Auto Cutter Problems - Epson TM-T88 Operator's Manual

4. Then turn the knob until you see
the illustration below. This returns the cutter blade to the
normal position. Also notice that there is a label near the cutter
to assist you.
TURN KNOB
UNTIL YOU SEE
TRIANGLE IN OPENING
5. Close the cutter cover.
6. Open the printer cover.
7. Remove the jammed paper.

Auto cutter problems

The auto cutter is jammed.
If a foreign object such as a push pin or paper clip drops in the auto
cutter and causes the auto cutter to lock up, the printer enters an
error state and begins the recovery operation automatically.
If the problem is not serious, the auto cutter returns to its normal
position without any intervention by the user.
ADJUSTMENT:
in the opening, as shown in
Troubleshooting 3-5