[X4U] Secret code for printers

[Paul Moortgat]

A repairman here has revealed that printers contain a counter which when reached will block the printer.
He's fired and therefor he revealed the secret on radio.  It's now in the newspaper.
Because it's probably to expensive to repair, people usually buy a new printer.
One has to search the internet to reset the code which will give the printer a new life.
He also did it for iPods.  One need the key combination to unlock the device.
Brother has admitted it, but told reporters that it's for maintenance.
The local PC Magazine has told that it's also done for the ink fillings.
To block them after half is used.

Paul Moortgat