[incrudible]

These printers are sold below cost so that money can be made from the ink. Naturally, this needs some form of DRM. Capitalism offers you plenty of alternatives for printing at the best cost, these printers are actually good deals for people who rarely print.

[pixelfarmer]

Just that ink printers don't really work well for people who rarely print, compared to laser printers, for example.

[incrudible]

Why? The upfront cost of a laser printer is higher.