Cameras

The serial number for your camera can be found on the bottom of the camera. For some models with an articulated screen, it will appear at the back of the screen. It will usually be shown in black characters on a silver background.

The serial number will generally be 12 digits long, however for some older models the serial number may be 10 digits long, or 6 digits long for early EOS-1D series models.

Printers

PIXMA/PIXUS and MAXIFY inkjet printers

The serial number for your inkjet printer is printed on a white sticker attached to each printer and will consist of 4 letters followed by 5 digits.

Depending on your model, the serial number sticker can be found either at the back or inside the printer.

If inside, you will need to open the top cover of the printer as if you were to change the ink cartridges to find the sticker on a metal plate.

Please be aware that over time, ink can spill onto the white sticker, which can prevent the serial number from being visible. The excess ink can be wiped off with a dry cloth.

SELPHY compact photo printers

The serial number for your SELPHY printer can be found on the bottom of the printer.

It will be 10 or 12 digits long. In some cases, the serial number will be preceded by 2 numbers in brackets, however these numbers are not part of the serial number.

i-SENSYS/imageCLASS/Satera laser printers

The serial number for your laser printer will always be printed on a sticker. The sticker can be found either on the back of the printer or for some models, inside.

If your laser printer offers copying, scanning or faxing functionality, the serial number will be starting with 3 letters followed by an hyphen and 5 digits.

If your laser printer only offers printing functionality, the serial number will be starting with 4 letters followed by an hyphen and 6 digits.

Lenses and flashes

Lenses

Depending on your lens model, the serial number will be stamped in white on the lens barrel or stamped in black on either the plastic or metal area of the electronic mount.

The serial number may be 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 or 12 digits long, depending on the age and model of your lens.

Please be aware that some lenses may also display a code on the mount which could be mistaken for the serial number. This code can easily be identified as it will include letters.

Flashes

The serial number for your flash will most of the time be found on a sticker inlaid on the flashgun head, usually shown in black digits on a silver background.

Some older model will have the serial number into the flashgun head without any type of colouring.

Video cameras

Camcorders

The serial number for your camcorder will be printed on a sticker and is most often located on the bottom of the camcorder or underneath the battery pack.

It will in most cases be a 12 digits long number, in some cases printed over multiple lines to read left to right, top to bottom.

Cinema EOS cameras

The serial number for your camera will be printed on a sticker located on the bottom of the camera.

It will be 12 digits long and printed in black on a silver background.

Scanners

CanoScan scanners

The serial number will be printed on a sticker that can be found either on the back or the bottom of the scanner.

Depending on your model, it will be starting with 3 letters followed by 6 digits or 4 letters followed by 5 digits.

imageFORMULA scanners

The serial number will be printed on a sticker that can be found either on the back or the bottom of the scanner.

It will be starting with 2 letters followed by 6 digits.

Projectors

The serial number of your projector can be found on the bottom of the projector. It is a combination of letters and digits printed in black in a white box.

You can also find the serial number by navigating the projector menu and select the 'Information' tab.

Binoculars

The serial number is generally located underneath the binoculars.

For models with Image Stabilizer, the serial number can be found on the battery door.

Displays

The serial number for your display can be found onthe back of the display. It is printed in black on a white background and will be 12 digits long.