Ink News and Articles

HP's ink-blocking firmware may violate new global sustainability rules

The latest firmware broadens Dynamic Security as new EPEAT rules ban cartridge blocking

By Skye Jacobs, March 13, 2026, 9:22 AM 15 comments

Following on HP's footsteps by crippling non-OEM toners sparks backlash

By Skye Jacobs, March 5, 2025, 10:52 AM 33 comments

Conversely, printer hardware costs could increase

By Shawn Knight, January 15, 2020, 11:13 AM 43 comments

Update allegedly disabled third-party ink and refilled OEM cartridges

By Cal Jeffrey, October 18, 2018, 5:16 PM 10 comments

By Shawn Knight, September 4, 2015, 12:45 PM 15 comments

By Shawn Knight, August 5, 2015, 9:45 AM

By Emil Protalinski, May 17, 2011, 2:00 PM

By Emil Protalinski, May 3, 2011, 9:00 AM

By Emil Protalinski, November 8, 2010, 12:46 PM 11 comments