LA36/LA35 DECwriter II

This document is a comprehensive user's manual for the LA36 and LA35 DECwriter II terminals, providing guidance on their operation, installation, and maintenance. It is designed to help users achieve optimum performance and longevity from their equipment, with an emphasis on simple procedures.

The manual is divided into sections covering general information, operator guides, installation and checkout for both base units and various optional kits, common information, and a troubleshooting guide. Key topics include detailed descriptions of LA36 and LA35 model variations, jumper configurations, and specifications (printing, line length, spacing, characters, paper handling, interface, ribbon, power, temperature, humidity, dimensions, and weight). It also outlines operator controls and indicators, instructions for loading paper and changing ribbons, and a programmer's guide detailing ASCII codes and commands.

A significant portion of the manual is dedicated to explaining and providing setup and operating procedures for numerous optional kits, such as the APL/ASCII Dual Character Set, Forms Control, Vertical and Horizontal Tabulation, Selective Addressing, Automatic Answerback, EIA Interface, Compressed Font, 14-Key Numeric Keypad, Scale, Pointer, and Window Kit, and various cable options. These sections include installation instructions and test procedures to ensure proper integration and functionality.