Hex Dump Mode | AMT Datasouth 4500 Series instruction

Troubleshooting Guide

Hex Dump Mode

The Hex Dump Mode assists in verifying the Data Communications function by providing a printed record of all data received by the printer. The Hex Dump mode presents the data in hexadecimal format, explicitly displaying the serial port data as received.

Controlling Hex Dump Mode

The Hex Dump Mode feature is controlled via the Operator Panel.

ONLINE

1.	Press the	PAUSE	key. This takes you to the off-line menu.
				MENU
2.	When Interface Status Off-Lineis displayed, press the			key until
	System Params. is displayed.
		ITEM
3.	Press the	FEED	key until the Hex Dump Mode option is displayed.
	Press the		or CANCEL key to select ON. Complete the selection process
			ENTER
	by pressing the		PRINT key. An asterisk (*) will appear in front of the

selected option to indicate the value has been set.

ONLINE

4. Press the PAUSE key. The display will read ENTER to save new defaults.

ENTER

Press the PRINT key to save Hex Dump Mode parameter value.

5.Cycle the printer power. The printer will return to service in Hex Dump Mode.

In Hex Dump mode all data sent to the printer will be printed based on the selected Label Parameters. If the number of received hexadecimal characters is less than required to build a complete label, the label will be printed after a short delay.

To exit from Hex Dump Mode repeat the procedure above with the exception of selecting OFF in step 3. After the power cycle the printer will return to its normal operational mode.

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AMT Datasouth 4500 Series manual Controlling Hex Dump Mode

Contents

CodeWriter 4500 Series Operator’s Manual Page Warnung Warnung Adventercia Datasouth CodeWriter 4500 Disclaimer of Warranties Extended MaintenanceHardware Warranty Software Datasouth Table of Contents Contents Table of Figures Introduction CodeWriter 4500 Series Models Operator Panel Document Exit Tear Bar CodeWriter 4505 Front/Side View External Media Feed Slot CodeWriter 4500 Series Features Features Media Compatibility Guide to the Operator’s Manual This Page Intentionally Blank Unpacking and Power Up Equipment ChecklistQuick Start Guide Applying Power to the Printer Media Loading Loading and Feeding Label Roll Loading and Feeding the Ribbon Ribbon Take-Up Ribbon Supply Roll Ribbon Guide Bar Operator Panel Media Settings CodeWriter 4500 Series Operator Panel Set Label Parameters Without saving. Press the saving the changes Set Print Parameters Printer Model Print Speed 4505 100% 4505+ 4510 50% Feature/Settings Label Printing Test LabelsPrint Test Label Connecting the Printer Quick Start CDRunning the Quick Start CD Data Communications Connecting to a Personal ComputerConnecting the Cable Cable Port Settings Value Bits per second Configuring the Personal ComputerSettings Control Panel Mode COMx9600,n,8,1 Mode COMx9600,n,8,1 where x = the COM port number Sending Data to the PrinterType File.pal COMx Serial Port Specifications Cable Examples Series Printer DCE Modem DB25 Connector Flow Control Hardware Flow Control Xon/Xoff Flow Control DSR Setting the Flow Control Method Operator Panel Settings for Data CommunicationsSetting the Baud Rate Setting RTS Polarity Setting the Data Bits Setting the DTR PolaritySetting the Parity Setting the Stop Bits This Page Intentionally Blank Media Settings Setting the Document DimensionsDie-Cut Labels Black Bar Labels Notch or Hole Label Programming the Label Dimensions Enter to save new defaults. Press Pressing the settings Setting the Printing Method Programming the Print Method Setting the Print Parameters Print Speed and Darkness Setting Print Speed and Darkness Speed Darkness Adjusting Print Position Presentation Distance Forward Distance Bar Code Quality Bar Code OrientationPicket Fence Horizontal Bar Code Ladder Vertical Bar Code Bar Code Print Settings This Page Intentionally Blank Operator Panel Reference Display and Panel Keys Off-line Menu Reference Printing Speed as a Accessing this parameterParameter Values Description Print Speed % 80% 100% Percentage of the printer’s Label Parameters Config Firmware Part No Firmware part number Settings LabelSystem Params Revision are displayed Print Parameters Default Parameter ValuesConfiguration System Parameters Off-Line Menu Map Maintenance Removing the Ribbon Take-up Roll Printhead Cleaning Paper Path CleaningHeater Line Location Troubleshooting Guide Response to Display Messages Remove Ribbon Print or CANCEL? Media Feed Fault Print or CANCEL? Halt Sides or Top of Label Content is Missing Print Quality IssuesFirst Part of Label Content is Missing Ribbon Wrinkling Causing Poor Print Missing Dots in Label Data Communications Issues PC Reports Write Fault Error Writing to Device COMxHost System Does Not Report Errors, But Nothing Prints Hex Dump Mode Controlling Hex Dump Mode Adjusting Sensor Sensitivity Adjusting the Gap Sensor Sensitivity Printer is Displaying Media Feed Fault Message Adjusting the Black Bar Sensor Sensitivity Press the Pause key. This takes you to the off-line menu Adjusting the Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity Printer Displays Ribbon Out Message in Thermal Transfer Mode Key until the Enter to Select Diagnostics is displayed Verifying the Sensor Operation This Page Intentionally Blank Applications Overview Printer Application Language PALLabel Genesis PAL Fonts and Bar Codes Fonts Bar Codes Bar CodeEAN-13 EAN13 Codabar Postnet Maxicode MSI Plessy PAL Quick Start Establishing the Development Environment Has been typed so far Function Keystroke Hex ValuePAL will display the line as it Undo Ctrl/U Label Tutorial Label OutputPAL Command Sequence Hello World PAL Coordinate System Printing a Line Applications Overview PAL Command Sequence Label Output World!Hello Hello World Label Output World Printing a Bar Code Applications Guide Environmental SpecificationsPower Input and Output Physical Printing MediaSerial Communications Processing Auto-Baud Firmware Update Download Mode Advanced FeaturesHigh Speed Firmware Update Download Mode Flash Memory Management PAL Application Bootstrap Bypass Release Identification Message Pause Enter to save new defaults . Press Setting Contrast and PreheatKey until Enter to Select Expert Settings is displayed Print Darkness Control Advanced Features