Standardised Testing using the S.T.M.C. Guide

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1 Standardised Testing using the S.T.M.C. Guide Colin Watt European Technical Operations Director Static Control Components (Europe) Ltd

2 What is S.T.M.C.? The S.T.M.C. Guide Training and Certification Why S.C.C. supports S.T.M.C.

3 The Standardised Test Committee (S.T.M.C.) After Prebate? Purchasing Specifications - Real Customer Requirement - Already required by many Major Purchasers Members Represent all Parties Remanufacturers Vendors Industry-Related Participants Considers and Votes on Test Methods Packaging Yield Image Density Background

4 The Objectives of S.T.M.C. To review, establish and maintain protocols appropriate for printer cartridge evaluation and comparison To educate and to exchange information within the industry To ensure test protocols are cost-effective, easily & consistently implemented by industry members & consumers and verifiable by objective testing facilities

5 The S.T.M.C. Guide A Consolidation of Existing Test Procedures A Step-by-Step Protocol to Evaluate Key Performance Characteristics of a Cartridge System or S.K.U. Acknowledged by H-P as a Sound Methodology

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7 Current Test Methods I.S.T.A. 1A Packaging Integrity A.S.T.M. F1856 Toner Consumption A.S.T.M. F2036 Image Density & Background

8 The Tests (1) Packaging I.S.T.A. 1A Only for Carts. Delivered by 3 rd Party - Vibration Test -Drop Test

9 The Tests (2) Toner Consumption A.S.T.M. F1856 5% Test Pattern

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11 The Tests (2) Toner Consumption A.S.T.M. F1856 5% Test Pattern - Applicable to U.S. and European Paper Size - Ensures Uniform Component Wear - Edge Effects - Solid Area Fill

12 The Tests (2) Measures Weight of Toner Consumed 1000 Page Interval Repeated Depending on Anticipated Yield Averaged over Cycle

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14 The Tests (2) Measures Weight of Toner Consumed 1000 Page Interval Repeated Depending on Anticipated Yield Averaged over Cycle Theoretical Yield Available Toner S.T.M.C. Interpretation Repeatability

15 The Tests (3) Density & Background A.S.T.M. F2036 Test Page

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17 The Tests (3) Density & Background A.S.T.M. F2036 Test Page Density Measured at 5 Points - Average Percentage Reflection - Report Average and Range Background Compared to Virgin Media - Density Measured in Indicated Areas - Subtract to Obtain Background A.N.S.I. IT

18 Training & Certification Instructors Certified by S.T.M.C. Training Devised & Implemented by R.I.T. Subject to Examination & Audit Company Certification Training Audit Logo & Information I-I.T.C. Website Authentication & Explanation

19 Why S.C.C. Supports S.T.M.C. Consumers Need Comparison Performance v OEM Quality v OEM Value Proposition Remanufacturers Need Comparison System Development Cost v Performance Sales Argument Vendors Need Comparison Benchmarking System Evaluation & Specification Customer Information

20 Tests Must Be. Repeatable Understandable Easy to Implement Cheap Enough for Everyone Have Commercial Value

21 Attributes of S.T.M.C. Repeatable Eliminates Variables & Lists Interferences Does not Rely on Subjective Evaluation Understandable Documentation Easily Available Written in Easily Understandable Language Implementable No Special Facility Required Minimal Equipment Required Cost Limited to - Densitometer -Balance -Printer

22 So What is the Real Value?

23 The Vendor Can Objectively Evaluate System Performance Compare Performance with OEM Describe System Performance to Customers Analyse System Problems

24 The Remanufacturer Can Verify System Performance Match Cost/Performance to Customer Expectation Describe Performance to Potential Customers Use the S.T.M.C. Logo

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26 All The Same Way!

27 Further Information about S.T.M.C :- Or