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a Install the rechargeable Ni-MH battery in the printer.

b Use the AC adapter and AC power cord to connect the printer to an AC power outlet, or use the DC cable to connect the printer to a DC power outlet.

c Make sure that the printer is turned off.

d Press and hold the (Power) button for

a few seconds until the POWER indicator begins to blink in green and orange.

Note

•While the POWER indicator is blinking in green and orange, the battery is being refreshed (see Explaining Battery Terms on page 5).

•The rechargeable Ni-MH battery may be charged without being refreshed, depending on the setting in PJ-600 Series Utility (see Refresh Ni-MH Battery

on page 32).

•If there is still a considerable amount of charge in the rechargeable Ni-MH battery, it may not be refreshed.

•While the rechargeable Ni-MH battery is being refreshed, press and hold the

(Power) button to stop refreshing the battery and begin charging it.

e After the rechargeable Ni-MH battery has been refreshed, charging begins automatically.

The POWER indicator blinks in green until charging is complete.

When charging is complete, the POWER indicator turns off.

Stopping Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery Charging

To stop rechargeable Ni-MH battery from charging, press the (Power) button quickly two times.

Tips on Using the Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery

„Charge the rechargeable Ni-MH battery immediately after purchase. Do not use it before it is charged.

„The rechargeable Ni-MH battery loses its charge gradually over time, even if it is not used. Therefore, we recommend charging the rechargeable Ni-MH battery before using it.

„While the printer is connected to an AC or DC power outlet, a small amount of current is used to charge the rechargeable Ni-MH battery. This is called “trickle charging”.

Trickle charging compensates for the battery’s tendency to gradually discharge. For this reason, we recommend connecting the printer to an AC or DC power outlet even if a rechargeable Ni-MH battery is installed.

„The rechargeable Ni-MH battery charging can take place in 41°F-104°F (5°C-40°C) environments.

„Darker prints discharge the rechargeable Ni-MH battery faster than lighter prints. Adjust the print density setting in the printer driver’s dialog box (see Setting Printer Driver Options on page 21) or in PJ-600 Series Utility (see Print Density on page 34).

„If you are experiencing problems with the rechargeable Ni-MH battery, try refreshing the battery before deciding to replace it.

If the Printer Will Not be Used For a Long Period of Time

„If the printer will not used for a long period of time, remove the rechargeable Ni-MH battery from the printer and store it in

a cool place away from direct sunlight.

„A rechargeable Ni-MH battery that is not used for a long period of time may become over-discharged or inactive. For this reason, we recommend refreshing and charging the rechargeable Ni-MH battery every 3 to 6 months.

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