If we want to buy a printer today, we must not only pay the price it costs, but, moreover, we are forced to pay a species of subscription If we want to use it without problem. The subscription we are talking about is in the form of original cartridges.
HP was one of the first companies which, without notice, began to Block via firmware Printers who used compatible cartridges. The only way to use it was to replace the cartridges with originals, cartridges that cost at least to double than the compatible.
Personally, I was one of the people affected. My dear HP Envy 110 He stopped working during the night to use non -original cartridges after installing a firmware update. Until this time, the printer showed only informative messages on the recommendation of using original cartridges, however, there was a time when I had no choice but to go through the hoop.
Brother marks an HP and blocks the use of compatible cartridges
Rossman laws, one of the main defenders of the right of reparation (has two million followers on Youtube), says in his last video that his brother follows the same path as HP, Print When the non -original ink is used. So far, Brother was the only manufacturer to have not yet moved the file with regard to the use of non -original cartridges, but it was a time to do so.
When asked Rossman, how could he avoid the DRM problems with cartridges HP or Canon invited them to buy a brother printer to use compatible cartridges. However, today you can no longer make this recommendation after the last movement of this manufacturer.
After launching the latest firmware updates that this manufacturer launched, two important problems were detected. The first is that printers who use non -original cartridges have ceased to print with any apparent reason on possible dysfunction.
The second problem affects color printers. According to various users who have contacted Rossman, colors calibration does not work in printers that use non -original cartridges. The only solution that users affected by these problems should buy original brother cartridges.
Can this restriction jump?
And we say that this is the only solution unless they have the possibility of Download the previous firmwareAn option that is unfortunately not available on the manufacturer's website, because the previous version is eliminated with the launch of a new one. Another option is to go to a printer technician who has access to all the firmware launched for brother printers and reverse changes with the previous firmware.
If you are a user of a printer from this manufacturer and have not yet been updated to the new firmware, if you have the option available in the configuration options (not all offering them), you must Disable automatic updates. Otherwise, you will have to create a rule in the router to prevent the PrinterHave internet access and can contact the servers of this manufacturer to update.
