Firmware update bricks HP printers, makes them unable to use HP cartridges

Classic HP quality I've come to expect. Yes we sell a $299 printer. Does it work? It may...

Were sorry, but your warranty doesn't cover the requested repairs.

Oh the sweet sweet palpable irony.

"Y'all want to use third party cartridges? Well here's an update that stops that!"

"Uh it seems it stopped a little more than third party..."