Environment - Sharp MX-5000N Sales Manual

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Environment

Environmental regulations
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RoHS
A European directive, on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
equipment.
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WEEE
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations aimed at reducing the amount of waste going to
landfill and improving recovery and recycling rates.
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Energy Star
Energy Star is a label for energy efficient products with worldwide recognition. The
Energy Star programme was introduced to Europe in 2002 as a voluntary label for
computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, scanners, copiers and multifunctional
machines. New specifications were introduced in 2007 which ensure that the Energy Star
represents only the markets most energy efficient products.
The MX series are designed with the environment in mind and based on Sharp's policy of becoming a totally
environmentally friendly company.
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Common platform
The MX series has been developed with "Common platform" concept, which utilises common mechanical
parts, boards, consumables, software and controllers as much as possible. This fact is important for the
overall company's activities such as stock management, production, logistics, technical training, etc. This
means less power is required to sustain the company's activities and total energy consumption is reduced, as
everything is Sharp.
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Recyclable plastic
The material name and characteristics are mentioned on all plastic parts and cabinet for recycling. Also
labels for caution or operation are reduced as much as possible and instead of these messages are now
embossed on plastic.
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