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       HP has apparently been forced to discontinue production of the LaserJet E-series printers due to widespread customer dissatisfaction.
       German media outlet DruckerChannel reports that there is growing discontent among users forced to maintain a permanent internet connection and use genuine HP ink and toner for the HP+ plan, while cheaper and more readily available third-party alternatives are banned.
       The LaserJet e-series models, which have the “e” suffix in their name, appear to be discontinued.
       HP+ is advertised by the company as a “free upgrade” that unlocks “premium features, automatic updates, advanced security, and more” on eligible web-connected printers, but requires “an HP account, an Internet connection, and Original HP ink for the life of the printer.”
       Druckerchannel reports that the following HP+ printers are no longer available, but their standard models are still for sale:
       Despite the policy change, existing E-Series printers will continue to function but will not receive firmware updates to mitigate the limitations imposed by HP.
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       Since the launch of HP+, our intelligent connected printing systems have been a hit with customers who value convenience, extended warranty, and solutions. We know that some customers in IT-managed office environments are unable to meet HP+’s cloud connectivity needs.
       To provide customers with a superior printing experience across all office environments, we will no longer provide print services for the HP+ LaserJet product family. We plan to extend proven solutions such as Print Anywhere and Smart Security to select new HP LaserJet devices. HP+ customers who are satisfied with their devices and services can continue to use their devices as before, without any adjustments.
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