AMT Datasouth Accel-7350, Service Manual

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Hexadecimal Dump Function
The hexadecimal dump function produces an exact printout of the codes received by the printer.
To enter the hexadecimal dump mode, depress the SPEED key while turning on the printer's
power. Continue pressing key until the display reads “Hex Dump”.
Draft mode Hexadecimal Dump: Power ON + SPEED key
LQ mode Hexadecimal Dump: Power ON + SPEED key + ONLINE key
When the host sends output to the printer, all codes and data are printed in hexadecimal format.
The example below shows a BASIC program list and the resulting printout.
Program list: 10 LPRINT "STANDARD"; CHR$(10);
20 LPRINT CHR$(27);"E";
30 LPRINT "EMPHASIZED"; CHR$(10);
40 LPRINT CHR$(27);"F";
Printed sample: (Standard printout)
STANDARD
EMPHASIZED
Hexadecimal Dump mode:
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By comparing the characters printed in the right column with the hex codes, you can verify
exactly what codes are being sent to the printer. If the code sent is a printable character
(20h-7Eh), that character is printed in the right column. If the code sent is a non-printable
character, such as a control code, a dot is printed.
• To exit from the hexadecimal dump mode, turn off the power switch or press the ALT then
RESET keys.
Self-Test Function
The self-test prints a continuous pattern of characters, either in draft or LQ. The font is determined
by the setup setting.
• Select paper path and load paper.
• To initiate the draft self test, depress the LF key while either turning on the power. Continue
pressing the LF key until the print test begins.
• To initiate the LQ self test, depress both the LF and ONLINE keys while either turning on the
power.
• To terminate or stop the self test function, either turn off the power or press the ONLINE key.