Hexadecimaldump

Thisfeatureisusefulforprogrammerswhoruedebuggingpnntingprograms and wantto see the actualcodesthe printeris receiving.(Somecomputem changethe codesthe programmerintended.)

Inthismode,alldatareceivedwillbeprintedin ahexadecimaldumpformat, rathert.lymthe controlcodesbeingactedon as commandcodes.

This modeis accessedwith the followingpmcedum:

1.WhileholdingboththeI PAPERFEEDI and P&!&dE~ buttonsdown, turn powerO-N.A beep tone willbe heardand the “HEX DUMP MODE” messageon the display.

2.Beginprinting.In place of the usual printoutyou will get a formatted dumpshowingexactlywhatdatatheprinterreceives.Eachlinepresents sixteen characters,their hexadecimalcodes to the left and printable charactersprintedon the right.

3.At the end of the hexadecimaldump, set the printer off-line with the [ ON LINE I button.This is necessaryto printthe last line.

The followingBASICprogramis a simpletest youcan run in hexadecimal mode:

10WIDTH “LPT1 : “ ,255

20 FOR 1=0 TO 255

30 LPRINT CHR$ ( I ) ;

40 NEXT I

50 LPRINT

60 END

00 0 I 02 O?, 04 05 0 b 07

10 1 1 12 13 74 15 1 b 17

2021 2 Z 2?, 24 ;’5 i’6 z 7

303 I 3 / 35 34 55 ?,0 37

4041 47 43 44 45 46 47

505 1 5 2’ 53 54 55 5 b 57

6061 52 63 04 f!5 66 67

7071 72 73 74 i 5 f6 :7

80

81

82

83

S4

s 5

36

87

Y o

Y 1

Y 2

93

94

95

‘96 97

/40 A 1

A 2

A3

A4

AS

A6

A7

B O

B 1

B 2

N

B4

85

60

ti,’

(: O

C 1

C 2

C3

C4

C 5

[;5

,;7

0001 02 03 D4 J 5 i)5 G 7 E O E 1 E 2 E 3 E4 E 5 E 6 E.? FO F 1 F2 F3 F4 F ‘5 ‘ b F 7

00OA

03 09 0 A (lB OC OCI O E O F 18 1~ 1A IB IC IG IE IF

2329 ZA 28 :C <’[)2 E 2 F

3839 ~A :iB 3C 30 3 E 3 F

4349 4 A 48, 4(; .4[)4 E. 4 F

5659 5A 5B 5C 5D 5E 5F

6869 6A 6 B 6C 6C b E 6 i

7379 7 A 7’6 7C 7 D 7 E 7 F

8869 8A 8 B EC 8E1 8 E 8 F

9899 9A 96 9C 9[1 9 C 9 F

A8 A Q AA AEi AC AC AE AF B 8 B 9 B P BEi BC ED 8 E 8 F C 8 C 9 (;A C B CC C @ (;E C F 08 DY CIA 08 DC 2D DE u F E 8 E 9 EA E E; EC EO E E f F F8 F9 FA FB FC FD FE FF

F/gum +5 Sample hexadecimaldump.

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XB-2425, XB-2420 specifications

Star Micronics has long been a leader in the development of innovative printing solutions, and the XB-2420 and XB-2425 models are no exception. These two versatile printers are designed to meet the dynamic needs of various industries, offering a mix of performance, reliability, and advanced technology tailored for today’s businesses.

The XB-2420 and XB-2425 are thermal receipt printers that support high-speed printing, making them suitable for retail, hospitality, and other operational environments where efficiency is key. Both models are equipped with a state-of-the-art thermal printing mechanism that enables a print speed of up to 300 mm per second. This rapid output reduces waiting time for customers, contributing to a seamless transaction experience.

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Moreover, the XB-2420 and XB-2425 support advanced printing technologies such as the Star Line Mode, which allows users to create customized receipts and enhance branding through logos and graphics. With the capability to print barcodes and QR codes seamlessly, businesses can provide their customers with digital coupon opportunities, further modernizing the retail experience.

In summary, the Star Micronics XB-2420 and XB-2425 printers combine high-speed performance, compactness, flexible connectivity options, and durability in one package. These features make them essential tools for businesses looking to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, standing as a testament to Star Micronics’ commitment to innovation and excellence in the printing industry.
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