{"product_id":"brother-pt-e300-replacement-battery-74v-3300mah-li-ion","title":"Brother PT-E300 Replacement Battery BA-E001 7.4V 3300mAh","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bpw-desc\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"bpw-desc-h2\"\u003eBrother PT-E300 \/ PT-E500 Series — 7.4V Li-ion Replacement Battery (BA-E001)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-lead\"\u003eThis 7.4V, 3300mAh Li-ion battery replaces the Brother BA-E001 in the PT-E300, PT-E500, PT-E550W, and PT-H300 portable label printers. It fits the same battery bay and connects to the same BMS handshake protocol as the original cell. Capacity is drawn from product data — 3300mAh \/ 24.42Wh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"bpw-desc-bullets\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePT-E300 \/ PT-E500 \/ PT-E550W \/ PT-H300 compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    These models share the same 7.4V battery rail, physical form factor, and BMS communication protocol. One cell works across all four platforms because the charge controller and connector are identical across the range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBench tested on actual hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    We cycled this battery through full charge and discharge on a PT-E300 unit. The BMS accepted the cell without fault codes, thermal head voltage held steady across a continuous print run, and the paper feed motor drew current within the expected profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-use print sequence for label printers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    After installing this battery, charge it fully, then print five test labels before deploying. The PT-E300's feed motor and thermal head calibrate their current draw against the BMS during initial cycles — skipping this step can cause inconsistent print density on the first real job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"bpw-desc-divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"bpw-desc-h3\"\u003eWhy the PT-E300 won't print after sitting unused for several weeks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-p\"\u003eLi-ion cells self-discharge during storage. If the PT-E300 sits long enough for the battery to drop below roughly 6.0V, the BMS enters a protective low-voltage lockout and the printer will not respond to the power button. This is not a dead printer — it is a BMS protection state. Connect the charger and leave it for at least 30 minutes before attempting to power on. The BMS re-initialises once the cell climbs back above the minimum threshold voltage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"bpw-desc-h3\"\u003ePrint density fading mid-job on a freshly charged battery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-p\"\u003eFaded or uneven print density mid-job usually means the thermal head is not receiving a stable voltage. On the PT-E300, the thermal head draws a concentrated current burst at the start of each label — if the cell's internal resistance is elevated, voltage sags during that burst and the head runs cooler than set. The result is light or patchy text. Check that the battery contacts are clean and free of oxidation. If the issue persists after cleaning the contacts, the cell's internal resistance has likely risen past the point where it can sustain the thermal head's peak draw — replace the battery and confirm print density stabilises at a consistent output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BatteryWeb","offers":[{"title":"Warranty 1 Year","offer_id":43415998759002,"sku":"BWCS-PBA300XL-1","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Warranty 2 Year","offer_id":43415998791770,"sku":"BWCS-PBA300XL-2","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Warranty 3 Year","offer_id":43415998824538,"sku":"BWCS-PBA300XL-3","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/4775\/0746\/files\/BW-CS-PBA300XL-1.webp?v=1779759080","url":"https:\/\/batteryweb.com\/products\/brother-pt-e300-replacement-battery-74v-3300mah-li-ion","provider":"BatteryWeb","version":"1.0","type":"link"}