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From: charlies@hpnmdla.hp.com (Charlie Sallberg)
Newsgroups: comp.periphs.printers
Subject: Re: ThinkJet conversion?
Message-ID: <8290003@hpnmdla.hp.com>
Date: 19 Apr 91 15:26:13 GMT
References: <3678@motcsd.csd.mot.com>
Organization: HP Network Measurements Div, Santa Rosa, CA
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 I could be wrong, but it looks to me like it would be a very MAJOR
 cannibalization job to convert your HPIB ThinkJet to Serial or Parallel.

 I'm using one with Centronics Parallel, and its powered by an external
 power module. All the HPIB ThinkJets I've seen have internal power suppplies
 so you use an ordinary power cord.

 Can't find the right screwdriver to open up my printer, but I'm guessing 
 that the difference in the models involves the entire main PC board. Since
 I am not a printer expert, perhaps someone from HP Vancouver or another
 printer division will respond.

 Have you tried calling "HP Direct" ? They're at 800-538-8787 (actually
 located in Sunnyvale). I see no upgrade kits in the catalog, so I'm not
 optimistic that we sell any such kit.

 Good luck & Best regards,
 Charlie

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