Battery Installation And Charging - Printek FieldPro RT43 Series Operator's Manual

Printer Operation

Battery Installation and Charging

Please refer to Figure 2. Install the battery by first placing the end of the battery where the battery contacts are
located into the printer, and then press down on the end where the release lever is located until the Release
Lever "snaps" into place.
The FieldPro RT43 contains battery monitoring and charging circuitry so that the battery may be charged in the
printer using an optional power adapter. Printek offers a variety of power adapters for use with 100-
240VAC/50-60Hz and 12/24VDC for vehicle applications.
The printer's Battery Indicator, shown in Figure 3, flashes whenever the battery needs recharging.
To charge the battery, connect the power adapter to the appropriate source, and connect the output of the
adapter to the printer's power connector.
Note: New batteries are shipped in an "uncharged" state. You must charge the battery for at least 2½ hours
prior to the first use. Maximum battery capacity is not reached until after completing a minimum of
three complete charge and discharge cycles.
Caution: Use only Printek power adapters to power your printer and charge batteries. Other power adapters
may damage the electronics and printing mechanism. Damage caused by use of a non-Printek power
adapter will not be covered by the printer's warranty.
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Battery Contacts
Figure 2 - Battery Installation
Release Lever