Hex Dump Mode - Datamax H Class Operator's Manual

Hex Dump Mode

Hex Dump Mode is a useful tool for diagnosing problems and debugging label formats
because received host data strings are printed without interpretation by the printer. These
strings can be analyzed for content. In addition, by repeatedly sending a format from the host,
handshaking problems -- identified by sections of missing data -- can become apparent.
To decode the data strings, the Class Series Programmer's Manual is an essential reference.
(Note that some software programs use bit-mapping to construct the label, making diagnosis
difficult. Contact Datamax Technical Support with any questions.)
To place the printer into Hex Dump Mode, press the MENU Button, select DIAGNOSTICS, go
to HEX DUMP MODE, select ENABLE, and press the ENTER Key. Exit the menu system and
save your changes. Afterward, HEX DUMP MODE will be displayed, and all data received by
the printer will be output in hexadecimal code, along with the ASCII equivalents. The
illustration below shows a sample Hex Dump output:
Note: To return to the normal operating mode, press the MENU Button,
select DIAGNOSTICS, go to HEX DUMP MODE, select DISABLE, and
press the ENTER Key. Exit the menu, and save your changes.
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