"HP Faces Another Lawsuit for Blocking Third-Party Ink"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Kotaku
HP is facing another lawsuit over its printer practices, specifically regarding its use of hardware DRM to block third-party ink cartridges. The lawsuit alleges that HP released a firmware update causing printers to stop working after a price hike on its own ink cartridges. This comes after the company has settled similar cases in the past, yet continues the practice. The article criticizes HP's subscription service, Instant Ink, and questions why the company insists on forcing its printers to only work with its proprietary-chipped cartridges.