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VariQuest
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Perfecta™ 3600STP
User’s Guide
Ink Cartridge Maintenance
Storing Anonymous Usage Information
Ink Cartridge Maintenance
Ink cartridges store the ink and are connected to the printhead, which distributes
the ink on the paper. To purchase additional cartridges, see Accessories on page
90.
CAUTION!
CAUTION!
Observe precautions when handling ink cartridges because they are ESD-
sensitive devices (see the Glossary on page 143). Avoid touching pins, leads and
circuitry.
Note:
This printer is not designed to use continuous ink systems. To resume
printing, remove continuous ink system and install genuine (or compatible)
cartridges.
Note:
This printer is designed for ink cartridges to be used until they are empty.
Refilling cartridges prior to depletion might cause your printer to fail. If this happens,
insert a new cartridge (either genuine or compatible) to continue printing.
Storing Anonymous Usage Information
Each ink cartridge contains a memory chip that assists in printer operation. The
memory chip also stores a limited set of anonymous information about the usage
of the printer, which can include the following:
date first installed
,
last used date
,
number of pages printed
,
page coverage
,
frequency of printing
,
printing modes
used
, any
printing errors
that may have occurred and the
product model
.
This information helps us design future products to meet our customers' printing
needs. The data collected by the memory chip does not include information that
could be used to identify a customer or user of the cartridge or printer.
The sampled memory chips are read and studied to improve future products.
Partners who assist in recycling ink cartridges may also have access to the data.
Any third party possessing the cartridge may be able to access 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 turn off
the memory chip's ability to collect printer usage information. To do so, access the
Embedded Web Server
, and select
Settings > Anonymous Usage Information
Storage
. This does not prevent the cartridge from working normally in other
respects. However, if you change your mind later, you can restore the factory
defaults to resume collecting printer usage information.
