Live…Print…Save GREEN
If you’re concerned about the environment like all of us at RISO, you’re searching for ways to reduce energy consumption, reduce air pollution, reduce waste, and be more “green.” Here at RISO, we call this effort “Live…Print…Save GREEN.”
RISO digital duplicators and inkjet printers provide high quality, high speed printing with a lessened environmental impact than other printing technologies. RISO printers are among the most environmentally friendly printers on the planet.
We hope you’ll join us in our efforts to Live…Print… Save GREEN by using RISO printers for your printing needs.
EPEAT
EPEAT® is the global rating system for greener electronics.
RISO,Inc. continues to work closely with our business partners in order to evaluate and improve our products and services and to provide our customers with greener imaging equipment. We are offering “EPEAT-registered” imaging devices and creating a greener partnership with our customers in the U.S.A
What Is EPEAT?
EPEAT stands for the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool, which is the definitive global rating system for greener electronics. It ranks products on 51 specific criteria, to help identify greener imaging equipment and other electronics devices. The EPEAT tool is comprehensive, being based on IEEE 1680 International Standards, and the program includes energy efficiency, reduction/elimination of environmentally sensitive substances, take-back programs for equipment, packaging and consumables, and other important environmental attributes.
For more information about the EPEAT Imaging Equipment Program, please visit: www.epeat.net
List of RISO Products registered with EPEAT:
- ComColor GL 9730
- ComColor GL 7430
- ComColor GD 9630
- ComColor GD 7330
- ComColor FT 5430
- ComColor FT 5230
- ComColor FT 5231
- ComColor FT 5000
- ComColor FT 1430
- ComColor FW 5230
- ComColor FW 5231
- ComColor FW 5000
- ComColor FW 1230
- RISO MF9450
- RISO SF9490
- RISO SF9450
- RISO SF5450
- RISO SF5130
- RISO EZ221U
Learn more about how RISO meets
EPEAT requirements for certain imaging products.
For more information about RISO’s EPEAT Program,
please contact us at 978-739-3442 or email us at [email protected].
Reduced Waste
E-waste is trash that is created when technology is discarded. E-waste also refers to materials that are part of the manufacturing process. E-waste is a growing problem: it accounts for 2.6 million tons of trash every year in US landfills alone-that’s almost 2% of all US trash, and a whopping 70% of overall toxic waste.
What is RISO doing about e-waste? Well, RISO digital duplicators and inkjet printers are built to last. It’s not unusual to print millions and millions of copies on a RISO printer. Because of this, the amount of e-waste that ends up in landfills is reduced, as well as the number of hazardous materials that can contaminate the environment. (That goes for any waste ink, too.)
As a company, RISO is a responsible corporate citizen. We recycle our e-waste through reputable recycling companies, and we continue to explore ways that we can be more environmentally responsible at corporate headquarters.
Low or No Emissions
Unlike toner-based printers, RISO printers are free from ozone emissions, toner particle emissions, silica dust, and other air pollutants. RISO printers do not emit any greenhouse gases.
RISO duplicator ink uses an organic base, which is more easily recycled. Also, oil-based ink does not release a significant volume of VOCs into the atmosphere. VOCs, or Volatile Organic Compounds, are emitted as gases from thousands of products, such as paints and lacquers, paint strippers, cleaning supplies, pesticides, permanent markers, glues and adhesives, and even copiers and printers. VOCs can negatively affect our health.
And, because RISO duplicators and inkjet printers use a clean printing process, there is no need to use harsh cleaning solvents as part of the press cleaning process, which eliminates even more VOCs from ever entering the environment.
The SF Series has also taken a bold step forward with a new ink formulation. RISO has chosen to produce its SF inks out of a more ecologically responsible and under-utilized material: rice bran. While the ingredient itself is environmentally friendly, rice bran ink has proven to have even better archiving capabilities, by eliminating the yellow paper discoloration that can appear over time. The new ink formula and the SF’s environmentally friendly features, such as its extremely low energy consumption, provide an effective way to reduce your operation’s carbon footprint. Click here to learn more about our rice bran ink.
