Multifunction Device: A Multifunction Device (MFD) is a physically integrated device or a combination of functionally integrated components (the ‘base unit’, see definition below) that produces hard copy duplicates from graphical hard copy originals (distinct from single sheet convenience copying, see next paragraph) as well as performing one or both of the following core functions: printing of documents (from digital information received from direct connect computers, networked computers, file servers and fax transmissions) or faxing (send and receive).

Products Sold with an Additional Cordless Handset: To qualify, fax machines or MFDs with fax capability that are sold with additional cordless handsets must use an ENERGY STAR qualified handset, or one that meets the ENERGY STAR Telephony specification when tested to the ENERGY STAR test method on the date the imaging product is qualified as ENERGY STAR.

Multifunction Device (MFD): A commercially-available imaging product, which is a physically-integrated device or a combination of functionally-integrated components, that performs two or more of the core functions of copying, printing, scanning, or faxing.

Some digital copiers can be upgraded into an MFD in the field with the installation of add-on devices that allow printing or faxing capabilities.

Devices whose primary function is faxing, and offer limited sheet copying capabilities (so-called single sheet ‘convenience copying’) are covered under the printer/fax Specification.

This definition of "service" would cover, for example: * on-line professional services (such as solicitors, estate agents, stockbrokers, insurance, health care, psychologists, travel agents) * interactive entertainment services (such as video on demand, on- line video-games, virtual visits to museums) * on-line information services (such as electronic libraries, meteorological services, financial information), virtual shopping malls * on-line electronic newspapers * on-line educational services. On the other hand, this definition would not cover (because they are either not offered at a distance, or not offered via electronic means, or n ...[+++]ot supplied on individual demand): * television broadcasting services (including near video on demand services) * radio broadcasting services * teletext * non-electronic direct marketing services (for example, mail order catalogues) * automatic bank tellers * electronic games such as found in amusement arcades * voice telephony services (including via GSM). 7 Readers wishing to receive copies of this document (COM(96)392 final of 30.8.96) should send their request by fax to DGXV on Brussels 295.77.12, see IP/96/695 of 24.7.96 The proposal's key aim is to ensure that the Single Market is not fragmented and that no new regulatory barriers appear.