HP is causing outrage after releasing software updates that stop some of its printers from printing if third-party ink cartridges are detected. As Ars Technica reports, HP's decision to do this was ...
HP is pushing over-the-air firmware updates to its printers, bricking them if they are using third-party ink cartridges. But don’t worry, it’s not a money-grab, says the company – it’s just trying to ...
HP has generated a massive backlash from the community following the latest software update for the printers, according to Ars Technica. Some users are complaining that they could no longer use ...
HP’s “dynamic security” prevents you from using third-party ink with HP printers. While HP does this to “protect the quality of our customer experience,” being able to buy cheaper, non-HP ink can save ...
Update (9:30 PM, 9/15/2017): According to an HP spokesperson, this feature has not been reactivated. The statement provided to ET reads: "Earlier this week a media outlet in Europe inaccurately ...
Last Thursday, HP CEO Enrique Lores addressed the company's controversial practice of bricking printers when users load them with third-party ink. Speaking to CNBC Television, he said, "We have seen ...
HP has used its “Dynamic Security” firmware updates to “create a monopoly” of replacement printer ink cartridges, a lawsuit filed against the company on January 5 claims. The lawsuit, which is seeking ...
You’ve undoubtedly heard or seen advertisements for businesses that promise to save you money on printer ink cartridges -- one problem, though, according to HP: Refilling doesn't work. Share on ...