From 178d3739358004359cb602fbe5ec5b7a3bde1f32 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Xeddius Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2016 21:17:57 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md --- README.md | 15 +++++++++++---- 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index b039d01..2a250f9 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,8 +1,10 @@ -# OfficeJetPro86xx-Downgrade -HP intentionally sabotaged their OfficeJet86xx series of printers to reject remanufactured cartridges on 9/13/16. This script is designed to aid in the removal of their sabotaged firmware. +# OfficejetPro86xx-Downgrade +HP intentionally sabotaged their Officejet86xx series of printers (and quite a few others) to reject remanufactured cartridges on 9/13/16. While their intention is to stem illegal production of cloned and patent-infringing ink cartridges, the un-announced nature of this effort has cost many people a large sum of money and even their jobs. +This script is designed to upload the timebomb-less firmware until remanufacturing companies can provide updated cartridges. +This script itself is nothing more than a tool and does not in any way provide software/code from HP. ## Requirements - - HP OfficeJet 86xx printer connected to local network. + - HP Officejet 86xx printer connected to local network. - Netcat (included in most linux distributions) - HP firmware to "downgrade" with saved in the same directory as this script. **Note: I can _not_ provide the firmware, but I _will_ list the version needed for each printer.** @@ -29,4 +31,9 @@ Change 192.168.1.44 to whatever IP your printer has on the network. 8640 | FDP1CN1416AR | ojpro_8640_1416A_04152014_1.ful.rfu 8660 | FDP1CN1416AR | ojpro_8660_1416A_04152014_1.ful.rfu -You can usually grab the firmware with a quick google search. +The script can automatically download the firmware files from HP. + +##DISCLAIMER: +>I am not affiliated with HP. Officejet is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Development Company. +>I am not responsible for what you do with this script as it is provided for demonstration purposes only. +>This script itself is nothing more than a tool and does not in any way provide software/code from HP.