Abstract: A method of removing a label from an elongate backing web includes the steps of feeding the backing web in a first feed direction, with the label releasably adhered to the backing web, to feed the label past a label removing device whilst the label removing device is in an inoperative condition, reversing the feed direction of the backing web to feed the backing web in a second direction whilst the label removing device is in an operative condition to feed the label back past the operative label removing device, thus to cause the label to be removed from the backing web.

Abstract: A method of printing that utilizes a printing head having a plurality of printing elements each of which is operable to transfer a pixel print medium from a carrier on to an adjacent substrate.