Terminals for printing

A TERMINAL definition for a display device can name TERMINAL definitions for printers, using the PRINTER and ALTPRINTER attributes. Such a reference is not resolved when the TERMINAL definitions are installed. Instead, the reference is resolved when the printer is needed by the display device.

There are several ways in which printed output can be created and sent to a printer.
  • BMS page building
  • Screen copying, using one of the following:
    • A hardware copy key
    • A local copy key
    • The ISSUE PRINT command

The TYPETERM and TERMINAL definitions are used for both printers and display devices. A number of attributes apply only to printers, or have special meanings for printers. There are also some attributes that you need to specify for a display device that is to be used for screen-copying.