How to Import Device Type (Printer Type) for Spool / Printing administration in SAP

What is Device Type in Spool / Printing administration of SAP

Importing a Device Type with the SPAD Transaction 

1.Download the SAP device type and save the .pri file to a directory on your computer. 

(You can download .pri file from companies website of your printer)

2.Logon to SAP and select the SPAD transaction. 

3.Select "Utilities" at the top of the screen, select "For device types", and then select "Import"

 

4. When the report appears, select the Device Type radio button.

5. Type in the name of the device type you want to import in the field to the right of object name

 

6. Select the execute button in the upper left corner of the screen (check mark inside the clock). 

7. In next message box Select the "Local Object" button.

8. In next message box Select device type to import in SAP

9. When the import process is complete, a message will appear on screen stating “Object successfully imported.”