Microline 8480FB User’s Guide
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Hex Dump Mode
Note When the printer is running a test, it always uses a left
margin of 5.1 mm (0.2-inch).
When the printer is in the Hex Dump Mode, all data received,
including text and printer commands, will be printed in both
hexadecimal and ASCII format.
Note In the ASCII format, all non-printable characters will be
represented by a period.

Engaging the Hex Dump Mode

1. Be sure paper is loaded.
2. Turn the printer off.
3. Simultaneously press and hold the MODE + LF + SHIFT switches
while turning the printer on, until RELEASE SW displays.
HEXDUMP NORMAL displays and “Hex Dump Mode” prints at the
top of the paper.

Running a Hex Dump Test

To run the test, send data to the printer while it is in the Hex Dump
Mode.

Exiting Hex Dump Mode

Turn the printer off, then on again.