Firmware update bricks HP printers

Ars Technica reports that Firmware update bricks HP printers, makes them unable to use HP cartridges :

In a new form of frustration, HP is now being accused of issuing a firmware update that broke customers’ laser printers—even though the devices are loaded with HP-brand toner.

So the code they put to block third-party cartridges now block genuine ones. I have an idea HP: rip that code out. Let people use the cartridge they want.

And Brother might be becoming evil.

Previously: It’s a scam, We never agreed