Ascii Dump Mode - CAB A2+ User Configuration Manual

5 Test Functions
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5.7

ASCII Dump Mode

ASCII Dump Mode offers the option of checking incoming control sequences at the interface when working with
direct programming. The incoming commands at the printer are printed out as text. In addition, a corresponding error
message is printed out immediately after an error occurs.
The printout occurs using the heat level and print speed specified in the Setup > Print param. menu and is
started after four lines are have been received.
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The printout occurs without taking the label gaps into consideration and without transfer ribbon checking.
This is why endless media are most suitable for this purpose.
If only media (labels, endless paper) is available which do not cover the entire printing width, the width of
the printout can continuously be reduced down to 50 mm with the Width ASCII dump parameter ( "4.1.3"
on page 17).
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In case of questions about programming, keep a printout of your label file which was created in ASCII
Dump Mode handy. The printout can be transmitted clearly via fax.
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Load printable medium (labels, endless paper).
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If the printout is to occur using thermal transfer printing, insert transfer ribbon.
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If the printable medium and/or the transfer ribbon does not cover the entire printing width, reduce the width of the
printout accordingly with the Width ASCII dump parameter ( "4.1.3" on page 17).
Press the menu button.
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Select Test > ASCII Dump Mode menu.
 Switch to ASCII dump mode with the  button.
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Send print jobs.
Call up the last few lines of a label description with the feed button.
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Press the cancel button to cancel the printout or switch to the Ready mode.
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The control characters (ASCII code 00 to 31) are presented in the following form:
Fig. 15 Presentation of the control characters in ASCII Dump Mode
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