Compaq LA36 user manual FunctionalSpecifications

Printer and Paper Specifications

FunctionalSpecifications

Print method		Impact dot matrix with a 0.2 mm, 24-wire head
Print direction		Bidirectional logic-seeking or unidirectional seeking
Character cell		Horizontal X vertical
Letter (10 cpi):		36 X 24 dots
Letter (12 cpi):		30 X 24 dots
High-impact draft:		24 X 24 dots
Correspondence *:		18 X 24 dots
	Draft:	12 X 24 dots
High-speed draft:		9 X 24 dots
		* Called Near-Letter-Quality in the DEC PPL2 protocol
Paper handling		Friction or tractors
	Cut sheets: Friction-feed platen
		Paper is loaded automatically or by FF/LOAD button.
Continuous forms:		Push tractors, rear feed
		Pull tractors, bottom feed
		With push tractors:
		–	Paper is loaded by FF/LOAD button.
		–	Perforations are advanced to tear bar automatically or
			by Pause button.
		–	Continuous forms are parked while cut sheets are used.
Paper type		1-to 5-part side-glued or paper-stapled fanfolded
		continuous forms or label sheets with sprocket holes 1-to
		5-part top-glued cut sheets and envelopes
Paper size		LA36N		LA36W
Continuous	Width:	102–267 mm (4–10.5 in)		102–420 mm (4–16.5 in)
	Length:	102 mm (4 in) or greater		102 mm (4 in) or greater
Cut sheets	Width:	102–267 mm (4–10.5 in)		102–420 mm (4–16.5 in)
	Length:	76–364 mm (3–14.3 in)		76–420 mm (3–16.5 in)
Paper thickness		Up to 0.35 mm (0.014 inch)
Paper length
By software		Programmable in one line or inch increments
By control panel		3, 3.5, 4, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 8.5, 11 (Letter), 11 2/3 (A4), 12, 14,
		or 15 inches (Default is 11 inches.)
		1 to 256 lines
Number of copies		Up to 5, including the original
Command sets (protocols)		Resident only
		DEC PPL2
		IBM Proprinter X24E (LA36N) and XL24E (LA36W)
		Epson ESC/P2

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