If you're looking to purchase a printer that can also print from CICS/CP-One/SIS (mainframe platform), it must have the following functionality.

• Must have a hardwired Ethernet connection (i.e., a Wi-Fi connection will not work).
• Must have a static IP address assigned.  Unmanaged switches/hubs may be used to share a wall data jack but unique IP addresses need to be registered per connected device.
• Must not be a host-based printer (i.e., requiring Windows and/or Mac print drivers)
• Capable of processing LPR text protocol transmissions (i.e., embedded print server required)
• Capable of internally processing the PCL print protocol.
• If you use a firewall or ACL, then it must allow traffic from umdmvs.umd.edu (129.2.128.77)

As a courtesy informational reference, the following Brother printers are mainframe compatible.

Still unsure about what printer to buy for mainframe printing? Send your question to DIT Mainframe Services Support.