Samsung DOT MATRIX SRP-270 - Manual (Page 7)

Samsung SRP-270 Setup & Service Information Hexadecimal Dumping
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Hexadecimal Dumping
Overview
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 hexadecimal dump function,
the printer prints all commands and data in hexadecimal format along with a guide section to
help you find specific commands.
SRP-270 Hexadecimal Dump
To use the hexadecimal dump function, follow these steps:
1. Make sure that the printer is off.
2. Open the access panel on the bottom of the printer to expose the dip switches. Set
switch 2-2 to the ON position.
3. Turn on the printer; the printer is in the hexadecimal dump mode.
4. Run any software program that sends data to the printer. The printer will print all the
codes it receives in a two-column format. The first column contains the hexadecimal
codes and the second column gives the ASCII characters that correspond to the codes.
5. When the printing finishes, turn off the printer and return switch 2-2 to the OFF
position.
6. Turn on the printer. Hexadecimal mode is OFF.