Device Types for SAP Output Devices
The device type information is used to convert a document from an internal format (OTF or text format) into a device-specific, print-ready data stream. A device type specifies attributes that apply to all devices of a particular model, and can therefore be used by multiple device definitions. For example, all Hewlett-Packard LaserJet IIID-compatible devices use the device type HPLJIIID in the SAP spool system.
The device type specifies which SAPscript printer driver the system should use for output formatting for devices of this type, as well as which printer character sets are required.
We deliver a set of pre-defined device types with the standard system. We are continually adding to this set, so that the newest printers are always included; for more information, see SAP Note 8928). If necessary, you can define your own device types. For more information about this, see
Defining a New Device Type.The standard device types are completely defined and do not need to be changed or added to before being used in device definitions.
