MakerZone | Arduino, Raspberry Pi and Lego MINDSTORMS Project Resources. Don’t Waste eWaste: UnMaking a Canon Printer/Scanner/Fax into Parts. Make: Projects Don’t Waste eWaste: UnMaking a Canon Printer/Scanner/Fax into Parts Before you make something it is helpful to unmake something. This guide will show you that eWaste should never be thrown away until you gut it for the good stuff.
What good stuff, you ask? How about DC motors, stepper motors, power supplies, gears, etc.? By David Nutty Category: Hacks, Home Time Required: 30 - 60 minutesDifficulty: Easy View Comments Share this: Email This guide will unmake a Canon printer/scanner/fax into Maker resources. So let’s disassemble someone else’s product. Tools Tools Print Project Steps Step #1: Break it Down!
PrevNext This is a multi-function machine so we will have a printer, a scanner (copier & fax), and miscellaneous paper trays and feeds. Step #2: Paper Tray: Remove It! Let's start by removing the top lid of this puppy. Step #3: Paper Tray: Remove flaps & screws. Investigate the paper tray for any obvious screws, etc. to take off.
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