> However, its a model where companies use software to lock you out of being able to use your hardware. To be clear: Anyone using HP Instant Ink (II) can cance

> However, its a model where companies use software to lock you out of being able to use your hardware. To be clear: Anyone using HP Instant Ink (II) can cancel II and buy a non-II cartridge and be on their merry way. As noted in other parts of this post: The only thing OP was blocked from doing was using an II cartridge after he stopped paying for the II service. Disclaimer: I do agree the tractor licensing situation is not good, but it's also not the same as this situation.