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# printerNames

Returns the names of all available printers.

```
class var printerNames: [String] { get }
```

## Return Value

An array of `NSString` objects, each of which contains the name of an available printer.

## Discussion

The user constructs the list of available printers when adding a printer in the Print panel or setting up printers in the Print & Scan preferences pane.

## See Also

[`name`](/documentation/AppKit/NSPrinter/name)

The printer’s name.


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