Energy Savings
RISO is proud to say that all of our inkjet printers and digital duplicators are ENERGY STAR certified. RISO digital duplicators use 95% less energy than photocopiers, and our current digital duplicator models use 75% less power than models from a decade ago. (In fact, we even had a RISO running off of the power generated by an exercise bike! If you’re doing something like that with your RISO, send us pictures and tell us your story. We’d love to hear from you.)
Our many design improvements tie in directly with these overall savings, by improving efficiency in a number of small ways that add up to substantial benefits. For example, RISO products are energy sippers, requiring only standard 110V power to operate, instead of the dedicated 220V circuit most copier systems need. They have a variety of power-saving settings, so they consume even less when they’re not being used. And their high speed processes your jobs faster and more efficiently, which means that even when they’re running, they’re not running as long.
Toner-based devices require heating elements to affix the toner to the page, and these heating elements are the main power draw of most printers – using power to literally “warm up” before printing, and maintaining that operating temperature when in standby mode. Even some inkjet systems require heating of the ink to create the droplets needed to print. RISO inkjet printers and duplicators do not use a heat or laser process, using our patented FORCEJET technology to deliver ink to the page, so they consume a fraction of the energy required to run heat-intensive devices.
This heatless process provides a secondary benefit, because it further reduces the need for compensatory cooling (air conditioning) and ventilation, which further reduces your overall energy consumption and cost. This also reduces the strain on regional power generation facilities and the electrical grid, reducing power companies’ greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants.
A carbon footprint is the measure of the impact human activities have on the environment in terms of greenhouse gases produced measured in units of carbon dioxide. This is considered a huge contributor to global warming. The carbon footprint of RISO printers is negligible, making our products an environmentally sound, “green” choice for your organization.
Further information on RISO’s power consumption and environmental impact:
Power Consumption white Paper
Green is good White Paper
RISO: A Green Company
RISO is known throughout the world as a green company. In a 2007 survey of North American office equipment dealers, RISO, Inc. was ranked as the “most green” office products company and was featured in the January 2008 issue of Office Technology magazine. (You can see the full article by clicking on the Office Technology cover (to the right).
RISO Kagaku Corporation established an environmental charter in 1996 and environmental protection principles in 1998. Scroll down to see the full text of the charter and principles.
RKC is also ISO 14001 certified. ISO 14001 certification is an international specification for an environmental management system. RKC has reduced its CO2 emissions, reduced its discarded waste, and buys materials only from ISO 14001-certified suppliers. In addition, RISO meets all RoHS Directive (Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive) standards. The RoHS Directive restricts certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment in the EU market.
Sustainability Report
Sustainability Report Data 2022
RISO considers the environment throughout entire product lifecycles, from procurement, design, development, and production to use, reuse, recycling, and disposal.
RISO issued our first “Environmental report 2004” of Japanese version in August 2004. Since then, we have issued annual reports to introduce our principle to the environment protection, as well as our social contributions. The title of the Environmental report was changed to “Sustainability Repot” since 2006. An English version in addition to the issue only of a Japanese version till then has been issued since 2008.
Sustainability Report Data 2020
Sustainability Report Data 2019
Sustainability Report 2018
Sustainability Report 2017
Sustainability Report 2016
Sustainability Report 2015
Sustainability Report 2014
Sustainability Report 2013
Sustainability Report 2012
Sustainability Report 2011
Sustainability Report 2010
Sustainability Report 2009
RISO Environmental Charter
RISO KAGAKU CORPORATION resolutely acknowledges its membership in the global community, while following a basic philosophy of contributing to society through the development of excellent products. RISO KAGAKU CORPORATION endeavors to contribute to global environmental protection in order to bestow a fair and sound environment to coming generations.
