environmental Issues: Recycling and the WEEE Directive
Office equipment including photocopiers which previously ended up on landfill sites are no longer able to do so under the WEEE directive. The WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive affects those involved in the manufacture, selling and distribution, recycling or treating of any electronic equipment. Affected by the directive are household appliances, information technology equipment of all kinds , telephone/telecommunications equipment, audio visual gear, lighting equipment, electrical and electronic tools, hospital and medical devices and automatic dispensers and of course, office equipment including photocopiers.
The aim of the WEEE directive is to reduce the waste generated from electrical and electronic equipment. The directive is also designed to ensure an improvement in the environmental procedures and processes of all those involved in the life cycle of electrical and electronic products. Manufacturers, sellers and distributors of office equipment are responsible for taking back and recycling electrical and electronic equipment. They are also required to achieve a series of rigorous recycling and recovery targets for different categories of appliance. Responsibilities can be discharged in a number of ways, including financial contributions.
Environmental Issues: Energy Efficiency and Fossil Fuel Consumption
Apart from computers and associated print devices, photocopiers are without doubt the most common items of office equipment in use today. Due to the need to be used \"on demand\", they can incur a significant environmental cost in terms of energy and paper usage and consequent greenhouse gas emissions
Thus power management features are important for saving energy and an easy way to reduce air pollution. Energy efficient photocopiers provide a significant step towards reducing the environmental impact of office photocopiers. Such machines come provided with \"energy saving\" mode so that when not in use they \"power down\". This feature alone can reduce the energy needed to support the machine in periods of low activity by over 60%.
A major energy-saving feature of the latest photocopiers are so-called \"on demand\" fusing systems. A thin fixing film, rather than a thick heating roller is used. Additionally, a ceramic heating element, rather than a halogen heater is used. With these twin innovations, the latest photocopiers operate with greatly improved energy efficiency and lower heat requirements. Heat is used only when paper is passed through the fixing mechanism and images are \"fixed\" via the fixing film. In addition to this, the new technology can allow the photocopier to make the change between a cool energy-saving \"sleep mode\" to full operating temperatures in less than 10 seconds. This is a major advantage over conventional systems, which typically take more than one minute.
The induction heating fusing technology on the Develop C452 is also one which minimises energy consumption and maximises energy efficiency, by fusing at a lower temperature.
Such technology is paving the way to increased energy efficiency - especially when coupled with an increase in the availability of \"duplex\" (paper-saving double-sided copying and printing) as standard.
This article appeared in the Earth Times on 15th March
2010 announcing the release by Star Micronics of the TSP100ECO.
This is a comment from a Star
spokesperson:
“The TSP100ECO™ is a direct response
to worldwide demand to reduce carbon emissions and retailers’ responsibility to
reduce energy consumption enabling them to save money and contribute to the
battle against global warming,” stated Christophe Naasz, Marketing Director for
Star Micronics. Naasz further commented, “Combining futurePRNT’s unique
software advantages with a reduction in power and paper consumption will enable
users to not only save the environment and operating expenses, but also satisfy
low-power consumption requirements for Energy Star.”
Wow, 40% energy savings is awesome and the way I
understand it, the TSP100ECO also uses significantly less amounts of paper
through some clever method of making the paper narrower and reducing the amount
of blank spaces on the receipt. Details on their paper management are coming
but the power saving system they use alone makes it a fantastic option in
reducing the impact on the environment.
Looks like a truly green printer is here.
Its coming sooner than you think – environmentally
friendly retailers, eco-friendly retailing, and green retailing - under
whatever label, it will mean substantially more than simply choosing paper
bags, nevertheless the perceived expense seems to possibly be holding a number
of retailers back.
On the other hand “going green” will
probably not end up being as time-consuming or even as costly as everyone
believes. Merchants that believe heading eco-friendly will be simply one more
fad or perhaps advertising attention-grabber ought to reconsider their
position.
