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Ink Cartridges with Built-In Self-Destruct Dates

Posted by michael on from the you-have-ten-seconds-to-comply dept.

Linker3000 writes "The Inquirer has an article about HP ink cartridges having a built-in expiry date that can cause them to become unusable even if they aren't empty! Another twist on the 'chipped cartridge' stories--and also another kick in the teeth (and wallet) for the consumer methinks." This isn't really a new problem - here's a good piece about the problem.

6 of 572 comments (clear)

  1. That stinks by countach · · Score: 3, Funny

    I know what I'd do. I'd go down the shop and buy a new one. Then I'd return the old one with the receipt and explain that it's defective - full of ink but not working.

  2. Irony by PFactor · · Score: 4, Funny

    Since I'm not a subscriber (I know, I'm a llama), I get ads in the stories. The ad for this story is for an HP handheld device.

    The tagline?

    HP- Invent

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  3. DANGER! by kinnell · · Score: 4, Funny
    THIS INK CARTRIDGE WILL SELF DESTRUCT IN 5 SECONDS...

    5...

    "err... does anyone know how to change ink cartridges? Please"

    4...

    "Ok don't panic. It's probably under this cover somewhere"

    3...

    "shit, only 3 seconds to find the bloody thing. Why oh why didn't I read the user manual?"

    2...

    "Aha - that looks like it"

    1...

    "Just about got it out..."

    BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP POP

    "eeewwwwhh"

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  4. The Brady Law by AtariAmarok · · Score: 5, Funny

    "With cars, it's illegal to do this (Brady law I think)."

    Does the Brady Law on cars mean that there is a 3-day waiting period if you want to buy a Chevy Beretta?

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  5. In other news...(parody) by dcavanaugh · · Score: 3, Funny

    Microsoft mice now to include odometer so users may not exceed the specified mileage limits as defined in the EULA.

  6. Re:It's a free market. by pclminion · · Score: 4, Funny
    They're playing with fire if they do that; printer manufacturers are already under investigation for anticompetitive practices by the EU. If they have any sense, they'll back off fast.

    But how can a judge indict them if they control the printers the indictments are printed with? ;-)