cross-posted from: https://quokk.au/c/flippanarchy/p/614149/hp-hate
this post was submitted on 24 Jan 2026
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They disable the cartridge, not the printer itself iirc. If all you have is the subscription cartridges, then it basically bricks your printer since none of them will print without a valid subscription regardless if they have ink or not.