HP's "dynamic security" prevents you from using third-party ink with HP printers. While HP does this to "protect the quality of our customer experience," being able to buy cheaper, non-HP ink can save you money. So how can you use third-party printer ink? We have a solution for at least some models.
Unfortunately, HP's dynamic security isn't new. HP began the practice of banning unauthorized printer ink in 2016 (fave.co/ 40xc1zR) with a firmware update that prevented the use of third-party ink. That hasn't stopped consumers from being outraged that they can't do what they want with printers they purchased and buy whatever third-party ink cartridges they want to use.
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