Abstract: A device for supplying an imprinting apparatus with a recording tape means, the device having a container means for storage of said recording tape means and movable between an operating position and a refilling position, the device including a driving roll and a non-driven pressure exerting roll, whereby the two rolls define a clamping gap therebetween and form a passage for said recording tape means. The device is characterized in that one of said two rolls is arranged at the front end of said container means, such that said clamping gap is formed only if said container means is located in its operating position.