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Hexadecimal dump
This procedure prints in hexadecimal format all codes (character codes and
control codes) that are sent to the printer by the computer. The printer does not
execute any control codes (such as 0A - linefeed), it just prints them out. The
hexadecimal dump is useful when you are writing programs for printer control.
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Turn off the printer.
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Make sure that paper is loaded in the printer.
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While holding down the control panel’s
LINE FEED
button, turn the
printer back on to enter the Hex Dump Mode.
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To exit the Hex Dump Mode, turn the printer off.
Adjusting the dot alignment
You may never have to use the procedure described in this section, but after you
have been using your printer for some time you may find that the dots of some
graphics do not align correctly. For example, what should look like:
may come out looking like one of the following:
This is caused when mechanical parts of the printer get out of alignment. This
happens only rarely and you may never experience it at all throughout the life
of the printer. If you do have problems, use the following procedure to correct it.
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Turn off the printer.
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Make sure that paper is loaded in the printer.
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While holding down the control panel’s
SET/EJECT/PARK
and
ON
LINE
buttons, turn the printer back on to enter the Dot Adjustment Mode.
The printer will print something like the following.
Note that the printer will feed the paper forward and back each time during
this operation so you can view the printout.
or like this:
***
DOT ADJUSTMENT SETTING
***
DRAFT
0: