We Never Agreed to Only Buy Hp Ink, Say Printer Owners
Complainants smack back after hardware giant moves to dismiss lawsuit
The Register 2:15 pm on April 11, 2024
HP is facing a class action lawsuit from printer owners who claim the hardware giant broke anti-competitive laws by disabling their printers if they used third-party ink cartridges. In response, HP argued that it only blocks cloned or counterfeit cartridges, and that its goal is to move customers towards its subscription ink service model. The case continues, with some commentators noting HP's high ink prices and efforts to lock in print customers.
- HP printer owners file class action lawsuit alleging anti-competitive practices
- Company claims it only blocks counterfeit or cloned cartridges
- Goal is to move customers towards subscription ink service model
- High ink prices and efforts to lock in print customers cited as issues
- Case continues, with commentators noting industry trends
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