SMRTR TechSep 30, 2024TechRadar

An end to expensive print cartridge lock-in? Researchers hack DRM in what could be a new dawn for printing fans

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Hackers have discovered a method to bypass HP printer DRM, allowing users to refill old cartridges instead of buying new ones. By adding a flexible PCB to alter signals, users can trick printers into thinking page limits haven't been reached, potentially challenging HP's business model of selling printers at a loss and profiting from expensive ink cartridges.

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