Up to 28 black-and-white pages per minute single-sided
Two-sided (duplex) printing
Auto document feeder
Dual-band Wi-Fi with self-reset
Ethernet included
Works with Microsoft, Mac, AirPrint, Android and Chromebook
Built-in security features
Includes preinstalled HP Original LaserJet toner cartridge
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It's not DRM, per se, but HP uses technology that makes the printer refuse non-HP toner cartridges (forcing you to pay the high prices of HP-branded toner) and they even go as far as to lock a cartridge to a specific printer so you can't move a perfectly good cartridge from one printer to another. HP is always trying to play tricks and screw their customers, which is why so many people have sworn off EVER buying HP. They're a terrible company that I would not trust with my wallet.
That said, it's possible you can disable some of those "protections" in the printer settings. But so many people have gotten screwed by simply doing a firmware update on their printer and suddenly that perfectly good Amazon cartridge that was $35 instead of $135 is blocked from working and your printer instantly becomes useless.
With inkjet printers, ALWAYS buy the tank style that take bottles of ink. Not only do they last a very long time but there is no way to put a "chip" in the ink so you can use any ink you want.
"Americas most trusted printer brand"...HA! 10 years ago maybe.
Last edited by Hat-Trick August 27, 2026 at 08:07 PM.
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Would they really do that?
That said, it's possible you can disable some of those "protections" in the printer settings. But so many people have gotten screwed by simply doing a firmware update on their printer and suddenly that perfectly good Amazon cartridge that was $35 instead of $135 is blocked from working and your printer instantly becomes useless.
With inkjet printers, ALWAYS buy the tank style that take bottles of ink. Not only do they last a very long time but there is no way to put a "chip" in the ink so you can use any ink you want.
"Americas most trusted printer brand"...HA! 10 years ago maybe.
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