system.print.getDefaultPrinterName

New in 8.1.22

This function is used in Python Scripting.

Description

Obtains the local default printer.

Client Permission Restrictions

This scripting function has no Client Permission restrictions.

Syntax

system.print.getDefaultPrinterName()

Parameters

None

Returns

String - A string that represents the default printer. Returns null if there is no default printer.

Scope

Gateway, Vision Client, Perspective Session

Code Example

Code Snippet

# This code will return the name of the local default printer.
system.print.getDefaultPrinterName()