PSF Processing Differences When Using the Print Labeling Function

When using the print labeling function, PSF processing is different. The differences include:

• Security resources are accessed only from security libraries. A resource loaded in the printer from a security library cannot be used to print user data.
• User resources are accessed only from user resource libraries. A resource loaded in the printer from a user library cannot be used to print identification labels.
• Security resources are loaded into the printer as required by the print data set. They typically are not deleted at the end of a data set, except when:
  • The resource deletion exit is used to delete the resources.
  • A job-trailer page has been printed.
  For more information about resource loading, deleting, and using installation exits, see PSF for z/OS: Customization.
• Suppression of trailer pages by using JES operator commands can impact printer performance because printer storage can be exceeded.
• An audit is performed whenever a data set is printed on a nonguaranteed printer.

Printable Area Considerations

If PSFMPL is active, the Restrict printable area parameter in the Infoprint Server Printer Inventory or the SYSAREA parameter in the PRINTDEV statement defaults to YES.

If PSFMPL is not active, the Restrict printable area parameter in the Printer Inventory or the SYSAREA parameter in the PRINTDEV statement defaults to NO.

If you are using a nonguaranteed printer, these parameters must be set to NO or an abend occurs. For more information, see Updating Print Labeling Parameters.