HP OfficeJet Pro 6970 User Guide - Page 102

Anonymous usage information storage, Ink cartridge warranty information, Setup, Preferences

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Anonymous usage information storage The HP cartridges used with this printer contain a memory chip that assists in the operation of the printer. In addition, this memory chip stores a limited set of anonymous information about the usage of the printer, which might include the following: the number of pages printed using the cartridge, the page coverage, frequency of printing, and the printing modes used. This information helps HP design future printers to meet our customers' printing needs. The data collected from the cartridge memory chip does not contain information that can be used to identify a customer or user of the cartridge or their printer. HP collects a sampling of the memory chips from cartridges returned to HP's free return and recycling program (HP Planet Partners: www.hp.com/recycle ). The memory chips from this sampling are read and studied in order to improve future HP printers. HP partners who assist in recycling this cartridge might have access to this data, as well. Any third party possessing the cartridge might have access to the anonymous information on the memory chip. If you prefer to not allow access to this information, you can render the chip inoperable. However, after you render the memory chip inoperable, the cartridge cannot be used in an HP printer. If you are concerned about providing this anonymous information, you can make this information inaccessible by turning off the memory chip's ability to collect the printer's usage information. To disable the usage information function 1. From the printer control panel, touch or swipe down the tab at the top of the screen to open the Dashboard, and then touch ( Setup ). 2. Touch Preferences , and then touch Store Anonymous Usage Information to turn it off. NOTE: To turn the usage information function on, restore the factory defaults. For more information about how to restore the defaults, see Restore original factory defaults and settings. NOTE: You can continue to use the cartridge in the HP printer if you turn off the memory chip's ability to collect the printer's usage information. Ink cartridge warranty information The HP cartridge warranty is applicable when the product is used in its designated HP printing device. This warranty does not cover HP ink products that have been refilled, remanufactured, refurbished, misused, or tampered with. During the warranty period the product is covered as long as the HP ink is not depleted and the end of warranty date has not been reached. The end of warranty date, in YYYY-MM format, may be found on the product as indicated: ENWW Anonymous usage information storage 89

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Anonymous usage information storage
The HP cartridges used with this printer contain a memory chip that assists in the operation of the printer. In
addition, this memory chip stores a limited set of anonymous information about the usage of the printer,
which might include the following: the number of pages printed using the cartridge, the page coverage,
frequency of printing, and the printing modes used.
This information helps HP design future printers to meet our customers' printing needs. The data collected
from the cartridge memory chip does not contain information that can be used to identify a customer or user
of the cartridge or their printer.
HP collects a sampling of the memory chips from cartridges returned to HP's free return and recycling
program (HP Planet Partners:
www.hp.com/
recycle
). The memory chips from this sampling are read and
studied in order to improve future HP printers. HP partners who assist in recycling this cartridge might have
access to this data, as well.
Any third party possessing the cartridge might have access to the anonymous information on the memory
chip. If you prefer to not allow access to this information, you can render the chip inoperable. However, after
you render the memory chip inoperable, the cartridge cannot be used in an HP printer.
If you are concerned about providing this anonymous information, you can make this information inaccessible
by turning off the memory chip's ability to collect the printer's usage information.
To disable the usage information function
1.
From the printer control panel, touch or swipe down the tab at the top of the screen to open the
Dashboard, and then touch
(
Setup
).
2.
Touch
Preferences
, and then touch
Store Anonymous Usage Information
to turn it off.
NOTE:
To turn the usage information function on, restore the factory defaults. For more information about
how to restore the defaults, see
Restore original factory defaults and settings
.
NOTE:
You can continue to use the cartridge in the HP printer if you turn off the memory chip's ability to
collect the printer's usage information.
Ink cartridge warranty information
The HP cartridge warranty is applicable when the product is used in its designated HP printing device. This
warranty does not cover HP ink products that have been refilled, remanufactured, refurbished, misused, or
tampered with.
During the warranty period the product is covered as long as the HP ink is not depleted and the end of
warranty date has not been reached. The end of warranty date, in YYYY-MM format, may be found on the
product as indicated:
ENWW
Anonymous usage information storage
89