HP Q7699A HP LaserJet 9040/9050 - User Guide - Page 194

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 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 Web site: 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, prepaid, 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 Web site 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 Web site for further information regarding availability of the HP Returns and Recycling program. Paper The printer is suited for use of recycled papers when the paper meets the guidelines outlined in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Media Specifications Guide. See www.hp.com/support/ lj9050_lj9040 for ordering information. The printer is suited for use of recycled paper according to EN12281:2002. Material restrictions This HP product does not contain added mercury. This HP product contains a lithium battery located on the formatter board that may 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. 192 Appendix D Regulatory information ENWW