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Introduction
This document describes how to find the model number of your Deskjet printer. If your printer also has scanning, faxing, and copying functionality, click here to learn how to find the model number on an HP Deskjet All-in-One (c01105883).
There are several methods for finding the model number on your product. As described in this document, model numbers are commonly located on the body of the product.
A model number is a unique numeric or alphanumeric code used to identify a particular version of a product. For example, the same series of a product may have several different models with varying features.
If you are looking for the serial number instead of the model number, click here to find the serial number on your product (c01293354).
How do I find my model number?
Use one of the following methods to identify the model number on your product.
Method one: Locate the model number on the product
Listed below are example model numbers that might look similar to the model number on your product:
  • HP Deskjet D4200 Printer
  • HP Deskjet 5940 Printer
  • HP Deskjet 310 Printer
Compare the following model number locations with your product.
Figure 1: Model number on top in the lower-left corner
HP Deskjet D2660 (photo). The model number is on the top of the product in the lower-left corner of the product.
Figure 2: Model number on the front lower-right corner
HP Deskjet D1400 (photo). The model number is in the lower-right corner of the product.
If you did not find your model number, proceed to the next method.
Method two: Locate the model name on the product and the model number inside the cartridge door
Some products have a model name located on the front of the product (as in the photos above), and a specific model number located near the cartridges. The specific model number has five characters. For example:
  • A809a
  • A809c
  • A809n
Figure 3: View of the model number inside the cartridge door
Photo showing the model number located on a label near the cartridges area.
If you did not find your model number, proceed to the next method.
Method three: Automatically detect the model number
NOTE: The HP Product Detection tool is not available in all countries and is only compatible with Internet Explorer (IE) 6.0 and above.
If you cannot locate the model number on the body of the product, use HP's automatic product-detection tool to determine the model number.
Option one
  1. Click the Support & Drivers link on the top of this page.
  2. Under Or Automatically detect product names/numbers: , click Start Detection .
Option two
  2. Select your region, and then select your country.
  3. Under Or Automatically detect product names/numbers: , click Start Detection .


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