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Connect the Printer to External Power
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Connecting the printer to a power supply while the printer is off automatically turns the printer on for a system check. If Auto Power On is set to Off, the printer turns off after the system check.
Connect to an AC Power Outlet (Optional)
Connect the printer to a nearby AC power outlet to power the printer or charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery using AC power. When purchasing the printer, purchase the correct AC Adapter and AC power cord for the region where the printer will be used.
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The AC Adapter and AC power cord are optional accessories.
- Connect the AC Adapter (a) to the printer.
- Connect the AC power cord (b) to the AC Adapter.
- Connect the AC power cord to a nearby AC power outlet (100 V AC - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz).
- AC Adapter
- AC power cord
Connect to a DC Power Outlet (Optional)
Connect the printer to your vehicle’s 12 V DC power outlet (cigarette lighter or similar) to charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery.
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- The Car Adapter is an optional accessory.
- The voltage supplied by a vehicle may fluctuate, and printing speed may vary.
- The Car Adapter plug is not compatible with other outlets that are not the 12 V cigarette type.
- Connect the Car Adapter to the vehicle’s 12 V DC power outlet.
- Connect the Car Adapter (a) to the printer.
- Car Adapter
Connect to an AC Power Outlet Using the AC Adapter for USB Type-C (Optional)
Connect the printer to a nearby AC power outlet to charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery using the AC Adapter for USB Type-C. When purchasing the printer, purchase the correct AC Adapter for USB Type-C and AC power cord for the region where the printer will be used.
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- The AC Adapter for USB Type-C and AC power cord are optional accessories.
- The AC Adapter for USB Type-C is for charging only. If the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery is not installed, power cannot be supplied to the printer.
- Connect the AC Adapter for USB Type-C (a) to the printer.
- Connect the AC power cord (b) to the AC Adapter for USB Type-C.
- Connect the AC power cord to a nearby AC power outlet (100 V AC - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz).
- AC Adapter for USB Type-C
- AC power cord
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