Charging the Built-in Battery with a USB Connection
You can charge the battery from a battery charger or a computer with a USB connection.
The following shows the printer's charging specifications.
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Input for charging with a USB connection: DC 5 V (maximum 1.5 A)
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Charging time:
USB Port (5 V/1.5A): Approx. 2.5 hours
USB Port (5 V/0.5 A): Approx. 10 hours
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Battery capacity of current: 1.86 Ah (3.6 V)
Follow the instructions below to charge the battery from a computer.
1.
Make sure that the computer is on. If the computer is in hibernate or sleep mode, you cannot charge the
battery; if this happens, wake the computer.
2.
Connect the printer to the computer using a micro USB cable.
Note:
You cannot charge the battery using a USB hub. Connect the printer directly to the computer.
3.
If the printer is on, press the
P
button to turn it off.
Note:
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If battery charging does not start, select
Menu
>
Battery
>
Battery Settings
on the control panel, enable
USB Power
Supply via PC
, and then try again.
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You can charge the battery when the printer is in sleep mode even if you do not turn off the printer.
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During charging, the computer recognizes the printer as a USB mass storage device.
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The battery charging light turns on when the battery is charging, and turns off when charging is complete.
User's Guide
Charging the Built-in Battery
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