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HP disables customers’ printers if they use ink cartridges from cheaper rivals (www.telegraph.co.uk)
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[–] MrGeekman@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

This isn't actually new, but yes, it is infuriating. It's also why I haven't bought an HP printer. Well, at least since I found out about this issue back in 2017 or so.

[–] MrGeekman@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This isn't actually new, but yes, it is infuriating. It's also why I haven't bought an HP printer. Well, at least since I found out about this issue back in 2017 or so.

[–] aeki@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I have an HP printer (was a gift) but it's never been connected to any external network so there's no way to disable or update anything on it. I imagine these versions won't be available to purchase anymore. I saw many printers on the market requiring you to keep a subscription to operate, which feels so dystopic.