Not clear if HP enforces this requirement."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/48741564","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"jaguark"},"datePublished":"2022-11-19T10:15:14.000Z","text":"I don't own a HP laser printer but have been using HP inkjet printers for a few years on Instant Ink.
I haven't ever been told to do any mandatory updates. I have checked myself randomly and sometimes there is an update for the printer which I have declined to do."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/48741689","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"HappyShopper"},"datePublished":"2022-11-19T10:24:26.000Z","text":"I have a laser HP MFC and use third party toners without issue.
Bought the printer just before the pandemic and I'm sure the firmware has been updated a few times and, touchwood, no issues with using non-HP toner.
I'm not part of the HP subscription service so don't know if that makes any difference."}],"commentCount":4,"interactionStatistic":3,"articleSection":"Ask"}