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@jeffw@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish • 2 months ago

Firmware update bricks HP printers, makes them unable to use HP cartridges

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Firmware update bricks HP printers, makes them unable to use HP cartridges

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HP already has a reputation for breaking printers with updates.
  • @VieuxQueb@lemmy.world
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    They learned that Brother got as shitty, so they tried to keep the shittiest title.

    • @massivemeatballs@lemmy.world
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      8•2 months ago

      Brother as well? What happened? Every time the HP printers topic comes up, I see recommendations to get a Brother. Begrudgingly, I still use my HP, I can’t justify getting rid of a working printer but Brother would have been my first option when the time came to replace it.

      • @SoftestSapphic@lemmy.world
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        Brother was caught recently using software to block third party toner cartridges like HP did.

        https://www.yahoo.com/tech/brother-denies-firmware-blocks-third-165556103.html

        Hopefully this isn’t Brother enshittifing their own product, but it’s possible.

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          That doesn’t look good. At least the EU watchdogs are punishing HP for this type of tactics. Hopefully the other manufacturers will take a hint and won’t try this shit on EU customers and hopefully other regulators will follow through

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