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I don't know how the DRM works on ink cartridges, but if all the off-brand cartridges just use the same mass-produced cloned DRM "chip" (or whatever it is), it
by neotek 10y ago
I don't know how the DRM works on ink cartridges, but if all the off-brand cartridges just use the same mass-produced cloned DRM "chip" (or whatever it is), it not possible this is actually caused by a certificate expiring rather than an intentionally malicious act by HP?
I really don't have any clue what I'm talking about, just wondering if there's any alternative cause whatsoever.
- manarth 10y agoIf the intent isn't to stop generics, why have DRM on an ink cartridge at all? Even if this instance is due to HP making a mistake, such as forgetting a certificate renewal, the intent is there right from the beginning, by using the DRM in the first place.
- rincebrain 10y agoIf it only happens on printers that have received a certain firmware update, then it's unlikely to be a cert expiration on the cartridge side.