Except Epson does this too. For example, they won't print black and white when the printer thinks (based on counters) that color cartridge is low. There are even "chip resetters" to circumvent this: https://eshop.inktec.cz/product-en/epson-stylus-pro/7800_-98...

Honestly, it's not HP or Epson or Samsung or Canon. The entire printing industry is a giant scam.