The RoHS directive must be implemented into national law until January 2nd, 2013, i.e. the Material Ordinance for Electrical and Electronic Equipment (ElektroStoffV) should have come into force until that date.
Printer cartridges which require electrical currents or electromagnetic fields in order to fulfill their functions are subject to the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG).
Drives for garage or industry doors are assigned to category 6 "Electric and electronic tools (except for stationary industrial large tools)" in the sense of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG).