---
title: "PMRelease(_:)"
framework: applicationservices
role: symbol
role_heading: Function
path: applicationservices/1461402-pmrelease
---

# PMRelease(_:)

Releases a printing object by decrementing its reference count.

## Declaration

```swift
func PMRelease(_ object: PMObject?) -> OSStatus
```

## Parameters

- `object`: The printing object you want to release.

## Return Value

Return Value A result code. See Result Codes.

## Discussion

Discussion Your application should use the PMRelease function to release any printing objects it creates or retains. When an object’s reference count reaches 0, the object is deallocated. For example, to terminate a printing session created with the function PMCreateSession(_:), pass the associated PMPrintSession object to PMRelease. To release printing objects created with the functions PMCreatePageFormat(_:) and PMCreatePrintSettings(_:), pass the associated PMPageFormat and PMPrintSettings objects to PMRelease.

## See Also

### Releasing and Retaining Printing Objects

- [PMRetain(_:)](applicationservices/1460190-pmretain.md)