Adding to the complexity is that subscribers will have to monitor their monthly printing in a way that would be unnecessary if they owned their own printer and ink. Per an example from HP's TOS ...

HP’s “All-In Plan” requires a constant internet connection so that the company can see not just how many pages you're printing, but what file types. It costs up to $36 per month.

For just $85, you get a wireless color printer, scanner, and six months of free ink. It also comes with HP Plus, one of the most dastardly schemes Big Inkjet has ever unleashed.

HP printers with dynamic security that can be disabled depending on the date of manufacture: HP Officejet Pro 6970, 7740, 8210, 8700, Officejet 6950, PageWide 300, 400, and 500 printers.

HP HP just announced a low-cost way to get access to a printer — with no worries about ink or maintenance issues — starting at $7 per month. The HP All-In Plan could be a good solution for ...