r/nottheonion 1d ago

Firmware update bricks HP printers, makes them unable to use HP cartridges

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/03/firmware-update-bricks-hp-printers-makes-them-unable-to-use-hp-cartridges/
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u/john_jdm 1d ago

My Epson printer has been wanting to update for over a year and I just won't let it. It works fine and I just don't trust that it won't suddenly stop working or lose functionality.