Lexmark issues firmware updates to fix vulnerability

Alert: HP security vulnerabilities

The Recycler understands that a recent firmware update to fix a security alert may also switch on auto updating. On the 21st September HP issued a warning about two newly discovered security vulnerabilities affecting several printers. According to HP, both...
The Canon firmware reboot loop dilemma

The Canon firmware reboot loop dilemma

Or, how not to do a firmware update! Canon has been in the spotlight recently when a new firmware update caused some Pixma and Maxify models to be permanently stuck in reboot loops. Over the last week or so, media outlets have reported on a firmware issue of a...
New HP firmware update

New HP firmware update

As the holidays approach readers are reporting another HP firmware update that is impacting aftermarket products. Static Control advises against all firmware updates on printers due to the risk of locking out aftermarket cartridges. A recent firmware update impacts...