Epson TM200 service manual Hexadecimal Dump Function, Performing a Hexadecimal Dump

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TM200 Service Manual

1.7Hexadecimal Dump

Hexadecimal Dump Function

This function prints the data transmitted from the host computer in hexadecimal numbers and in their corresponding characters.

Performing a Hexadecimal Dump

To use the hex dump feature, follow these steps:

1.After you make sure that the printer is off, open the cover.

2.Hold down the FEED button while you turn on the printer.

3.Close the cover.

4.Run any software program that sends data to the printer. The printer prints “Hexadecimal Dump” and then all the codes it receives in a two-column format. The first column contains the hexadecimal codes and the second column gives the ASCII characters that correspond to the codes.

Hexadecimal Dump

 

 

1B 21 00 1B 26 02 40

40

← ! ← & ☻ @ @

1B 25 01 1B 63 34 00

1B

←%☺← c 4 ←

41 42 43 44 45 43 47 48

ABCDEFGH

5.Close the cover and turn off the printer or reset it to turn off the hex dump mode. (or to terminate hex dump, press FEED button three times, and when you see

*** completed ***

the hex dump mode was turned off.

Note:

Insufficient print data to fill the last line can be printed by setting the printer offline.

Ending hexadecimal dumping

Hexadecimal dumping ends by turning the power off or resetting the printer via the interface after printing has finished.

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Contents TM200 Appendix a Printer cover Control Panel Cutter cover Cover open button Printer PartsCharacter size Printing SpecificationsElectrical Specifications Paper SpecificationsAutocutter Printable AreaExternal Dimensions and Weight EMI and Safety Standards AppliedReliability Conditions of acceptabilityHumidity Environmental ConditionsConnectors Major Component SpecificationsPower Supply Connector TM200 Printer MechanismRS-232 serial interface Drawer Kick-out ConnectorInterfaces TM200 serial printer status and signals Switching between online and offlinePower Switch Buttons, Switches, and Panel LightsType Rocker switch Function Panel ButtonSerial interface model DIP SwitchesPanel lights OFF Transmission Speed EPP Parallel interface model DIP switchRunning the self test Self-testHexadecimal Dump Function Hexadecimal DumpPerforming a Hexadecimal Dump Ending hexadecimal dumpingPaper Sensors Standard AccessoriesCover Open Button Cover Open SensorInput specifications External Power Supply SpecificationsOptions ConsumablesOutput specifications TM200 Printer Mechanism Component ConnectionsFrame cover open Printer Mechanism Thermal head ModuleAutocutter Module Main Circuit Board UnitAutocutter operation Cutter blade knobTM200 Control Circuit CPU peripheral logic circuitsDrawer Kick Control Circuit Power Supply CircuitControl Panel Control Circuit I/F Circuit Board Switch Circuit BoardSetup Precautions Transport PrecautionsOperational Precautions HandlingLoading paper roll Paper PrecautionsPage Errors Problem SolvingClearing Paper Jams Cleaning Thermal head Inspection and MaintenanceMaintenance Procedures Paper roll end sensor on receipt side Platen roller on receipt sideExterior dirt Dirt, lint, dustSymptoms and Solutions TroubleshootingData Receive Error only with the serial interface model Error Types and ProcessingPrinter Operation when an Error Occurs Page Using this Manual Before Starting disassembly, assembly, and adjustmentDisassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Procedures TitlesPlease following the steps for disassembly TM200 Disassembly, Assembly, and AdjustmentDoor sensor block Page Paper out sensor block and paper sensor block Page Page Autocutter module Page Thermal head module Page Page Main circuit board Page Page Switching between online and offline SpecificationsInterface Pin Assignments Appendix B Exploded diagram Appendix C Panel lights and indicators Page Appendix D Parts number list

TM200 specifications

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