RISO Environmental Protection Principles
- Development of environment-friendly products
When developing and designing products, we create and execute development policies that reduce total environmental burden by considering the influence that respective product life stages have on the environment in the manufacturing, logistics, use, recycling and disposal phases. - Resource and energy saving
We investigate the influence exerted on the environment by our business activities and try to save resources and energy to reduce environmental burdens. - Local environmental protection
We observe local environmental regulations and investigate possible risks of contamination to prevent such occurrence in the case of an emergency, such as leakage. - Global arrangement
We also consider our influence on overseas local communities and environments when operating or exporting products, and we try to respond to the requests of local communities as faithfully as possible. - Continual improvement
We maintain a dynamic organization and system to establish environmental objectives and targets and always work to improve such systems. - Environmental education and information disclosure
We educate our employees and carry out publicity activities appropriately, in accordance with the “RISO Environmental Charter” and the principles detailed above, to help employees deepen their insight on environmental issues. We also disclose information on environmental issues without hesitation and work on further reducing environmental burdens in cooperation with other community members.
Established on August 28, 1998
Revised on April 1, 2007
President & C.E.O.
Akira Hayama
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BLI Comparative Energy Consumption Test
RISO Duplicators and HC5500 vs MFPs and Printers
RISO Meets EPEAT Requirements
Click on each section below to learn more about how RISO meets EPEAT requirements for certain imaging products.
4.3.1.1 Ease of Disassembly of Product
Ease of Disassembly of Product
RISO, Inc. declares that its EPEAT registered products are all institutional products by definition, as they are only available through authorized dealers or resellers; and all elements of EPEAT criterion are met in the product design.
These reports are provided to RISO’s authorized reuse and recycling facilities.
End of Life Characterization Report
Please contact Customer Support Center to obtain a password for the following information.
4.3.3.1 Notification regarding the identification of both materials and components that have hazardous characteristics or special handling needs
Notification regarding the identification of both materials and components that have hazardous characteristics or special handling needs
RISO, Inc. declares that its EPEAT registered products are all institutional products by definition, as they are only available through authorized dealers or resellers; and all elements of EPEAT criterion are met in the product design.
These reports are provided to RISO’s authorized reuse and recycling facilities.
End of Life Characterization Report
Please contact Customer Support Center to obtain a password for the following information.
4.3.4.1 Preparation of product end-of-life characterization report
Preparation of product end-of-life characterization report
RISO, Inc. declares that its EPEAT registered products are all institutional products by definition, as they are only available through authorized dealers or resellers; and all elements of EPEAT criterion are met in the product design.
These reports are provided to RISO’s authorized reuse and recycling facilities.
End of Life Characterization Report
Please contact Customer Support Center to obtain a password for the following information.
4.4.1.1 Early Failure Process
Early Failure Process
RISO’s EPEAT-registered imaging equipment are institutional products. For technical assistance related to hardware or software, please contact our Technical Support Specialists.
RISO, Inc. will provide customer support, or direct the customer to an authorized RISO dealer for troubleshooting, repair, or replacement of a RISO device if it fails within 3 years from the date of installation. Click here to locate the nearest authorized RISO dealer.
4.4.2.1 Product Upgradeability
Product Upgradeability
For print driver upgradeability, please visit our Print Driver download center.
For model-specific upgradeability, please go to each model’s Brochure Downloads page.
Digital Duplicators
4.4.3.1 Spare Parts
Spare Parts
RISO’s EPEAT registered equipment are institutional products. For further assistance, please contact a representative through our Dealer Locator.
RISO parts are available to authorized RISO distributors for the maintenance and optimal performance of a given product model for at least 7 years after discontinuation of that model. Spare parts can be obtained from Authorized RISO distributors.
4.5.1.1 ENERGY STAR
Energy Savings
RISO is proud to say that all of our inkjet printers and digital duplicators are ENERGY STAR certified. RISO digital duplicators use 95% less energy than photocopiers, and our current digital duplicator models use 75% less power than models from a decade ago.
Our many design improvements tie in directly with these overall savings, by improving efficiency in a number of small ways that add up to substantial benefits. For example, RISO products are energy sippers, requiring only standard 110V power to operate, instead of the dedicated 220V circuit most copier systems need. They have a variety of power-saving settings, so they consume even less when they’re not being used. And their high speed processes your jobs faster and more efficiently, which means that even when they’re running, they’re not running as long.
