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Charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

Tips on Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

Fully charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery before using the printer.
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  • High-density (dark) printing discharges the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery faster than low-density printing. Adjust the print density setting in the printer driver’s dialog box, or in the Printer Setting Tool.

    For more information, see Related Topics: Device Settings of the Printer Setting Tool (Windows).

    For more information, see Related Topics: Change Printer Settings Using the Printer Setting Tool (Mac).

  • Charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery in an environment with a temperature between 0°C and 40°C, otherwise the battery will not charge.
  • The recommended charging temperature range for the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery is between 5°C and 35°C.
  • If you use the printer when both the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery is installed and the AC Adapter or Car Adapter is connected, the Status indicator may turn off and charging may stop even if the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery has not been fully charged.
  • To prevent deterioration of the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, charging will not occur when the remaining charge in the battery is sufficient, even if the AC Adapter or AC Adapter for USB Type-C is connected.
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Characteristics

To ensure the highest performance and longest life from the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery:

  • Do not use or store the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery in a location exposed to extreme high or low temperatures as it may deteriorate more quickly.
  • Remove the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery when storing the printer for long periods of time.
  • Store the Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries with less than a 50% charge in a cool dry place and out of direct sunlight.
  • Recharge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery every six months if it is stored for long periods of time.

Charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

Charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery as soon as you set up your printer.
  1. Turn the printer off.
  2. Do one of the following:
    • Use the AC Adapter and AC power cord to connect the printer to an AC power socket.
    • Use the Car Adapter to connect the printer to a DC power socket.
    • Use the AC Adapter for USB Type-C and AC power cord to connect the printer to an AC power socket.
    • Use a USB Type-C cable to connect the printer to your computer or a compatible USB charger.
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    • Charging with a USB Type-C cable will take longer than other charging methods.
    • The USB charger must be 5 V 0.5 A or higher.
    • If a USB Type-C cable is not included, use a USB Type-C cable that matches the voltage and electrical current of the USB charger.
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    1. Power Indicator
    2. Status Indicator
    When the battery is fully charged, the Status indicator turns off.
  3. Disconnect the power source from the printer.

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When using the dedicated adapter, charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery for two hours to fully charge the battery. When fully charged, the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery will print about 600 pages.

Stop Charging the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

To stop charging the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, disconnect the printer from the power source.

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