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# init(type:)

Creates and returns a printer object initialized to the first available printer with the specified make and model information.

```
init?(type: NSPrinter.TypeName)
```

## Parameters

`type`

A string describing the make and model information. You can get this string using the [`printerTypes`](/documentation/AppKit/NSPrinter/printerTypes) method.

## Return Value

An initialized `NSPrinter` object, or `nil` if the specified printer was not available.

## See Also

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

A description of the printer’s make and model.


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