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Data Collection

The Virtual Printer Interface is used to collect data sent by a TP-monitor (for example, CICS or IMS) to a VTAM-attached printer. The collected data is stored as a CA Spool file.

This interface lets CA Spool act as a secondary logical unit, emulating an LU type 1 or 3 printer in session with a TP monitor. Virtual printers are active in several sessions, concurrently. The same virtual printer can be LU type-1 in one session, and LU type-3 in another session.