User guide
Table Of Contents
- Title Page
- Contents
- Preface
- 1.Introduction
- 2.Paper Handling
- 3.Printing
- 4.Set-Up Mode
- What is it for?
- How it works
- Entering set-up mode
- Overview of set-up mode
- Printing the configuration
- Deciding which options to change
- Changing Macro options
- Macro options list
- Changing install options
- Install options list
- Adjusting top-of-form origin
- Changing menu access options
- Exiting & saving
- Recalling factory settings
- Using diagnostic functions
- Quick reference for set-up mode
- 5.Maintenance
- 6.Troubleshooting
- A.Supplies & Options
- B.Specifications
- C.Command Sets
- D.Interface Information
- E.Character Sets
- F.Resident Fonts
- Glossary
- Index
- Standards Conformity
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Preface
About this Guide
Thank you for buying a Digital LA30 Companion Printer. You can expect years of reliable
service with very little maintenance. The information provided in this guide applies both to
the Digital LA30N Companion Printer (80-column printer) and to the Digital LA30W
Companion printer (136-column printer). However, illustrations are of LA30N Companion
Printer. This guide explains how you can use your printer to full advantage. It is written for
both new and experienced printer users.
This guide consists of two parts: Setting Up Your Printer and User Guide. The former
describes how to install and set up your printer. This part is easily identifiable, as each page
has a gray border. The latter, this part, describes how to use your printer and printer options,
how to keep the printer in good working condition, and what to do should something go
wrong. Detailed procedures are provided for first-time users. Experienced users can skip
some of the details, using the table of contents and chapter introductions to locate specific
information.
This part has several appendixes, a glossary, and an index. Appendix A lists supplies and
options available from your dealer or authorized representative of Digital Equipment
Corporation.
Printer Models and Options
Model LA30N is an 80-column printer and model LA30W is a 136-column printer. Both
models have a dual interface made up of Bitronics parallel and DEC-423 serial. The power
supply of the printer is either for 100-120 VAC input or for 220-240 VAC input. You must
specify the print line and the power rating when purchasing the printer. Other options
include a color print feature which you can add by yourself after purchasing the printer. The
configuration is:
LA30N/LA30W
Basic specifications
Print line at 10 cpi*: 80 columns for LA30N
136 columns for LA30W
Interfaces: Bitronics parallel and DEC-423 serial
Alternative specification
Power supply: 100–120 VAC or 220–240 VAC
User add-on options
Color Kit
* cpi: characters per inch
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