> They reuse numbers for what I call "marketing numbers". For example, > with a LaserJet 8150dn, the "8150" is a "marketing number" and not the > actual HP product number, which was C4267A. As far as I know they've > never actually reused a product number.
The same occurs with IBM type numbers and feature numbers. IBM generally does a good job making the distinction, but resellers do not. -- Will