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HP\u2019s \u201cdynamic security\u201d prevents you from using third-party ink with HP printers. While HP does this to \u201cprotect the quality of our customer experience,\u201d being able to buy cheaper, non-HP ink can save you money. So how can you use third-party printer ink? We have a solution for at least some models.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, HP\u2019s dynamic security isn\u2019t new. HP began the practice of banning unauthorized printer ink in 2016<\/a> with a firmware update that prevented third-party ink from being used. That hasn\u2019t stopped consumers from being outraged that they can\u2019t do what they want with printers they purchased, and buy whatever third-party ink cartridges they want to use.<\/p>\n

Last week, the topic of HP dynamic security surfaced again when users on Reddit (or re-discovered) the fact that HP uses what is essentially digital-rights-management (DRM) on its printers to identify authentic HP printer ink cartridges and prevent unauthorized cartridges from being used. Ars Technica the issue, pointing out that HP is currently facing a class-action lawsuit over the issue as consumers attempt to legally prevent HP from blocking third-party ink.<\/p>\n

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HP maintains that it\u2019s doing this for your benefit, but also freely admits that it\u2019s trying to \u201cprotect\u201d its own technology. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe purpose of dynamic security feature is to protect HP\u2019s innovations and intellectual property, maintain the integrity of our printing systems, ensure the best customer printing experience, and protect customers from counterfeit and third-party ink cartridges that do not contain an original HP security chip and infringe HP\u2019s intellectual property,\u201d .<\/p>\n

HP printers that use \u201cdynamic security\u201d to block third-party ink cartridges<\/h2>\n
HP doesn\u2019t make clear which printers use the dynamic security feature, which is what Reddit users became infuriated about \u2014 HP apparently had permitted the use of third-party ink on the OfficeJet 7740 and the OfficeJet Pro 6970, then cracked down. But HP does list some printers which can be upgraded via a firmware update to eliminate the block on third-party ink. <\/p>\n
Even those, however, fall into two categories: printers whose dynamic security feature can be disabled, and printers whose dynamic security feature is permanent.<\/p>\n
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HP printers with dynamic security that can be disabled:<\/strong> HP OfficeJet 6810, 6820, OfficeJet Pro 6230, 6830, 8610, 8620, 8630, 8640, 8660, X451dn\/dw, X476dn\/dw, X551dw, and X576dw printers. <\/li>\n
HP printers with dynamic security that can be disabled depending on the date of manufacture: <\/strong>HP Officejet Pro 6970, 7740, 8210, 8700, Officejet 6950, PageWide 300, 400, and 500 printers. The key is the manufacturing date. If the printer was manufactured before Dec. 1, 2016, dynamic security can be disabled via a firmware update. If the printer was manufactured after that date, however, dynamic security can not be disabled.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Unfortunately, that still leaves a number of other HP printers that don\u2019t allow for the firmware workaround \u2014 and HP won\u2019t say which printers that applies to.<\/p>\n
To eliminate HP\u2019s block on third-party ink, you\u2019ll need to visit the printer\u2019s Software and Drivers Downloads page. There, you\u2019ll find instructions on how to upgrade the printer firmware. When that\u2019s completed, HP says, you\u2019ll be able to use third-party ink with that printer.<\/p>\n
HP still won\u2019t accept blame for whether or not the process works, however. \u201cIf the cartridge still fails after the feature is removed, then the cartridge is most likely defective and should be returned to your retailer,\u201d HP says. <\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\n\t\tAuthor: Mark Hachman<\/a>, Senior Editor\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\nAs PCWorld’s senior editor, Mark focuses on Microsoft news and chip technology, among other beats. He has formerly written for PCMag, BYTE, Slashdot, eWEEK, and ReadWrite.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n