Battery And Safety Information; Recycling Batteries - Datamax APEX 2 User Manual

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As long as the amber LED is ON, the battery is accepting a charge and the charging circuit
is OK. At the end of a 180 minute charge cycle the LED will switch off.

4.4 Battery and Safety Information

The printer is powered by a 7.4V Li-Ion battery cartridge.
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Charging time for the printer is approximately 3.0 hours.
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Remove the battery from the printer before storing the printer for long periods of time.
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The battery storage temperature is 40°F to 104°F (4°C to 40°C). Do not store a fully
charged battery at temperatures greater than 104°F (40°C) for long periods of time – the
battery may permanently lose charge capacity.
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The recommended temperature for charging is 68°F (20°C) to 77°F (25°C).
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Be sure to use a fully charged battery before long or battery intensive printing sessions.
Certain operations (for example, printing receipts with many bar codes and graphics)
drain the battery more quickly than others.
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Dispose of battery according to local regulations. Do not throw in trash.
Do not disassemble, short circuit, heat above 80°C, or incinerate. The battery may
explode.

4.5 Recycling Batteries

The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) is a non-profit organization created to
promote recycling of rechargeable batteries. For more information on recycling batteries in your
area, visit www.rbrc.org.
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