15
Installing the tape cassette
This section lists the types of tape that may be used with the printer and explains the procedures to 
install the tape cassettes.
Authorised tape
The types of tape that may be used with the 
printer are listed below. 
■ TZ Tapes
 Standard Laminated Tape
 Standard Non-Laminated Tape
 Strong Adhesive Tape - Laminated
 Flexible ID tape - Laminated
 Fabric Iron-On Tape - Non-Laminated
 Security Tape - Laminated
 Stencil Tape - Non-Laminated
■ HG Tapes
HG tapes enable three available 
combinations of higher printing speed and 
print resolutions. For details on high-speed 
printing, refer to “Printing at a higher speed 
or at a higher resolution” (→ P. 25).
Installing the tape cassette
This section explains the procedure to install 
the tape cassette.
1
Hold down the power button on the 
front of the printer until the Power 
lamp is off.
2
Press the cover release button and 
open the tape compartment cover.
3
Install the tape cassette.
Make sure that the end of the tape feeds 
under the tape guide.
• If the ink ribbon is loose, use your 
finger to wind the toothed wheel in the 
direction of the arrow on the cassette.
4
Close the tape compartment cover 
and press the power button on the 
front of printer.
5
Press the Feed/Cut button to remove 
the tape slack.
Cover release button
Note
● You can only remove the tape cassette 
when the roller assembly of the printer 
has been released. It will be released 
automatically if you press the power 
button on the front of the printer or if no 
additional operation is performed within 
10 minutes after printing a label.
Tape guide
End of the 
tape
Toothed wheel