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Compaq Matrix Printer LA36
User Manual
Compaq Computer Corporation
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Table of Contents Preface ................................................................................................... v About This Manual............................................................................................................ v Printer Models and Options .............................................................................................. v Organization ...........................................................................................................
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3. Printing ............................................................................................... 3-1 Selecting Print Features ..................................................................................................... 3-1 Using Commercial Software ..................................................................................... 3-2 Using the Control Panel ............................................................................................ 3-2 Selecting Macro 1 or
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5. Maintenance ....................................................................................... 5-1 Cleaning ............................................................................................................................. 5-1 Cleaning and Vacuuming the Printer ........................................................................ 5-1 Cleaning the Platen and Paper Bail Rollers ............................................................. 5-2 Cleaning the Print Head .........
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E. Character Sets ................................................................................... E-1 DEC PPL2 Protocol ........................................................................................................... E-1 Common to IBM Proprinter X24 and XL24E Protocol and Epson ESC/P2 Protocol ..... E-18 Default Sets ............................................................................................................... E-18 IBM Proprinter X24 and XL24E Protocol............
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Preface About this Manual Thank you for buying a Compaq LA36 Companion Printer. You can expect years of reliable service with very little maintenance. The information provided in this guide applies both to the Compaq LA36 Companion Printer (80-column printer) and to the Compaq LA36W Companion printer (136-column printer). However, illustrations are of LA36N Companion Printer. This guide explains how you can use your printer to full advantage. It is written for both new and experienced print
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The LA36N and LA36W Model Specifications The main difference between the LA36N and the LA36W is the “print span”. The LA36N is an 80-column printer and the LA36W a 136-column printer. As shown in the following figure, the physical specifications are thus different (size, weight, ...). Compaq Matrix Printer LA36N Compaq Matrix Printer LA36W Some minor differences concern mechanical internal parts that do not impact the general uses of the printer (top cover hinges, bai
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4 - Using Set-Up Mode This chapter describes how to change the printer’s optional settings, such as print features, hardware options, and top-of-form. Most settings only affect print features such as the type style and page format. Note that certain settings directly affect hardware and software compatibility. Refer to this chapter as indicated in the part Installation Guide or as required. 5 - Maintenance This chapter explains basic maintenance procedures for this printer. 6 - Trouble-Shooti
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Introduction 1 Introduction Congratulations on purchasing a Compaq Matrix Printer LA36N/LA36W. This printer is a compact, versatile printer that offers maximum compatibility with today’s software packages and personal computers. The 24-wire print head provides crisp, clear printing for business, office, and home environments. This printer is also easy to install and use. Compaq Matrix Printer LA36N Features Key printer features and options are listed in the next two sections. • Euro Currency
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Introduction • Various character sets. For the DEC PPL2 protocol, 31 character sets (twenty-five 94- character sets and six 96-character sets) are available. For IBM Proprinter X24E and XL24E protocol, set 1, set 2, and 30 default sets (code pages and specific character sets) are available. For Epson ESC/P2 protocol, 15 national character sets and 30 default sets (code pages and specific character sets) are available. • Multiple fonts. The printer has nineteen resident fonts: Ten bit-map fo
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Paper Handling 2 Paper Handling This chapter explains how your printer uses paper. Topics covered are: Getting to know the printers major parts and the control panel Selecting paper Overview of paper operations Adjusting for paper thickness Using single sheets Using continuous forms (push-tractor feed and pull-tractor feed) Feeding and positioning paper Switching paper types Tips for paper handling are given at the end of this chapter. Check that section if you are using multi
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Paper Handling Parts of the Printer 10 11 1 9 2 3 8 4 5 7 6 12 18 13 17 16 14 15 Front and Rear Views 2-2
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Paper Handling The figures on the previous page show front and rear views of the printer. The following parts are indicated: Front View 1. Front cover (to protect the print head) 2. Cut sheet stand (to hold printing and printed pages) 3. Paper thickness lever (to adjust the print head gap) 4. Platen knob (to manually advance the paper) 5. Platen (to support the paper) 6. Interface connector (to connect the printer to the host system) 7. Control panel (to load and feed paper, selec
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Paper Handling Operations of the Control Panel This section summarizes status indications and operations of the control panel in Normal mode. For details on Set-Up mode, see Chapter 4 Using Set-Up Mode. Normal mode operation includes everyday operations, such as paper handling, font selection, macro selection, and protocol selection. The first table lists basic states represented by the Ready and Fault indicators. The second table lists Normal mode operations and required user response. Op
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Paper Handling Control Panel Operations : This operation has no connection with this condition. N/A : The condition does not apply because this operation is executed before powering on. *1 Operation Required Conditions Required Action *2 Ready Printing Fault Load continuous forms paper Not printing On Press FF/Load. Load single sheet paper Not printing On Press FF/Load if single sheet load is switched from AUTO to MANUAL in Set-Up mode. Feed paper a page Not printing Off Press FF/Load.
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Paper Handling *1 Operation Required Conditions Required Action *2 Ready Printing Fault Select a resident font Not printing Off Press Font. Enter Macro selection mode Not printing Off Press Macro. (M1 and M2 will turn blinking alternately for 3 seconds.) *4 Select Macro 1 Off Press M1 within 3 seconds after pressing Macro. *4 Select Macro 2 Off Press M2 within 3 seconds after pressing Macro. *4 Switch the protocol Not printing Off Press Protocol. Enter Top-of-Form Adju
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Paper Handling Printer Acoustical Feed-Backs Except for paper handling and when the factory setting for beep is not changed, the printer beeps in the following ways when you press a control panel button, as follows. A short beep indicates that the printer accepts your pressing or specification. A longer beep indicates that your specification is invalid. In a certain mode, a middle long beep indicates that the specified mode becomes active and a short beep indicates the end of the mode. W
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Paper Handling Overview of Paper Operations The following levers and buttons are used in paper handling: Paper select lever 1 at the top left corner of the printer Paper thickness lever 2 at the top right corner of the printer All buttons 6 on the control panel 3 (Primary and alternative functions are labelled respectively above and under each button.) The following figure shows the location of each lever, indicators, and buttons: 1 2 3 4 5 Courier 10 Fault Draft DEC HSDraft EP2 HiDraft C
