If that printer doesn't require cartridges with an individual chip attached, and the printer still works; I
wouldn't toss the printer. I have taught older individuals
how to drill cartridges and refill their own ink. If they
are slightly mechanically inclined, and on a budget--they
print like it was the ninties. I don't like to run out of
pricey chipped ink cartridges. The bigger point I'm trying to make is I don't like limitations/restrictions on hardware
or software. I don't like the "locked down" trend that I
guess was inevitable?
Not only were these chipped, but they were also DATED so that if they weren't used within a specific amount of time they would "expire" and the printer would refuse to use them.
It was diabolical. I didn't just toss it, I actually went "Office Space" on the thing in the driveway first.
That's pretty horrible (about the expiration). What brand was that? I wouldn't be surprised to see pod-based coffee machines go the same route (e.g. Keurig).
