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[–] 5541083? [S] 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

Does this system have some sort of name, perhaps? So I can google doogle it?

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[–] 5541121? 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Microprinting. And to my knowlege, yes all modern printers do this.

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[–] 5541135? 0 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago 

Good question. I have heard this before, but I don't know if it is true.
However, I do know that most of the time a printed page can be matched up to the printer it came from because every printer makes minor copying errors that can be matched like a fingerprint.
But you would have to know what printer to look at to make the match.

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[–] 5542101? [S] 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago 

Wow, that's actually really interesting. Kind of like how (at least according to TV shows) every motorcycle spokes perfectly matches the chain.

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[–] 5541354? 0 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago 

The only way to circumvent this is to build a printer out of like five other printers.

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[–] 5542562? 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

Or buy a used one without registering it anywhere, or pick one out of the trash and buy new cartridges... they're usually good as new.

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[–] 5541608? 0 points 9 points (+9|-0) ago 

Not a serial number, but an encoded series of colored dots. It usually DOES contain a serial number but can also contain the time, date and size of the print job, which computer it came from (MAC address) and even the title. Thankfully its not every brand, or even all models sold by the brands. But it does appear to be the most common printers used by offices.

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[–] 5541639? 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

So I'm guessing black and white printers don't have this problem?

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[–] 5541655? 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

If you can find one its probably safe.

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[–] 5541276? 0 points 12 points (+12|-0) ago 

I don't own a printer. Thank goodness I print my ransom notes at other people's houses.

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[–] 5542126? 0 points 7 points (+7|-0) ago 

i cut mine outta magazines still.. i prefer it as it more psychotic looking.

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[–] 5542264? 0 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago 

Arts and crafts, so fun and relaxing!

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[–] 5542825? 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

There are some Brothers printers that don't