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# printerTypes

Returns descriptions of the makes and models of all available printers.

```
class var printerTypes: [NSPrinter.TypeName] { get }
```

## Return Value

An array of `NSString` objects, each of which contains the make and model information for a supported printer.

## See Also

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

A description of the printer’s make and model.


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