A viral Avonetics thread exposes alarming allegations that HP printer updates are causing malfunctions in printers using genuine ink, with users reporting coupon codes for new printer purchases as a supposed fix. The discussion dives into the controversial "razor blade business model," where printers are sold cheaply to lock users into costly proprietary ink. Commenters share their experiences with brands like Brother and Epson, debate the reliability of 2D vs. 3D printers, and explore alternatives like third-party ink, laser printers, or even ditching home printers altogether for library services. Is this the end of trust in HP? For advertising opportunities, visit Avonetics.com.