Star Micronics 8III Hex Dump

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The PRINT light - This light will be on when information is being

printed. Otherwise it will be o&

The ALARM light -This light will not be lit unless there is an error that

requires action by the operator, such as the paper cassette needing to be

refilled. When the light goes on, the printer’s alarm beeper will sound for

5 seconds.

The DATA light -This light will be on whenever the printer’s memory

contains information to be printed. This is to notify the operator that

resetting the printer or turning it ofs will result in data loss.

If the printer is in the process of composing a page or printing, this light

will be on continuously.

If the printer is waiting for more information, the light will blink.

The light will be 08 when the printer prints all the information it has

received.

Hex Dump

The Star La&Printer 8111 can also operate in hexadecimal mode. This

means that it will print information sent to it in its equivalent hexadecimal

notation (in base 16 numbers). This mode is useful in correcting commu-

nication incompatibilities between some computers and the Star

LaserPrinter 8111, that can result in incorrect text or formatting. For

information on performing a Hex Dump, see the Chapter “Troubleshoot-

ing.”

The Star LaserPrinter 8111’s test print provides a complete summary of what

it is currently capable of doing for you. It shows the quality of the printing

of text. It summarizes the printer’s configuration, including amount of

memory and which fonts are installed or available. It explains how the

printed page will look at the current settings. This includes paper size, page

orientation, and whether the text is centered on the page or offset for left and

right pages. It tells whether the parallel or serial interface is active, and what

the settings are for serial communication, should it become active.

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