HP Refutes Inaccurate Claims; Clarifies on Printer Security

HP Refutes Inaccurate Claims; Clarifies on Printer Security

PALO ALTO, CA — (Marketwire) — 11/29/11 — HP (NYSE: HPQ) today issued the following statement:Today there has been sensational and inaccurate reporting regarding a potential security vulnerability with some HP LaserJet printers. No customer has reported unauthorized access. Speculation regarding potential for devices to catch fire due to a firmware change is false.HP LaserJet printers have a hardware element called a "thermal breaker" that is designed to prevent the fuser from over