DECwriter II

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DECwriter II
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An LA36 DECwriter II
Manufacturer: DEC
Year Introduced: 1974
Year Discontinued: 1978
Interface: 20mA or RS232
Media: tractor paper
Control Code Standard: DEC standard


The DECwriter II, also known as the LA36, is the second in a series of printing terminals by Digital Equipment Corporation, being introduced in 1974.

There are two versions, one with a keyboard and several switches, called the LA36, and one with just the printing assembly and less switches, designated LA35.

It was preceded by the DECwriter in 1970.

It is succeeded by the DECwriter III in 1978.