Terminals & Printers Handbook

This document is the 1987 edition of the "Terminals & Printers Handbook" by Digital Equipment Corporation. It serves as a comprehensive guide for selecting, using, and maintaining Digital's range of video terminals and hardcopy printers, along with related communication equipment and services.

The handbook is structured into several chapters covering:

• Video Terminals: Introduces the VT200 family (VT220, VT240, VT241) and references the older VT100 series, detailing ergonomic design, keyboard features, display characteristics, and operating modes.
• Printing Terminals & Printers: Categorizes hardcopy output devices into character printers (e.g., Letterwriter 100, DECwriter III, LA50, LA75, LA210, LQP02, LQP03), line printers (e.g., LG01, LG02, LP25, LP26, LP27, LXY series), and page printers (e.g., PrintServer 40, LN01, LN03 laser printers). It covers various printing technologies, font options, graphics capabilities (including LVP16 color plotter and LCG01 color printer), and product specifications.
• Modems and Intelligent Communications Processors: Describes the DF100 and DF200 series modems and DFM series processors, highlighting their functional capabilities, data rates, and compatibility with industry standards.
• Terminal Interconnect System and Standard Cables: Explains the DECconnect cabling system for connecting terminals, printers, and network components, including various cable assemblies and connector kits.
• Customer Services: Outlines Digital's support offerings, including field service, software services (updates, support plans), and educational services (courses, seminars).

The document also provides information on product features, options, accessories, maintenance procedures, troubleshooting checklists, and detailed technical specifications for each product or family. Appendices include ASCII codes and programming summaries for various terminals and printers.