My HP3SI is no longer under HP's maintenance since 1 or 2 months. HP stops it !!! Gavin Scott wrote in message <[log in to unmask]>... >Nathan wonders: >> We have a IIISi (so I've been told) that >> needs the fuse assembly replaced, but HP no longer sells the >> maintenance kits for this printer (so I've been told). > >Assuming it's true that HP no longer makes the maintenance kit, that should >serve as a warning to anyone with slightly newer HP printers. If you buy a >device which will become unusable if the manufacturer stops making some >consumable component that can't easily be acquired from another source, then >make sure you stock up on these parts in advance so your printer vendor >can't forcibly obsolete your old printers at will, forcing you to buy new >ones. > >A great many products seem to be moving in this direction of letting the >manufacturer of the product decide when you've gotten "enough" use out of >what you bought and when it's time for you to buy another one. > >Caveat Emptor. > >G.