In a nutshell, in exchange for signing up for a program that will give you a little bit of free ink, they install firmware which will not allow you to use third party ink for the life of the machine (no going back). You also agree to allow them to forever monitor your device and upgrade it as they see fit. Greed, and some more greed, topped with a sprinkle of greed. It won't stop until you stop buying their crap.