Toner-based devices require heating elements to affix the toner to the page, and these heating elements are the main power draw of most printers – using power to literally “warm up” before printing, and maintaining that operating temperature when in standby mode. Even some inkjet systems require heating of the ink to create the droplets needed to print. RISO inkjet printers and duplicators do not use a heat or laser process, using our patented FORCEJET technology to deliver ink to the page, so they consume a fraction of the energy required to run heat-intensive devices.
This heatless process provides a secondary benefit, because it further reduces the need for compensatory cooling (air conditioning) and ventilation, which further reduces your overall energy consumption and cost. This also reduces the strain on regional power generation facilities and the electrical grid, reducing power companies’ greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants.
A carbon footprint is the measure of the impact human activities have on the environment in terms of greenhouse gases produced measured in units of carbon dioxide. This is considered a huge contributor to global warming. The carbon footprint of RISO printers is negligible, making our products an environmentally sound, “green” choice for your organization.
Further information on RISO’s power consumption and environmental impact:
Power Consumption white Paper
Green is good White Paper
4.5.2.2 Product Specific Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Product Specific Greenhouse Gas Emissions
For product specific greenhouse gas emissions, visit the LCA database (LCA utilization consortium).
Ink Jet Printers
ComColor FT 5430
ComColor FT 5230
ComColor FT 5231
ComColor FT 5000
ComColor FT 1430
Digital Duplicators
4.5.3.1 Standby Power Level
Standby Power Level
Model-specific Standby power level information:
Ink Jet Printers
ComColor GD 9630
ComColor GD 7330
ComColor FW 5230
ComColor FW 5231
ComColor FW 5000
ComColor FW 1230
ComColor FT 5430
ComColor FT 5230
ComColor FT 5231
ComColor FT 5000
ComColor FT 1430
Digital Duplicators
4.5.3.2 Auto Standby Capability
Auto Standby Capability
For reducing energy consumption when not in use, each machine has Energy-Saving modes.
When the machine is not used for a certain period of time, it automatically powers down or enters a lower-power “Sleep” mode.
There are three separate statuses which are selectable to either ON or OFF from the Administrator Setting Mode: OFF / Auto-Sleep / Auto-Power OFF. The initial default setting is Auto-Power OFF mode, to conform to EPEAT requirements.* The power consumption in the Power OFF status is 1W or less.
Should these settings cause any issues with a computer-networked machine, please refer to user’s manual (“Customizing the Initial Settings [Administrator Setting Mode]”).
Digital Duplicators
*Not necessarily applicable to earlier models.
4.5.4.1 Default to Automatic Duplex Printing
Default to Automatic Duplex Printing
RISO’s EPEAT registered Digital Duplicators do not have automatic duplex printing capability.
With RISO’s EPEAT registered ComColor, Multifunction Device (MFD), automatic duplex printing is the default setting when installing the printer driver. Customers are expected to install the specified printer driver for EPEAT to avoid compatibility issues.
For EPEAT print driver’s download, please visit our Print Driver download center.
4.6.1.1 Provision of Product Take-back Service
Provision of Product Take-back Service
Many U.S. states have implemented laws that call for the environmentally friendly disposal/recycling of electronic products, some of which include provisions for imaging equipment such as multi-functional products, printers, faxes, digital duplicators, and scanners. Regulations vary from state to state and these regulations are targeting consumer, desktop and household equipment. RISO’s EPEAT registered products are not consumer products and do not meet the various state qualifications for recycling this class of equipment. They are institutional and floor standing products, requiring a separate recycling program that is offered by RISO, Inc.
In keeping with RISO’s long-standing philosophy of “green” practices and ecological responsibility with regards to our product, we offer a nationwide take-back service for RISO’s EPEAT registered products. If recycling is not available in your area, our program provides a convenient disposal solution for our environmentally conscious customers that want to responsibly recycle their RISO product at the end of its life cycle.
