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HP's long-running use of firmware updates that block third-party ink and toner cartridges is drawing scrutiny again – this time under a new global sustainability standard that explicitly forbids the practice.

The International Imaging Technology Council (Int'l ITC), a trade group for cartridge remanufacturers, says HP's latest printer firmware rollout conflicts with the requirements of the General Electronics Council's (GEC) updated Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool, or EPEAT 2.0.

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[–] imacatnotaman@lemmy.ml 5 points 8 hours ago* (last edited 7 hours ago) (3 children)

I bought an open box color HP LaserJet from Microcenter 10 years ago for ~$200. I've always bought 3rd party toner and never had any issues. HP will never get a dime from me for shit like this and that printer will last the rest of my life lol

[–] LifeLikeLady@lemmy.world 4 points 3 hours ago (2 children)

Was given a HP LaserJet before 2020. It's been over 5 years. I have yet to replace toner in it. And I was given a BUNCH of toner for it. Injets are a joke.

[–] imacatnotaman@lemmy.ml 1 points 3 hours ago

Yeah, it took us probably 7 years to use the first batch of lower volume ones lol. Then, my wife and I both independently bought a set of black and all three colors. So, we are set with toner for the rest of our lives too

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