HP JetDirect PS Print Server Network Interface Card Fast Ethernet

HP JetDirect PS Print Server Network Interface Card Fast Ethernet

The HP JetDirect PS is a network print server interface card designed to add Ethernet connectivity to HP LaserJet and compatible enterprise printers. This card enables direct network printing, allowing multiple users and computers to queue and manage print jobs over a standard 10/100 Base-T Ethernet connection without requiring a dedicated print server computer or appliance.

Specifications & What's Included

• Brand: Hewlett-Packard
• Model: JetDirect PS
• Type: Network Print Server / Interface Card Module
• Interface: Fast Ethernet 10/100 Base-T
• Connector: RJ-45 Ethernet jack
• Data Rate: 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps auto-sensing
• Form Factor: Card module (installs directly into printer)
• Management: Network-based configuration and status monitoring
• Compatible: HP LaserJet Series printers and compatible enterprise printing systems
• Condition: Used, inspected, pulled from working environment

Applications

The JetDirect PS was widely deployed in office and enterprise environments throughout the 1990s and early 2000s as a cost-effective way to add network printing to standalone LaserJet printers. By installing the card directly into the printer, organizations could eliminate the need for a dedicated Windows or UNIX print server computer, reducing infrastructure complexity and hardware costs. The Fast Ethernet interface allows print jobs to be queued and managed from any networked workstation using standard TCP/IP printing protocols. This card remains useful in legacy printing environments and for organizations maintaining older HP LaserJet equipment. Many IT departments and print-room managers still use JetDirect-equipped printers for reliable, maintenance-free network printing without external server dependencies.