printerid
Printerid is a term used in computer printing systems to refer to the unique identifier assigned to a printer within a given management scope. It is distinct from a printer's human-readable name or its network address and is not standardized across platforms. The printerid serves as a stable reference used by software components such as print spooling, inventory databases, drivers, and management APIs to track and control printers independent of user-visible labels.
Implementation and form vary by system. In some environments the printerid is a numeric key assigned by
Role and usage: The printerid is used in job tickets, API calls, and logs to associate print
Limitations and considerations: Since different systems implement printerid differently, it should not be relied upon for
See also: printer, print spooler, IPP, CUPS, printer queue, device management.