HP blocks cheap third-party ink cartridges with new firmware despite environmental rules requiring remanufactured cartridge ...

Jan 8 (Reuters) - HP Inc (HPQ.N), opens new tab has been sued in federal court in Chicago by consumers who claim the company's printers would not accept replacement ink cartridges made by other ...

HP is a household name when it comes to printers, but the company employs questionable practices to maximize profits. Much like Apple, HP aims to create a closed ecosystem, forcing you to use only its ...

Oct 1 (Reuters) - Technology company HP Inc (HPQ.N), opens new tab convinced a federal judge to dismiss a proposed class action accusing it of forcing U.S. customers to pay inflated prices for ...

Hewlett Packard (HP) is once again causing its printer customers angst, as it is found a new firmware update locks out the use of third-party ink. The news comes just days after HP's Instant Ink ...

HP’s “dynamic security” prevents you from using third-party ink with HP printers. While HP does this to “protect the quality of our customer experience,” being able to buy cheaper, non-HP ink can save ...

HP has used its “Dynamic Security” firmware updates to “create a monopoly” of replacement printer ink cartridges, a lawsuit filed against the company on January 5 claims. The lawsuit, which is seeking ...

HP's strategy when it comes to selling and supporting printers has been a point of contention with customers, and specifically with regards to the company's hard line stance on buying first-party ...