Hp firmware update reverses non-original ink lock. by raevenlord in the meantime, users of the officejet line of printers not only have to go through the hoops of reversing the firmware update, but also remain wary of any eventual future update that might break non-original cartridge compatibility - again.. Hp reiterates its recommendation to follow best practices for securing devices by placing printers behind a firewall and, where possible, disabling remote firmware upload on exposed printers. the firmware update can be found here and selecting drivers.. Turn back the clock and reverse the frustration! so many customers were unhappy with hp’s unexpected firmware update that hp actually announced a remedy for the affected cartridges. this past week they issued an optional firmware update that will remove the controversial firmware update from your printer..
You have to roll back the firmware. there is a fix but hp won't be helping you with it. took me about 30 minutes to piece it together and maybe 15 to implement then miraculously all of my "damaged" cartridges worked just fine.. Hp offers periodic printer updates, new web services apps, and new features to existing web services apps. follow these steps to update the printer firmware for a single printer. when you update the firmware, web service apps will update automatically.. Hp releases printer firmware to undo non-hp ink cartridge blocking. hp releases printer firmware to undo non-hp ink cartridge blocking. i was able to get it to work with a 3rd party 902xl by going into properties and reversing the enable/disable feature and then doing a 2nd level head cleaning. all of a sudden i got a good diagnostic.