---
title: "system.print.getPrinterNames"
description: "Lists the available local printers."
---

# system.print.getPrinterNames

> Lists the available local printers.

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.getPrinterNames()`

### Parameters
None

### Returns
**List** - A list of strings that contain the names of local printers. Returns an empty list if there are no available local printers.

### Scope
Gateway, Vision Client, Perspective Session

## Code Example
```python title="Code Snippet"
# This code will return a list of names of the machine's local printers.
system.print.getPrinterNames()
```