Re:HP bricking printers remotely if the client's credit card...
by mardifoufs on Tuesday February 07, 2023 @08:33AM
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So I don't get the big deal here? You get the printer, it still works, you can still use it and it's not bricked. I get the definition of the word has been stretched but this is not a bricked device by any definition (there's no lock, or reset or anything to be done).
Yes, it's not ideal to waste the remaining ink, but that's such a non issue as you can still use it by paying the subscription until it runs out (which is basically equivalent to paying for the ink they sent you).
Re:HP bricking printers remotely if the client's credit card...
by tpmx on Tuesday February 07, 2023 @09:08AM
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Yeah, the title should be changed to "HP disabling subscription ink cartridges remotely if the client's credit card expires [video]".
I guess very few people read past the title, as usual.
(Admittedly it's towards the end of the page.)
How does HP Instant Ink work?
HP Instant Ink is based on pages, not cartridges. Choose a plan based on the number of pages you would like to print monthly. Your monthly fee allows you to use our subscription cartridges to print your plan pages and includes ink or toner, delivery and recycling.
Can I still use my Subscription Cartridges if I cancel the service?
From the moment you insert the first service cartridges received with your Welcome Package, all following cartridges received will be Subscription Cartridges.
If you cancel the Service, even if the Subscription Cartridges provided with your subscription are not empty, they will stop working in your printer and you will have to replace all of them with standard cartridges.