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Change Backup Battery
To change Model 1027
backup battery:
1 Pull out on one end of
hinged battery compart-
ment door (Figure 5-1).
2 Remove battery from
connector, install a new 9V
alkaline battery, and close
battery compartment door.
Figure 5-1. Changing Model 1027 9V Backup Battery
Thermal Printer Maintenance
Rechargeable Battery Pack
The thermal printer’s battery pack (P/N 750052) allows report printing without AC
power. The battery pack is automatically recharged when AC power is connected.
Charging Battery Pack
1
Turn power off.
2 Connect AC adapter to printer. POWER light flashes once every second while
battery is charging. It takes about 10 hours to completely recharge.
3 When POWER light stops flashing and turns off, battery is fully charged.
Disconnect AC adapter.
Inserting Battery Pack
1
Turn printer over and slide battery cover away from battery pack enclosure.
See Figure 5-2 on page 23.
2 Connect battery pack connector to printer connector.
3 Turn battery pack so label is visible, insert in printer, and close battery cover.
Note: Always charge the battery in 5 to 40 °C (41 to 104 °F)
temperature range, to avoid degrading battery pack.