Are Apple LaserWriters come to an end?

[bengi3]

It seems that all sources of wiper blades for the toner cartridges are old stock and it is impossible to fix.

Also toner cartridges are old stock.

Have all b/w laser Apple printers come to the end of their lifespan?

Shall I get rid of my 12/640 and NTR?

 

[joshc]

Don't most (all?) of them use HP or Canon parts? And even if the toners are old stock, shouldn't they mostly still be OK to use? (I don't know for certain, hence why I am asking).

 

[LaPorta]

Wouldn’t it be “are apple LaserWriters coming to an end”, or “have apple LaserWriters come to an end”?

 

[finkmac]

Yeah they’re come to an end. Sorry

 

[beachycove]

I have read that heat reforming of an old wiper blade is possible, the point being simply to increase tension.

 

[bengi3]

Don't most (all?) of them use HP or Canon parts? And even if the toners are old stock, shouldn't they mostly still be OK to use? (I don't know for certain, hence why I am asking).

the wiper blades after 20/30 years harden and no longer wipe the drum. all cartridges have bad wipers and even the replacement wipers are bad.

and yes are coming to an end

 

[LaPorta]

I’m sure there must be replacements.