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HP CEO: Blocking third-party ink from printers fights viruses

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HP CEO evokes James Bond-style hack via ink cartridges

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"Our long-term objective is to make printing a subscription."

His claims are quickly debunked in the article, as the true reason is, obviously, protecting their IP and subscription model

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Would be less hassle to just fucking 3d print a page

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