When consumers develop an increasing
consciousness regarding a retailer’s entire impact regarding the environment,
these same retailers might be prudent to ensure that they compare favourably to
any yardsticks that are instituted by green watchdogs. The reality is that
green retailing (or simply ‘green-tailing’) is definitely here to stay.
With the ongoing perils and concerns
associated with global warming, in addition to escalating concern regarding the
impact retail businesses generate regarding the natural world, the realities of
green-tailing and being measured as eco-friendly will start to hit home.
Retailers who take note now and begin
the processes required to become eco-friendly now have an advantage over those
that start late. There will be a marketing advantage for sure, as well as the
financial advantage of being able to spread any costs of going green over a
longer period rather than being hit with large costs of conversion all at once.
Eco Printers are one such area where
the cost of conversion is minimal yet the savings in terms of printer power
consumption and paper usage can be quite dramatic.
Wave Energy: A new energy to power Australian homes in 2017
Power Buoy®; Credit: © Ocean Power Technologies
“This looks like a good idea Sarah, I wonder if the
energy prices will be cheaper and will it have any effect on the fish, or other
marine life and how will this affect our ecosystem?”
As the Curiosity rover lands on Mars,
the conquest of Renewable Marine Energy follows the same process: in small
measured steps. This important 19 MW project is the next step in the on-going
relationship between American wave power technology designer Ocean
Power Technologies and Lockheed
Martin, one of the world's space
specialists.
With the most advanced technology in
the country best renowned for waves in the world, the wave energy farm could supply close to 100 MW in the long term.
This team will be responsible of the
first wave energy farm in Australia. Installed along the coast of Victoria
(Portland), 362 km south West of Melbourne, this 19 MW farm will produce 75000
MWh/year (with a reproducibility factor of 50%) and supply electricity to
14,000 Australian homes. This project will reduce levels of CO2 by 37,000
tons/year and allow Australia to save $851,000 AUD/year of carbon taxes (based
on $23 AUD/ton of CO2). The work is scheduled to start in 2013 and will be
completed in 2017.
For the last 15 years, OPT has been
the pioneer in conception, prototype creation and the connection of these
systems to the electric grid. The American company, founded by George W. Taylor
(Australian) and Dr Joseph R. Burn, work with the wave energy converter called "Power Buoy". Fixed on the sea bed, the
technology follows the back and forth wave movement to harness and convert
mechanical energy to electricity. These systems are certified by "Lloyd's
Register" meaning they can function in big waves that measure up to 28
meters (80-90 feet). However, even with this safety margin, the ocean continues to surprise us. There are two models with a
life span of 25 years: "Power buoy 150kW" and "Power buoy
500kW".
In 2004, the US Navy was in search of
a new autonomous system to generate electricity. From this announcement the
relationship between OPT and Lockheed Martin was born. The first prototype was
installed along the coast of New Jersey in 2005. The program ended successfully
in 2008 leading to the development and installation of a more powerful system:
40 kW connected to a grid in Hawaii, followed by a 150 kW system in Scotland
and currently, a 500 kW buoy in development. Lockheed Martin contributes its
specialist knowledge in the design, production, integration systems, and
project management of the Power Buoy technology. Lockheed Martin also
represents financial security for investors and boosts funding research for the
Australian project. OPT shares increased by 72 cents after the news of this
partnership.
The Australian government contributed
$67 million AUD of the $225 million AUD budget for this project and will
participate through local industry players to the farm's production, roll-out
and maintenance. For its operation in territorial Australian seas, Australian
company Victoria Wave Partner Pty Ltd (currently held by OPT) will own, manage,
and be responsible for its development. Currently, its mission is to evaluate
potential funding as well as develop important partnerships with local industry
and public services regarding electricity repurchasing and sales. Eventually,
energy will be sold to electricity suppliers which power commercial and
residential buildings. The economic aspect of this energy is still to be
researched before we know its impact on costs. An article written by Gilles Parkinston states that wave energy could remain under 100$/Mwh by
2020.
