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Microsoft clarifies Windows 11 printer driver policy
By Luke James published
Microsoft confirmed today that Windows 11 is not ending support for legacy V3 and V4 printer drivers despite previous reports

Microsoft purges Windows 11 printer drivers, putting millions of devices on borrowed time
By Luke James published
Microsoft is preparing a significant change to how printers are supported in Windows 11, ending support for drivers that primarily support older hardware.

Los Angeles is looking to ban single-use printer cartridges to curb waste in the city
By Hassam Nasir published
Part of LA's goal to become a zero-waste city.

Brother denies firmware blocks third-party toner and ink use
By Mark Tyson published
Brother denies leveraging firmware updates to prevent printers from using third-party toner or ink supplies.

Brother accused of locking down third-party printer ink cartridges via forced firmware updates
By Mark Tyson published
Right to repair crusader Louis Rossmann has shared a new video encapsulating his surprise, and disappointment, that Brother has morphed into an 'anti-consumer printer company.'

HP intentionally made customers hold for 15 minutes for telephone customer service, then quickly canceled it due to backlash
By Jowi Morales published
After receiving backlash from internal and external sources, HP canceled its 15-minute hold policy, which was designed to encourage customers to use online channels.

Xerox buys Lexmark for $1.5B as printer biz consolidation continues
By Jowi Morales published
Xerox is buying Lexmark for $1.5 billion, pending approval from regulators in China and the U.S.

HP ink cartridge DRM bypass demonstrated using physical man-in-the-middle-attack
By Jowi Morales published
A tiny PCB installed on a refilled HP ink cartridge allows users to continue using it despite HP's strict DRM settings.
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