Star SP712 SERIES Hardware Manual page 36

(6) After you have opened the printer cover, remove the four screws to remove the printer cover
and reveal the cutter.
Screws
(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.
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