Abstract: The invention provides a roll of tape for use in a tape printing apparatus for producing labels. In use an unprinted portion of the tape overlays a printed portion of the tape thereby forming a laminated label. The tape comprises a layer of label material, a layer of removable liner material. The tape comprises at least one fold with the tape being folded back on itself in a width-wise direction, the tape having first and second overlapping portions. The first portion has an outer surface arranged for printing thereon.

Abstract: This present invention relates to a label printer having receiving means which is arranged to receive a removable memory, said removable memory comprising information for a plurality of labels, said information comprising date to be printed by said label printer and information relating to said label, and means for retrieving said information from said removable memory when present.