Kyle writes desperately (into every HP newsgroup :-):

> I've heard wild rumors that all HP 650 and 650C
>  plotters are going to die in a few months.  Is
>  this true?  Is there anyone out there who can fix
>  it?  Patch kits, hardware adaptations, etc.?  How
>  badly is this machine screwed?
>
>  I desperately need to know, I can't seem to find
>  the answer for this anywhere.
>  Your help's appreciated,

The number to call is:

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