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HP forced to ditch popular printer range following user backlash (www.techradar.com)
submitted 7 months ago by lemmee_in@lemm.ee to c/technology@lemmy.world
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HP has discontinued its e-series LaserJet printers following widespread consumer dissatisfaction with the printers’ mandatory online connection of the HP+ scheme.

The decision, reported by German media outlet §, addresses growing frustration among users who have been forced to maintain a constant internet connection and use HP original ink and toner, with cheaper and more accessible third-party alternatives prohibited.

The LaserJet e-series models, identifiable by an ‘e’ suffix in their models names, now look to have been pulled from sale.

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[–] seaQueue@lemmy.world 11 points 7 months ago (1 children)

"Requires subscription. Monthly cost: $XX, total cost over 5y: $XXX" should do it

[–] ChairmanMeow@programming.dev 5 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Or take the ad-supported option, where it prints out ads on your documents!

[–] ICastFist@programming.dev 5 points 7 months ago

Ads for the toner, which they're wasting because fuck you, and also ads to not use third party anything, lest you want the printer and your computer bricked.