On Mon, Sep 02, 2024 at 03:04:40PM +0100, Steve McIntyre wrote: > Brad wrote: > >On Sun, 1 Sep 2024 19:29:01 +0100 > >lst7cqtfws@ol1y.com wrote: > >>e-suffix means it only works with HP Instank Ink program (as in: it > > > >Utter drivel. > > > >The e suffix means 'enhanced'. That is, it has some improvement(s) over > >the base model. > > https://www.theregister.com/2024/07/09/hp_to_discontinue_eseries_laserjets/ Thanks for the link. So they not only lock you into the consumable, but they also need to phone home to function properly. Now if someone with access to the (heh) fine print could tell us what (and what not) HP commits to wrt. sharing that data with their friendly data broker(s)... Somehow I get the impression this whole kaboodle is going to implode in very strange ways. Cheers -- tomás
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