As a content creator for carcodepro.com and an expert in auto repair, surprisingly, printers also sometimes need fixing! While our expertise is primarily automotive, understanding device identification is universal. Finding your Canon imagePROGRAF printer’s serial number is crucial for support, warranty claims, and accessing specific drivers or manuals. This guide will walk you through locating your serial number on various imagePROGRAF series, ensuring you can quickly find the information you need.
Finding Your Serial Number on imagePROGRAF iPF Series Printers
The serial number for the imagePROGRAF iPF series is an 8-character alphanumeric code. You can locate it either through the printer’s menu system or on a physical sticker at the back of the machine.
Method 1: Using the Printer Menu
Here’s how to find the serial number via the menu:
- Press the [Menu] button on your printer’s control panel.
- Navigate to the [Settings/Adj.] tab using the left or right arrow keys on the ‘Tab Selection’ screen.
- Select [Printer Info] and press [OK].
Alt text: Navigating the menu to Printer Info on a Canon imagePROGRAF iPF series printer display.
- Choose [System Info] and press [OK].
- Your printer’s serial number will now be displayed on the screen.
Alt text: Canon iPF series printer screen displaying System Info, highlighting the serial number location.
Method 2: Location on the Printer
Alternatively, the serial number is printed on a sticker located on the back of your imagePROGRAF iPF printer. Look for a white sticker with a barcode and the 8-digit alphanumeric serial number clearly printed.
Finding Your Serial Number on imagePROGRAF PRO Series Printers
For imagePROGRAF PRO series printers, the serial number is a 9-character alphanumeric sequence. Similar to the iPF series, you can find it through the menu or on a sticker at the back.
Method 1: Using the Touch Operation Panel
Follow these steps to find the serial number using the touch operation panel:
- Swipe your finger on the operation panel to access the menu.
Alt text: User swiping the touch screen operation panel to access the menu on a Canon imagePROGRAF PRO printer.
- Select [Printer information] from the menu options.
- Then, select [System information].
Alt text: Touchscreen menu of a Canon PRO series printer, highlighting the System information option.
- The serial number will be displayed on the screen.
Method 2: Location on the Printer
You can also find the 9-character serial number on a sticker at the back of your imagePROGRAF PRO series printer.
Alt text: Location of the serial number sticker on the rear panel of a Canon imagePROGRAF PRO series printer.
Finding Your Serial Number on imagePROGRAF TX Series Printers
The imagePROGRAF TX series printers also use a 9-character alphanumeric serial number. You can find it via the menu or a sticker on the back.
Method 1: Using the Operation Panel
To locate the serial number through the menu:
- Swipe your finger on the operation panel to open the menu.
- Select [Printer information].
Alt text: Touch panel menu of a Canon TX series printer, with the Printer information option selected.
- Select [System information].
- The serial number will be displayed on the screen.
Alt text: Canon imagePROGRAF TX series printer screen showing System information, with the serial number visible.
Method 2: Location on the Printer
As with other series, a sticker on the back of your imagePROGRAF TX printer contains the 9-character serial number.
Finding Your Serial Number on imagePROGRAF TM Series Printers
The imagePROGRAF TM series printers also use a 9-character alphanumeric serial number. You can access it through the printer’s control panel or on a sticker at the rear.
Method 1: Printer Control Panel Access
Here’s how to find it on the control panel:
- On the HOME screen, tap the “Gear icon” (Setup).
Alt text: User tapping the gear icon labeled Setup on the home screen of a Canon imagePROGRAF TM series printer control panel.
- Tap [Printer information].
- Tap [System information].
Alt text: Touchscreen menu of a Canon TM series printer, highlighting the System information option within Printer information.
- The serial number will be displayed.
Method 2: Reading the Label on the Rear of the Printer
Location on the machine:
The serial number is also printed on a sticker at the back of the imagePROGRAF TM series printer.
Alt text: Example sticker showing a barcode and potentially a serial number, commonly found on the rear of Canon imagePROGRAF TM printers.
By following these steps, you can easily locate the serial number for your Canon imagePROGRAF printer, regardless of the series. This information is essential for printer management and support.
