Firmware case dismissed against Epson

Firmware case dismissed against Epson

The class action lawsuit filed in October 2019 against Epson alleging that the complainants suffered harm as a result of Epson’s firmware updates that locked out third party supplies, has been voluntarily dismissed by the plaintiffs. William Mondigo and Richard...
HP found to be wrong and loses 123Inkt appeal

HP found to be wrong and loses 123Inkt appeal

HP loses the lawsuit of Stichting 123inkt private label customers on appeal as the Amsterdam Court of Appeal ruled that HP is liable for the firmware damage suffered by participants of Stichting 123inkt private label customers. On the 17 December, the court ruled that...
Ink Hub talks firmware downgrades

Ink Hub talks firmware downgrades

In his latest blog post, Dean Michael, Owner of Australia-based Ink Hub, talks about how users can downgrade their HP firmware, so they are able to carry on using third party supplies. After users reported that following on from their HP firmware update their third...
Firmware blocking device prototyping trials

Firmware blocking device prototyping trials

Volunteers wanted to assist in the testing and evaluation of a firmware upgrade blocking device that could prevent unwanted printer firmware upgrades. On behalf of the inventors, The Recycler is organising the testing of a number of prototype devices that will provide...
Metrofuser announces printer firmware library

Metrofuser announces printer firmware library

The firmware library allows printer service technicians to fully control laser printer firmware upgrades and roll backs. Laser printer parts manufacturer Metrofuser has announced it has developed one of the largest archives for laser printer firmware. Since 2010 the...