HP Deskjet 5550 Color Inkjet Printer - Manual (Page 111)

environmental
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 automatic/manual two-sided printing capability reduces paper
usage and the resulting demands on natural resources. This printer is suited for the use
of recycled papers in accordance with DIN 19 309.
Recycled paper: All paper documentation for this printer is printed on chlorine-free
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 your HP Deskjet printer, HP provides the
following:
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Extended warranty: See limited warranty .
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Replacement parts and consumables are available for three (3) years after
production has stopped (five (5) years in Germany).
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Product take-back: To return this product to HP at the end of its useful life,
go to www.hp.com/go/recycle. To return empty print cartridges to HP, see hp
print cartridge recovery program .
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