Printers are an indispensable piece of equipment in modern offices, however they have recently been found to emit a large number of particles into the air during operation. A number of studies have been conducted to better understand the characteristics and formation mechanisms of these printer generated particles, but little attention has been paid to improving particle removal efficiency via the optimal location of printers within office environments. To address this gap in knowledge, this work aimed to consider particle removal efficiency, as well as particle number concentration at the breathing zone of each occupant, in order to develop a decision-making framework for determining the best combination of office type, printer location, ventilation strategy and occupant distribution, to minimize the influence of emitted particles on indoor occupants.
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