HP is especially known for pushing ink subscriptions. There was some news about it recently, which is why this article exists, he’s justifying their shitty behaviour.
There have always been for all brands, but they are usually part of a leasing contract for businesses. The new thing is that HP is trying to trick consumers into similar contracts even though most have no need for it.
Hang on, I’ve had the same Brother laser printer for 10 years. Are you telling me there are for real subscription services for printers now?
Yup, a subscription that sends you ink and paper as needed (printer reports you need ink soon, sends an order automatically)
Some are even billed per-page printed.
If you cancel or remove your payment method: the ink you currently have stops working.
Yep.
HP is especially known for pushing ink subscriptions. There was some news about it recently, which is why this article exists, he’s justifying their shitty behaviour.
Well I for one am disgusted
Amateur, I have my HL5170DN from 2006 still going strong
I mean I use the thing like once a year. By some miracle I’ve never changed the toner (ink? Not sure, never bought it)
Here’s my maintenance page, I’m not a heavy user, but when I do print, it’s usually a sizable job.
Is that drum info not reading right or is it due for a replacement?
It needs to be replaced. It’s about 15,000 pages past life expectancy
Ah, that explains it.
There have always been for all brands, but they are usually part of a leasing contract for businesses. The new thing is that HP is trying to trick consumers into similar contracts even though most have no need for it.