APEX 4 User’s Guide
Rev 1.0
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To test the DC power:
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Disconnect the AC Adapter once the battery has charged for 5 minutes or so.
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Press and hold the <FEED> switch, then press and release the <ON/OFF> switch and then
release the <FEED> switch. The printer will print a “self test” receipt
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If the self test receipt is printed, the DC power is ok.
To test if the battery is accepting charge:
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Press <ON/OFF> switch and wait until all LED’s are off
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Plug the AC power adapter into the printer. Press <ON>; the green LED is illuminated and
after about 20 seconds the LED should go off
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If the amber LED is on, this will continue on through this test indicating that the battery is
accepting a charge and that the charge circuit is ok. At the end of a 180 minute charge
cycle the LED will go off.
4.4 Battery and Safety Information
The printer is powered by a 7.4V Li-Ion battery cartridge.
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Charging time in the printer is approximately 3.0 hours.
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Take the battery out of printer if storing the printer for long periods of time.
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The battery storage temperature is 40°F to 104°F (4°C to 40°C). Do not store a fully
charged battery at temperatures greater than 104°F (40°C) for long periods of time – the
battery may permanently lose charge capacity.
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The recommended temperature for charging is between 68°F (20°C) to 77°F (25°C).
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Be sure to use a fully charged battery before long or battery intensive printing sessions.
Certain operations (for example, printing receipts with a lot of bar codes and graphics)
drain the battery more quickly than others.
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Dispose according to your local regulations.
Do not throw in trash.
Do not disassemble, short circuit, heat above 80°C, or incinerate.
The battery may explode
4.5 Recycling Batteries
The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) is a non-profit organization created to
promote recycling of rechargeable batteries. For more information about how to recycle batteries
in your area, visit
http://www.rbrc.org
