I-Class 1016.2 Hex Dump ModeThe Hex Dump Mode is a useful tool for diagnosing problems, includingcommunication and DPL syntax errors, allowing a comparison of input strings(sent by host) to output data (received by printer). To decode this information,the I & W Class Programmer’s Manual is an essential reference. This output canbe used for debugging the label format. In addition, by repeatedly sending aformat, this mode can uncover handshaking problems (if they exist).Handshaking problems are identified by sections of missing data in the characterstring.To begin, go to the Diagnostics menu and enable Hex Dump Mode; see Section4.1.7. Exit the menu and save the changes. Now, ‘HEX DUMP MODE’ will beindicated by the display and all data sent to the printer will now be output inhexadecimal code, along with the printable ASCII equivalents.The figure below is a sample Hex Dump Label. After sending a label format tothe printer, the hex code output will be immediate. As a final note, manysoftware programs use bit mapping to construct the label, making diagnosisdifficult. Contact Datamax Technical Support with any questions.˛ Note: To return to Ready Mode, re-enter the Diagnostics Menu and disablethe Hex Dump Mode, exit the menu, then save the changes.
