Bambu Lab Authorization Control System: Difference between revisions

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|Description=On January 16, 2025,Bambu Lab announced that future firmwares for their 3D printers would have an authorization and authentication mechanism.

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On January 16, 2025, the 3D-printer manufacturer '''[[Bambu Lab]]''' announced that future firmwares for their 3D printers would introduce an authorization and authentication protection mechanism for their connection and control, [[Deceptive language frequently used against consumers|in the name of security]]. This mechanism restricts the use of third-party accessories and slicers, such as Panda Touch and OrcaSlicer.

==Controversy regarding firmware updates==

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*'''Forced updates''': Firmware updates have rendered third-party ink cartridges incompatible, forcing users to purchase proprietary consumables.

*'''Restricted features''': Scanner/printer combos that will not scan if the ink is empty.

*'''Consumer backlash''': Users criticized these updates as anti-consumer, with some pursuing ~~[[class action lawsuit~~|class-action lawsuits]] for deceptive practices.<ref name=":5" />

*'''Consumer backlash''': Users criticized these updates as anti-consumer, with some pursuing {{Wplink|class action}} lawsuits]] for deceptive practices.<ref name=":5" />

Like 2D printers, Bambu Lab's update restricts functionality previously available to users and pushes them toward proprietary software and cloud-based control.

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 On January 16, 2025, the 3D-printer manufacturer '''[[Bambu Lab]]''' announced that future firmwares for their 3D printers would introduce an authorization and authentication protection mechanism for their connection and control, [[Deceptive language frequently used against consumers|in the name of security]]. This mechanism restricts the use of third-party accessories and slicers, such as Panda Touch and OrcaSlicer.
 ==Controversy regarding firmware updates==
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 *'''Forced updates''': Firmware updates have rendered third-party ink cartridges incompatible, forcing users to purchase proprietary consumables.
 *'''Restricted features''': Scanner/printer combos that will not scan if the ink is empty.
-*'''Consumer backlash''': Users criticized these updates as anti-consumer, with some pursuing [[class action lawsuit|class-action lawsuits]] for deceptive practices.<ref name=":5" />
+*'''Consumer backlash''': Users criticized these updates as anti-consumer, with some pursuing {{Wplink|class action}} lawsuits]] for deceptive practices.<ref name=":5" />
 Like 2D printers, Bambu Lab's update restricts functionality previously available to users and pushes them toward proprietary software and cloud-based control.