Enhancements in SAPLPD versions 2.40

Description

• Access method S is now recommended for all PC printers. As of Version 2.42, this access method works with all SAP device types, and enables the return of SAPLPD error messages and the compression of print data.

• Using the function module RSPO_INSERT_SPOOL_CONCATENATE with the 32-bit version of SAPLPD 2.42, you can download data to PC files and execute a specified command on the PC.

• With the 32-bit version of SAPLPD 2.42, you can print Windows bitmap graphics (.bmp file format). You can include these graphics in the print data (for example, a graphic in a SAPscript layoutset), or you can include an existing .bmp file on the PC in the printout.

• SAPLPD can search for network printers (shared printers) even when they are not defined in the local Windows Print Manager. This function is controlled by the EnableRemotePrinters variable in the SAPLPD section of the win.ini file (default value = 0, inactive).

• SAPFAX terminates by default if the destination number of the FAX software cannot be transmitted. This function is controlled by the AbortOnManualDial variable in the SAPLPD section of the win.ini file (default value = 1).

• The 32-bit version of SAPLPD 2.42 is protected against viruses. If there is a virus, the program outputs a warning message and is ended. You must then reinstall the .exe file.

• As of SAPLPD 2.40 and Release 3.0D, proportional fonts can be used with device type SAPWIN.

• SAPLPD now continues when the program cannot determine the host name of the PC. The program used to terminate the processing of print data when the host name could not be determined.

For more information on these enhancements, refer to the "Defining Windows Printers" section of the SAP WinHelp manual "Printing Guide" (Help -> R/3 library -> Basis -> Printing Guide).