HP Printer owners (and others) beware!

[Boac]

According to the web, HP have 'updated' their printer software to 'improve user experience' by blocking all non-HP ink and apparently putting a 'use not after' function on their own carts. All done with the best interests of the customer, of course..............

[Fox3WheresMyBanana]

It affects only certain printers, and after lawsuits in various countries, HP has an update-to-the-update available which removes the dynamic security feature causing the problems.

Details, and guidance on how to remove the DS feature, are on the HP website here
https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c05308850

[Boac]

Good spot!

[Fox3WheresMyBanana]

Good spot yourself - thanks for the tip
I checked the details out of self interest - I have an HP printer.

[CharlieOneSix]

Fortunately the 'improved user experience' doesn't seem to apply to HP laser printers. Mine churns away happily on compatible colour toners.