Compaq LA36 - Manual (Page 108)

B-2
Printer and Paper Specifications
Functional Specifications
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