Learn how to find the model name, product number, and serial number for the HP printer.
The model name is the official name for the printer. Use this name when searching on www.hp.com for information about your printer. The same series of printers might have several different model names to distinguish models with varying features. For example, if a printer series offers models with and without network connections, those models have different names.
The product number is a six-character code that identifies a particular product type and is used for ordering parts for your printer.
The serial number is a unique number for each individual printer.
The model name is located on the front of the printer in a prominent location.
Examples of model names:
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw
The exact location of the model name varies by printer.
The following illustration shows an example of the location of the model name on the front of the printer.
Example - Location of the model name on the front of the printer
Each printer has a label that lists the unique serial number for the printer and the six-character product number.
Examples of product numbers:
4RA85F
4RA81F
The location of the label varies by printer model.
The label can be found inside the front cartridge door or on the back cover of the printer.
Label on the inside of the front door on the printer
Label on the back cover of the printer