HP CEO: Blocking third-party ink from printers fights viruses

"Our long-term objective is to make printing a subscription."

His claims are quickly debunked in the article, as the true reason is, obviously, protecting their IP and subscription model

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I guess it is HP think it is OK to brick your printer due to HP updates but using competing cartridges is just so dangerous. Typical.

I never heard what happened to those bricked printers.
- The owners are trying to form a class action suit against HP: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/01/hp-sued-again-for-blocking-third-party-ink-from-printers-accused-of-monopoly/
- Well, I doubt they plan to ever buy HP again.

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