Description
HP LaserJet 5Si MX C3166A Laser Printer 24ppm 600dpi JetDirect Network 4MB
The HP LaserJet 5Si MX (model C3166A) is a workgroup-class laser printer built for high-volume office printing. It delivers up to 24 pages per minute at 600 dpi resolution and is rated for monthly duty cycles up to 100,000 pages. The 5Si MX variant includes a built-in HP JetDirect network card, providing direct network connectivity via BNC and RJ-45 without requiring a separate print server.
Specifications & What's Included
- Make / Model: Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 5Si MX
- Part Number: C3166A
- Print Speed: Up to 24 ppm
- Print Resolution: 600 dpi
- Memory: 4 MB standard
- Monthly Duty Cycle: Up to 100,000 pages
- Network Interface: HP JetDirect card with BNC and RJ-45 ports (visible on rear I/O panel)
- Parallel Interface: Centronics parallel port
- Power Requirements: 100–120V AC, 50/60 Hz, 11.2A
- Manufacture Date: April 1996 (from rating plate)
- Paper Input: Two standard paper trays plus top output bin
- Front Panel: LCD display with On Line, Menus, Items, +, and Select buttons; Data and Attention indicators
- Included: Printer unit only — no toner cartridge included
Applications
The HP LaserJet 5Si series was introduced in the mid-1990s as a high-capacity departmental workgroup printer, designed for offices and print rooms that needed fast, reliable, high-volume monochrome output. The 5Si MX configuration added built-in JetDirect networking, making it one of the first HP printers to support direct Ethernet and coax network printing without an add-on device — a significant feature in the mid-1990s transition from parallel-port to networked printing. These printers were widely deployed in corporate environments, law firms, universities, and government offices throughout the late 1990s and into the 2000s. Today they are used primarily by organizations maintaining legacy print environments, parts suppliers, and buyers seeking a proven high-duty-cycle engine for light production use. The 5Si platform shares its engine with the HP LaserJet 5 and 5N and accepts standard HP 98A/92298A toner cartridges as well as maintenance kit C3914A.
This HP LaserJet 5Si MX (C3166A) laser printer has been inspected and is in good used condition overall. The exterior shows normal wear consistent with office use — the housing is intact and clean with no major damage visible. The front panel LCD currently reads 'TRAY 2 EMPTY,' which simply reflects that paper tray 2 has no paper loaded; this is a normal status message, not a fault condition. Note: the original listing indicated the display read 'Perform User Maintenance,' which is a separate message indicating a maintenance kit service interval is due — buyers should be aware this message may appear and plan accordingly. The printer has not been powered up or bench-tested at our facility, but came out of a working office environment where it was previously in use. Please review all photos carefully and contact us with any questions before purchasing.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
HP |
Model: |
LaserJet 5Si MX |
MPN: |
C3166A |
SKU: |
11314 |
Type: |
Laser Printer |
Print Speed: |
Up to 24 ppm |
Print Resolution: |
600 dpi |
Memory: |
4 MB |
Monthly Duty Cycle: |
Up to 100,000 pages |
Network Connectivity: |
HP JetDirect (BNC + RJ-45) |
Interface: |
Parallel (Centronics), HP JetDirect Network |
Power Requirements: |
100-120V AC, 50/60Hz, 11.2A |
Manufacture Date: |
April 1996 |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Form Factor: |
Floor-Standing / Desktop |
Paper Trays: |
2 standard trays + top output tray |
Seller Notes: |
Printer only — no toner cartridge included. Verify toner and maintenance kit before use. |
Condition Notes: |
HP LaserJet 5Si MX C3166A in good used condition. Exterior intact with normal office wear. Display shows 'TRAY 2 EMPTY' in photos; original listing noted a 'Perform User Maintenance' message may appear — maintenance kit service may be due. |
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 |