RISO, Inc’s Recycling Program for the Products Registered with EPEAT
Metech Recycling, a Certified e-Stewards® electronics recycler in Worcester, MA has partnered with us to process our devices. While shipping arrangements and expenses are the customer’s responsibility, RISO assumes the responsibility and cost for processing upon arrival to the Metech Recycling facility.
For those customers that would like to recycle RISO’s EPEAT registered products, please follow the following procedure:
The customer must fill out the recycling program form and provide their name, address, model(s), serial number(s)*, etc. to receive a recycled materials Lot Number and a ship-to address. The customer is responsible for the cost to ship the unit(s) and must include the lot number information on the bill of lading to RISO, Inc’s recycling center, Metech. Customer must make their own transportation and payment arrangements with the carrier of their choice. “Freight Collect” shipments will NOT be accepted.
RISO, Inc. will absorb the de-manufacturing cost to have RISO equipment recycled when properly returned and received by RISO, Inc’s designated recycling center. In the event that the customer is unfamiliar with sourcing trucking firms, as a courtesy RISO, Inc. has provided information on a nationwide carrier that anyone can use to return their end-of-life equipment.
Ink Jet Printers
ComColor GD 9630
ComColor GD 7330
ComColor FW 5230
ComColor FW 5231
ComColor FW 5000
ComColor FW 1230
ComColor FT 5430
ComColor FT 5230
ComColor FT 5231
ComColor FT 5000
ComColor FT 1430
Digital Duplicators
*EPEAT Provisions for Product Take-Back services for EZ221U series digital duplicators are applicable only for devices with a serial number of 77292338 or greater.
4.6.1.2 Provision of Product take-back service for the broader scope of products
Provision of Product take-back service for the broader scope of products
The annual results of take-back products can be referenced in the report below.
Annual Results Data (pdf)
4.7.2.1 Public Disclosure of Key Environmental Aspects
Public Disclosure of Key Environmental Aspects
For public disclosure of key environmental aspects, please click on the link below.
4.7.2.2 Public Disclosure of Supply Chain Toxics
Public Disclosure of Supply Chain Toxics
For public disclosure of supply chain toxics, please click on the link below.
4.7.3.1 Product Life‐Cycle Assessment and Public Disclosure of Analysis
Product Life‐Cycle Assessment and Public Disclosure of Analysis
For product life-cycle assessment and public disclosure of analysis, please visit the ECOLEAF site about Environmental Label Certified Products.
4.8.4.1 Provision of take‐back service for packaging
Provision of Take‐Back Service for Packaging
RISO, Inc. customers can use recycling options available to them locally for packaging material, in order to help minimize CO2 emissions.
In addition, RISO, Inc. offers a Take-Back program for non-fiber based packaging material as listed below.
Non-Fiber Packaging Recycling Program
In keeping with RISO’s long-standing philosophy of “green” practices and ecological responsibility with regards to our product, we offer a nationwide take-back service for RISO’s EPEAT registered products and its consequent shipping and packaging material. If recycling is not available in your area, our program provides a convenient disposal solution for our environmentally conscious customers that want to responsibly recycle their RISO product at the end of its life cycle.
RISO, Inc’s recycling program for product packaging
Metech Recycling, a Certified e-Stewards® electronics recycler in Worcester, MA has partnered with us to process our devices. While shipping arrangements and expenses are the customer’s responsibility, RISO assumes the responsibility and cost for processing upon arrival to the Metech Recycling facility.
For those customers that would like to recycle RISO’s EPEAT registered products, please follow the following procedure:
The customer must fill out the recycling program form and provide their name, address, model(s), serial number(s), etc. to receive a recycled materials Lot Number and a ship-to address. The customer is responsible for the cost to ship the unit(s) and must include the lot number information on the bill of lading to RISO, Inc’s recycling center, Metech. Customer must make their own transportation and payment arrangements with the carrier of their choice. “Freight Collect” shipments will NOT be accepted.
