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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Rodrigo Istalindir" data-source="post: 2281982" data-attributes="member: 2810">Old news in the tech community, but still aggravating.Their rationale is that old ink increases the chances of a clog that damages the printer.    They are also programmed to read empty at around 90%, because running them dry might hurt the printer.   But the real evil genius behind the chips isn't making you replace the cartridges a little more often -- the chips prevent third-parties from producing reasonably priced alternatives.  Bull#$%^, I say.  Especially since the printers are pretty much disposable anyway.Inkjet printers are a disgrace.  They are built like crap and expensive as hell to operate, but because they operate on the razor blade principle, most people don't get upset.  There's no reason other technologies haven't gotten cheaper.    Unless you really need the color, get a B&W laser printer.  If your really need the color, get a Phaser, or learn to accept getting reamed by HP and Canon and Epson.</blockquote>