Description
HP 33449A LaserJet III Laser Printer Serial Parallel PCL5 300dpi Letter
The HP 33449A is a desktop monochrome laser printer from Hewlett-Packard's LaserJet III series, delivering 300 dpi resolution via PCL5 page description language. It connects via a rear DB-25 serial port and a Centronics parallel port, making it compatible with a wide range of computers and operating systems of its era. The LaserJet III introduced Resolution Enhancement Technology (RET), which smoothed curved and diagonal edges in printed output beyond the baseline 300 dpi capability.
Specifications & What's Included
- Make / Model: Hewlett-Packard 33449A (LaserJet III)
- Print Technology: Electrophotographic laser
- Print Resolution: 300 dpi (with Resolution Enhancement Technology)
- Page Description Language: PCL5
- Interfaces: DB-25 Serial port, Centronics Parallel port (both on rear panel)
- Output: Monochrome (black and white)
- Paper Size: Letter / A4
- Form Factor: Desktop
- Power: IEC AC inlet on rear panel
- Included: Printer unit, paper input tray
- Not included: Toner cartridge, cables, manual
Applications
The HP LaserJet III was introduced in 1990 and became one of the most widely deployed office laser printers of the early 1990s. It was designed for use in offices, workgroups, and small businesses running DOS, Windows 3.x, and early Unix-based systems, connecting via serial or parallel cables to desktop computers. PCL5 compatibility made it broadly useful across a range of software applications, and its solid paper-handling reputation contributed to HP's dominance of the laser printer market through that decade. Today these units are sought by collectors of vintage computing equipment, by users maintaining legacy DOS or early Windows workstations that require a parallel-port printer, and by hobbyists working with period-correct hardware setups. The LaserJet III series is also commonly used in vintage computing demonstrations and restorations alongside IBM PC/XT/AT, 286, and 386-era systems.
This HP 33449A LaserJet III laser printer has been pulled from a working environment where it was previously in use. It has been visually inspected and photographed. The unit is in good used condition overall — the cream-colored casing shows age-related yellowing typical of equipment from this era, and there is a sticker residue mark visible on the top cover near the LaserJet III logo. The serial and parallel interface ports on the rear appear intact and undamaged. The paper input tray is present. Please review all photos for a complete picture of the cosmetic condition, and contact us with any questions before purchasing.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
HP |
Model: |
33449A |
MPN: |
33449A |
SKU: |
7639 |
Type: |
Laser Printer |
Series: |
LaserJet III |
Print Resolution: |
300 dpi |
Print Language / PDL: |
PCL5 |
Interface: |
Serial (DB-25), Parallel (Centronics) |
Connectivity: |
Serial, Parallel |
Form Factor: |
Desktop |
Paper Size: |
Letter / A4 |
Color Output: |
Monochrome (Black & White) |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Condition Notes: |
This HP 33449A LaserJet III laser printer was pulled from a working environment. Inspected and in good used condition. Casing shows age yellowing and sticker residue on top cover. Serial and parallel ports intact. Paper tray included. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |