Ascii Dump Mode - CAB a2+ Configuration Instructions

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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 addi-
tion, 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.
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If you only have media (labels, endless paper) which do not cover the entire printing width, you can
reduce the width of the printout continuously down to 50 mm with the Width ASCII dump param-
eter (see "4.1.3" on Page 23).
If you have 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.
1. Load printable medium (labels, endless paper).
2. If the printout is to occur using thermal transfer printing, insert transfer ribbon.
3. 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 (see "4.1.3" on Page 23).
4. Press the menu button.
5. Select Test > ASCII Dump Mode menu.
6. Switch to Monitor mode with the ↵ button.
7. Send print jobs.
8. Call up the last few lines of a label description with the feed button.
Press the cancel button if you would like to cancel the printout or switch to the Ready mode.
The control characters (ASCII code 00 to 31) are presented in the following form:
Fig. 17: Presentation of the control characters in ASCII Dump Mode
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