The HP class action is about a part called a separator that failed in nearly all the LJ5,LJ6, and 1100 laserjets in one year when the warranty ended.  HP is currently providing a free kit that replaces the separator. I ordered ten kits for my office, and it works.  The problem is that when the separator fails those printers pull multiple sheets through the feeder to print one page.

They are still awaiting court approval of a settlement that will allow credits to buyers of the defective printers if they buy a newer HP laserjet.  I think the biggest rebate will be about $70, but most are in the neighborhood of $20 to $30 on printers that cost at least $300.

>Hi Don,
>I too bought an HP 5P in late 95. I just replaced the ORIGINAL toner
>cartridge last week! I am curious tho as to where you gathered the page
>count information. If I recall correctly, the toner cartridges are rated for
>4500 pages. I went with a genuine HP as I figured with that kind of life and
>trouble free operation why tempt fate? The only problem I have ever had is
>that it will on occasaion fail to pick up a sheet of checks from the upper
>tray.
>
>As to the top loading lasers that are having problems, I just read that
>there has been a class action lawsuit which HP apparently is going to issue
>repair kits. Here is a link
>http://laserjet.classaction.hp.young-america.com/
>
>I just bought an Epson Photo  2000 for my first color printer and it seems
>to be all that one could want in a color printer. Really like the idea of 7
>seperate cartridges for ink.
>
>Brad Loomis
>Morro Bay, CA
>-----Original Message-----
>
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