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HP settles lawsuit over ink-blocking printer update, with no payout or admission of wrongdoing
HP's November 2020 firmware update enabled, or re-enabled, the company's Dynamic Security system in some printer models. This detects non-HP ink or toner cartridges, even those that...
This detects non-HP ink or toner cartridges, even those that are fully functional and previously worked, blocking any that aren't using HP's security chip or circuitry. Under the terms, HP has agreed to pay $5,000 to the two companies that filed the complaint – Mobile Emergency Housing Corp and Performance Automotive & Tire Center. The settlement also means that users of certain HP LaserJet models – see the full list here – now have the option to decline firmware updates that include Dynamic Security, allowing them to continue using third-party ink.
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