Looking for your printer model number is not all that difficult. What is considered a model number, however, may be just a bit more confusing. Fortunately, if you are trying to communicate with the printer manufacturer you will likely only need the model name and series of your hp, Cannon, Epson or Brother printer.
Where to look
Ever heard of the saying; if it were any closer it would have bitten you? Well, this holds true for finding a printer model or series number. Given the way that most computer engineers think you might believe that taking the printer apart is necessary to find the printer model or printer series. This is not true. In most cases, the model name and series number the customer service representative will need is actually right there on the front of the printer. After all, if it is easy for you to find it will be easier for them to help you troubleshoot the printer when you are in crisis mode.
Finding the serial number
When it comes to finding the serial number of your HP, Cannon, Epson or Brother printer you will need to look a bit closer. On the back of most of these printers you will see a white rectangular sticker. In all likelihood it will have the printer company logo shown in a big way. The “UL” logo for Underwriters Laboratories will also be found on the sticker.
What you are looking for, however, is the always present barcode symbols that everything has on them these days. Numbers will be above the barcodes. There will likely be two barcodes here. One is a product code, which you really do not care about, and the other is the serial number which identifies that particular printer. If, by chance there is no sticker on the back of the printer check under the lid or open the printer up and it should be there. In any case, these stickers are usually about 3x5 inches in size and have all sorts of other inconsequential symbols on them that you really don’t care or need to know about.
One last place to look
If you have looked all around the printer for; the printer model, serial number sticker and/or series and make of the printer with no luck try going to the printer test page option on the computer. Print out a test page and everything will usually be there. All this may sound like it is involved but it really will only take seconds.
Got a Question? Ask.
Ask the community a question about this article:
Q&A Powered by:
Latest Hardware Articles
Oki Toner Cartridges Providing Impressive Printing Quality
By: Article Manager | 08/10/2008
OKI toner cartridges are known for producing quality printing result. Its speed and accuracy in printing make them an ideal investment for any organization or even for the individual. OKI toner cartridges yield professional quality print, which is a very good quality at a very low density. This toner cartridges guarantee quality printing output.
Oki Multifunction Products: the Much-needed Information Sharing Machines
By: Article Manager | 08/10/2008
OKI’s multifunctional products are best for small offices since they can produce a wide variety of professional business documents, envelopes, address labels, CD and DVD packaging at the shortest possible time.
Leading the Innovation of Cell Phone Technology
By: Lori S.m. Hollenback | 07/10/2008
From beepers to the first huge mobile phone to now smart phones. Here’s a look at two mobile phone devices that are leading the way with technology.
What Graphic Card is the Best for Me?
By: adamsean9 | 07/10/2008
To begin with, you should note that some motherboards come with built-in graphics cards, in which case you won’t need to buy a separate (unless you need more graphics performance). An integrated graphics card will be enough for common usage like web surfing, DVDs watching and some simple game playing.
Ddr Memory
By: oempcworld | 06/10/2008
Double data rate random access memory, or DDR RAM, is a memory technology used for storage and high-speed retrieval of data on a computer. It builds on the now-obsolete Single Data Rate (SDR) synchronous dynamic random access memory, and enables the computer to achieve greater bandwidth by double-pumping data. That is, the transfer of information is doubly fast with a DDR RAM.
Quality & Simplicity Just Got Better
By: Valerie Douard | 06/10/2008
This article discusses the strategy review for Magicard in 2006. The article considers the significance of Asian markets, the increased use of contactless cards, and how smaller companies are buying ID card printers.
Need of Power Connectors With Better System Airflow
By: Pattrick Savarna | 06/10/2008
Though the modern networking systems, data storage systems and servers are efficient and powerful enough, they posses a negative side too. The drawback is that they are capable of generating damaging heat. This brings some unwanted damage and reduction in efficiency.
Automatically Update Device Drivers
By: Timothy Monell | 05/10/2008
Tracking down device drivers is now an unnecessary undertaking. A clever utility named Driver Detective automates the procedure in a few effortless mouse-clicks.
