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8. CHARGING BATTERY PACK
The battery pack can be charged using the printer or the cradle.
When a battery remaining capacity falls down the battery level: Middle or less, recharging starts
automatically.
This battery pack does not need to be used up or discharged before charging.
For the battery remaining capacity and the error status, see "7. LED DISPLAY OF PRINTER".
Charging by Printer
By connecting the USB cable to the printer, the battery pack installed in the printer can be charged.
1. Open the cover of the USB connector on the printer, and connect the USB cable plug to the USB
connector as shown in Figure 8-1.
Figure 8-1 Printer and USB Cable Connection
2.
Connect the other USB cable plug to the USB port of your PC or USB battery charger.
3. The printer is automatically turned on when the printer is off.
After the POWER LED displays the battery remaining capacity for approximate 3 seconds, the
POWER LED changes to orange, and then charging starts.
During charging, the POWER LED lights in orange.
4. When charging is successfully complete to full charge, the printer goes into one of the following
statuses.
• When the printer is off at the start of charging:
The printer is automatically turned off.
• When the printer is on at the start of charging, or the printer is operated during charging:
The POWER LED changes to green.
• When an error occurs during charging:
The LED displays that error status.