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[–] 5541123? 0 points 17 points 17 points (+17|-0) ago
Maybe.
https://www.eff.org/issues/printers
https://www.eff.org/pages/list-printers-which-do-or-do-not-display-tracking-dots
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[–] 5542825? 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
There are some Brothers printers that don't
[–] 5541276? 0 points 12 points 12 points (+12|-0) ago
I don't own a printer. Thank goodness I print my ransom notes at other people's houses.
[–] 5542126? 0 points 7 points 7 points (+7|-0) ago
i cut mine outta magazines still.. i prefer it as it more psychotic looking.
[–] 5542264? 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
Arts and crafts, so fun and relaxing!
[–] 5541608? 0 points 9 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.
[–] 5541639? 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
So I'm guessing black and white printers don't have this problem?
[–] 5541655? 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
If you can find one its probably safe.
[–] 5541354? 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago
The only way to circumvent this is to build a printer out of like five other printers.
[–] 5542562? 0 points 2 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.
[–] 5541135? 0 points 4 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.
[–] 5542101? [S] 0 points 3 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.
[–] 5543551? 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Not all printers, but all color printers. Usually they encode in yellow and is only visible under black light or light boxes. The encoding is a proprietary language the Secret Service commissioned to prevent counterfeiting.
[–] 5542129? 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Not really related to printing I guess, but see what happens if you try scanning a $100 bill.
[–] 5542187? [S] 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
I'm not in America, what happens? Does your computer bluescreen and spontaneously combust?
[–] 5542237? 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EURion_constellation
[–] 5544287? 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Most will automatically make the page tinted red or at least my Brother MFC printer/scanner does. I haven't tried it on other brands.
[–] 5542135? 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Or even a $20, or a $50.
[–] 5541839? 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Purchase your printers second hand from offline sources. It won't solve the issue but it will minimize emphasis on the "owner" part of your question.