How not to do firmware updates?

HP users are facing fresh frustration after a firmware update left some of its printers inoperable, displaying error messages that prevent them from using even HP-branded ink cartridges. Complaints have flooded HP’s support forums and social media, with affected devices stuck in a non-functional state. The Ars Technica website reports that the fault appears linked to HP’s Dynamic Security update. ?On March 4, 2025, HP released firmware version 20250209 for its LaserJet MFP M232-M237 printer models. Users reported that after installing this update, their printers became inoperable, even with official HP toner cartridges. Article source: therecycler

Fujifilm announces consumables price increase

Fujifilm Graphic Communications raises production print consumables prices in response to ongoing market challenges in Europe. Fujifilm Graphic Communications announced price increases to a range of its consumables and services as the European production printing market continues to experience cost pressures. Although inflationary trends have stabilised since last year, Fujifilm remains affected by challenges including increased labour costs, elevated freight and warehousing expenses, sustained energy prices, and higher costs from suppliers, resulting in the need to implement double digit price increases. Taku Ueno, Senior Vice President, Fujifilm Graphic Communications, Europe comments: “We understand that price adjustments can be challenging for our customers. However, ongoing market pressures leave us with no […]

Symptoms of a broken printer toner cartridge

1. Vertical black lines of more than 1 cm in width appear on both the printed document and the drum core: This is a problem with the scraper, which causes the powder on the stick core to not be scraped cleanly. 2. Vertical thin black lines appear on the printed document: Usually the scraper and the small scraper on the edge of the scraper are stuck with dirt or paper scraps. 3. Horizontal black lines appear on the printed document: Usually the magnetic stick in the toner cartridge has accumulated powder, just turn it a few times. 4. If there is obvious bottom ash on the printed document: Usually there […]

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