RISO, Inc. will absorb the de-manufacturing cost to have RISO equipment recycled when properly returned and received by RISO, Inc’s designated recycling center. In the event that the customer is unfamiliar with sourcing trucking firms, as a courtesy RISO, Inc. has provided information on a nationwide carrier that anyone can use to return their end-of-life equipment.
4.9.1.1 Use of general office paper
Use of general office paper with renewable content, recycled content, and that is chlorine free
RISO’s EPEAT registered equipment is compatible with certain types of paper made of renewable and pre/post-consumer content, and also with chlorine-free paper.
4.9.2.1 Use of non-manufacturer cartridges and non-manufacturer containers
Use of non-manufacturer cartridges and non-manufacturer containers
RISO strongly recommends that customers use only genuine RISO consumables, ink cartridges and ink bottles to ensure superior productivity, reliability and image quality from your RISO device. However, RISO’s imaging equipment will not prevent the use of non-genuine ink cartridges and ink bottles.
4.9.3.1 Provision for Take‐Back and End‐of‐life management for cartridges and containers
Provision for Take‐Back and End‐of‐life management for cartridges and containers
RISO, Inc. customers can use recycling options available to them locally for cartridges and containers, in order to help minimize CO2 emissions.
In addition, RISO, Inc. offers a Take-Back program for RISO cartridges and containers as listed below.
Cartridge and container Recycling Program
In keeping with RISO’s long-standing philosophy of “green” practices and ecological responsibility with regards to our product, we offer a nationwide take-back service for RISO’s EPEAT registered products and its consumables. If recycling is not available in your area, our program provides a convenient disposal solution for our environmentally conscious customers that want to responsibly recycle their RISO product at the end of its life cycle.
RISO, Inc’s recycling program for the product cartridge and containers
Metech Recycling, a Certified e-Stewards® electronics recycler in Worcester, MA has partnered with us to process our devices. While shipping arrangements and expenses are the customer’s responsibility, RISO assumes the responsibility and cost for processing upon arrival to the Metech Recycling facility.
For those customers that would like to recycle RISO’s EPEAT registered products, please follow the following procedure:
The customer must fill out the recycling program form and provide their name, address, model(s), serial number(s), etc. to receive a recycled materials Lot Number and a ship-to address. The customer is responsible for the cost to ship the unit(s) and must include the lot number information on the bill of lading to RISO, Inc’s recycling center, Metech. Customer must make their own transportation and payment arrangements with the carrier of their choice. “Freight Collect” shipments will NOT be accepted.
RISO, Inc. will absorb the de-manufacturing cost to have RISO equipment recycled when properly returned and received by RISO, Inc’s designated recycling center. In the event that the customer is unfamiliar with sourcing trucking firms, as a courtesy RISO, Inc. has provided information on a nationwide carrier that anyone can use to return their end-of-life equipment.
Annual Results Data (pdf)
RISO, Inc. Waste Ink Guidelines (pdf)
4.9.3.3 Manufacturer recycled or reused plastics collected through its cartridge and container take‐back program
Manufacturer recycled or reused plastics collected through its cartridge and container take‐back program
Specific details regarding the quantity of plastic collected and corresponding end-of-life management method used are listed in the Annual Results Data report:
Annual Results Data (pdf)
4.9.4.1 Documentation that the cartridge or container is not designed to prevent its reuse and recycling
Documentation that the cartridge or container is not designed to prevent its reuse and recycling
RISO Ink cartridges and Ink bottles are not designed to prevent their reuse and recycling.
For more information about RISO’s EPEAT Program, please contact us at 978-739-3442 or email us at [email protected].
EPEAT
4.3.1.1 Ease of Disassembly of Product
4.3.3.1 NOTIFICATION REGARDING THE IDENTIFICATION OF BOTH MATERIALS
AND COMPONENTS THAT HAVE HAZARDOUS CHARACTERISTICS OR SPECIAL HANDLING NEEDS
4.3.4.1 PREPARATION OF PRODUCT END-OF-LIFE CHARACTERIZATION REPORT
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