Brother TD-2020A, User Manual

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Chapter 10
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Replacing the Time/
Date Battery
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A time/date battery is provided in order to
maintain the settings for the internal clock.
The battery will be consumed even if the
printer is not used for a long period of time.
a
Press and hold the (Power) button to
turn the printer off, and then disconnect
the printer from the AC power outlet.
b
Press the cover release lever on either
side and lift to open the Media Roll
compartment top cover.
c
Using a coin or similar object, slowly turn
the time/date battery cover in the
direction of the arrow on the battery
cover until it stops, and then remove the
time/date battery cover.
d
Remove the battery.
As shown below, press part A of the
battery to release it so that it can easily
be removed.
e
Insert the new battery.
 Only use recommended batteries in
the printer. Other batteries may
cause damage to the printer.

Dispose of the battery at an
appropriate collection point, not in
the general waste stream. In
addition, be sure to observe all
applicable federal, state, and local
regulations.
 When storing or discarding the
battery, wrap it (for example with
cellophane tape), to prevent it from
short-circuiting.
(Battery insulation example)
1 Cellophane tape
2 Time/date battery

We recommend replacing the
battery every two years.

If the clock is reset while power is
supplied to the printer, replace this
battery. When replacing the lithium
battery, purchase a CR2032 battery
(recommended manufacturers:
Hitachi Maxell, Ltd., FDK
Corporation, Panasonic
Corporation, Sony Corporation,
Toshiba Corporation and VARTA
Microbattery Inc.).
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2
If the time/date battery cover is forcibly
turned past the stop position, it may be
damaged.
Be sure to insert the new battery with
the + and – sides facing the correct
direction.