I have preferred #HP#printers for many years, as they usually work pretty well in Linux out-of-the-box. And the hplip package has also enabled all the networking features on MFP devices pretty nicely.
I've also preferred laser printers over ink, as the toner can last for years while ink can dry out.
But that time is now past. I don't trust that company any more.
If an ink cartridge is the vulnerable spot to inject #malware into a #printer, then I'd say there's something extremely bad in the firmware.
And when that potential attack vector is being used as an excuse to FORCE users to only use HP ink cartridges and make the printer non-functional (potentially bricking it) if you use third-party cartridges, that even makes it way worse. Those are printers customers HAVE BOUGHT. NONE agreed to a rental service.
But wait, there's more! HP wants to provide ink cartridges via a subscription service.
If I ever need a new printer ... it's gonna be an Epson or Brother, I think. I dunno yet, lots of research will be needed, to check how the Linux support will be.
@dazo I have an HP printer, but only because I've had it for 17 years and it still serves well, but when it stops working one day, my new printer won't certianly be HP.
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