HP LaserJet 9040.9050 Multifunction Printer series - Manual (Page 226)

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Plastics
Plastic parts over 25 grams are marked according to international standards that enhance the
ability to identify plastics for recycling purposes at the end of the product's life.
HP LaserJet printing supplies
In many countries/regions, this product's printing supplies (for example, print cartridge) can be
returned to HP through the HP Printing Supplies Returns and Recycling Program. An
easy-to-use and free take back program is available in more than 30 countries/regions.
Multi-lingual program information and instructions are included in every new HP LaserJet print
cartridge and supplies package.
HP printing supplies returns and recycling program information
Since 1992, HP has offered HP LaserJet supplies return and recycling free of charge in 86% of
the world market where HP LaserJet supplies are sold. Postage-paid and pre-addressed labels
are included within the instruction guide in most HP LaserJet print cartridge boxes. Labels and
bulk boxes are also available through the website:
www.hp.com/recycle .
More than 10 million HP LaserJet print cartridges were recycled globally in 2002 through the
HP Planet Partners supplies recycling program. This record number represents 26 million
pounds of print cartridge materials diverted from landfills. Worldwide HP recycled an average of
80% of the print cartridge by weight consisting primarily of plastic and metals. Plastics and
metals are used to make new products such as HP products, plastic trays and spools. The
remaining materials are disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner.
US returns
For a more environmentally responsible return of used cartridges and supplies, HP encourages
the use of bulk returns. Simply bundle two or more cartridges together and use the single,
pre-paid, pre-addressed UPS label that is supplied in the package. For more information in the
U.S., call 800-340-2445 or visit the HP website at
www.hp.com/recycle .
Non-US returns
Non-US customers should call the local HP Sales and Service Office or visit the www.hp.com/
recycle website for further information regarding availability of the HP Supplies Returns and
Recycling program.
Paper
This product is capable of using recycled papers when the paper meets the guidelines outlined in
the Print Media Guide. Go to
www.hp.com/support for ordering information. This product is
suitable for the use of recycled paper according to EN12281:2002.
Material restrictions
This HP product contains mercury in the fluorescent lamp of the control panel liquid crystal
display that might require special handling at end-of-life.
This HP product contains a lithium battery on the formatter board that might require special
handling at end-of-life.
For recycling information, you can contact www.hp.com/recycle or contact your local authorities
or the Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org .