Charging the Battery

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Charging the Battery using the Included USB Cable

CAUTION:

When charging the battery, install the battery to the printer.
Charge the battery in an environment of approximately 0 to 40 °C {32 to 104 °F}.

Note:

When the printer is used for the first time, the battery needs to be charged for approximately 2.5 hours.
Use a USB power adapter or USB port that complies with the USB Type-C Standard.
Only USB Type-C standard power mode is supported. The charging time varies depending on the power supply capability and settings of the USB power adapter and port.

USB charging

Connect the included USB cable to the printer.
Connect the USB cable to a commercially available USB power adapter or computer.
The charge LED lights up when charging starts.

If the remaining battery charge is almost full, charging will not start.
Check the battery LED for remaining battery charge.

Battery LED

The charge LED turns off when charging is complete.

Disconnect the USB cable from the printer.

Charge LED

This LED indicates the battery charge status.

	The battery is charging
(Flashing)	Battery charge error
	Battery is fully charged or not being charged

Battery LED

These LEDs show the battery level when the printer is on.

Turning the Power On

Battery LED	Approximate battery level
	60 to 100%
	20 to 60%
	10 to 20%
(Flashing)	10% or less
	0% (printing not available)

Charging the Battery with the Optional Battery Charger

By using the optional battery charger, the battery removed from the printer can be charged alone.

OT-SB80II
OT-CH80II

For more information, see the User's Manual of the battery charger from the link below.

https://support.epson.net/publist/bsredirect.php?code=M00151101

Wireless Charging

The battery can be charged using a commercially available wireless charger that supports the Qi standard.

Place the printer so that the symbol (wireless charging position) on the printer overlaps the position indicated in the wireless charger manual.

The charge LED lights up when charging starts. If the charge LED does not light up, reposition the printer in the correct position.

Check the battery LED for charge level.

Battery LED

Precautions for Wireless Charging

For the procedure of wireless charging, refer to the manual of the wireless charger.
Remove the belt clip when charging wirelessly.

Placing the Printer on a Flat Surface
When charging wirelessly, remove the optional belt strap, shoulder strap, and soft case.
When charging, be sure to correctly align the printer's wireless charging position with that of the wireless charger.
Depending on the wireless charger used, the charging position may not match and charging may not be performed properly.
Charging may stop if the temperature of the printer exceeds a certain level during charging.
If you charge wirelessly while the printer is on, the charge LED will stay on.
Be careful not to allow foreign objects to get between the printer and the wireless charger. Foreign objects may generate heat or cause damages, resulting in improper charging.
Disconnect the USB cable when charging wirelessly. Wireless charging will not work if the printer is connected to a computer or other device.
The charging time with wireless charging is as follows.
3 to 6 hours (depending on the specifications of your wireless charger)

Troubleshooting

Before Using the Printer

Part Names

Basic Operations

Setup

Cleaning

Troubleshooting

Product Specifications

Appendix

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