Seems to be something built in to consumer level devices. I forked out several years ago for an entry-level commercial model because I got sick of all the BS surrounding inkjet refill prices as well as preventing refills, preventing third party brand refills, and just locking up the device for whatever the f reason the manufacturer decides. You can’t do that to a commercial device, an office would lose their shit if their devices started getting held ransom because of some account credit card expiration. The commercial printer was expensive, but worth it.
Haha no, these days the corporate ones are connected to their systems so they can “monitor” it and ensure ink replacements come out in time. It’s an active paid subscription model in the corporate world.
Seems to be something built in to consumer level devices. I forked out several years ago for an entry-level commercial model because I got sick of all the BS surrounding inkjet refill prices as well as preventing refills, preventing third party brand refills, and just locking up the device for whatever the f reason the manufacturer decides. You can’t do that to a commercial device, an office would lose their shit if their devices started getting held ransom because of some account credit card expiration. The commercial printer was expensive, but worth it.
Haha no, these days the corporate ones are connected to their systems so they can “monitor” it and ensure ink replacements come out in time. It’s an active paid subscription model in the corporate world.
Well shit. Looks like I got mine just in time before things went to hell there too.
I’m pretty sure its just a specific HP model. You sign up for the subscription, and they send you the printer and ink as needed.
I think they still have normal printers too.
Ah, good. Ours is just a basic small office laser. Never had to sign up for anything to get it to work, and it’s been trouble-free.