4.5 Hexadecimal Dump Printing

This function is to print all received data in hexadecimal numbers. If problems such as missing data, data duplication, etc. should occur, this function allows checking whether or not the printer is receiving data correctly.

Load the paper into the printer and keep the printer cover open. With the FEED button pressed and held, turn the printer power on and then close the printer cover. The printer prints “HEX dump print mode” followed by the received data printed in hexadecimal numbers and some characters.

CAUTION!

The printer prints “.” if there is no characters corresponding to data.

During hexadecimal dump, functions except some command will be disabled.

If print data DOES NOT cover a line, press the FEED button to print the line.

When you press the FEED button three times consecutively, or you turn the printer power off, or the printer receives a reset signal from the interface, the hexadecimal dump printing is terminated.

Print example

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HEX DUMP

PRINT

MODE

 

 

 

 

1B

21

00

1B

20

04

41

42

43

44

.!.. .ABCD

45

46

47

48

49

4A

4B

4C

4D

4E

EFGHIJKLMN

4F

50

0D

0A

31

32

33

0D

0A

 

OP..123..

4.6Error Indication

Paper end

Paper out is detected in two steps: paper near-end and paper end. ERROR LED will light when the paper is empty. If paper end is detected, refill the paper. If the printer cover is open, a paper-end is detected.

Printer cover open

During printing, do not open the printer cover. If you open the printer cover accidentally, the ERROR LED blinks. Check the paper, pull the paper straightforward several cm (or inches) out of the printer, and then close the printer cover. Printing resumes automatically. Sending a command to resume printing may be required depending on the memory switch setting.

Thermal head overheat

When you print dense characters or dark image, the head temperature rises. If the head temperature exceeds a specified level, the printer stops printing operation and waits till the head temperature is lowered. During waiting, the ERROR LED blinks. When the head temperature is lowered, printing resumes automatically.

Cutter lock

If the cutter blade stops operating due to paper jam or the like, the ERROR LED blinks. Remove the cause of the trouble and press the FEED button. If the blade still does not move and the printer cover cannot be opened, refer to the section

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