4.1 This practice can be used for the evaluation of new and remanufactured color toner cartridges and their respective components used in an electrophotographic process.

4.2 This practice is suitable for research and development and for quality acceptance evaluations.

1.1 This practice describes the procedure to determine the weight of toner used for printing a single page using an electrophotographic color printing process. This practice uses a solid area 5 % page coverage target for each color. This practice requires specific tools and skills for disassembling and reassembling printer cartridges.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.