Sooner or later, any technique fails. This is especially true for devices operating in various organizations, since the load on them is disproportionately higher than in the case of domestic use. In some cases, repairs can be made. But what if the printer does not turn on or the model is outdated and there is a need for a new one? Read more about this in the material below.
What is the charge-off procedure for?
Some just throw the faulty machine in the trash, and some carry out a special decommissioning procedure. It is worth noting that, according to the current legislation, it is forbidden to dispose of equipment in a landfill.
This is punishable by an administrative penalty of up to 5 thousand rubles from individuals, and up to 200 thousand from legal entities. There are also documentary difficulties in connection with which it is impossible to simply attribute a failed device to a landfill. In this case, the easiest way is to resort to the cancellation procedure, which can be done both independently and with the help of specialists. In addition, we will analyze what kind of breakdowns for decommissioning the printer should occur.
Why can not faulty equipment be dumped in a landfill?
Almost every electronic device that is not disposed of properly poses a threat to both the environment and human health. This is due to the presence of hazardous substances and materials used in the construction of equipment. For example, cartridges for most office printing devices, such as printers, copiers, or MFPs, contain aluminum and iron oxides. Therefore, the write-off of consumables must be taken with the utmost seriousness.
The composition of the toner for laser printers contains a hazardous substance - cyanide. Inhalation of its particles can lead to various diseases of the respiratory organs, allergies, and in some cases to death. The stuffing of the devices contains hazardous compounds and metals that, under the influence of the environment, emit toxic substances hazardous to health.
Cases are made of plastic containing polystyrene. Under the influence of temperatures, it releases styrene, which negatively affects the circulatory and nervous system.
Where to start?
There can be many reasons for writing off a printer. But this process should occur according to one scenario. To begin with, the device being debited must be deducted from tax accounting. It is also necessary to take into account the law on precious metals and stones, due to the fact that almost every piece of equipment has a small content. Environmental standards require special attention, as the possible dangerous consequences were described above.
Decommissioning process
The process of writing off office equipment itself takes place in several stages. It begins with the creation of a commission, which draws up an act on why the device failed, for example, why the printer does not print after refilling the cartridge, if the main board is in the case and repair is not practical. Subsequently, this act will need to be supplemented with a set of documents, such as a device passport, copies or originals of service certificates and so on.
Next, the decommissioned apparatus is disassembled to extract the precious metals from its components. This process can be handled both independently and entrusted to specialists.
Parts of the device that remained after the first stage of dismantling are sent to specialized organizations involved in the disposal of equipment. At the final stage, a write-off act is drawn up, to which the relevant documents must be attached confirming the extraction of precious metals from the device with their state registration and disposal of the remaining parts, which can harm the environment and human health.
At the end of the entire procedure, the commission is obliged to draw up an act on the primary diagnosis of the device and recognition of it as inoperative by specialists of the service center.
How to verify the need for cancellation?
During the operation of any devices, any malfunctions, breakdowns and breakdown of individual parts may occur. Most often this happens due to inattentive use of the device, rare or poor-quality service, incorrect selection of consumables.
Banal carelessness may also occur. For example, if the printer does not scan a document, it is worth checking which mode is set on it. To begin with, it’s worth contacting a service where masters can diagnose the problem, repair the device, if possible, or draw up an act of inoperability and the need to write off.
Defective Inkjet MFPs
What is the reason for writing off the printer? Most often, devices of this type are written off for several reasons:
- There is a problem with the paper feed. They may be caused by unsuitable or poor quality paper or contamination of the tract. Also, a malfunction can be caused by wear of parts if the device was used regularly and in large volumes.
- Damage to the printer head. The reason for the disposal is low-quality toner. Incorrect cleaning or refilling of the cartridge also occurs.
- Errors in automatic head cleaning are another reason for discarding the printer. Too frequent cleaning, changing cartridges and printing documents in large quantities, often provoke the accumulation of dried ink on the print head, which leads to this malfunction.
Summarizing, we can conclude that the most common reasons for the failure of printing equipment are associated with severe contamination of nodes and insufficient or incompetent maintenance.
Critical Failures of Laser Printers
Printers in this category are discarded due to:
- Problems with the component transferring the image to paper. The cause may be a malfunctioning laser unit or a worn cartridge, in which the drum unit first fails.
- Problems with paper passing through the loop.
- Malfunction of the component responsible for fixing the image, which occurs due to malfunctions of the heater or thermal film.
- Blown board. This may happen due to a short circuit. This can be understood by the fact that in addition to the impossibility of printing, the printer does not scan documents or makes low-quality copies of these documents.
Generally speaking, all laser printers fail due to contamination of internal components. To avoid this, you should regularly clean the device.
Conclusion
Like any device, office equipment has its own limit on use. Yes, the user can extend the life by taking care of her in a timely manner, but the wear of the parts takes its toll. You can purchase branded expensive devices, but over time you may find that the Epson printer does not print, although it was serviced on time and efficiently. To write off such devices should be treated as responsibly as possible. To carry out the disposal of office equipment, there are specialized services that do everything “turnkey” as quickly and efficiently as possible, filling out all the necessary documentation for individuals and legal entities. It is also possible to achieve a reduction in the price of the service if the printers are disposed of in bulk.