The chip report…

The chip report…

An October 2022 report has hit social media this week giving detailed analysis of some chips used in counterfeit products. The report was commissioned by HP Inc and undertaken by MicroNet Solutions Inc. (MicroNet), based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and specialists in...
I feel scammed…

I feel scammed…

…Is the opening line of HP’s trade dress complaint against eleven companies that was filed in the USA this week. “I feel scammed” is just one of many complaints about alternative products that HP alleges are breaching HP’s trade dress. For the non-lawyers, trade...
It is the season to…send firmware updates

It is the season to…send firmware updates

In recent weeks, The Recycler has already been reporting on several new firmware updates, but more and more new reports are coming through. Only last week, The Recycler reported on the firmware update affecting devices using the W2030A/X and the 59A and 59X cartridge...
HP still reliant on Canon

HP still reliant on Canon

HP faces many challenges from non-original supplies and reliance on their agreement with Canon. In a recently published management discussion and analysis of their financial condition and the results of operations. HP conforms that they continue to source the majority...
It is the season to…send firmware updates

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...