When that’s completed, HP says, you’ll be able to use third-party ink with that printer. HP still won’t accept blame for whether or not the process works, however.

Electronics; drm; printing; HP has found a new way to add ink cartridge DRM to your printer If at first you don't succeed, try, try again By Adrian Potoroaca May 26, 2023, 13:07 37 comments ...

The DRM can also tell if a used HP cartridge has been refilled. Third-party ink tends to be cheaper than "official" cartridges from printer companies that operate under a razor-and-blade model to ...