---
title: type
framework: appkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: appkit/nsprinter/type
---

# type

A description of the printer’s make and model.

## Declaration

```swift
var type: NSPrinter.TypeName { get }
```

## Return Value

Return Value A description of the printer’s make and model.

## See Also

### Related Documentation

- [printerTypes](appkit/nsprinter/printertypes.md)

### Getting Attributes

- [name](appkit/nsprinter/name.md)