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> Kyle Zayne Martin wrote:
> >
> > 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,
> > Klm
>
> Why would a plotter care about the date??

Since I once opened an Epson Stylus, found a battery inside and a real
time clock, I think differently. Maybe it's unique to Epsons printing
technology and their sophisticated cleaning program for the heads, but
who knows? The big danger are embedded chips...

Ulrich