2-4 Using Batteries
♦ Disposal Information – Do not throw in trash. Dispose to your local
regulations. The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation
(RBRC
®
) is a non-profit organization created to promote recycling of
rechargeable batteries. For more information about how to recycle
batteries in your area, visit www.rbrc.org. Batteries can also be
returned postage-paid to: ERC; 200 Monarch Lane Door #39;
Miamisburg, OH 45342.
CAUTION
Do Not disassemble, short-circuit, heat above
80°C, or incinerate the battery. It may explode.
♦ The battery should be charged immediately for either long-term
storage or after the battery has been exhausted from a printing
session. Frequent charging will actually prolong battery life and has
no negative effects such as memory issues.
♦ Do not let the battery come into contact with metal objects.
♦ Do not use a battery with a cracked case.
♦ Do not let the battery get wet.
♦ The operating temperature for the battery is the same as for the
printer. See “Reference Information.”
♦ It is normal for battery capacity to decrease up to 20% over the first
300 cycles of use.
♦ The battery should be charged immediately for either long-term
storage or after the battery has been exhausted from a printing
session. Frequent charging will actually prolong battery life and has
no negative effects such as memory issues.
♦ The printer uses battery power even when the printer is not printing.
Remove the printer’s battery and place on a charger when the printer
is not in use.
♦ Many factors affect your battery’s performance, including the quantity
of labels printed, intervals of batches printed, percentage of black per
label, and power management.
