Printing system values: Default printer

The Default printer system value is also known as QPRTDEV. You can use this system value to specify the default printer for the system.

Quick reference
Location From IBM® Navigator for i, select Configuration and Service > System Values. Right-click on Printing and click Properties, then select the General tab.
Special authority All object (*ALLOBJ) and security administrator (*SECADM).
Default value PRT01.
Changes take effect Immediately.
Lockable No.

What can I do with this system value?

You can specify the default printer for the system.