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2.1.2 Charging the Battery
Insert the battery pack into the printer to charge it.
Insert the battery charger cable into the printer’s power inlet for charging.
Notes about the Battery Pack
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General Battery Characteristics
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The battery is a consumable and its performance over time will gradually decrease.
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While not in use, the battery will slowly discharge itself.
Prepare a battery pack that has been charged relatively recently (1 to 2 days earlier).
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To ensure that the battery lasts for a long time, we recommend that you turn off the printer
whenever possible.
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When used at low temperatures, battery performance will temporarily decline. Be sure to have a
fully-charged spare battery standing by if the printer will operate in a cold environment.
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Charging the Battery Pack
• The battery pack can be charged at ambient temperatures between 0 and 40°C.
• The time required to charge the battery pack varies depending on the voltage and the ambient
temperature.
Normally, it takes 4 to 5 hours to charge the battery pack.
• It will take longer to charge the battery pack if you print while charging the battery pack.
• Do not remove the battery pack while it is being charged.
• Fully charge the battery prior to using the printer.Otherwise, the performance of the battery may
be affected.
• There is no need to completely discharge or use up a rechargeable lithium ion battery before re-
charging it.
• It is normal for the battery pack to be hot after it has finished charging or been used.
• Do not recharge a battery pack that has just been fully charged.
Note:
When the battery charger is connected to the printer without the battery pack, the
printer turns on but cannot print.
Lamp(Red)
Lamp(Green)
Charging
Fully charged
