HP has new incentive to stop blocking third-party ink in its printers
Trade group calls out HP for latest Dynamic Security firmware update.
TL;DR
- The Int’l ITC accuses HP of issuing firmware updates that disable third-party ink and toner, a practice known as Dynamic Security.
- The EPEAT 2.0 registry, designed to promote sustainable electronics, explicitly bans firmware updates that prevent the use of remanufactured cartridges.
- HP has recently released firmware updates for several printer models, which the Int’l ITC claims violate EPEAT 2.0 criteria.
- The Int’l ITC believes HP's actions prioritize profit over environmental standards and sustainability.
- Previous attempts by the Int’l ITC to have HP printers removed from the original EPEAT registry due to Dynamic Security were denied.