GRAPHTEC FC2250 - Printing A Character Dump List

FC2250-UM-251-9730 3-14
3. OPER ATIONS
3.10 Printing a Character Dump List
This mode enables you to check whether data is being transferred correctly from the computer to the plotter.
If the output data and the program data are different, check the transmission conditions and the cable
connections.
CAUTION
The pen carriage starts moving as soon as the DUMP mode has been selected. To avoid any injury to
yourself or damage to the plotter, keep your hands and other obstacles out of the vicinity of any moving
parts.
(1) Load a medium in the plotter.
(2) Mount a plotting pen.
(3) Press the [PAUSE] key to select PAUSE mode.
(4) Press the [NEXT] key until the following menu is displayed.
FORCE OFFSET
SPEED QUALITY
OPTION1 OPTION2
(5) Press the [F4] key (OPTION2) to display the following menu.
FORCE OFFSET
SPEED QUALITY
POSITION OPT
MOVE SPD TEST
(6) Press the [F4] key (TEST) to display the following menu.
FORCE OFFSET
SPEED QUALITY
SELF TEST
COND. PAT. DUMP
(7) Press the [F4] key (DUMP) to display the character dump menu.
FORCE OFFSET
SPEED QUALITY
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DUMP
ON OFF
The currently selected setting is indicated by a black dot [•].
To select DUMP mode, press the [F2] key to shift the black dot next to ON.
If you decide not to select DUMP mode, press the [F4] key to shift the black dot next to OFF.
(8) Press the [ENTER] key. If DUMP mode has been selected, DUMP appears on the display to indicate
that the plotter has entered DUMP mode.
(9) Transmit the data from the computer. A character dump list is printed.
(10) When all of the data has been printed, turn off the plotter to cancel DUMP mode.