Avery Dennison Pathfinder 6057 Operator Handbook - Manual (Page 9)

Using Batteries 2-3
M a i n B a t t e r y S a f e t y I n f o r m a t i o n
To order a replacement battery, see Appendix A, “Specifications & Accessories” for more
information.
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You must charge the battery before using it. For optimal battery life, charge the battery
within three months of receipt.
Warning: The battery must be charged using only the chargers listed in this manual; the
battery might explode if placed on a different charger. See Appendix A,
“Specifications and Accessories,” for more information.
 Take the battery out of the printer when storing the printer for a month or longer.
 The optimal battery storage temperature is 50°F to 73°F (10°C to 23°C), with a maximum of
104°F (40°C). The battery may permanently lose its charge capacity if stored at
temperatures less than 32°F (0°C) or greater than 104°F (40°C). For longest life, the battery
should be stored in a cool, dry place.
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The operating temperature for the battery is the same as for the printer. See Appendix A,
“Specifications and Accessories,” for more information.
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The recommended charging temperature is 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C)
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Recycle Information – Do not throw in the trash. Recycle according to your local regulations.
The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC
 ) is a non-profit organization
created to promote recycling of rechargeable batteries. For more information about how to
recycle batteries in your area, visit www.rbrc.org. Batteries can also be returned postage-
paid to:
Avery Dennison ERC
200 Monarch Lane
Door #39
Miamisburg, OH 45342
Warning: Do not disassemble, short-circuit, heat above 80°C, or incinerate the battery; it
may explode.
 Do not let the battery come into contact with metal objects.
 Do not use a battery with a cracked case.
 Do not get the battery wet.
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It is normal for battery capacity to decrease up to 20% over the first 300 cycles of use.
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The battery should be charged before long-term storage or after the battery has been
exhausted from a printing session. Frequent charging actually prolongs battery life and has
no negative effects such as memory loss.
 The printer uses battery power even when it is not printing. Charge the battery using only
the chargers listed in this manual; the battery might explode if placed on a different charger.
See Appendix A, “Specifications and Accessories,” for more information.
 Many factors affect your battery’s performance, including the quantity of labels printed,
percentage of black per label, and power management.