Overview
The HP JetDirect 610N J4169A is an internal network interface card for HP printers with Enhanced I/O (EIO) slot connectivity. This Fast Ethernet device has an RJ-45 socket and LEDs marked 10-100, enabling direct network access without external equipment. The HP JetDirect 610N family of internal print servers are network interface cards for HP Enhanced I/O (EIO) printers, MFPs (multifunction peripherals), and other peripherals.
Key Features
- 10/100 Ethernet Connectivity: Comes with RJ-45 connector and supports 10Base-T and 100Base-TX LAN interface
- Network Protocols: Supports basic printer protocols on TCP/IP, IPX, DLC and Ethertalk and raw data on port 9100
- Enhanced Management: Features DHCP, SNMP and improved JetAdmin configuration
- EIO Slot Installation: Plugs directly into HP printer peripheral EIO slot for seamless integration
- Legacy Reliability: The 610n is an older model but there is rarely any great disadvantage to using it in most older printers
Technical Specifications
- Interface Type: Ethernet RJ-45
- Network Speed: 10 Mbps / 100 Mbps auto-sensing
- Connector Type: RJ-45
- Installation Type: EIO (Enhanced I/O) slot card
- Memory: 2 MB RAM
- Network Protocols: TCP/IP, IPX, DLC, EtherTalk, raw socket
- Management Protocols: DHCP, SNMP
- Duplex Mode: Automatic half/full duplex sensing
Typical Applications
The J4169A is ideal for organizations needing to network legacy HP printers and multifunction devices. Common uses include:
- Corporate office print queue management
- Replacement of failed EIO cards in legacy LaserJet and Color LaserJet printers
- Small-to-mid business network printing infrastructure
- Windows NT and Novell NetWare environments
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Printer Series: Supports HP Color LaserJet 4500, 4500dn, 4500n, 4550, 4550dn, 4550hdn, 4550n, 8500, 8500dn, 8500n, 8550, 8550dn, 8550gn, 8550MFP, 8550n and HP LaserJet 2100, 2100m, 2100se, 2100tn, 2100xi, 4050, 4050n, 4050se, 4050t, 4050tn, 4100, 4100dtn, 4100MFP, 4100n, 4100tn, 5000, 5000gn, 5000Le, 5000n, 8000, 8000dn, 8000MFP, 8000n, 8100, 8100dn, 8100MFP, 8100n, 8150, 8150dn, 8150hn, 8150MFP, 8150n
- All HP printers with EIO slot connectivity
- Network protocols: TCP/IP, NetWare, DLC, EtherTalk
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- HP J4169A (original part number)
- HP J4169-69001 (alternative numbering variant)
- Other legacy HP 610N series print servers
Works With
- Windows NT and Novell NetWare print environments
- Microsoft Windows domain and peer-to-peer networks
- HP JetAdmin printer management software
- Standard TCP/IP and IPX print queuing systems
- SNMP-based network monitoring tools
