HP is causing outrage after releasing software updates that stop some of its printers from printing if third-party ink cartridges are detected. As Ars Technica reports, HP's decision to do this ...

HP is pushing over-the-air firmware updates to its printers, bricking them if they are using third-party ink cartridges. But don’t worry, it’s not a money-grab, says the company – it’s ...

HP printer app is installing on PCs whether they have HP printers or not Appears to be a Microsoft Store bug; MS says printers should mostly still work. Andrew Cunningham – Dec 8, 2023 5:58 pm | 112 ...

There's no way to undo it, and you're locked into using HP ink cartridges to print anything. It blocked me from printing on my in-laws’ printer because they were using third-party cartridges.

The packaging materials used to protect ink cartridges enable a shelf life of at least 18 months past the manufacturing and shipping dates. Not all HP printers have expiration dates on ink cartridges.