I know this is an easy one for most basis folks, but I had to do some hunting to find it. So, maybe it’s useful for you too.
This is the guide to creating a local printer LOCL on your SAP system. Pretty easy. enjoy:
Follow the procedure below to create a device definition for frontend printing:
1. Call transaction SPAD, and choose Output Devices.
2. If you are not in change mode, switch to this mode by choosing This graphic is explained in the accompanying textChange.
3. You can now do the following: Create a new entry
4. Fill out the mandatory fields of the device definition as follows for frontend printing:
Device Attributes Tab Page
Output device
Enter a name for the output device that makes it clear to your users that this is the frontend printer, such as Locl.
Device Type
We recommend that you use the device type SWIN, SAPWIN, or a language-specific version for Microsoft Windows PCs. However, you can use any device type.
Use the device type pdf1 or a language-specific version for Frontend Printing Using SAP GUI for HTML.
Host Spool Access Method tab page
Access Method
Specify the access method F for frontend printing.
Host Printer
Enter the name __DEFAULT to use the default printer at a Microsoft Windows system.
If you specify __DEFAULT as the host printer, and the user enters the name of the output device, such as LOCL, in the print window and chooses enter, the system displays other printers defined on his or her work station PC. However, you can deactivate this list for users by selecting No Device Selection at Frontend on the Host Spool Access Method tab page.
4. Save your entries.
Result
When you save the device definition, it is available for your users’ use. To print documents using their frontend, users must enter the name of the output device that you have just created in the Output Device field of the print window.
Example
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Mike