How-To

How to Find Printer Model and Serial Numbers on Windows 11

By Brian Burgess

Published October 16, 2022

If you need to quickly find out your printer’s model or serial number, you can do it in Windows 11 easily. This guide explains how.

If something goes wrong with your printer, you might need to know the printer’s model, manufacturer, and serial number. This information can help you with troubleshooting, replacing ink or toner cartridges, replacing parts, or seeking assistance from the manufacturer.

The good news is you can find your printer information easily in Windows 11. It will display the printer model, manufacturer, serial number, and other important information.

We’ll show you how to find printer model and serial numbers on Windows 11 below.

How to Find a Printer Model or Serial Number on Windows 11

When you need new printer ink or troubleshoot an issue with your printer, it’s essential to get the model and serial number.

Luckily, you can do this via the Settings app on Windows 11.

To find printer information in Settings on Windows 11:

1. Open the Start menu.
2. Press the Settings app.
   
3. In Settings, click Bluetooth & devices from the left menu.
4. Click Printers & Scanners from the options on the right.
5. Select the printer you need in the Printers & Scanners menu.
   • Note: Printer names can vary between systems, especially if you’ve renamed the printer previously. Make sure to select the correct printer if you have multiple ones listed.
6. Under the More information section, expand the Device information menu.
7. On the Device information screen, you can see a lot of information about the printer, including the printer’s manufacturer, model number, serial number, and other data.

This section includes other useful printer data. This includes your printer’s connection details, including MAC address and device IP address. This information can be helpful when you’re trying to troubleshoot a printer issue on a Wi-Fi network.

Getting the Most from Printing on Windows

Using the steps above, you can quickly find printer model and serial number information on Windows 11.

Want to make printing easier? If you have a multi-user environment, you can share a printer on Windows 11. You might want to consider some tips to save money on printer ink and paper if you’re planning on printing regularly.

Having trouble printing? If you see a fix printer driver is unavailable error on Windows 11, you’ll need to troubleshoot the problem.