[justinclift]

From the article:

> Bambu might use its software to lock its printers to its own filament and accessories and start charging for subscription services, the way today’s inkjet printer companies do. Bambu did not deny those possibilities when we asked [...]

[the_af]

Today's inkjet printers charge mandatory subscriptions and lock you to their supplies? If so, much has changed since I owned one. I know they always scare you into buying their things, but never locked you into it. My HP laser (not inkjet) printer will happily accept third party toner cartridges.

[justinclift]

> Today's inkjet printers charge mandatory subscriptions and lock you to their supplies?

I guess you're not aware HP has been doing this for a few years now?

[the_af]

Obviously not. Wow, that sucks. Thankfully my HP laser printer doesn't.

[justinclift]

Yeah, hang on to that thing. Pass it down to your grandkids, etc. :D

I wish I was joking... ;)