Product Certifications

Multi-attribute environmental standards

Lexmark products are designed to meet or exceed the strict criteria of some of the world’s most prominent standards and certifications. These certifications may require testing, analysis, audit, third-party review, standard declaration or disclosure of business or product information.

ISO 14024—Type I environmental labeling
Lexmark has a long history of designing print systems to meet the Blue Angel standard for environmental performance. The Blue Angel ecolabel, which originated in Germany in 1978, is one of the most prestigious environmental certifications worldwide. The Blue Angel criteria are regularly reviewed and revised—the most recent revision being DE-UZ 219, effective since January 1, 2022. For the list of Lexmark models that are Blue Angel certified, click here.

Product noise and chemical emissions

Noise emissions (acoustics)

Acoustics is the science of sound and its human perception. Designing products for the environment includes consideration for sounds in the workplace. Lexmark’s environmental design is guided by the Blue Angel standard, and devices meet the requirements of DE-UZ 219.

Lexmark printers offer an ideal combination of efficient performance and quiet operation to enhance comfort in the workplace and to increase productivity. Quiet Mode, featured on many Lexmark products, provides customers with the ability to adjust the sound level of their printer to meet personal preferences.

Lexmark product engineers assess our equipment acoustics and reduce unwanted noise while selectively incorporating helpful sounds. Many of our Lexmark designed and branded devices meet the auditory requirements of Section 508 of the US Rehabilitation Act as well as ETSI EN 301 549. To further enhance the accessibility of our offerings, Lexmark created the Voice Guidance solution to provide auditory output. The Voice Guidance solution, available on some models, lets individuals with varying levels of ability use a keyboard to control select products and receive auditory feedback. The voice output is amplified to at least 65 dB and is reset automatically after every use to the default volume level. Users can hear voice prompts through the device's built-in speakers or through their own headset.

Lexmark owns and operates a Blue Angel certified and ISO 17025 accredited test laboratory. This allows us to perform official tests for Blue Angel certification in-house and develop innovative solutions to help reduce unwanted noise and improve the accessibility of our devices. Lab personnel are proficient in test methods for noise emissions under ISO 7779 Sound levels, ISO 532B Zwicker loudness, ISO 9296 declaration, and the Blue Angel ecolabel.

Chemical emissions

Laser printers emit low levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) due to the heating of internal components, and they produce small amounts of dust (mostly paper remnants) as paper moves through the printer. Emissions in the workplace are subject to occupational exposure restrictions established by individual countries for specific chemicals.

Lexmark printers are tested throughout the development cycle according to the protocols of the internationally recognized Blue Angel ecolabel. Emission results for total volatile organic compounds, benzene, styrene, ozone, dust and ultrafine particles are compared to the stringent Blue Angel limits set forth in the standard, and summary reports of Lexmark product emissions are available to customers upon request.

We perform accredited in-house tests for Blue Angel certification and EPEAT, in our Blue Angel certified and ISO 17025 accredited chemical emission test laboratory. Moreover, frequent trials are conducted to gain a better understanding of emissions sources and solutions for mitigation.

ISO 14021—Type II self-declared environmental claims

The Eco Declaration (ECMA-370) formerly known as IT Eco Declarations, ECMA-370 declarations provide objective and comparable environmental information. Lexmark signed the original "Industry Voluntary Agreement to Improve the Environmental Performance of Imaging Equipment Placed on the European Market" in June 2011, and the updated agreement in April 2015. Manufacturers are required to make product environmental performance data publicly available, such as through The Eco Declaration (ECMA-370). To view Lexmark’s declarations, click here.

Energy standards

ENERGY STAR^®
Lexmark is committed to designing energy-efficient products and uses ENERGY STAR^® requirements for imaging equipment as a guideline when developing products. Launched in 1992, ENERGY STAR is the globally recognized program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy that awards certification to the most energy-efficient models in a product category. The majority of Lexmark products maintain ENERGY STAR qualification year after year. In 2023, 93% of Lexmark-branded products sold held the latest version of the certification. This includes the Lexmark branded acquisition products that meet ENERGY STAR qualifications. For more information on ENERGY STAR and a listing of certified Lexmark products, click here.

EU 2023/826
As part of this regulation, manufacturers are required to post information about the Off modes and Network Standby (“sleep”) modes of products, including the available network connections, the power consumption in sleep mode for each connection and the default timeout to sleep mode. To view Lexmark's declarations of product sleep modes, click here.

ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered trademarks owned by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Table 1: EPEAT Criteria List - Lexmark Products
IEEE 1680.2 Criteria*	Required* or Optional*	Description Name CAB Notes:	URL (or pdf page)
4.5.3.2	Optional	Auto standby capability (navigate to: product power consumption, model number and hibernate wattage)	click here
4.6.1.1	Required	Provision of product take-back service (not required to publish a URL with the information, but this information is usually found on the manufacturer website)	click here
4.6.1.2	Optional	Provision of take-back service for broader scope of products	click here
4.7.2.1	Required	Public disclosure of key environmental aspects	click here
4.7.2.2	Optional	Public disclosure of supply chain toxics	click here
4.7.3.1	Optional	Product life-cycle assessment and public disclosure of analyses	click here
4.8.4.1	Optional	Provision of take-back service for packaging (not required to publish a URL with the information, but this information is usually found on the manufacturer website)	click here
4.9.1.1	Required	Allow use of general office paper with renewable content, recycled content and that is chlorine free (enter model, select user guide and then navigate to selecting paper or paper types tables)	click here
4.9.2.1	Required	Documentation that product does not prevent the use of nonmanufacturer cartridges and non-manufacturer containers	click here
4.9.3.1	Required	Provision of take-back and end-of-life management for cartridges and containers (this one requires the URL to be entered into the EPEAT Registry)	click here
4.9.3.2	Optional	Manufacturer recycles or reuses toner material collected through its cartridge and container take-back program	click here
4.9.3.3	Optional	Manufacturer recycles or reuses plastics collected through its cartridge and container take-back program	click here
4.9.4.1	Required	Documentation that the cartridge or container is not designed to prevent its reuse and recycling	click here

Product certifications

Multi-attribute environmental standards

Noise emissions (acoustics)

Chemical emissions

Energy standards

China Environmental Labeling