The condition that exists when the product is not producing hard copy output or receiving hard copy input and is consuming less power than when in standby mode.

For purposes of this Specification, the low-power mode is the condition that exists when the multifunction device is not producing hard copy output and is consuming less power than when in a standby mode.

Whereas it is necessary to amend Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/681 laying down the conditions and procedure for applying the tax for the benefit of the European Communities, in order to provide for the taxation of allowances for standby duty;