More from James Kara Murat
Useful Information From a Lexmark Laser Printer Cartridge Msds
By: James Kara Murat | 10/07/2008 | Hardware
All of us would rather work with materials and substances that we feel confident enough to be safe for usage as accorded by their materials safety data sheets or MSDSs. After all, who wants to work with hazardous substances unless the proper precautions are observed?
The same goes with the printers and printing supplies that we use. We want them to be safe for our usage, especially when we have them at home and our children are among their users. If you are using a Lexmark laser printer and pri
Useful Information From an Hp Laser Printer Cartridge Msds
By: James Kara Murat | 10/07/2008 | Hardware
All manufacturers of printers, printer inks and other printing supplies are required to provide a materials safety data sheet or MSDS for all their products. Hewlett-Packard, being one of the leading manufacturers of printers, inks and printing supplies, is not exempt from this requirement. In fact, HP does comply with the ruling, and there are various MSDS’s found on their website for every printer ink cartridge that they produce.
How to Search for an MSDS for an HP Laser Printer Cartridge
Th
A Short Primer on Materials Safety Data Sheets
By: James Kara Murat | 10/07/2008 | Hardware
Safety is of the utmost importance in the workplace. If workers are confident that their workplace is free from safety hazards and that the materials they are working with are not harmful to them, then they can work more easily and much more happily.
This is why it is important for employers to make sure that they have all the materials safety data sheets or MSDS for all the materials and equipment that they use at hand. Even more so, employers should make sure that the MSDS that they have are
Resolving Printing Issues With Your Dell Printer
By: James Kara Murat | 10/07/2008 | Hardware
Are you having printing issues with your Dell printer? Specifically, is the print quality not as good as it used to be? Is the printout blurry or are there smudges or horizontal lines where there should not be on the printout?
In that case, do not be frustrated. It is easy to be frustrated when this happens to your usually trusty Dell printer, especially when the print job that you need to do is pretty urgent, but there are ways of getting around whatever printing issues you may be experiencing
How to Fix Common Printer Error Codes for Brother Multifunction Printers
By: James Kara Murat | 10/07/2008 | Hardware
Have you ever encountered a printer error code while using your Brother multifunction printer? Chances are that you have. It is not that the Brother multifunction printer is an inferior machine; in fact, it is one of the best multifunction printers out there. But just like any machine, it can bog down. And when it does, a printer error code might pop up on your computer screen or on the LCD control panel of the printer.
What are the common printer error codes of Brother multifunction printers a
Brother Mfc or Canon Pixma: Which is the Better Multifunction Printer?
By: James Kara Murat | 10/07/2008 | Hardware
People with home devices often prefer to use multifunction printers simply because these devices conserve space and have many features that home offices need compacted in just one device. Most leading printer manufacturers have multifunction printers as part of their product line.
Among the multifunction printers available in the market today, those created by Brother and Canon are some of the best. The question is this: Which is the better line of multifunction printer, the Brother MFC or the
Top 5 Dell Laser Printers for Home Offices and Small Businesses
By: James Kara Murat | 10/07/2008 | Hardware
The printing needs of people who have home offices or run small businesses are just as extensive as parties who operate enterprises on a much larger scale. However, it is kind of typical for most people to want a laser printer for their home offices or small businesses that is compact and can address most, if not all, of their printing needs despite the compactness of the device.
How do Dell laser printers answer these needs? Here are the five most popular Dell laser printers for home offices
Three Great Recycling Projects for Kids
By: James Kara Murat | 10/07/2008 | Hardware
If you want to teach your kids the value of recycling, it would help a lot if you give them some hands-on experience. Learning first-hand just how important recycling is and what they can do with materials that are considered by some as trash will give your kids a greater appreciation for recycling.
A few simple crafts can get your kids started on recycling. Here are some recycling projects for kids that your children may enjoy working on.
1. A letter holder from old CDs and packaging foam
On
Computers 
