In fact, most printers have many of the same features of a computer or mobile device— hard drives, system memory, operating system and applications. In other words, your printer has the same capabilities— and security risks— as any other device you own.

Where is the hard drive on a printer?

The left-hand side of this grid will have a column of section headers. Scroll through this until you find the header “Hard Drive” or Hard Disk".

Is it safe to throw away a printer?

Like all electronics, printers contain materials, metals, and chemicals that can be dangerous to the environment if you throw them in with your regular trash. Just as you can reuse or recycle empty ink cartridges once they're empty, you can also safely dispose of your printer.