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TAPE C UTTER
With use, the tape cutte r may bec ome cover ed with adh esiv e, making it diffic ult to cut the
tape. If the tape cannot be cut correctly, clean the tape cutter blades as explained below.
To avoid injuries, be extremely careful not touch the cutter blades with bare hands.

To clean the tape cutter blades:

1 Turn off the machine.
2 Remove the back cover, and then remove the tape cassette if one is installed. The tape
cutter is located near the tape exit slot.
3 Using a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol, wipe the tape cutter blades
with an up-and-down motion.
Be careful not to touch the cutter blades with bare hands.
Tape c u tte r bl ade
Cot ton swa b
Tape cu t te r blade