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- From: ahill@boi.hp.com (Andy Hill)
- Subject: Re: Question: LaserJet motherboard upgrade
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- Date: Sat, 2 Jan 1993 20:10:14 GMT
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- troberts@guvax.acc.georgetown.edu wrote:
- > I have a LaserJet II that still runs in pristine condition, but its
- > limitations are starting to show. I was wondering about the
- > possibility of upgrading the motherboard to that of a LJ3 or LJ4.
- > What's the word on the net about this possibility?
- > Would it be cost-effective?
- LJ4 - no chance. HP used to offer a II->III upgrade, but it's been
- discontinued, and wasn't particularly cost effective (it normally
- made more sense to sell the II, and buy a new III). There may still
- be some third-party upgrades available, but keep in mind you should
- be able to get at least $500 for your LJII, and street price on
- the LJ4 is $1300-1400 these days.
-
- > Can the LJ2 hardware support the new features of the LJ4?
- Nope.
-