---
title: "system.print.getDefaultPrinterName"
description: "Obtains the local default printer."
---

# system.print.getDefaultPrinterName

> Obtains the local default printer.

This function is used in **Python Scripting**.

## Description
## Client Permission Restrictions
This scripting function has no [Client Permission](../../../ignition-modules/vision/vision-project-properties/vision-project-properties.md#vision-permissions-properties) 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
```python title="Code Snippet"
# This code will return the name of the local default printer.
system.print.getDefaultPrinterName()
```