Abstract: Above the platen and throughout the entire width of the paper guide, the back of a guide member which is inclined in the direction of the paper eject, is firmly arranged. On bolts in the end faces pairs of levers are swivel mounted which, via tooth segments, lie in engagement with one another. Between each of the levers there is arranged a tension spring. The front levers are in connection with one another by a shaft on which pressure rolls are seated. Between the levers and firmly connected thereto, there is arranged a paper-tearing device. The rearward levers are provided with oblong holes in which a rod is resiliently supported.