Datamax OC2 BT, Technical Manual And User Manual

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ETTING UP YOUR PRINTER
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2. Plug the AC adapter power cord into an appropriate power
source.
3. Plug the AC adapter into the printer power port (Figure
16).
4. Charge the battery. The battery status LED flashes red
while the battery is charging and turns solid green when
the battery is fully charged. One complete charge takes 4
to 5 hours.
Determining the battery condition
The battery voltage varies between 6.2 and 8.4 volts. While the
battery is powering the printer (AC adapter not connected), the
battery status LED displays the battery condition as follows:
•
Solid Green
: The battery is fully charged.
•
Solid Orange
: The battery is partially discharged, but will
power the printer. Plan on recharging the battery soon.
•
Solid Red
: The battery does not have sufficient charge to
operate the printer. Recharge it immediately.
For information on battery error conditions, see "Using the
control panel" on page 12.
Caution: There is a risk of explosion if the battery is
replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used
batteries according to the instructions.
Caution: The operating temperature of this portable printer is
50° C. However, the operating temperature when used with
Datamax-O’Neil power supply for charging the portable printer is
Power port
Figure16 Figure17
Battery status