Abstract for PSF for z/OS: Customization

Purpose of this information: This information provides details about changing and maintaining Print Services Facility™ (PSF) 4.5.0 for z/OS® licensed program (Program Number 5655-M32), hereafter referred to as PSF.

This information assumes you have experience in system programming and are familiar with Advanced Function Presentation (AFP) printers. In this information, the word printing refers to presentation on paper, foils, labels, or microfilm. (Microfilm can mean either microfiche or 16 mm film.)

If you need to install PSF, see Program Directory for Print Services Facility for z/OS, GI10-0281 before continuing. The program directory contains most of the instructions for installing PSF, while this information gives details about modifying the host system for PSF.

Who should read this information: This information is for use by system programmers who:

• Install PSF by using System Modification Program/Extended (SMP/E).
• Change the system environment.
• Create a communication network.
• Maintain data security.
• React to abnormal events.
• Code exit routines.

You should also be familiar with using PSF. See PSF for z/OS: User's Guide if you need a description of the job control language (JCL) used to print jobs on AFP printers, a description of resources used in AFP printing (data streams, form definitions, page definitions, fonts, page segments, overlays, and object containers), or examples of some common printing tasks.

Related information: For additional information about z/OS and PSF for z/OS, go to these web pages:

• z/OS home page
• z/OS Print Management Software
• IBM Print Services Facility (PSF) for z/OS
• Ricoh Production Print Software

To obtain the latest documentation updates for z/OS base elements and optional features that result from DOC APARs and PTFs, see the z/OS APAR book.