Would copiers (Xerox ColorQube 9303, specifically) that don't use toner but solid ink technology need to be kept in exhausted rooms, per IEQc5? This question assumes they are high-volume copiers.
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Dylan Connelly
Mechanical EngineerIntegral Group
LEEDuser Expert
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January 10, 2012 - 4:48 pm
I would suspect the LEED review won't have heard of the benefits of using solid ink technology. If you can prove that the technology emits little to no VOCs, etc and has no adverse effect on IAQ then you may be able to get away with not exhausting the room.
I'd recommend including a detailed document showing measured IAQ benefits of using solid ink technology.
Ludmilla Pavlova-Gillham
Senior Facilities PlannerUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst
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April 3, 2012 - 10:27 am
Elizabeth, I am glad you posted this on this forum, as we are in the process of remodeling an existing building and it didn't make sense to vent a closet space just to try to address the VOC emissions from an office copier. So your recommendation of the Xerox ColorQube 9300 series made me look it up and I think we will have elliminated approximately $10K from the fit-out budget by choosing a copier that doesn't introduce hazardous materials into the work environment. Please let us know if your efforts to meet this portion of the credits are successful!