HP bricking printers remotely if the client's credit card expires

Re:HP bricking printers remotely if the client's credit card... by mardifoufs on Tuesday February 07, 2023 @08:33AM (#34692498)

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).

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Re:HP bricking printers remotely if the client's credit card... by tpmx on Tuesday February 07, 2023 @09:08AM (#34692891)

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.

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Re:HP bricking printers remotely if the client's credit card... by astura on Tuesday February 07, 2023 @09:45AM (#34693408)

There's certain topics that, when discussed here, elicit an animalistic rage response where all critical thinking is suspended.

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