Locate HP printer product, model, and serial numbers on the label or from support apps.
To find ink and toner cartridge numbers, go to HP Printer Ink, Toner, & Cartridges.
Most cartridges do not have a serial number.
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Product name (or model number): This is the printer brand name typically found on the front or top of the printer. HP Tango and HP DeskJet 2545 are examples of product names.
Extra letters in a product name indicate differences between the same types of printers. For example, the HP LaserJet Pro M125a supports USB connections only. The HP LaserJet Pro M125nw supports wireless and wired network connections.
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Series name: A group of similar printers. For example, an OfficeJet Pro 8720 Printer series contains the OfficeJet Pro 8720, 8725, and 8728 printers.
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Serial number: A unique number that represents a single printer. Every printer that HP releases has its own unique serial number applied to the surface of the printer.
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Product number: A small, one-word name that represents an exact model of printer. K7C85A and M9C7A are examples of printer product numbers.
