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Brother denies using firmware updates to brick printers with third-party ink

  • Brother faces criticism for firmware updates that degrade print quality when non-Brother toner is used, leading to increased costs for consumers.
  • Recent updates have removed features like automatic color registration for users of third-party toner, making printed materials misaligned and difficult for users.
  • YouTuber Louis Rossmann highlighted these issues, claiming that Brother's practices could be seen as deceptive trade practices that restrict functionality after purchase.
  • Brother denied intentionally causing printer functionality issues with third-party toner, despite growing consumer frustration over the situation.
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Ars TechnicaArs Technica

Brother denies using firmware updates to brick printers with third-party ink

Brother: Updates aren’t behind degradation of quality or removal of features.

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Tech SpotTech Spot

Brother printers are quietly sabotaging third-party toner with firmware updates

Brother printers had been lauded before for their compatibility with non-OEM toner cartridges, setting them apart from brands like HP. However, recent firmware updates have deliberately degraded...

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SpiegelSpiegel

Printer manufacturer Brother sabotages third-party cartridge users

With updates, Brother specifically ensures that his printers deliver worse results if no original toner is used. Observers speak of a "real Lurch move".

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Ars Technica: Brother denies using firmware updates to brick printers with third-party ink | ResearchBuzz: Firehose

Ars Technica: Brother denies using firmware updates to brick printers with third-party ink. “Brother’s laser printers have historically worked fine with non-Brother accessories. A YouTube video posted this week, though, as well as older social media posts, claim that Brother has gone to the dark side and degraded laser printer functionality with third-party cartridges. Brother tells Ars that this isn’t true.”The post Ars Technica: Brother denies…

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The Cannata ReportThe Cannata Report

Distribution Management Adds New Thermal Desktop and Industrial/Label Printers from Brother International

St. Charles, Missouri-based dealer adds products from Brother’s thermal and label printers portfolio.

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Brother denies firmware blocks third-party toner and ink use

Brother denies leveraging firmware updates to prevent printers from using third-party toner or ink supplies.

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