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HP CEO says they brick printers that use third-party ink because of 'hackers'

HP is deploying firmware updates to its printers that brick them if third-party ink cartridges are used.
HP is facing a class-action lawsuit for not informing printer buyers about the bricking code.
CEO Enrique Lores claims the bricking is meant to protect users from viruses in aftermarket ink cartridges.

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HP CEO Says Goal Is to Make "Printing a Subscription"

The comment comes as the HP CEO responds to backlash over the company's practice of bricking printers that use third party ink cartridges.

1 year ago

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Ars Technica

HP CEO Says They Brick Printers That Use Third-Party Ink Because of … Hackers

The company says it wants to protect you from “viruses.” Experts are skeptical.

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GIGAZINE

Update that makes HP printers paperweight with non-genuine ink confuses experts as CEO says it's a ``measure against virus-infected ink''

HP CEO Enrique Lores said in an interview about the controversial update that caused printers to stop working if they used third-party ink cartridges, saying, ``There is a possibility that non-genuine ink cartridges may contain viruses.'' 'Because there is.' Security experts say the chances of such an event occurring are limited and would only occur if a nation-state were to attempt to hack an individual. HP CEO evokes James Bond-style hack via …

1 year ago

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The FPS Review

HP CEO Defends Practice of Bricking Printers When Third-Party Ink Is Used: "Viruses"

Enrique Lores, HP CEO, has provided a little insight as to why his company has been using a special security system to brick printers that are loaded with third-party rather than official inks.

1 year ago

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9 to 5 Mac

Third-party ink cartridges brick HP printers after 'anti-virus' update

HP is pushing over-the-air firmware updates to its printers, bricking them if they are using third-party ink cartridges. But don’t...

1 year ago

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BetaNews

HP CEO explains why the company is bricking third-party ink printers

Printer owners have several options when it comes to supplying their printers with ink. The two main choices are to buy first-party or third-party printer ink. The former is official, the latter less expensive. Both options work well, provided that manufacturers do not manipulate printers to block support for third-party ink cartridges.

1 year ago

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