New American high-technology on
Australian soil will bring attention from the local players who also strive to
be leaders in the field. The government continues to promoting the nation's
intellectual property by financially participating in the development of
smaller projects and prototypes like the 2MW Carnegie project in Western Australia
and various other projects by Ocean Linx and BioPower System etc... The funding
for these, however, remains modest and proportional to their profitability. As
Australia is looking to establish its renewable energy industry within an
already competitive international context, the Australian government still
chooses a significant investment in an American technology that is more
advanced.
Why Go Green?
The Environmental Printing Company
firmly believes that you, the planet, and your business can benefit from
printing green.
Here are just some of the reasons why:
You Help Save
Trees
The average office worker uses 0.68
kilograms of paper per day, that’s 170 kilograms per year! You can make a HUGE
difference just by changing the type of paper you use.
By switching to recycled or sugar cane paper, your business could save hundreds, maybe even thousands of trees.
By switching to recycled or sugar cane paper, your business could save hundreds, maybe even thousands of trees.
You Help
Reduce Toxic Waste
The paper making process is a toxic
one, and it produces a lot of waste. A medium-sized print shop uses about 20
tons of paper each month, which produces:
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554 kilograms of water-borne waste
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680,741 litres of waste water
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9,025 kilograms of solid waste
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17,770 kilograms of greenhouse gases
· 299,880 BTUs of energy
At The Environmental Printing
Company:
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We use environmentally friendly
products such as vegetable-based inks, recycled paper, and sugar cane paper.
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We recycle ALL of our waste paper and
by-products.
·
We use 40% less toner than
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can eliminate a lot of waste from the printing process.
What Is ENERGY STAR?
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Brother - Network-Ready Wireless Black-and-White
All-In-One
Printer
Model: M FC-8910DW
SKU:
6003099
$489.99
Brother - Network-Ready Wireless Black-and-White
All-In-One
Printer
Model: M FC-8710DW
SKU:
6003008
$399.99
Brother - Network-Ready Wireless All-In-One Printer
Model: M FC-9560CDW
SKU:
1806261
$649.99
Canon - imagePROGRAF
iPF9000S Ink
jet Large Format Printer - 60"
- Colour
Model: iPF9000S
SKU:
4283677
$15,299.61
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Output Paper Capacity
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Up to 150 sheets
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Up to 150 sheets
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Up to 150 sheets
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Memory
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128MB
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64MB
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256MB
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640MB
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Type of Interface
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USB 2.0
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USB 2.0
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USB 2.0
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USB,
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Total Ink Tanks/Cartridge
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1 toner cartridge, 1 drum kit
(included)
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1 toner cartridge, 1 drum kit
(included)
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Print Quality
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For documents
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For documents
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For documents
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PC-Free Printing
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No
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No
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Two-Sided Printer
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Duty Cycle
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Up to 50,000 pages /m o.
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Up to 50,000 pages /m o.
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Networking Capabilities
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Wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n); Ethernet
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Wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n); Ethernet
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Wireless LAN (802.11b/g);
10/100Bas e-TX Ethernet
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Yes
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Scanner Resolution (dpi)
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Up to 19,200 x 19,200 dpi
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Up to 19,200 x 19,200 dpi
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Up to 1200 x 2400 dpi optical; up to 19,200 x 19,200 dpi interpolated
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Bit Depth
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48
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48
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48
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Scanner Type
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Flatbed
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Flatbed
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Flatbed
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Copier Speed (B&W)
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Up to 42 cpm (Copier speeds vary with us e. See manufacturer for info on copier speeds .)
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Up to 40 cpm (Copier speeds
vary with us e. See m fg. for info on copier speeds .)
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Up to 25 cpm (Copier speeds vary with us e. See manufacturer for info on copier speeds .)
