HP will face class-action for bricking all-in-one printers when ink is low
Company allegedly forces ink refills for tasks that don't require printing
HP has found a new way to add ink cartridge DRM to your printer
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again
HP firmware update that bricks printers still has no fix
Several weeks after being pushed out
HP prepping firmware update to fix critical security vulnerability in LaserJet printers
The bug could allow hackers to remotely access sensitive information
In a nutshell: Dozens of HP printers are vulnerable to a security issue that could potentially allow attackers to access sensitive information. The company is aware of the problem and is working on an update that will be rolled out later this year. In the meantime, HP is suggesting that users downgrade the firmware version of the affected models as a temporary workaround to mitigate the issue.
HP keeps updating its printers to block third-party ink cartridges
Bricking some working cartridges in the process
Epson will stop selling laser printers by 2026, but why?
Epson says it's all about sustainability
HP pays out in another settlement over ink cartridge DRM
The practice is likely to continue for the foreseeable future
A hot potato: Printer ink cartridges have long been notoriously expensive, and printer manufacturers use DRM to keep users from buying cheaper third-party versions. HP is still paying settlements to customers over how it deployed its DRM years ago, but the practice shows no sign of ending soon.
Microsoft confirms Windows 10 update has broken some printer functionality
Can't print anymore? This is probably why
Canon printer owners get official guidance to bypass DRM as company is forced to sell chip-less toners
A silver lining to the ongoing silicon shortage?
HP's new customer support program uses Microsoft's HoloLens 2 to troubleshoot industrial printers
Will mixed reality fare better at fixing printers?
Windows 11's latest printing issue requires admin access to print in certain scenarios
What is it with Windows 11 and printers?
Canon sued for $5 million for disabling scanner when printers run out of ink
Faxing capabilities cease to function as well
Microsoft's latest attempt to patch PrintNightmare vulnerabilities causes network printing issues
Latest patch Tuesday efforts spool up a new nightmare for network printers
Researcher bypasses Microsoft's latest patch for PrintNightmare exploit (MS issues clarification)
Disabling the Windows Print Spooler service for internet-connected devices is still the safest way to protect against the critical vulnerability
Critical vulnerability in Windows Print Spooler service leaves PCs open to RCE (Patch now available)
'PrintNightmare' exists on all Windows versions; Microsoft currently advises either disabling the service or blocking inbound remote requests
Microsoft releases Windows 10 update to address printer-related BSOD crashes
But will it introduce new problems?
Google's 'Cloud Print' service is shutting down soon
Support for the service ends on New Year's Eve
Former library employee accused of stealing $1.3 million worth of printer toner
He reportedly also bought video games and gadgets using the library's money
Microsoft releases fix for Windows 10 update printer issues
An update to fix an update
BenQ's new SW321C monitor shows what images will look like when printed out
Printed photos rarely mirror what you see on the screen, wasting time and money
HP might start making ink cartridges more affordable
Conversely, printer hardware costs could increase
Microsoft releases Windows 10 patch that fixes audio issues, also breaks printers
We've been here before
EFF calls for investigation of Epson for anticompetitive printer firmware
Update allegedly disabled third-party ink and refilled OEM cartridges
HP launches a bug bounty program for printers
The industry's first bug bounty program for printing devices