New printers come out in the UK every year coming from more than a dozen brands. Many of these brands are known for manufacturing other computer related electronics like HP and Dell, while others aim towards budget users that need a quick replacement of their old printer. Printers that are worn out and do not perform as well as they should will find that even the most affordable modern printers can spell a huge difference in printing speed, quality, or both. Getting a new printer these days is as easy as ordering from the many online UK stores available. However, disposing the printer is an entirely different story and isn't as easy as throwing it to the bin.Why Printers Need Proper DisposalThe WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive applies in the UK as well, encouraging consumers to properly dispose their electronic waste. While printers do not fall in the hazardous category, unused and secondary printers fall in the "Electronic Waste" category just li ke ordinary computers and peripherals. Proper recycling of these components helps the environment or can be sent to other developing countries. One of the disposal methods which are selling can be useful in getting some money to buy a better printer. Here are some basics to ensure proper disposal of your printer.Remove and Recycle Any Ink or Toner CartridgesWhether the printer is a laser or inkjet, the cartridge or toner must be individually recycled or disposed properly. Instructions are usually detailed cartridge box or cartridge itself. There are also a few UK-based sites that sell printers and offer cartridge recycling services that are willing to pick up the cartridge box without charge. Take good advantages of these services as they make sure that these materials are recycled or properly placed in the land-fill.Obtain Disposal Information from the Printer Manual or Online HelpIf the printer was purchased in the UK, there could be some useful recycling information that can be listed and followed for UK residents. Depending on the brand, that information may be found on documents or online support areas of the UK site. Be sure to follow those methods first as they are the most efficient and sometimes rewarding way in properly disposing these printers.Find Local Computer or Electronic Stores that Accept Used PrintersWhile the above method is more recommended, this can be done first if the printer is in very good condition where money may still be earned by selling the printer so they get to properly dispose or resell the unit to another consumer. All it takes is to find any local electronic stores or to search online for sites that may accept them. Most of the sites have contact forms and shouldn't be too far away if they based locally.All of these methods are far better than just leaving the printer in the bin. No matter how damaged the printer is, proper disposal will always be the right thing to do and it isn't very difficult to accomplis h.
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