HP blocks third-party ink with printer firmware update... again

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By Mark Wycislik-WilsonSep 14, 2017, 5:36 am136 pts
HP is pushing out a firmware update to its range of Officejet printers that blocks the use of the third-party ink cartridges. This is not the first time the company has issued such an update as it tries to force printer owners to buy its own, more expensive cartridges. A year ago, HP faced strong criticism from…

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