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HP has tried to block third-party ink usage by charging ink subscription fees to users who purchase its printers through cybersecurity concerns. The company’s CEO claimed that third-party ink could cause the viral infection, but did not provide evidence.
HP plans to push for a print subscription service, claiming that hardware is losing money and software and services are profitable. The company, which uses a dynamic security system to block third-party ink, has been accused of illegality and dishonesty. Millions of dollars have been paid after facing a class-action lawsuit for blocking the use of non-HP inks.
Observers question the company’s real concerns, arguing that it is more concerned with the profitability of the printer brand ecosystem than on real security.
(Source: ChannelNews Image source: Freepik)
