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Get(PrinterName)
Purpose 
Returns text identifying the default printer name.
Format 
Get(PrinterName)
Parameters 
None
Data type returned 
text
Originated in 
FileMaker Pro 6.0 or earlier
Description 
In Windows, returns a string with each of these entries separated by a comma:
the printer name
the driver name
the name of the printer port
In OS X, returns a string with these entries separated by the word on:
the queue name of the printer (if provided)
the IP address of the printer
If any of this information isn’t available, <Unknown> is inserted in the result (except for queue name in OS X).
Notes
In FileMaker WebDirect, this function is not supported and returns an empty string.
Examples 
Returns HP LaserJet P4015, winspool, Ne03 in Windows.
Returns 24.109.265.43 in OS X.
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