Setup & Configure Printer in SAP

Execute transaction code SPAD. Go to Configuration > Output devices.

Go to Output Device > Create.

Fill in the required information under Device Attributes. The Device Type is based on the printer hardware manufacturer (printer driver). You can get the printer drivers from the manufacturer’s website. Then, install and map the Device Type to the printer. [Note] Some printings (invoices, sapscripts, otf, smartforms and etc may required specific output device – So, you need to be sure the drivers are correctly installed. Please consult the printer hardware manufacturers for further helps.

In the Access Method tab, define the Host Spool Access Method – You can refer to SAP Printing Access Method article and choose the best suited printing for your environment. Define the Host printer  (put the value as printer’s IP address or _DEFAULT). Click on Save and do some test print!

For extra printing configurations – double side printing, tray selection, paper size, color and etc. You can look up into the  Output Attributes and Tray info tab.

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