This feature allows experienced users to see exactly what data is coming to the printer. This can be
useful in finding software problems.
When you turn on the hex dump function, the printer prints all commands and other data in
hexadecimal format along with a guide section to help you find specific commands.
To use the hex dump feature, follow these steps
1. Please run the self test. (While holding down the FEED button, turn on the printer using the
switch on the front of the printer to begin the self-test)
2. Please holding down FEED button more than 2 seconds after print out first page of self test .
3. Now you are in hex dump mode when you will see
“ Hexadecimal printing mode…..” on paper.
Hexadecimal Dump
1B 21 00 1B 26 02 40 40 .!..& . @ @
1B 25 01 1B 63 34 00 1B .%.. c4 ..
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 ABCDEFGH
□A period (.) is printed for each code that has no ASCⅡequivalent.
5. Hexadecimal Dump
The self-test lets you know if your printer is operating properly. It checks the control circuits, printer
mechanisms, print quality, ROM version and DIP switch settings.
This test is independent of any other equipment or software.
Running the self test
1. Make sure the printer is turned off and the printer cover is closed properly.
2. While holding down the FEED button, turn on the printer using the switch on the front of
the printer to begin the self-test. The Self Test prints the printer settings and then prints the
following, Cuts the paper, and pauses. (Error LED On)
Self-test printing
Please press the PAPER FEED button.
3. Press the FEED button to continue printing.
The printer prints a pattern using the built-in character set.
4. The self test automatically ends and cuts the paper after printing the following.
*** Completed ***
The printer is ready to receive data as soon as it completes the self-test.
NOTES:
The parameters of the serial port and of the printer can be amended by using a loading utility
on the AURES technical support website:
www.aures-support.fr
4. Self Test
