Duty Cycle - What does duty cycle mean?

Definition of DUTY CYCLE:

In printing, the duty cycle of a printer refers to the estimated number of pages the device is capable of printing in a given period of time without failing or causing damage to the machine. Most are given as monthly duty cycles; the duty cycle indicates the maximum number of pages that it is safe to print in a month, while a recommended duty cycle may also be provided to indicate the number of pages that can be printed by a printer on a regular basis while continuing to function at a consistently acceptable standard.

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Label Planet (2020) What does duty cycle mean? | Duty Cycle Definition. Available at: https://www.labelplanet.co.uk/glossary/duty-cycle/ (Accessed: January 1, 2024).