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 gain access to quickly for efficient disassembly
and repair.
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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 your HP Deskjet printer, HP provides
the following:
• Extended warranty: Details can be found in the reference guide that came with
your printer.
• 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
cartridge recovery
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Note: The extended warranty and product take-back options are not available
in all countries/regions.