HP has gotten in trouble multiple times now for firmware updates that intentionally brick their own printers, usually in an effort to stop people from using 3rd-party ink. Their system for verifying authentic ink is unreliable though so everytime they do it they also brick a bunch of printers that are overpaying for HP ink.
Generally HP is the poster child for the worst inkjet printer company.
01011@monero.town 5 days ago
They’re fine so long as you keep them offline and don’t ever update the firmware. I’ve had my current HP for 7 years, it’s been solid so far.