AMT Datasouth Codewriter 4500 Series - Manual (Page 66)

Troubleshooting Guide
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Hex Dump Mode
The Hex Dump Mode assists in verifying the Data Communications function by
providing a printed record of all data received by the printer. The Hex Dump mode
presents the data in hexadecimal format, explicitly displaying the serial port data as
received.
Controlling Hex Dump Mode
The Hex Dump Mode feature is controlled via the Operator Panel.
1. Press the
ONLINE
PAUSE key. This takes you to the off-line menu.
2. When Interface Status Off-Line is displayed, press the
MENU
key until
System Params. is displayed.
3. Press the
ITEM
FEED
key until the Hex Dump Mode option is displayed.
Press the or
CANCEL
key to select ON. Complete the selection process
by pressing the
ENTER
PRINT
key. An asterisk (*) will appear in front of the
selected option to indicate the value has been set.
4. Press the
ONLINE
PAUSE key. The display will read ENTER to save new defaults.
Press the
ENTER
PRINT
key to save Hex Dump Mode parameter value.
5. Cycle the printer power. The printer will return to service in Hex Dump
Mode.
In Hex Dump mode all data sent to the printer will be printed based on the
selected Label Parameters. If the number of received hexadecimal characters
is less than required to build a complete label, the label will be printed after a
short delay.
To exit from Hex Dump Mode repeat the procedure above with the exception
of selecting OFF in step 3. After the power cycle the printer will return to its
normal operational mode.