You can check if SAPlpd is still running by testing the printer connection.
To test the printer connection and verify that SAPlpd is still running
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From the list of output devices, click the Printer icon or navigate to System > List > Print.
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On the Print Screen List dialog, select the SNC-enabled output device that you just created, then change the Time of Print to Print out immediately.
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Click Continue or (green check mark), to submit the print request.
You can track the status and progress.