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From the article: > Bambu might use its software to lock its printers to its own filament and accessories and start charging for subscription services, the way
by justinclift 5mo ago
From the article:
> Bambu might use its software to lock its printers to its own filament and accessories and start charging for subscription services, the way today’s inkjet printer companies do. Bambu did not deny those possibilities when we asked [...]
- the_af 5mo agoToday's inkjet printers charge mandatory subscriptions and lock you to their supplies? If so, much has changed since I owned one. I know they always scare you into buying their things, but never locked you into it. My HP laser (not inkjet) printer will happily accept third party toner cartridges.
- justinclift 5mo ago> Today's inkjet printers charge mandatory subscriptions and lock you to their supplies? I guess you're not aware HP has been doing this for a few years now?
- the_af 5mo agoObviously not. Wow, that sucks. Thankfully my HP laser printer doesn't.
- justinclift 5mo agoYeah, hang on to that thing. Pass it down to your grandkids, etc. :D I wish I was joking... ;)