ISO/IEC 11160-1:1996
Information technology - Office equipment - Minimum information to be included in specification sheets - Printers - Part 1: Class 1 and Class 2 printers
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ISO/IEC 11160-1:1996 addresses the minimum information to be included in specification sheets for Class 1 and Class 2 printers, helping buyers, engineers, and compliance teams compare products on a consistent basis. As a derived document connected to ISO/IEC 11160, it is useful when preparing engineering documentation, reviewing procurement data, or carrying out documented evaluation of office printing equipment. The title indicates a focus on structured product information rather than device design, which makes it relevant to technical review and conformity assessment workflows.
What is ISO/IEC 11160-1:1996?
ISO/IEC 11160-1:1996 defines the minimum information expected in specification sheets for printers in the Class 1 and Class 2 categories. In practical terms, it supports a common format for describing key product attributes so that technical teams can assess models more consistently. The document is closely tied to the parent reference ISO/IEC 11160 and is intended as a supporting reference for technical comparison, procurement review, and product evaluation rather than a broad performance standard.
Applications of ISO/IEC 11160-1:1996
Organizations may use ISO/IEC 11160-1:1996 when preparing or reviewing printer specification sheets for internal purchasing, supplier qualification, catalog management, or technical validation. It is especially relevant where office equipment must be compared across vendors using a consistent engineering specification and where documented evaluation is part of the workflow. The document can also support quality workflows by helping ensure that product literature contains the information needed for technical assessment and compliance preparation.
Why is ISO/IEC 11160-1:1996 important?
This reference matters because accurate and comparable specification data reduces risk during procurement, testing workflows, and conformity assessment preparation. For Class 1 and Class 2 printers, consistent documentation can improve operational consistency, support engineering review, and make it easier to verify whether a product meets internal requirements. It also helps teams avoid ambiguity when comparing supplier claims, which can strengthen quality assurance and reduce rework during technical validation.
- Supports minimum-content checks for printer specification sheets
- Helps standardize product data used in procurement and technical review
- Improves comparability across Class 1 and Class 2 printer offerings
- Assists documented evaluation and conformity assessment preparation
- Useful as a supporting reference within the ISO/IEC 11160 series
- Publication Date: 1996-01-08
- Standard Status: Derived
- Publisher: IEC
- Edition: 1
- New Version Available: ISO/IEC 11160 (2021-07-26)
- This Version: ISO/IEC 11160 (1996-01-08)
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