Imaging Products Laboratory

The Imaging Products Laboratory (IPL) has the equipment and capability to perform most industry printing and evaluation standards, including ISO, ASTM, DIN, and TAPPI. The lab manages quality assurance programs for clients by providing site assessment capability, as well as the ability to conduct random testing. IPL participates in industry standards development such as the EPEAT committee for creating standards for the Environmental Assessment of Imaging Equipment. IPL staff conducts projects such as LCA, SLCA, and sustainable metric development.

Research Areas: Imaging, validation technology, sustainable design and manufacturing, environmental assessment, end of life management, smart products, product life extension, HALT testing, toner, ink, accelerated aging