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Printing and User Features

Printing and user features include the following:

Virtual Printer Interface

Collects data sent by a TP monitor like CICS or IMS to a VTAM-attached printer, and stores the collected data as a CA Spool file.

The Virtual Printer Interface also allows programmers to create CA Spool files without changes to the existing application program. This is targeted at CICS and IMS environments, where it can be difficult to make application program changes.

GDDM Interface

Places GDDM output files under CA Spool control. This output can then be archived, reprinted, and rerouted like any other CA Spool file.

Advanced Laser Printer Interface

Supports printing of IBM 3800-1 generated DCF files by HP-LaserJet printers and Xerox 4045 laser printers.

PSF Interface

Supports printing of both line and AFP files on IPDS printers through PSF/MVS, HP-LaserJet printers through ida PSS, and Xerox laser printers through XPAF.

TCP/IP

Supports printing on TCP/IP-connected printers and print servers. Receives print files directly from other TCP/IP domains using the native CA Spool LPD Interface.