Article written by Asher Mcshane, via https://www.lbc.co.uk
Hewlett-Packard hit with complaints after disabling printers that use rival firms’ ink cartridges. HP is forcing customers into buying their expensive ink by disabling printers if they use an alternative.
Hewlett-Packard has prompted an onslaught of complaints after disabling printers of customers who try to use ink from rival companies.
Customers’ printers were remotely updated and will now only work with approved ink cartridges which are fitted with a special microchip.
Turns out hp has ink cartridges that won’t work if you’re not paying their monthly subscription.