Petition · Department for Business and Trade
Ban printer companies from disabling ink after subscription ends
Closed
70 signatures
What the petition asks
Make it illegal for printer manufacturers to remotely deactivate ink cartridges after a subscription ends. We think ink that has been paid for and is still functional should remain usable regardless of subscription status.
We think this practice is wasteful, anti-consumer, and environmentally irresponsible. We think it means users may have to discard usable ink and buy more unnecessarily. We think consumers may be subjected to hidden costs for essential printing functions in homes and businesses.
Timeline
| 30 Apr 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 30 Oct 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
70
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Business and Trade
Opened
30 Apr 2025
Closed
30 Oct 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 16 Aug 2026.