LulzBot 3D Printers are designed for longevity, striving to earn your acclaim as a trusted workhorse for the long haul. In the event that you’re ready to retire your LulzBot 3D Printer we have several solutions to make the process easier, more beneficial, and more sustainable.
Restore
Who says you can’t teach an old printer new tricks?
For customers in the United States, if you’re experiencing technical difficulty and haven’t tried submitting your 3D printer to our expert technicians for repair, please consider using the one-of-a-kind LulzBot Repair Service.
Many out-of-warranty printers can be restored to like-new condition, and the repairs are warrantied for 90 days so you can be confident in effective results. Modifications and a variety of upgrades are also readily available as accessories and tutorials, giving you the option to breathe new life into your printer on your own terms.
Rehome
Why say “farewell” when you could say, “for you?"
Give the gift that keeps on printing and help share the joy of creating by donating your LulzBot 3D Printer to your neighborhood school, makerspace, library, or student.
If possible, include items like the original packaging, documentation (extra user manuals can be downloaded on the product page), and cables.
Learn How LulzBot 3D Printers Inspire These Educators
Benefits for academics:
- Inspires creativity with hands-on learning
- Supplements STEM curriculum
- Provides early entry point advanced manufacturing technology
Abilene Christian University: Lighting the Way with 3D Printing
A visual, collaborative synthesis of art and science, the Lightwalk installation boasts 350 interactive LED reeds that students and visitors can program with a web application for various desired effects.
Michigan Tech: Opening Up Sustainability Technology
Dr. Joshua Pearce, an educator at Michigan Technological University and author of Open-Source Lab: How to Build Your Own Hardware and Reduce Research Costs, is changing the way major universities teach sustainable technology and other sciences.
Lucile Erwin Middle School: Fostering Design Thinking in Education with 3D Printing
At Lucile Erwin Middle School in Loveland, Colorado, USA, educators are using the latest 3D printing technology as a tool to solve problems through rapid prototyping and production.
Velasco Elementary: Bilingual Learning with 3D Printing
Javier Montiel, who teaches bilingual education at Velasco Elementary School, turned to LulzBot 3D printers to help students who struggle with basic concepts in phonetics and increase their knowledge of syllables in the Spanish language.
Community Resources In Your Neighborhood
Donate your LulzBot 3D Printer to your friendly neighborhood makerspace. Find the closest one here:
Recycle
If you must say farewell, make sure it doesn't last forever.
In the unlikely event that your LulzBot 3D printer needs to be disposed of, use the following methods to responsibly reduce the environmental impact.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) may contain hazardous substances that can have a potential negative impact on human health and the environment. As a consumer, you have an important role in recycling this equipment and contributing to the protection of the environment.
Recycling Resources in the United States
Aleph Objects, Inc., makers of the LulzBot brand of 3D printers and accessories, is proud to offer our customers an environmentally friendly choice for disposal and recycling of our products.
As part of our environmental responsibility initiative, Aleph Objects, Inc., is registered and complying in all states with manufacturer recycling programs that include our products.
This progam is offered to our customers at no additional fee through Sims Recycling Solutions and other state-sponsored recycling efforts. Note: Aleph Objects, Inc. is not responsible for any shipping charges associated with returning a product for disposal.
Select your state for more information regarding the recycling options available near your location.
Recycling Resources in the European Union
EU GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS INFORMATION
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) may contain hazardous substances that can have a potential negative impact on human health and the environment. As a consumer, you have an important role in recycling this equipment and contributing to the protection of the environment.
In the European Union, the crossed-out wheelie bin indicates that this product or battery should not be disposed as unsorted municipal waste and should instead be disposed separately.
If you have purchased Aleph Objects, Inc. products in the EU and these products are at the end of their useful life, please do not dispose of them in municipal waste. In the EU, Aleph Objects, Inc. is making a return and collection system available to you, free of transportation and recycling costs, for discarding these products in compliance with the EU WEEE Directive. See the details below about recycling our products.
Aleph Objects, Inc. is registered as a WEEE producer in the following countries:
United Kingdom: To find out more about WEEE recycling and to locate your nearest recycling center, please visit the RecycleMore website at: https://www.recycle-more.co.uk/
UK Registration Number: WEE/AH5614VR/PRO
Germany: Private households can dispose of our products at the public waste disposal authorities or bring them to producer or seller related disposal locations. You can find these disposal locations online: https://www.ear-system.de.
Germany Registration Number: DE 91984931
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