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8 Diagnostic Functions
The Diagnostics menu contains several functions for troubleshooting
8.1 ASCII Dump Mode
ASCII Dump Mode offers the option of checking incoming control sequences at an interface. The commands are printed
out as text. In addition, a corresponding error message is printed out immediately after an error occurs.
TheprintoutoccursusingtheheatlevelandprintspeedspeciedintheSetup > Printing menu.
Notice!
The printout occurs without taking the label gaps into consideration. This is why endless media are most
suitable for this purpose.
Notice!
In case of questions about programming, keep a printout of your label le which was created in ASCII Dump
Mode handy. The printout can be transmitted clearly via fax.
Insert printable medium (labels, endless paper) which extends across the entire printing width.
If the printout is to occur using thermal transfer printing, insert transfer ribbon with the maximum width.
Start menu.
Select Diagnostics > ASCII Dump Mode.
Send print jobs.
Select to cancel the printout or switch to the Ready mode.
Example:
ASCII Dump Mode
Thu Aug 11 11:19:55 2016
cab SQUIX 4/300MP
Firmware V5.00 (Jul 28, 2016) - #164162031171
Figure 17 Example label printed normally (left) and in ASCII dump mode (right)
The control characters (ASCII-Code 00...31) are presented in stylized design.
e.g. :
L
F
: Code 10 (0A) - line feed
C
R
: Code 13 (0D) - carriage return