HP 3015 Service Manual - Page 36

Print-cartridge information The print cartridge is designed to simplify replacement of the major consumable parts. The print cartridge contains the printing mechanism and a supply of toner. At 5-percent page coverage, a standard print cartridge will print approximately 2,000 pages. As the percentage of toner coverage on the page increases, the number of pages that can be printed from a standard print cartridge decreases. These estimates are only approximate; usage conditions and print patterns can cause results to vary. Refilled print cartridges While Hewlett-Packard does not prohibit the use of refilled print cartridges during the warranty period or while the product is under a maintenance contract, it is not recommended for the following reasons: ● Repairs resulting from the use of refilled cartridges are not covered under Hewlett-Packard warranty or maintenance contracts. ● Hewlett-Packard has no control or process to ensure that a refilled cartridge functions at the high level of reliability of a new HP LaserJet toner cartridge. Hewlett-Packard also cannot predict the long-term reliability effect on the product from using different toner formulations found in refilled cartridges. ● The print quality of HP LaserJet print cartridges influences customer perception of the product. Hewlett-Packard has no control over the actual print quality of a refilled cartridge. ● Parts that are critical to print quality might not be replaced when the cartridge is refilled with toner. HP LaserJet printing supplies In many countries/regions, this product's printing supplies (for example the 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. Multilingual 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 1990, the HP Printing Supplies Returns and Recycling Program has collected millions of used LaserJet print cartridges that otherwise might have been discarded in the world's landfills. The HP LaserJet print cartridges and supplies are collected and bulk shipped to our resource and recovery partners, who disassemble the cartridges. Remaining materials are separated and converted into raw materials for use by other industries to make a variety of useful products. U.S. 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 that the new cartridge comes in. For more information in the U.S., call (1) (800) 340-2445 or visit the HP LaserJet Supplies website at http://www.hp.com/recycle. 18 Chapter 1 Product Information ENWW