HP C3169A LaserJet 5Si PostScript SIMM Adobe Level 2 35 Fonts Mac Windows

HP C3169A LaserJet 5Si PostScript SIMM Adobe Level 2 35 Fonts Mac Windows

The HP C3169A is an Adobe PostScript Level 2 SIMM upgrade module designed specifically for the HP LaserJet 5Si and 5Si Mopier laser printers. Installing this module adds native PostScript language support directly to the printer, enabling it to interpret and render PostScript files from the host computer rather than relying on software emulation. This is the factory HP solution for adding PostScript capability to the 5Si platform.

Specifications & What's Included

• Manufacturer Part Number: C3169A (PCB label: C3169-60001)
• PostScript version: Authentic Adobe PostScript Level 2
• Built-in fonts: 35 Adobe Type 1 fonts
• Compatible printers: HP LaserJet 5Si, HP LaserJet 5Si Mopier
• Form factor: SIMM module
• Country of manufacture: Puerto Rico (per PCB label)
• Includes: PostScript SIMM module (in anti-static bag) and HP LaserJet 5Si / 5Si Mopier software CD with Mac and Windows printer drivers
• Packaging: original HP retail box (box shows shelf wear)

Applications

The HP LaserJet 5Si was a high-volume departmental laser printer introduced in the mid-1990s, used widely in corporate print rooms and networked office environments. The base 5Si shipped without PostScript, relying solely on PCL — a common configuration in environments that printed primarily from Windows applications. The C3169A SIMM was the official HP upgrade for sites running graphics-intensive workflows, desktop publishing, or mixed Mac/Windows environments where PostScript compatibility was required for accurate font and vector rendering. Printers equipped with this module could accept PostScript jobs directly over the network without the overhead of host-side software translation, which was important for high-volume departmental use. This module remains useful today for anyone maintaining an HP LaserJet 5Si or 5Si Mopier and needing to restore or add PostScript support.