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Reduction/ Enlargement
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25-400%
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25-400%
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25-400%
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Automatic Document Feeder
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Fax Transmission Speed
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33.6 Kbps
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33.6 Kbps
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Fax Memory
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Up to 500 pages
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Up to 500 pages
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Up to 500 pages
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Fax Type
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Black-and-white
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Black-and-white
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Document Feed Type and
Capacity
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Automatic; 50 pages
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Automatic; 50 pages
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Minimum System
Requirements
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Windows or Mac OS
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Windows or Mac OS
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Wireless Networking
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Colour Printer Resolution
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Up to 2400 x 600 dpi
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Scan Method
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Flatbed
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Copier Speed (Colour)
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Up to 25 cpm (Copier speeds vary with us e. See manufacturer for info on copier speeds .)
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Multiple Copies
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Up to 99
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Warranty Terms - Parts
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1 year
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1 year
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1 year
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Warranty Terms - Labor
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1 year limited
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1 year limited
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1 year limited
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Product Height
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19.3"
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19.3"
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16.1"
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45.0"
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Product Width
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16.3"
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16.3"
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19.8"
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90.5"
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Product Weight
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36.8 lbs .
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35.9 lbs .
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58.4 lbs .
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357.00lb
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Product Depth
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17.6"
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17.6"
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19.4"
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30.2"
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AVAILABILITY
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Shipping:
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Shipping:
Usually s hips in 2-5 business days
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Shipping:
Usually s hips in 2-5 business days
Estimate Arrival Time
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Shipping: Usually s hips in 2-5 business days
Estimate Arrival Time
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Shipping: Seller usually
ships within 1-2 business
days
Estimate Arrival Time
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Store Pick-up
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Store Pick-up:
Check Stores
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Store Pick-up:
Check Stores
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Store Pick-up:
Check Stores
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Store Pick-up: Not Available
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PRODUCTS
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Brother - Network-Ready Wireless Black-and-White
All-In-One Printer
Model: M FC-8910DW
SKU:
6003099
$489.99
Brother - Network-Ready Wireless Black-and-White
All-In-One Printer
Model: M FC-8710DW
SKU:
6003008
$399.99
Brother - Network-Ready Wireless All-In-One Printer
Model: M FC-9560CDW
SKU:
1806261
$649.99
Canon - imagePROGRAF
iPF9000S Ink
jet Large Format Printer - 60"
- Colour
Model: iPF9000S
SKU:
4283677
$15,299.61
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Canon - image Class D1170 Laser Multifunction Printer - Monochrome
- Plain Paper Print - Desktop
Model: D1170
SKU:
9755021
$959.36
Canon - PIXMA Pro9500
Mark II Photo Printer
Model: PIXM A PRO9500 M ARKII
SKU:
9320503
$849.99
Canon - imagePROGRAF
iPF9100 Ink
jet Large Format Printer - 60"
- Colour
Model: iPF9100
SKU:
5046218
$14,706.33
Canon - imagePROGRAF
iPF510 Ink
jet Large Format Printer - 17"
- Colour
Model: iPF510
SKU:
4688077
$1,546.49
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Financing
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18-Month
Financing
6-Month Financing
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18-Month
Financing
6-Month Financing
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18-Month
Financing
6-Month Financing
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18-Month
Financing
6-Month Financing
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REVIEWS
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Rating
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Be the first to write a review.
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PRODUCT SPECS
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Print Speed (B&W)
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Dedicated photo printer; does not apply
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Print Speed (Photo)
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Borderless 8" x 10" photo in as little
as 47 seconds , 11" x 14" photo in as little as 1 minute, 23
seconds (Print speeds vary with us e. See manufacturer for info on print speeds .)
