Spying on printers

[flyboy]

Interesting article on what your printer prints without you knowing:

https://getpocket.com/explore/item/why-printers-add-secret-tracking-dots?utm_source=pocket-newtab

 

[The Hat]

what your printer prints woithout you knowing:

Printers have been doing that for a l o n g l o n g time, but fortunately the inkjet printer has been spared that imposition..

 

[flyboy]

Interesting The Hat,
I had never noticed any of it going on.

 

[The Hat]

I had never noticed any of it going on.

You wouldn’t unless you have a laser printer and an inquisitive mind..
An unknown, could be in there copying all the company secrets and it can lead back to their laser printer.. Ops..🤓

 

[Ink stained Fingers]

Those tracking dots are printed with laser printers, there are other tricks going on with inkjet printers - when you install an Epson driver you are asked whether you want to participate in a customer satisfaction program , and you activate a script that the driver transmits usage data back home, or you participate at those automatic ink replenishment programs by HP or Epson - you agree to a monthly printed volume and HP/Epson send you the inks as needed - automatically - before run out - all by recording your usage pattern. It's all online - you register online - your printer needs to stay online.