(Though HP itself has stated that the cartridges ... in a customer who now has to continually buy their expensive ink cartridges, PIRG reported. They liken the original price of a printer ...

It’s a well-known secret that inkjet ink is being kept at artificially high prices, which is why many opt to forego ‘genuine’ manufacturer cartridges and get third-party ones instead.

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HP then sends out toner to meet that demand. HP+ turns the user’s hardware into a ‘smart printer,’ with “intelligent, cloud-based connectivity and security.” It includes an Instant Ink ...

even when using HP’s own toner, Ars Technica reports. The update, version 20250209, was released on March 4, 2025 for HP’s LaserJet MFP M232 to M237 series. According to HP, the update ...

After researching 100 ink cartridges across some of the best printer brands, I discovered a shocking fact: the HP 65 Tri-Colour ink cartridge is one of the most expensive inks in the world ...

Already in trouble for blocking or reducing the performance of third-party ink cartridges, HP has now been accused of ...

HP leaves it up to the user to ensure they ... Another thing to remember is that the ink cartridges shipped as part of the Instant Ink program are tied to the subscription model.

First impressions were positive. From the moment I unboxed the HP Envy Inspire 7955e, I was impressed. The printer, power cord, and ink cartridges were neatly packed with minimal packaging ...

HP has issued firmware updates that block printers with such ink cartridges from printing, leading to the above lawsuit (PDF), which is seeking class-action certification. The suit alleges that HP ...

HP’s pricing approach would be more acceptable if we at least had the option of choosing to purchase third-party ink cartridges, which are often significantly cheaper than HP-branded options.

What just happened? A lawsuit against HP over a firmware update that prevented its printers from being compatible with non-HP ink and toner has had its settlement approved by a judge. However, HP ...