Get unique serial number or id of printer

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Hello guys,
I'm working with receipts serial number program, and my boss want from me to make my program working with only one unique printer.
So, is there any way to get a unique serial number of printer or id or any thing that make my program print only with that printer?

I want this approach to make a strong license for this program.

Note: the printer connect with my program through USB.

My regards :)

Posted 15-Jun-13 21:19pm

Rasool Ahmed

Updated 15-Jun-13 21:20pm

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OriginalGriff · Answer 1 · 2013-06-15T22:08:00

I think you are going to be out of luck.
AFAIK, there is no standard way to access printer serial number or any other unique identifying number electronically that works for all printers. It may be possible on some printers but the exact mechanism will probably be different. Your best solution is to talk to the manufacturer and see if they do provide the info you want, and if so, how.

But I suspect that your boss is going to be disappointed - but at least you can show him emails which explain why it isn't your fault! :laugh:

syed shanu · Answer 2 · 2013-07-16T15:43:00

Solution 2

Hi ,
Check on the link below hope so it might be helpful for you to read the Printer Serial no.

1) http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1176053/read-usb-device-serial-number-in-c-sharp[^]

2) Reading Data Directly from the Printer[^]

Posted 16-Jul-13 15:43pm

syed shanu

NaderC · Answer 3 · 2015-05-09T22:26:00

Solution 3

Hi,
Check on the link below

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/11101291/how-to-get-unique-distinct-printer-model-name-in-c[^]

Posted 9-May-15 22:26pm

NaderC

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CHill60 10-May-15 17:34pm

Off topic - does not provide unique serial number