Printek MtP300 Series Battery Care

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Battery Care

The printer’s battery is charged in the printer using an optional power supply. Power supplies are available for

100-240VAC/50-60Hz and for 12/24VDC vehicle applications. Follow the steps listed below to charge the

battery. An optional external two-bay charger is also available.

• Plug the power supply into a power source appropriate for the adapter being used.

• Plug the power supply into the power connector on the side of the printer. The printer’s battery

charging circuitry will analyze the condition of the battery and begin charging it if necessary.

• If the battery is not fully charged, charging will begin and the Battery Indicator will illuminate.

• When the battery is fully charged, the Battery Indicator will turn off. Charging may take up to 2½

hours depending on the condition of the battery.

• The printer may be used while the battery is charging, but this will extend the time required to fully

charge the battery.

• The power supply may remain connected to the printer to keep the battery fully charged and will not

cause damage to the printer or battery.

The printer’s battery status is displayed in the lower right corner of the front panel LCD Display. The status is

displayed as a battery shape which indicates the relative capacity that remains as indicated below.

Fully Charged Discharged

• All MtP300 Series printers us a 7.4 volt 2200mAH Lithium Ion battery.

• The recommended ambient temperature for charging is 68-77° Fahrenheit (20-25° Centigrade).

• Take the battery out of the printer when storing the printer for long periods of time. The battery

storage temperature is 40-104° Fahrenheit (4-40° Centigrade). Do not store a fully charged battery at

temperatures above this range for long periods of time or the battery may permanently lose charge

capacity.

• Do not disassemble, short circuit, heat above 80°C, or incinerate the battery. The battery may explode.

• 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.