Star SP712R series Hardware Manual page 37

(6) Close the platen arm, undo the two screws, and remove the printer cover. This will expose
the cutter.
(7) If the cutter is locked, insert a Phillips screwdriver into the Phillips screw hole on the side
of the cutter, and turn it in the direction of the arrow shown below, in order to return the
cutter to its normal position.
(8) Reinstall the printer cover by tightening its screws.
(9) Reinstall the tear bar by tightening its screws.
Screws
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Platen arm
Printer cover