Overview
The HP JetDirect 610n J4169A is an internal print server card designed for HP Enhanced I/O (EIO) slot printers and multifunction peripherals. The J4169A is a Fast Ethernet device which has an RJ-45 socket, enabling network connectivity for legacy HP printer platforms. Developed especially for Novell NetWare or Microsoft Windows NT environments, this card allows network administrators to share printers across departments and remote locations without requiring external hardware.
Key Features
- Fast Ethernet RJ-45 (10/100Base-TX) Jet Direct plug-in network card
- Internal print server for HP Enhanced I/O (EIO) printers, MFPs (multifunction peripherals), and other peripherals
- 2MB memory for enhanced performance
- Support for standard printer protocols: TCP/IP, IPX, DLC, and AppleTalk
- DHCP and SNMP management capabilities
- Automatic sensing of network speed at full or half duplex mode for both 10BaseT and 100Base-TX
Technical Specifications
The J4169A card plugs directly into the EIO expansion slot of compatible HP printers. It features dual LED indicators (10-100) for network speed visibility. The card includes RJ-45 female connector for standard Ethernet cabling and comes with installation software on CD-ROM and user manual. Operating environments range from 10°C to 40°C with relative humidity of 20% to 80% non-condensing.
Typical Applications
This product supports HP Color LaserJet models 4500, 4500dn, 4500n, 4550, 4550dn, 4550hdn, 4550n, 8500, 8500dn, 8500n, 8550, 8550dn, 8550gn, 8550MFP, 8550n and HP LaserJet models including 2100, 2100m, 2100se, 2100tn, 2100xi, 4050, 4050n, 4050se, 4050t, 4050tn, 4100, 4100dtn, 4100MFP, 4100n, 4100tn, 4101MFP, 5000, 5000gn, 5000Le, 5000n, 8000, 8000dn, 8000MFP, 8000n, 8100, 8100dn, 8100MFP, 8100n, 8150, 8150dn, 8150hn, 8150MFP, 8150n. Network printing for workgroups, departmental printers, and office environments requiring Ethernet connectivity on legacy hardware platforms.
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- HP Enhanced I/O (EIO) slot printers and multifunction peripherals
- Windows NT and Windows Server environments
- Novell NetWare networks
- TCP/IP, IPX, DLC, and AppleTalk protocols
- Raw socket port 9100 printing
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- HP J4169 (original OEM part number)
- HP J4169-60013
- Clover Technologies Group J4169A-REF (refurbished equivalent)
Works With
- JetAdmin printer management software
- HP Web-Based Device Management
- SNMP monitoring and management tools
- Standard Ethernet network infrastructure (10Base-T and 100Base-TX switches)
- Legacy HP printer firmware versions 6.0 and higher
