Here is the e-mail I recieved after I asked HP to ship me a cable to connect 
my new HP printer to my computer (an essential step for printing documents!):

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Dear Ross, 

The all-in-one devices, including your HP PSC 2105, are not shipped 
with a USB printer cable.  Initially the all-in-one devices were shipped
with a printer cable but the majority of the customers complained that
they did not need the printer cable for the reasons listed below.

*  Many customers already have a cable and do not require another
   cable.
*  Many customers use their all-in-one product as a standalone fax
   and/or copier and do not require a cable.
*  Many customers require a specific length of cable to fit within
   their physical work environment.  If a cable shipped with their
   All-in-one product and did not meet their needs, they would have to
   buy another cable.

Since the cost of the printer cable is around $20.00, customers had to
unnecessarily bear the cost of the printer cable which would in turn
increase the cost of the product.  Taking all the reasons listed above
into account, HP decided not to ship a printer cable with the
all-in-one products.  This allows customers to purchase the printer
cable, if needed.

Customer service and satisfaction are at the top of our corporate
goals.  I truly regret any inconvenience caused to you.

For information on ordering parts and accessories, visit the following 
Web sites:  

Part Name: HP 2.0 USB Printer cable, Six feet(2 meters)
Part Number:  C6518A

HP Parts Direct: 

http://partsdirect.hp.com

-OR-

HP Shopping:

http://www.hp.com/country/us/eng/howtobuy.htm

Thank you for contacting HP Total Care.

Sincerely,
Sameer
HP Total Care

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Thanks for stiffing me with no lube HP!!