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Star Portable Printer Battery Guide
This guide provides information and considerations on how to keep the battery
powering your Star Micronics Portable Printer operating at its best.
Printers Covered: SM-S
200
, SM-T
300
, SM-S
300
, SM-S
400
What kind of batteries do Star Portable Printers support?
Star Portable Printers support Lithium-Ion (also known as “Li-Ion”) batteries.
Is there an advantage to using a Li-Ion Battery compared to other types?
Li-Ion is a widely accepted type of rechargeable portable battery and is the most common
type used in modern electronics like cell phones, laptops, mobile printers and more.
The Li-Ion battery was preceded by Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) and Nickel Metal Hydride
(NiMH) types. These older batteries were prone to “the memory effect” causing them to
lose energy capacity over time if they were charged when only partially discharged. Li-Ion
batteries are not subject to this issue, are lightweight and can be produced in many shapes.
Do Star Portable Printers ship with a battery and charger?
Yes, every Star Portable Printer ships with one battery pack and a charger cable.
Note: The above battery pack is designed for the SM-T
300
. Batteries for other Star models may vary in appearance.
