Charging The Battery - Star Micronics SM-S230I Series Hardware Manual

2.1.2 Charging the Battery

Insert the battery pack into the printer or the battery holder to charge it.
Insert the designated battery charger into the inlet of the printer or battery holder
Lamp (Red) Lamp (Green)
Charging Fully charged / No Load
CAUTION
When the battery charger is connected to the printer without the battery pack, the printer
turns on but cannot print.
Notes about the Battery Pack
n General Battery Characteristics
 The battery is a consumable and its performance over time will gradually decrease.
 While not in use, the battery will slowly discharge itself.
Prepare a battery pack that has been charged relatively recently (1 to 2 days earlier).
 To ensure that the battery lasts for a long time, we recommend that you turn off the printer
whenever possible.
 When used at low temperatures, battery performance will temporarily decline. Be sure to have a
fully-charged spare battery standing by if the printer will operate in a cold environment.
n Charging the Battery Pack
 The battery pack can be charged at ambient temperatures between 0 and 40°C.
 The time required to charge the battery pack varies depending on the voltage and the ambient
temperature. Normally, it takes 4 to 5 hours to charge the battery pack.
 Turn off the printer power while the printer is charging.
 Printing while the printer is charging will shorten the battery lifetime.
 Do not remove the battery pack while it is being charged.
 Fully charge the battery prior to using the printer. Otherwise, the performance of the battery may
be affected.
 There is no need to completely discharge or use up a rechargeable lithium ion battery before
recharging it.
 It is normal for the battery pack to be hot after it has finished charging or been used.
 Do not frequently repeat charging when there is still sufficient remaining battery charge.
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