Devices Requiring SDPPI Certification: Wireless Printers
Easy connectivity between devices has increasingly supported people’s daily activities, including through the use of wireless printers.
Wireless printers allow printing devices to connect with other telecommunication devices.
However, many people still do not realize that wireless printers are devices that are required to obtain SDPPI certification.
Did you know about this requirement?
This article provides a brief explanation.
Let’s take a closer look.
A printer, also known as a printing machine, is a device that produces printed data in the form of text, images, or graphics on paper.
Printer technology has a significant impact on:
- Operational and production costs
- Printing speed
- Print quality
- Document durability
- Environmental efficiency
Printers are available in many different types, including:
- 3D printers
- Inkjet printers
- Laser printers
- Thermal printers
- Many other types
The continued development of printer technology has created various printing methods and connectivity options with other devices.
Today, various printer brands may provide several connectivity methods, including:
- Data cables, such as USB
- Short-range radio frequencies, such as Bluetooth
- LAN connections, such as Ethernet cables
- Other radio frequencies, such as Wi-Fi
- Standalone operation using memory cards or other portable storage devices
Wireless printers provide several advantages for users.
Cost Efficiency
Wireless printers can be used without requiring an additional computer to function as a server.
Multiple devices can connect to the printer through the available connection, such as IP-based connections or Bluetooth.
Electricity Efficiency
A printer can remain on standby without requiring an additional computer to operate continuously.
This can help reduce overall power consumption.
Easier Mobility
A wireless printer can be accessed from different locations as long as the device is connected to the same Wi-Fi connection.
Time and Energy Efficiency
Wireless connectivity makes the printing process more efficient because users do not need to deal with physical connection cables.
It can also help save printing time.
Wireless Printers Require SDPPI Certification
The presence of wireless features in a printer means that the device is required to obtain an SDPPI certificate.
This requirement applies because the printer is capable of connecting and communicating with other telecommunication devices.
In 2022, more brand owners and distributors registered their brands and products in Indonesia.
This can be seen from certificate data published on the official website of the Directorate General of SDPPI under the Ministry of Communication and Informatics.
As of August 2022, there were a total of 1,778 devices registered using the keyword “printer.”
The search results included:
- Multifunction printers
- Color laser printers
- Thermal printers
- Other types of printers
Printers equipped with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or other radio frequency features need to undergo testing and comply with the technical standards established by the Directorate General of SDPPI.
Brand owners and distributors can refer to:
- Director General of SDPPI Regulation No. 2 of 2019 concerning WLAN
- Director General of SDPPI Regulation No. 161 of 2019 concerning Short Range Device Frequency
The applicable technical reference will depend on the features available in the device being registered.
Brand owners also need to pay attention to the testing requirements that must be passed, including:
- Emission/EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Testing
- Electrical Safety Testing
The device needs to undergo the required testing process before an SDPPI certificate can be issued.
PT. Alpha Romeo Teknologi is a Postel service provider that can assist you with the process of obtaining an SDPPI certificate.
With more than 10 years of experience assisting with SDPPI certificate issuance, we can help handle the regulatory process while you focus on developing your business.
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