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Océ office device recognized for energy efficiency
Thursday 28. January 2010 - The Océ VarioLink 5522c MFP receives a Fall 2009 Outstanding Achievement Award from Buyers Laboratory for its energy efficiency
Océ, an international leader in digital document management, announced today that its Océ VarioLink 5522c multifunctional printer has received a Fall 2009 Outstanding Achievement Award for energy efficiency from Buyers Laboratory, Inc.
Buyers Laboratory, Inc. (BLI), a world-leading independent tester of document imaging products, analyzed the top performers in a range of printer and MFP categories and honored the most energy efficient products in their respective group with “Outstanding Achievement” awards. The Océ VarioLink 5522c device was named one of the most efficient in the 41- to 50-ppm A3/ledger color MFP category.
“The Oce´ VarioLink 5522c has earned a Fall 2009 Outstanding Achievement award in the 41- to 50-ppm A3/Ledger Color MFP category because of its five-star performance in BLIs environmental testing,” said Lynn Nannariello, BLIs assistant managing editor. “This device stood out from other models tested not only for its low projected annual energy consumption, but also for its faster than average recovery times, which allow users to save energy without losing productivity.”
As part of its environmental test reports, BLI measured the energy consumed by the Océ VarioLink 5522c MFP in all operating modes, as well as in energy save, idle and sleep modes. In addition to reporting on a range of other environmental related features, such as its ability to handle various grades of recycled paper, the report includes a projected annual energy consumption and cost based on real-world usage.
“Océ is honored to receive this special achievement award. We are proud of the fact that sustainability and environmental sensitivity have been a defining philosophy for our company from the very start,” said Thomas ONeill, Director of Product Operations; Quality and Technology Center at Océ North America, Document Printing Systems. “The Océ VarioLink 5522c is one of our many products that reflect that commitment by reducing energy use and providing our customers with the imaging solutions they need in todays business environment.”
Availability The Océ VarioLink 5522c MFP is now available through Océ North Americas Document Printing Systems direct sales offices.