Use the SYSOUT initialization statement to define SYSOUT class characteristics. The SYSOUT statement is required for each JES3 output class that requires other than TYPE=PRINT processing (JES3 initially sets all SYSOUT classes to TYPE=PRINT).

The SYSOUT statement parameters are applicable to all SYSOUT created by JES3.

Also, be aware that if the SYSOUT is associated with an output descriptor that is defined by the OUTPUT JCL statement or TSO OUTDES command, then the output characteristics are merged for SYSOUT on the HOLD queue.