Canon typically uses chips to verify that cartridges used in its printers are the company's own, as well as to do things like monitor toner levels. On Wednesday, Canon USA confirmed that it's ...

Canon has become an unusual victim of the global semiconductor shortage, as its printer cartridges are not shipping with chips to confirm they contain genuine ink from the company.

Its printers are not affirming the legitimacy of Canon ink cartridges, so it has to tell customers how to use other products. $3,500 iPhone possible? Apple iPhone 📱📷 Is there a 'safe' option?

For years, printers have been encumbered with digital rights management systems that prevent users from buying third-party ink and toner cartridges. Printer companies have claimed that their chip ...

An unexpected side effect of the global semiconductor shortage came to light this week — Japanese printer manufacturer Canon announced they are temporarily going to provide consumable ink and… ...

Interestingly, neither Canon nor HP spent any time trying to argue their printers do scan when they’re low on ink in the lawsuit responses I’ve read. Perhaps they can’t deny it?

A class-action lawsuit has been launched against Canon for its 4-in-1 printers refusing to scan when one of their ink tanks is empty.