4.8.3 Hex Dump Label
The Hex Dump Label is a useful tool in the diagnosis of problems including communications handshaking and DPL syntax errors. To generate a Hex Dump Label the printer enters into Hex Dump Mode. In this mode, all data sent to the printer will be immediately output in hexadecimal code, along with the printable ASCII equivalents. To decode this information, the Programmer’s Manual is an essential reference. As a final note, many software programs use bit mapping to construct the label, making diagnosis of this data difficult. Contact Datamax Technical Support with any questions.
To print the Hex Dump Label:
With the printer on, loaded with media (at least 4 inches wide) and ribbon (if printing with thermal transfer media), press and hold the 
FEED button while turning the printer on. Continue holding the 
FEED button until the 
STOP light turns off. Now, all data received by the printer will be output in hexadecimal code, as shown below.
To exit the Hex Dump Mode:
Turn the printer off.
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