Printer Maintenance
Battery Maintenance
Charging
The printer’s battery is charged in the printer using an optional power adapter. Power adapters are available for
120VAC, 240VAC, 12VDC and 24VDC power sources. Follow the steps listed below to charge the battery.
An optional external two-bay charger is also available.
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Plug the power adapter into a power source appropriate for the adapter being used.
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Plug the power adapter into the power connector on the side of the printer. A fast charge process is
initiated each time the power adapter is connected to the printer.
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The Battery Charge Indicator will illuminate amber to indicate the battery is charging. If the indicator
does not turn on or stay on, please refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 23.
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The indicator will turn off when battery is fully charged, which takes approximately 180 minutes.
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To insure a full charge, the printer should not be operated while the battery is charging.
Additional Battery and Safety Information
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A 7.4 volt 2200mAH Lithium Ion battery powers the printer.
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The Mt2 series printers require an optional power adaptor with an output of 10VDC/1.4A. Power
adapters are available from Printek for 120VAC, 240VAC, 12VDC, or 24VDC environments.
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Charging time in the printer is approximately 180 minutes.
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The recommended room temperature for charging is 68-77 degrees Fahrenheit (20-25 degrees
Centigrade).
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Take the battery out of the printer when storing the printer for long periods of time. The battery storage
temperature is 40-104 degrees Fahrenheit (4-40 degrees Centigrade). Do not store a fully charged
battery at temperatures above this range for long periods of time – the battery may permanently lose
charge capacity.
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Do not disassemble, short circuit, heat above 80C, or incinerate the battery. The battery may explode.
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Only dispose of used batteries according to your local regulations. If you do not
know your local regulations, the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation
(RBRC) is a non-profit organization created to promote recycling of rechargeable
batteries. For more information visit www.rbrc.org.
Testing the Battery Charger and Battery
To verify that the printer’s internal battery charger is functioning properly, perform the following steps.
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Test the power adapter (120VAC, 240VAC, 12VDC, or 24VDC adapter) with a voltmeter to verify that
its output voltage is 9VDC.
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Make sure the printer is turned off (all indicators off).
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Connect the power adapter to a power source and then connect it to the printer.
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