Energy Saving Tips For Office

Photocopier and printer

Choose energy efficient photocopiers and printers, such as those with an energy label.
Use timer switches or arrange the last-man-out to switch off all photocopiers and printers after office hours to reduce power consumption.
Set photocopiers and printers to enter as soon as possible the "Low Power" or "Off" mode when idling.
Do not leave photocopiers in standby mode for a long period of time. The energy wasted by a photocopier left in standby mode overnight is sufficient for making up to 700 copies of A4 sized document.
Do not leave printers in standby mode for a long period of time. The power wasted by a desktop printer left in standby mode after office hours accounts for 70% of the total energy consumed by that printer.
Photocopying in batches to minimize the energy consumption due to frequent starting of a photocopier.
Adjust the margins and font sizes of a document to optimize the use of paper.
Use the "Print Preview" function to check and confirm the layout and style of a document before printing to minimize wastage of paper and energy due to printing errors.
Follow the maintenance schedules of the appliances as recommended by the manufacturers or suppliers.