A Zebra Technologies White Paper. Routing an Output File to a Text File SAP Windows

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1 A Zebra Technologies White Paper Routing an Output File to a Text File SAP Windows

2 Contents Overview... 3 Feedback... 3 SAP Instructions... 4 Printer Configuration Routing an Output File to a Text File SAP Windows

3 Overview This white paper contains instructions on how to route an output file to a text file using SAP. You will be guided through launching SPAD, creating an output device, and configuring a printer in windows to print the file. These instructions and images were written based off of Microsoft Windows XP Professional. Images and text may slightly differ with different Windows Products. This document details how to capture the output file using the Generic Text printer available in all versions of Microsoft Windows. This file is available in a Chinese-language version here. 中文版本可在这里找到 This file is available in a Spanish-language version here. Este archivo esta disponible en Español - oprima aquí. This file is available in a Portuguese-language version here. Este ficheiro está disponível na versão Portuguesa, clique aqui. Feedback We value all feedback. Please add your comments/suggestions to the article in the Zebra Support Portal. 3 Routing an Output File to a Text File SAP Windows

These instructions and images were written based off of Microsoft Windows XP Professional. Images and text may slightly differ with different Windows Products.

4 SAP Instructions 1. In SAP, navigate to the SPAD transaction. 2. Create an output device and name it. 4 Routing an Output File to a Text File SAP Windows

5 3. Enter in a short name and choose the appropriate Zebra device type. 4. Choose the Access Method tab. 5 Routing an Output File to a Text File SAP Windows

6 5. Type _DEFAULT in the Host Printer text box. 6. Press the Save ( ) Button. 7. You have now created an Output Device that will route to the default printer on your local Windows machine. 6 Routing an Output File to a Text File SAP Windows

7 Printer Configuration 1. Click on Start / Settings / Printers and Faxes. 2. This will open the Printers and Faxes window. 7 Routing an Output File to a Text File SAP Windows

8 3. Double Click on Add Printer, then click Next. 4. Choose Local Printer the click Next. 8 Routing an Output File to a Text File SAP Windows

9 5. Choose Use the following port: and choose FILE: (Print to File) in the drop down menu, then click Next. 6. This opens the Install Printer Software window. Under manufacturer, choose Generic and under Printers, choose Generic / Text Only. 9 Routing an Output File to a Text File SAP Windows

This opens the Install Printer Software window.

10 7. Select the Keep existing driver option, then click Next. 8. Add a printer name and make sure No is chosen for this being a default printer, then click Next. 10 Routing an Output File to a Text File SAP Windows

11 9. Insure that Do not share this printer is selected, click Next. 10. Insure that the No radio button is not checked and then click Next. 11 Routing an Output File to a Text File SAP Windows

$11. This completes your Generic Text Setup. Click Finish. 12. The default URL where the file will be stored is: C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\PRINTERS 13.$

12 11. This completes your Generic Text Setup. Click Finish. 12. The default URL where the file will be stored is: C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\PRINTERS 13. You are now ready to send a print job to this new printer. Be aware that you likely need to change the printer on your application to route through this new printer. 12 Routing an Output File to a Text File SAP Windows

You are now ready to send a print job to this new printer.

13 Document Control Version Date Description th November 2010 Initial release th July 2011 Converted to white paper standards st July 2012 Updated Chinese link into document th September 2012 Updated Spanish and Portuguese link into document Disclaimer All links and information provided within this document are correct at time of writing Created for Zebra Global ISV Program by Zebra Development Services CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS Zebra Technologies Corporation 475 Half Day Road, Suite 500 Lincolnshire IL USA T: F: USA Zebra Technologies Corporation 333 Corporate Woods Parkway Vernon Hills, IL U.S.A. T: or F: EMEA Zebra Technologies Europe Limited Dukes Meadow Millboard Road Bourne End Buckinghamshire SL8 5XF, UK T: +44 (0) F: +44 (0) OTHER LOCATIONS USA California, Georgia, Rhode Island, Texas, Wisconsin EUROPE France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden LATIN AMERICA Zebra Technologies International, LLC 9800 NW 41st Street, Suite 200 Doral, FL USA T: F: ASIA-PACIFIC Zebra Technologies Asia Pacific Pte Ltd 71 Robinson Road #05-02/03 Singapore T: F: ASIA-PACIFIC Australia, China, Japan, South Korea LATIN AMERICA Argentina, Brazil, Florida (USA), Mexico AFRICA/MIDDLE EAST India, Russia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates Copyrights 2010 ZIH Corp. Zebra and the Zebra head graphic are registered trademarks of ZIH Corp All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 13 Routing an Output File to a Text File SAP Windows P/N: WH87

Program by Zebra Development Services CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS Zebra Technologies Corporation 475 Half Day Road, Suite 500 Lincolnshire IL 60069 USA T: +1 847 634 6700 +1 800 268 1736 F: +1 847 913

A Zebra Technologies White Paper. Why is my printer printing code?

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