Environmental statement, Reduction and elimination, Recycling – HP Deskjet 3420 Color Inkjet Printer User Manual

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environmental statement

Hewlett-Packard continuously improves the design processes of its Deskjet printers to

minimize the negative impact on the office environment and on the communities

where printers are manufactured, shipped, and used. Hewlett-Packard has also

developed processes to minimize the negative impact of the disposal of the printer at

the end of its printing life.

reduction and elimination

Paper use: This printer is suited for the use of recycled papers according to DIN 19

309.

Recycled paper: All paper documentation for this printer is printed on chlorine-free

recycled paper.

Ozone: Ozone-depleting chemicals such as CFCs have been eliminated from Hewlett-

Packard's manufacturing processes.

recycling

Design for recycling has been incorporated into this printer. The number of materials

has been kept to a minimum while ensuring proper functionality and reliability.

Dissimilar materials have been designed to separate easily. Fasteners and other

connections are easy to locate, access, and remove using common tools. High priority

parts have been designed to access quickly for efficient disassembly and repair. Plastic

parts have been primarily designed in no more than two colors to enhance recycling

options. A few small parts are colored specifically to highlight customer access points.

Printer packaging: The packaging materials for this printer have been selected to

provide maximum protection for the least cost possible, while attempting to minimize

environmental impact and facilitate recycling. The rugged design of the HP Deskjet

printer assists in minimizing both packaging materials and damage rates.

Plastic parts: All major plastics and plastic parts are marked according to

international standards. All plastic parts used in the printer housing and chassis are

technically recyclable and all use a single polymer.

Product longevity: To ensure the longevity of your HP Deskjet printer, HP provides

the following:

Extended warranty: See

limited warranty

.

Replacement parts and consumables are available for three (3) years after

production has stopped.

Product take-back: To return this product to HP at the end of its useful life,

call your local HP Sales or Service Office for instructions. To return print

cartridges, see

print cartridge recovery

.

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