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Troubleshooting and Maintenance 5-35
Flamingo
Rev. C
A5 size TROUBLE.FM
11/5/98 Pass 0
R
Proof Sign-off:
M.Takata _______
K.Nishi _______
K.Pipa _______
Hex Dump Mode
Hex Dump Mode (also called data dump) is a spec ial feature that
makes it easy for experienced users to find the cause of
communication problems between the printer and the computer.
In the Hex Dump Mode, the printer produces an exact printout
of the codes it recei ves.
1. Make sure the paper is loaded and the printer is off.
2. Hold down the Form Feed button while you turn on the
printer. Make sure you hold the button d own until you see
the message Hex Dump on the display.
3. Run any program that causes the printer to prin t. Your printer
prints out all the codes it receives in hexadecimal format.
4. To turn off the Hex Dump Mode, turn off the pr inter or reset
it by pressing and holding the ALT and Continue buttons at
the same time until you see the message Reset All on the
display.