HP Is illegally blocking generic ink cartridges from my printer

[dirtyprinter]

HP is illegally blocking use of a generic ink cartridge.  When I call for support they tell me I'm out of warranty so they won't help me.   How are they allowed to do this still?  Does someone have a work around for this?  I'm about to trash my HP printer just out of principle and never buy an HP ever again.

[Dragon-Fur]

@dirtyprinter 

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HP Printers - Dynamic Security Enabled Printers

>>>>  Non-HP ink cartridge use (Firmware Update)  <<<<

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HP Inkjet Printers - Dynamic Security Feature Affecting Cartridges Using Non-HP Security Chip

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HP Officejet Pro 6970, 7740, 8210, 8700, Officejet 6950, PageWide 300, 400, and 500 printers: this update disables dynamic security for printers manufactured before December 1, 2016. For printers manufactured on December 1, 2016 or later, dynamic security remains functional with this update.

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HP Officejet 6950/6960/Pro 6960/Pro 6970 All-in-One Printer series Firmware Update 

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[MadUser307]

Count me as another disappointed and former HP customer.  I've bought numerous HP printers in the past, but your decision to only allow HP ink cartridges has forced me to ditch my HP printer and purchase one from a more customer oriented company.