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2.15 Control Representation Mode
2.15 Control Representation Mode
The Control Representation or Character Dump mode is used to print out
raw (unprocessed) data or commands sent from the host computer. When the
mode is activated and the printer is online, the printer prints all the normally
invisible control characters, such as carriage returns and line feeds.
For additional information about the Control Representation mode, consult
the Digital ANSI-Compliant Printing Protocol Level 3 Programming Reference
Manual.
Use the following procedure to activate the Character Dump mode:
1. If the printer is online, press
online
to place the printer off line.
2. Press and hold
Reset
for about 10–20 seconds.
3. Release
Reset
when you see the message 03 DUMP replacing 03 RESET
display.
4. After you release the key, the text 00 READY DUMP is displayed and the
printer is in the Character Dump mode.
5. Press
online
to place the printer online.
The printer is now in the Character Dump, online Ready mode and will
accept data or commands from the host system.
To exit the Character Dump mode, press
online
to set the printer offline, then
press
Reset
.
DEClaser 1100 Printer Control Panel 2–15