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From: bryan@intvax.UUCP (Jon R Bryan)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Re: HP Deskjet Plus rebate offer
Message-ID: <2555@intvax.UUCP>
Date: 16 Feb 90 15:49:48 GMT
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Organization: Sandia National Labs, Org. 1411, Albq, NM
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From article <844@jc3b21.UUCP>, by fgd3@jc3b21.UUCP (Fabbian G. Dufoe):
> 
> The local HP dealer wants $600 after the rebate...

If you can come that close to the mail order price then I'd definitely
go with the local dealer just for the service.  The vast majority of H-P
dealers are professionals (unlike dealers for a certain other company
which shall remain nameless).  While the DeskJet is an outstanding
printer (I own one), they _do_ occasionally break.

Which brings up my next point.  Original DeskJet (not DeskJet Plus)
owners) out there who may be having trouble with limited cartridge life
can get a _FREE_ upgrade kit from H-P's Corvallis service center.  The
kit takes about ten minutes to install, and involves replacing the pen
cap sled.  The original design tends to clog, resulting in severely
limited cartridge life.  If you're having this problem, call your local
dealer for more information, or the service center at (503) 757-2002.
 
-- 
Jon R. Bryan	<=>	bryan@intvax.UUCP
Sandia National Laboratories
Intelligent Machine Principles Division
Albuquerque, New Mexico