Datamax Mark II User Manual

24 Chapter 3 – Printer Operation
3.8.3 Hex Dump Label
The Hex Dump Label is a useful tool in the diagnosis of problems including communications handshaking and
DPL syntax errors. To generate a Hex Dump Label the printer enters into Hex Dump Mode. In this mode, all
data sent to the printer will be immediately output in hexadecimal code, along with the printable ASCII
equivalents. To decode this information, the Class Series 2 Programmer’s Manual is an essential reference. As
a final note, many software programs use bit mapping to construct the label, making diagnosis of this data
difficult. Contact Datamax-O’Neil Technical Support with any questions.
Enter Hex Dump Mode and print a Hex Dump Label as follows:
With the printer OFF, loaded with media (at least 4 inches wide) and ribbon (if printing with thermal transfer
media), press and hold the
F2
Button while turning the printer ON. Continue holding the
F2
Button until the
Paused Light turns OFF. Now, all data received by the printer will be output in hexadecimal code, as shown
below.

To exit Hex Dump Mode, turn the printer OFF.

Datamax Mark II Specifications

General

Brand	Datamax
Model	Mark II
Category	Printer
Language	English