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Black Printer Resolution
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Up to 4800 x 2400 dpi
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Up to 2400 x 1200 dpi
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Up to 2400 x 1200 dpi
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Colour Printer Resolution
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Up to 4800 x 2400 dpi
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Media Types
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Plain: Plain paper, high resolution paper; Super High Gloss : Photo paper pro platinum , Photo paper pro II; Gloss y: Photo paper plus glossy II, Photo paper glossy;
Semi-Gloss : Photo paper plus semi-gloss ; Matte: Matte photo paper; Envelope:
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Cut Sheet, Roll Paper
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Plain Paper
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1/2
Media Sizes
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4" x 6", 5" x 7",
8" x 10",
letter, legal, 11" x 17", 13" x 19"
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10" to 60"
Width - Roll Paper, 8"
to
60" Width - Cut
Sheet
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A2,
A2+, A3+, B4
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Type of Interface
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High-speed USB 2.0, PictBridge
(cable not included)
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USB,
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USB,
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Total Ink Tanks/Cartridge
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PGI-9 colour cartridges (1-matte black, 1-photo black, 1-cyan, 1- magenta, 1-yellow, 1-photo cyan,
1- photo magenta, 1- red, 1- green, 1- grey) (included)
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Drop Size
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3 pico-litres
|
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Print Quality
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For photos only
|
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PC-Free Printing
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Yes
|
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Minimum System
Requirements
|
Windows 2000, XP , or Vista; Mac
OS X v10.3.9 ? v10.5.x
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Print Speed (Colour)
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343ft²/h
|
415ft²/h
|
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Memory
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640MB
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192MB
|
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Networking Capabilities
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Yes
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Yes
|
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Warranty Terms - Parts
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1 year limited
|
|||
Warranty Terms - Labor
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1 year limited
|
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Product Height
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7.6"
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45.0"
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12.5"
|
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Product Width
|
14.0"
|
90.5"
|
32.2"
|
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Product Weight
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362.00lb
|
86.00lb
|
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Product Depth
|
26.0"
|
30.2"
|
29.0"
|
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AVAILABILITY
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Shipping:
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Shipping: Seller usually ships within 1-2 business days Estimate Arrival Time
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Shipping:
Usually leaves our warehouse in 1 business day Estimate Arrival Tim e
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Shipping: Seller usually ships within 1-2 business days Estimate Arrival Time
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Shipping: Seller usually
ships within 1-2 business
days Estimate Arrival Time
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Store Pick up
|
Store Pick up: Not
Available
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Store Pick up: Check Stores
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Store Pick up: Not
Available
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Store Pick up:
Not Available
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PRODUCTS
× × × ×
Canon - image Class D1170 Laser Multifunction Printer - Monochrome
- Plain Paper Print - Desktop
Model: D1170
SKU:
9755021
$959.36
Canon - PIXMA Pro9500
Mark II Photo Printer
Model: PIXM A PRO9500 M ARKII
SKU:
9320503
$849.99
Canon - imagePROGRAF
iPF9100 Ink
jet Large Format Printer - 60"
- Colour
Model: iPF9100
SKU:
5046218
$14,706.33
Canon - imagePROGRAF
iPF510 Ink
jet Large Format Printer - 17"
- Colour
Model: iPF510
SKU:
4688077
$1,546.49
I would choose the
Canon - PIXMA Pro9500
Mark II Photo Printer
Quick and efficient printing
Prints a borderless 8" x 10" photo in as little as 4 minutes, 5 seconds*, 11" x 14" photo in as little as 7 minutes, 55 seconds.*
·Up to 4800 x 2400 optimised dpi resolution
For crisp images.
·Direct photo printing
With Compatible digital cameras, DV camcorders or camera phones so you can print without a computer.
·Border Free photo print sizes
Prints up to 13" x 19" images.
·FINE technology and 10-colour LUCIA ink system
Deliver amazing colour vividness and long-lasting prints.
·Ambient light correction
Optimises colour output to match lighting conditions.
·Auto photo fix
Automatically categories your images and delivers optimal image correction. Categories include portrait, scenery, night scenery, snapshot with scenery and snapshot with night scenery.
·2-way paper feeding
Allows you to print on photo paper or thick art paper.
·2-in-1 and 4-in-1 printing
Allows you to print more than 1 image on a page.
·High-speed USB 2.0 port
For easy connection to your computer. |
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