SAP environments rely heavily on printing to support critical business processes. However, many organizations encounter feature and reliability gaps when using standard SAP printing—gaps that can lead to outages, inefficiencies, and increased operational costs.

Common limitations include a lack of advanced routing, limited reliability, insufficient support for secure print release, and minimal visibility into print activity. In addition, standard SAP printing typically depends on Windows printer definitions, Windows printer drivers, and the Windows spooler for delivery—introducing additional risk and complexity.

The Risk of SAP Print Failures

SAP users are often concerned about printing failures that can cause output processes to slow down—or stop entirely. When SAP printing is disrupted, the impact can be significant, affecting order processing, invoicing, labeling, and other mission-critical workflows.

These failures frequently result in business process delays and incremental costs, particularly when IT teams are forced to react quickly to restore service.

Why Windows Print Servers Fall Short

Windows Print Server (WPS) was not designed to function as a scalable, enterprise-grade, highly available (HA) print spooler with assured delivery. Its origins lie in branch-office printing, where ease of use and hardware vendor customization were primary design goals.

Architecturally, WPS relies on Remote Procedure Calls (RPCs) and vendor-supplied code running with elevated system permissions. This design does not promote the level of safety, scalability, or reliability required for large SAP environments.

When print-related issues arise, a common strategy is to “reduce the load” by deploying additional Windows print servers. Unfortunately, this approach adds cost and complexity without addressing the root problem, making it an unsustainable long-term solution.

How OM Plus Enhances SAP Printing

Plus Technologies’ OM Plus Output Management Software was specifically designed to overcome these reliability and performance limitations while adding critical enterprise features, including:

  • Reliable, assured print delivery

  • Advanced routing and output control

  • Secure print release

  • Print delivery confirmation

  • Detailed print statistics and reporting

  • Elimination of Windows print servers

  • Streamlined printer driver management

By removing SAP’s dependency on Windows-based printing infrastructure, OM Plus helps organizations achieve greater stability, improved visibility, and lower operational overhead.

Supporting SAP S/4HANA and RISE Migrations

Organizations migrating to SAP S/4HANA or RISE can benefit significantly from integrating OM Plus into their print architecture. OM Plus provides a modern, scalable output management layer that supports cloud and hybrid SAP environments while reducing infrastructure complexity.

Learn More

If you would like to learn more about improving SAP printing reliability, have technical questions, or would like to schedule a free demonstration or no-obligation evaluation, please contact Plus Technologies.