His claims are quickly debunked in the article, as the true reason is, obviously, protecting their IP and subscription model
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“ See ink cartridges can be vectors for viruses because they have chips in them.”
“Why does a container of ink have chips in it?”
“To make sure you don’t use third party ink cartridges”
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The virus thing is bullshit, but inkjet cartridges usually have chips in them because the print head requires a digital controller. They aren’t generally just a container of ink.
Now, using the need for a controller to add anti-consumer lockouts? That’s what we call malware.
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