Printers, Copiers & Fax Machines Category Overview
The Printers, Copiers & Fax Machines category, identified by ID 500106, is the specific classification within the Google product taxonomy for devices used for document reproduction. It sits within the Electronics > Print, Copy, Scan & Fax path, representing the final, most granular level of the hierarchy for these office devices.
This category is intended for standard and specialized printing equipment. Examples of products found in the US market include desktop inkjet printers, multifunction laser devices, wireless thermal label makers, handheld portable inkjet units, and wide-format inkjet systems. These items are designed primarily to output digital data onto physical media rather than performing image capturing or 3D structural building tasks.
Items that do not belong in this category include 3D printers, which have their own designated category. Furthermore, standalone flatbed or document scanners belong under the Scanners category. If you are selling maintenance kits, spare toner cartridges, printer stands, or connection cables, these must be mapped to the Printer, Copier & Fax Machine Accessories category instead of this one.
Since this category is the most specific level in the taxonomy, there are no subcategories to select. You must map your qualifying products here to ensure optimal performance.
In your feed, use the attribute google_product_category. You may input the ID 500106 or the full path: Electronics > Print, Copy, Scan & Fax > Printers, Copiers & Fax Machines. While this attribute is optional, providing it prevents Google from misclassifying your products based on automated analysis.