Bambu Lab Authorization Control System: Difference between revisions

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=== Precedents and comparisons ===

Critics have likened this potential functionality to similar cases in other industries where manufacturers remotely restrict product features. Notable examples include [[HP]]'s printer firmware updates that [[HP Instant Ink|rendered third-party ink cartridges unusable]] and Tesla's software locks on second-hand vehicles. These parallels suggest a broader trend of manufacturers [[Retroactively amended purchase|using software to control hardware capabilities post-purchase]].<ref>https://www.classaction.org/hp-printer-lawsuit</ref><ref>https://www.wired.com/story/tesla-remote-disable-used-car-features/</ref>

=== X1E Firmware 01.01.02.00 LAN Only Connection "BUG" ===

Newly received X1E printers with firmware 01.01.02.00 will not connect to the Bambu Studio using the Lan only method password. Bambu Studio identifies the un-logged printer but will not allow a connection to the printer. Only after connection / account paring is done over the Bambu Handy app by giving internet access to the PC and Printer then utilizing the cloud service connection will Lan only communication and login work.<ref>https://forum.bambulab.com/t/connect-x1e-to-stand-alone-computer/101474</ref>

== Implementation Timeline and Requirements ==

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 === Precedents and comparisons ===
 Critics have likened this potential functionality to similar cases in other industries where manufacturers remotely restrict product features. Notable examples include [[HP]]'s printer firmware updates that [[HP Instant Ink|rendered third-party ink cartridges unusable]] and Tesla's software locks on second-hand vehicles. These parallels suggest a broader trend of manufacturers [[Retroactively amended purchase|using software to control hardware capabilities post-purchase]].<ref>https://www.classaction.org/hp-printer-lawsuit</ref><ref>https://www.wired.com/story/tesla-remote-disable-used-car-features/</ref>
+=== X1E Firmware 01.01.02.00 LAN Only Connection "BUG" ===
+Newly received X1E printers with firmware 01.01.02.00 will not connect to the Bambu Studio using the Lan only method password. Bambu Studio identifies the un-logged printer but will not allow a connection to the printer. Only after connection / account paring is done over the Bambu Handy app by giving internet access to the PC and Printer then utilizing the cloud service connection will Lan only communication and login work.<ref>https://forum.bambulab.com/t/connect-x1e-to-stand-alone-computer/101474</ref>
 == Implementation Timeline and Requirements ==