PrinterGraphics (Java Platform SE 8 )
Keywords: java.awt.print.PrinterGraphics interface
Date: 2026-06-25

java.awt.print

## Interface PrinterGraphics

-     public interface PrinterGraphics

  The `PrinterGraphics` interface is implemented by `Graphics` objects that are passed to `Printable` objects to render a page. It allows an application to find the `PrinterJob` object that is controlling the printing.

- - ### Method Summary

    All Methods Instance Methods Abstract Methods
    Modifier and Type | Method and Description
    --- | ---
    `PrinterJob` | `getPrinterJob()` Returns the `PrinterJob` that is controlling the current rendering request.

- - ### Method Detail

    - #### getPrinterJob

          PrinterJob getPrinterJob()

      Returns the `PrinterJob` that is controlling the current rendering request.
      Returns:
        the `PrinterJob` controlling the current rendering request.
      See Also:
        `Printable`

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