HP Deskjet 6940 - Manual (Page 147)

15 Environmental information
● Environmental statement
● Print cartridge recovery
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.
Reduction and elimination
Paper use: The printer's two-sided printing capability reduces paper usage and the
resulting demands on natural resources. In addition, the Print Cancel button allows the
user to save paper by quickly canceling a print job as needed. This equipment is suitable
for using recycled papers (in accordance with EN 12281:2002).
Recycled paper: All paper documentation for this printer is printed on 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.
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 the HP Deskjet printer, HP provides the
following:
●
Extended warranty: Details can be found in the reference guide that came with the
printer.
● Replacement parts and consumables are available for a limited period after
production has stopped.
● Product take-back: To return this product to HP at the end of its useful life, go to
www.hp.com/recycle . To return empty print cartridges to HP, see print cartridge
recovery .
Note The extended warranty and product take-back options are not
available in all countries/regions.
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