JP 250 (26-2873)             Battery Information       Faxback Doc. # 4145


The NiCad battery pack (26-2885) operates your JP250 printer when an exter-
nal power source is not available.

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│Loading/Removing: │
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 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. Turn the printer upside down 
    and turn the printer stand to the open position.
 2. Open the battery compartment cover by pushing the two recesses.
 3. Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment with the terminal 
    end first.
 4. Replace the battery compartment cover and return the stand to its or-
    iginal position.
 5. To remove the battery pack, perform steps (1) and (2) above and then 
    lift the battery with the tab.

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│Charging: │
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The printer can operate with the optional NiCad battery pack when an exter-
nal power source is not available. Battery life varies depending on the 
options and the print density. Normally, a fully charged battery lasts 40 
minutes. A full battery charge will take about ten hours.

 1. Set the battery switch on the back of the printer to the (ON) position.
 2. Turn the power switch on while holding down the ON LINE switch.
 3. The POWER indicator blinks while the battery is being charged. When the
    battery reaches a nearly full charge, the POWER indicator automatically
    goes off (auto power off function).

CAUTION:

1. Do not overcharge the battery pack.
2. Do not disassemble the battery pack.
3. Do not dispose of the battery pack in fire. It may explode.
4. Keep foreign objects out of the battery compartment. They can damage the
   printer.
5. Do not touch the terminals of the battery pack.
6. To maintain optimum performance, the NiCad battery pack needs to be 
   completely depleted and fully charged. Recharging the battery pack 
   unnecessarily may not preserve its operating feature.
7. Set the battery switch to the (OFF) position when you do not use the 
   NiCad battery pack.
8. Follow local regulations when disposing of a used NiCad battery pack.

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│Low Battery Condition: │
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When the power of the NiCad battery pack becomes low, the POWER indicator 
begins blinking and the printer stops printing. If this happens, follow the 
operations described below.

When an AC adapter is available:

1. Connect the AC adapter to the printer and to an AC outlet.
2. Turn the battery switch OFF.
3. Press the ON Line switch to set the printer online.
4. Resume printing.

When an AC adapter is unavailable:

1. Press the ON Line switch, and you can continue printing a few lines.
2. Exit from the application.
3. turn the battery switch OFF.
4. Turn the power switch OFF.

Note: If an expired NiCad battery pack is charged, a battery error will 
      occur a few minutes later. In this error mode, POWER and ALARM 
      indicators blink alternately.

      To reduce power consumption of the NiCad battery pack, the printer
      automatically turns off if it does not receive data for over 30  
      minutes.

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│Specifications: │
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Voltage........................................DC 6V
Capacity....................................1300 mAh
Number of pages printed.........Approx 40 per charge

Storage Conditions:
   Temperature..........................14' to 104'F
   Humidity...............................10% to 90%
                                    (non-condensing)
Weight........................................9.9 oz


(jej 04/26/94)