Patent ID: 6276851
Filing Date: 2001-08-21
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
A tape printing apparatus that is capable of printing a character string on a tape as a medium to be printed upon over a desired tape length, the tape printing apparatus comprising:input means for inputting a character string including at least one character;tape length calculation means for calculating a minimum tape length over which said input character string can be printed, before a print command is generated;candidate tape length display means for displaying a plurality of candidate tape lengths over which said input character string can be printed, dependent on said minimum tape length, the display means displaying the plurality of candidate tape lengths simultaneously and without displaying candidate tape lengths over which said input character string cannot be printed;tape length selection means for selecting a tape length from said plurality of candidate tape lengths displayed; andprinting means for printing said input character string over said selected tape length in response to said print command.