HP JetDirect 170x Ethernet External Print Server - J3258B

The JetDirect 170x is an external print-server device for adding a supported printer to an Ethernet-based workflow. Because it sits between the printer and the network, both sides of that connection must be checked before purchase. The store listing does not specify its printer-side connector or network speed, so compare the exact unit and intended printer rather than assuming every older peripheral will attach.

Key Features

• External print-server format
• Ethernet connection for network planning
• Targeted option for a compatible printer setup

Product Specifications

• Part Number: J3258B
• Brand: HP
• Series: JetDirect
• Model: 170x
• Device Type: External print server
• Network Technology: Ethernet
• Printer-Side Interface: Not established by store listing
• Ethernet Speed: Not established by store listing
• Design: External device

Use Cases

Investigate network connectivity for a supported printer that does not already meet the site's connection needs.

Compatibility

Verify the printer's physical port and protocol support, network settings, power adapter, and operating environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a printer?

No. It is an external print server.

Will it connect to any USB printer?

That is not established; check the actual printer-side interface first.

Print servers are useful only when the attached printer and the network can communicate through them. Confirm that complete path before ordering so this unit solves a connection problem rather than adding another incompatible device.