Tape Cutter Mechanism - Brother PT-1800 Service Manual

2.1.4

Tape Cutter Mechanism

The cutter unit consists of a stationary blade and a movable blade.
Pressing the cutter lever actuates the movable blade so that the cutter cuts the printed
tape routing through the movable and stationary blades, just like a scissors. Attached to
the cutter lever, the cutter sensor arm turns up so that its tip comes into contact with the
switch of the cutter sensor circuit on the main PCB, stopping printing and tape feeding.
Figure 2.1-5 Tape Cutter Mechanism
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