Using Tape Labels

Tape Cut Modes

When you are printing a series of tape labels, the tape cut mode controls whether or not a cut operation is performed for each label.You can also specify the type of cut operation that should be performed.

Note that cutting certain types of tape can damage the cutter blade. Be sure to use the correct tape cut mode settings whenever printing on the type of tapes listed below.

When printing on this type of tape:

Always use this tape cut mode setting:

 

 

• Iron transfer tape

FULL CUT

 

 

 

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Magnetic tape

UNCUT

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Reflective tape

 

 

 

 

Cut Modes

You can select from among four different cut modes.

•Note that the type of cut operation performed depends on the cut mode and the margin setting. See “Cut Modes and Margins” on page 40 for more information.

•No cutting (neither full nor half) is performed when NONE is selected for the MARGINS setting.

•Half cutting and full cutting may not be performed when label tapes are the following lengths: less than about 31mm (1 1/4") when using the NARROW margin setting, less than about 38mm (1 1/2") when using the MEDIUM margin setting, or less than about 50mm (1 15/16") when using the WIDE margin setting. In this case, use scissors to cut the labels after printing is complete.

■CONT HALF CUT

•CONT HALF CUT performs a half cut between labels, and a full cut when the end of the printing is reached.

Types of Tape Cuts

There are two types of tape cuts, half cut and full cut.

■Half cut

With half cut, only the label part is cut, without cutting the paper back- ing.

•Half cut is may not be possible with 6mm wide tape

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■Full cut

Full cut cuts both the tape and its backing.

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