I had something to print and it didn’t work. Only to realize I have to download their app, create an account and print it through their app. It sucks.
this post was submitted on 05 Aug 2023
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My family doesn't print in color anymore so we just have an InkJet that works wonders. Printers do not need to have an app, they don't need to be subscription based, or require you to buy specific ink/paper
I had a customer come in on Friday because they couldn't get their brand new printer to work. When I pulled the sticker off a new hp hater was born.
Can someone explain why there's a cloud printing service involved here at all? We've been able to print over WiFi for a decade now.
Because they want you to subscribe to their ink cartridge auto-ship service that will send you a new one and charge your credit card any time one is empty, clogged, or just because they feel like it.