A software method and/or system is provided which may automatically determine the closest printer(s), or other electronic device(s) associated with the same network, to the user's computer location. The user may also use this tool to identify the closest printer(s) or electronic device(s) with specific capabilities. This software method and/or system will notify the user if the user attempts to print to a printer or use another electronic device which is not in close proximity to the user's present determined location. A user who frequently prints to printers which are not in close proximity to his computer may disable warning messages from appearing in the future.