HP has new incentive to stop blocking third-party ink in its printers
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by reilly3000
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Epson EcoTank has been a great system for my personal needs. They sell devices for full price but will ink that is distributed via bottle that fill a visible tank. If you’re using one color more than others you only have to buy that one. I’m sure the print head will eventually need replacement but it’s been going strong for 5 years so far.
by daft_pink
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Use a Brother Laser Printer. You’ll be happier!
by kyriakos
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I recently had to throw away a perfectly good HP printer which was working for many years without problems because after an update I didn't ask for no ink cartridge worked anymore. I bought from different shops and still the printer refused to validate them as genuine.
Bought an Epson ecotank and been happy since.
by Lucasoato
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After one year and half of service, my HP printer updated (without my consent) and blocked the third-party ink cartridge I’ve been using for months without troubles.
Luckily, I bought it on Amazon so I just returned it and bought a Brother printer that has been working fine since then.
The best way to stop a brand from doing bullshit practices is showing your friends how easy it is to avoid them. Just buy a Brother and HP won’t have any cent more from me.
by latexr
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> Trade group callls out HP for latest Dynamic Security firmware update.
Are they not even running basic spell checks at Ars Technica anymore? That’s right under the title. Does no one read the articles?
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