Abstract: A tape-like label printing device capable of accurately setting a print start point of origin in case plural times of printings are required to the identical printing area of a tape by rewinding the tape for respective printing. A print start process is executed by manipulation of a print key. A ribbon color of a ribbon cassette is detected (S40). If the cassette has a desired ribbon color (S42:Yes) print data is retrieved.(S45). If the printing tape is detected by a tape detection sensor (S46), a message prompting the cutting is displayed (S48). When the tape is cut(S48, S46:Yes), the printing tape is fed in the tape feeding direction (S49), and the print start point of origin is set which is indicative of the printing position of the thermal head relative to the printing tape when the leading edge of the printing tape is detected by the tape detection sensor.

Abstract: A tape-like label printing device capable of accurately setting a print start point of origin in case plural times of printings are required to the identical printing area of a tape by rewinding the tape for respective printing. A print start process is executed by manipulation of a print key. A ribbon color of a ribbon cassette is detected (S40). If the cassette has a desired ribbon color (S42:Yes) print data is retrieved.(S45). If the printing tape is detected by a tape detection sensor (S46), a message prompting the cutting is displayed (S48). When the tape is cut(S48, S46:Yes), the printing tape is fed in the tape feeding direction (S49), and the print start point of origin is set which is indicative of the printing position of the thermal head relative to the printing tape when the leading edge of the printing tape is detected by the tape detection sensor.

Abstract: A tape cassette includes a generally rectangular cassette housing having top and bottom sides and four walls that are sized such that the cassette housing can be mounted within a tape printer. A head recess is located in the cassette housing for receiving the print head of the tape printer when the cassette housing is mounted within the tape printer. A support hole downstream of the head recess receives the drive shaft of the tape printer, and is located adjacent a corner of the cassette housing defined by a first wall that is generally parallel to the tape feed path and a second wall of the four walls that is generally perpendicular to the feed path. The second wall includes a recess spaced inwardly toward the head recess, and a discharge opening downstream of the support hole is located in the recess for discharging tape from the cassette housing.

Abstract: An ink ribbon is serially coated by inks in the three primary colors. A distinction portion is provided at each boundary portion between different colored inks. Each distinction portion is formed from two lines, one having a width common for all the distinction portions and regardless of corresponding ink color and one set with a width peculiar to particular ink color. Because this decreases the region taken up by the distinction portion, the printable region on the ink ribbon can be increased.

Abstract: An ink ribbon is serially coated by inks in the three primary colors. A distinction portion is provided at each boundary portion between different colored inks. Each distinction portion is formed from two lines, one having a width common for all the distinction portions and regardless of corresponding ink color and one set with a width peculiar to particular ink color. Because this decreases the region taken up by the distinction portion, the printable region on the ink ribbon can be increased.

Abstract: A tape-like label printing device capable of accurately setting a print start point of origin in case plural times of printings are required to the identical printing area of a tape by rewinding the tape for respective printing. A print start process is executed by manipulation of a print key. A ribbon color of a ribbon cassette is detected (S40). If the cassette has a desired ribbon color (S42:Yes) print data is retrieved.(S45). If the printing tape is detected by a tape detection sensor (S46), a message prompting the cutting is displayed (S48). When the tape is cut(S48, S46:Yes), the printing tape is fed in the tape feeding direction (S49), and the print start point of origin is set which is indicative of the printing position of the thermal head relative to the printing tape when the leading edge of the printing tape is detected by the tape detection sensor.