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[–] all-knight-party@kbin.run 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

What a sign of the times. Being subscribed to a fucking printer

[–] cRazi_man@lemm.ee 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

I'm told it is not just for ink convenience. Apparently the printer needs to be connected to the internet and stops working if you stop paying the subscription, which you are locked into.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUYrCxHuRgU

[–] nitefox@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 months ago

It’s cheaper to buy a new printer then…