Power Ratings of Office Equipment
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| Active Power Ratings (Watts) | Standby Power Ratings (Watts) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | Typical Equipment | Low-Power Equipment | Highest Power Allowed for ENERGY STAR Rating |
Lowest Rating Available |
| Personal Computer | 75 | 15 | 30 | 1 |
| Monitor | 80 | 25 | 30 | 1 |
| Laser Printer | ||||
| 1-6 pages/minute | 250 | 120 | 15 | 3.4 |
| 7-14 pages/minute | not available | not available | 30 | 5.5 |
| 15+ pages/minute | not available | not available | 45 | 16 |
| Inkjet Printer | 20 | 20 | same as laser printer | 3 |
| Fax Machine | 175 | 25 | same as laser printer | 2 |
| Copier (<20 pages/minute) | 220 | not available | 5 (off) | 0 (off) |
Source: Guide to Energy-Efficient Office Equipment (1993)
Excerpted with permission from No-Regrets Remodeling by Home Energy (1997)
