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Get(PrinterName) function
Format

Get(PrinterName)
Parameter
None
Data type returned
text
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 Mac OS, 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 the Mac OS).
Note   See Solving calculations on a host machine for information about running scripts in client/server and peer-to-peer environments.
Examples
For Windows:
Returns HP LaserJet 4, WINSPOOL, LPT1.
For Mac OS:
Returns 24.109.265.43.
Related topics
Functions reference (category list)
Functions reference (alphabetical list)
About formulas
About functions
Defining calculation fields
Using operators in formulas

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