Before using the rechargeable Li-ion battery (PA-BT-006), use one of the following methods to charge it.
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Print speed varies with the available battery power.
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For RJ-4230B-L / RJ-4250WB-L: Be sure to remove the insulated sheet before charging the battery.
The indicator lights as follows to indicate the status of battery charge.
LED indicator |
Status |
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Battery is charging. |
![Off Off](/g/b/img/faqend/faqp00001491_011/eu_ot/en/1889505/led_off.gif)
(when power is turned off)
![Green Green](/g/b/img/faqend/faqp00001491_011/eu_ot/en/1889506/led_green.gif)
(when power is turned on) |
Battery is fully charged.
Disconnect the AC adapter or car adapter from the battery’s DC connector. |
Recharging the Battery Using the Battery Charger (Optional: PA-BC-003)
![PA-BC-003 PA-BC-003](/g/b/img/faqend/faqp00001491_011/eu_ot/en/1889507/charger01.gif) |
1 Charge indicator
2 Battery charging terminals
3 Battery compartment
4 Locking expansion slot
5 DC connector OUT
6 DC connector IN
7 Locking expansion hook
8 DC cord
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The AC adapter (PA-AD-600A), which is sold separately, is required for charging.
To charge the rechargeable Li-ion battery, use the charger together with the AC adapter (PA-AD-600A).
The charger (PA-BC-003) cannot recharge the battery alone.
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Connect the AC adapter to the charger’s DC connector IN, and then connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter.
![Battery charger Battery charger](/g/b/img/faqend/faqp00001491_011/eu_ot/en/1889508/charger02.gif)
Insert the AC adapter through the opening in the battery charger as shown in the illustration.
Install the AC adapter so the battery charger does not press on it.
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Connect the AC power cord to a nearby AC power outlet.
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Align the charging terminals of the charger and the battery, and then insert the battery.
The indicator lights in orange when the battery is charging.
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The charge indicator will turn off when charging is complete.
You can then remove the battery.
![Battery charger Battery charger](/g/b/img/faqend/faqp00001491_011/eu_ot/en/1889509/charger03.gif)
Recharging the Battery Using the Active Docking Station / Charging Cradle (Optional: PA-CR-002)
![PA-CR-002 PA-CR-002](/g/b/img/faqend/faqp00001491_011/eu_ot/en/1889510/docking01.gif) |
1 Docking station terminals / Charging cradle terminals
2 Eject button
3 DC connector IN
4 USB port (Printing is possible by connecting the docking station /
charging cradle to a mobile device or a Windows computer via a USB cable.)
5 Docking station terminal attachment / Charging cradle terminals attachment
6 Screws (2 each)
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The AC adapter (PA-AD-600A, sold separately) can be used for providing power from an AC wall outlet to the docking station / charging cradle and charging the battery if installed.
The Active Docking Station / Charging Cradle (PA-CR-002) cannot recharge the battery alone.
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The docking station / charging cradle can be used without a battery as a power supply.
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Do not turn on the printer and the docking station / charging cradle simultaneously.
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Sequential printing and the mass storage mode are not supported when the docking station / charging cradle is used to print.
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It is recommended to change the setting of the printer driver to [After one page of data is received] in [Other] tab when printing from the docking station / charging cradle.
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Connect the AC adapter to the docking station / charging cradle’s DC connector IN, and then connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter.
![Active Docking Station Active Docking Station](/g/b/img/faqend/faqp00001491_011/eu_ot/en/1889511/docking02.gif)
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Connect the AC power cord to a nearby AC power outlet.
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Remove the docking station / charging cradle terminal cover, and use the included screws you removed to install the docking station / charging cradle terminal attachment.
![Active Docking Station Active Docking Station](/g/b/img/faqend/faqp00001491_011/eu_ot/en/1934863/active_docking_station.gif)
Install the docking station / charging cradle terminal attachment. Make sure the notched corner is aligned correctly.
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Align the docking station terminals / charging cradle terminals of the docking station / charging cradle and the printer, and then press the printer down and onto the docking station / charging cradle until the latches lock it firmly in place.
The printer’s battery indicator lights in orange when charging.
![Active Docking Station Active Docking Station](/g/b/img/faqend/faqp00001491_011/eu_ot/en/1889513/docking04.gif)
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The printer’s battery indicator will turn off when charging is complete.
Printer Removal
Push the eject button on the back of the docking station / charging cradle and lift the printer and remove it from the docking station / charging cradle.
![Active Docking Station Active Docking Station](/g/b/img/faqend/faqp00001491_011/eu_ot/en/1889514/docking05.gif)
1 Eject button
Lock the Eject Button
The eject button can be locked by inserting a cotter pin (or similar) through the hole as illustrated below.
It is recommended to use a Low Carbon Steel Extended Prong Retaining Cotter Pin: Length: 1.97 in. (50 mm), Pin Diameter: 0.08 in. (2 mm).
![Active Docking Station Active Docking Station](/g/b/img/faqend/faqp00001491_011/eu_ot/en/1889515/docking06.gif)
1 Diameter: 0.09 in. (2.3 mm)
2 Length: 1.62 in. (41.2 mm)
Contact Brother for the cotter pin.