RJ-2140

FAQs & Troubleshooting

How to charge the rechargeable Li-ion Battery.

To charge the rechargeable Li-ion battery (PA-BT-003), insert it into the printer and do the following:

Before using the rechargeable Li-ion battery, use the following procedure to charge it.
Print speed varies with the available battery power.

Make sure that the rechargeable Li-ion battery is installed in the printer.
Use the compatible Brother AC adapter (PA-AD-600A) and AC power cord to connect the printer to an AC power outlet or use the Brother compatible car adapter to connect the printer to a DC power outlet.

The LED indicator light is orange when the battery is charging.
When the rechargeable Li-ion battery is fully charged, the LED indicator turns off (when power is turned off) or lights in green (when power is turned on). Disconnect the AC adapter or car adapter from the battery’s DC connector.

Recharging the Battery Using the AC Adapter (Optional)

Make sure that the rechargeable Li-ion battery is installed in the printer.
Open the interface cover and connect the AC adapter to your printer.
Connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter.
Connect the AC power cord to a nearby AC power outlet (100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz).

1. AC adapter

2. AC power cord

Recharging the Battery Using the Car Adapter (Optional)
Connect your printer to your vehicle’s 12 V DC power outlet (cigarette lighter or similar) to charge the rechargeable battery.

Make sure that the rechargeable Li-ion battery is installed in the printer.
Connect the car adapter to the vehicle’s 12 V DC power outlet.
Open the interface cover and connect the car adapter to your printer.

1. Car adapter

Recharging the Battery Using the Battery Charger (Optional)
When you use an AC power outlet, up to four battery chargers can be connected together for charging at the same time. For more information, see the operation manual that is included with the battery charger.