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From: neff@hpvcfs1.HP.COM (Dave Neff)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.atari.st
Subject: Re: ? for HP representatives
Message-ID: <2150011@hpvcfs1.HP.COM>
Date: 17 Jul 89 19:39:12 GMT
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I wont detail what is involved in upgrading from a DeskJet to a DeskJet+
but I will tell you that the cost to purchase all required parts would
be about $320.  This does not include labor and any warrantee
if you do the labor yourself.  This "bootleg" sort of upgrade is not
supported or encouraged by HP, thats why I cannot and will not provide
part numbers and instructions.  If HP did the upgrade it would easily
be another $100 for labor and the implied new warrantee.  The changes
are electrical, mechanical, and different labels (both the product name
and the key pad).  It is more than just an electronics board swap.

I have seen used DeskJets advertised for $500.  I think that is a bit
high, but since DeskJets now retail for $795 selling a used printer at
50% of retail seems reasonable.  This would be $400.  Since you can get
a new DeskJet+ for under $700 street price you would be better off selling
your DeskJet used and buying a new DeskJet+.

Dave Neff
hpvcfs1!neff