From an AI query:
What is the Law that prevents printer manufacturers from programming that you can only use OEM toner cartridges
The law that prevents printer manufacturers from programming their printers to only accept OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) toner cartridges is primarily based on antitrust laws and patent exhaustion doctrine2.
In the U.S., the Supreme Court ruling in Impression Products, Inc. v. Lexmark International, Inc. established that once a company sells a product, it cannot restrict how consumers use it, including the use of third-party or refilled cartridges. This ruling supports the idea that consumers have the right to use, refurbish, repair, or resell products they have legally purchased2.
Additionally, antitrust laws prevent companies from creating monopolies and engaging in anti-competitive practices, such as forcing customers to buy only their branded products |
