User guide

Preface
About This Guide
The LA75 Plus Companion Printer Installation and User Guide is part of the
LA75 Plus documentation package. This guide, which explains how to install
and operate the printer. is written for someone with little or no computer
experience. You should read the whole of the guide.
Even if you are familiar with this kind of desk-top printer, you should, at the
very least, read Chapter 3, Loading the Paper, to familiarize yourself with the
LA75 Plus’s new features.
The guide is divided into seven chapters and four appendixes.
Chapter 1, Installing the Printer describes how to unpack and install the
printer. It names the printer parts, shows you how to test the printer, and
how to connect your printer to your computer system, personal computer or
video terminal. Read this chapter completely before you begin the installation
procedure.
Chapter 2, Using the Operator Control Panel describes how to use the
printer’s operating controls.
Chapter 3, Loading the Paper provides a detailed explanation of the
different ways to load paper.
Chapter 4, Using Fonts describes how to insert and access the optional font
cartridges available for the LA75 Plus.
Chapter 5, Configuring the Printer explains how to configure the printer so
that it can communicate with your computer system.
Chapter 6, Maintaining the Printer shows how to keep the printer clean,
how to replace the ribbon cartridge and the fuse, and how to install or
replace the printhead. The chapter also suggests how you can identify simple
problems, and so avoid having to contact your Digital sales representative.
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