Patent ID: 8672565
Filing Date: 2014-03-18
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
1. A tape printing apparatus comprising: an opening in said tape printing apparatus for accessing a tape accommodation area for accommodating a cassette comprising a supply of image receiving tape; a cutting arrangement, wherein said cutting arrangement comprises a blade arranged to co-operate with a cutting location on a wall of said cassette; and an outlet positioned downstream of said opening and arranged adjacent said cutting arrangement, said outlet having a first part downstream of the cuffing arrangement with a size such that a user is able to access an area adjacent said cutting arrangement, said tape accommodation area being arranged to accommodate said supply of image receiving tape in a cassette, and said outlet is sized to permit the user to directly contact a surface of said cassette via said outlet, and to create a zone in which the user can insert a finger to remove a label or to lift out the cassette in case of a tape jam.