| Although formal ratification of a new ISO standard | | | | System? |
| for testing colour printer consumables has not yet | | | | Essentially, the new ISO system does away with the |
| been completed, manufacturers have started to | | | | old "5% coverage" (ink on paper) maxim, and the |
| quote yield figures based on the new system - a | | | | lack of standards on testing and consumables quoting |
| sure indicator that the new agreed test methods will | | | | methods. These methods that consumers have been |
| not change. Amongst manufacturers adopting the | | | | faced with the need for a great deal of guidance |
| new system are Epson and Hewlett Packard, both of | | | | when attempting to calculate the Total Cost Of |
| whom implementing it for their inkjet printer ranges. | | | | Ownership equation when specifying new printer |
| What is the new Colour Printer Yield Standard | | | | installations. |